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Formal communication in science: A model based on generalized nets

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A schematic overview of the formal communication process is first presented. Emphasis is placed only on the specific functions and participants required to transfer article manuscripts from the author to the reader of scientific journals. For the description of this process a mathematical model based on generalized nets (GN) is then proposed. Some advantages of the GN as compared to other models are shown. Model application is not included since the programme package which realizes the GN is in a stage of preparation.

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  1. Centre for Scientific Information of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1, “7 Noemvri” St., 1040, Sofia, Bulgaria

    R. Todorov

  2. Central Laboratory on Automation and Scientific Instrumentation of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 72 Lenin Bld, 1184, Sofia, Bulgaria

    K. Atanassov

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Todorov, R., Atanassov, K. Formal communication in science: A model based on generalized nets. Scientometrics 9, 177–185 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02017240

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