What is it about?
Many scientists of the XVII century kept the results of their investigations secret in order to avoid others claiming them as their own. Thought leaders of the time, including Sir Isaac Newton, refrained from announcing many of their discoveries in fear of third parties claiming authorship on said findings.
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Why is it important?
This work is important because it reminds us that science advances when it is shared, not hidden. What makes it unique is the way it links the historical origins of scientific publishing with today’s need to strengthen knowledge exchange and reputation in academia. By stressing that unpublished results risk becoming obsolete, it underscores how writing transforms individual findings into collective knowledge that can drive innovation and sustainable development.
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Writing this piece was deeply meaningful to me because it allowed me to connect the historical roots of scientific publishing with the challenges researchers face today. I realised that writing is not simply a way to record results, but a tool to ensure knowledge is preserved, validated, and useful to society. I hope this editorial inspires researchers, especially young scientists, to see writing not as a burden but as an essential part of their contribution to science and humanity.
Dr. Ramon Fernando Colmenares Quintero
Fundación Berstic and Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia
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This page is a summary of: Importancia de la escritura en los procesos de investigación científica, Ingenieria Solidaria, April 2016, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia- UCC,
DOI: 10.16925/in.v12i19.1359.
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