https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=networks&parent=communicationNetworks RSS feeds.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:12:08 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/racial-gap-impedes-publishing-by-non-white-scientists/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/racial-gap-impedes-publishing-by-non-white-scientists/A racial gap that hinders publishing by non-white scientists affects their academic careers, study finds. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:38:27 GMT+0000Ranjit Devrajhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/community-support-vital-for-reopening-schools/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/community-support-vital-for-reopening-schools/Reopening schools after the COVID-19 lockdowns calls for community support, forum hears. Sun, 4 Oct 2020 11:58:41 GMT+0000Melanie Sisonhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/covid-19-boosts-asia-s-digital-future/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/covid-19-boosts-asia-s-digital-future/Physical distancing enforced by COVID-19 may leave lasting changes to Asian lifestyles and work cultures. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:34:47 GMT+0000Crispin Masloghttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/philippines-launches-blockchain-research-lab/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/philippines-launches-blockchain-research-lab/The Philippines’ first blockchain lab aims to raise awareness of the technology and provide solutions. Sat, 27 Oct 2018 11:19:06 GMT+0000Melanie Sisonhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/asia-top-scientists-vocal-crucial-issues/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/asia-top-scientists-vocal-crucial-issues/Do the elders of Asian science have a voice and are they being heard in the councils of power of their countries, asks Crispin Maslog. Wed, 25 Jan 2017 06:19:57 GMT+0000Crispin Masloghttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/connectivity-indices-ignore-globalisation-damage-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/connectivity-indices-ignore-globalisation-damage-1/Existing indices focus on economics and often fail to capture social and environmental impacts, report says. Fri, 8 Jul 2016 06:31:19 GMT+0000Tania Rabesandratanahttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/resilience-cities-network-completes-search-for-100-members/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/resilience-cities-network-completes-search-for-100-members/The 100 pioneer cities will serve as a model for building resilience to mounting challenges like sea level rise. Wed, 8 Jun 2016 07:27:09 GMT+0000Joel Adrianohttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/how-mekong-women-hone-science-skills/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/how-mekong-women-hone-science-skills/SERVIR-Mekong network cites gains in boosting female science researchers’ professional skills in the region. Tue, 9 Feb 2016 05:31:35 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/indian-science-congress-losing-the-plot/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/indian-science-congress-losing-the-plot/Non-science steals the thunder at the 103rd Indian Science Congress. Fri, 15 Jan 2016 07:33:24 GMT+0000Madhukara Puttyhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/altmetrics-audience-connect-research-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/practical-guides/altmetrics-audience-connect-research-1/Juan Pablo Alperin & Alessandra Bordini with tips for using ‘altmetrics’ to learn about and engage with audiences. Mon, 21 Dec 2015 03:35:00 GMT+0000Juan Pablo Alperin, Alessandra Bordinihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/el-ni-o-and-seesawing-sea-levels-in-the-pacific/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/el-ni-o-and-seesawing-sea-levels-in-the-pacific/Pacific SIDS need better models for adapting to rapid swings in sea levels caused by climate change. Fri, 9 Oct 2015 02:52:25 GMT+0000Anna Valmerohttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/philippines-now-leads-in-ethics-reviews-in-asia-pacific/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/philippines-now-leads-in-ethics-reviews-in-asia-pacific/China and the Philippines take lead in ethical research committees voluntarily audited in the region. Mon, 31 Aug 2015 03:17:21 GMT+0000Paul Icaminahttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/engaging-citizens-in-science/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/engaging-citizens-in-science/The health industry can benefit from citizen input to improve their services and adjust to the needs of patients. Sat, 29 Aug 2015 06:26:37 GMT+0000Katharina Schmidthttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/strong-social-networks-boost-disaster-preparedness/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/strong-social-networks-boost-disaster-preparedness/Study finds link between strong social networks and preparedness for natural disasters in vulnerable communities. Sun, 12 Jul 2015 08:39:12 GMT+0000Fatima Arkinhttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/ebola-rumours-misinformation-west-africa-2/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/features/ebola-rumours-misinformation-west-africa-2/Rumours about Ebola generated social challenges that were real but surmountable, finds Amzath Fassasi. Wed, 6 May 2015 02:22:44 GMT+0000Amzath Fassassihttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/spotlight/ebola-health-emergency-response-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/spotlight/ebola-health-emergency-response-1/Our Spotlight asks how response systems can better manage communication and the social context of health crises. Thu, 30 Apr 2015 09:32:37 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/indonesia-austria-counter-isis-social-media-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/news/indonesia-austria-counter-isis-social-media-1/An Indonesian religious organisation and Austrian university will use theology to rebut Islamic State propaganda. Mon, 6 Apr 2015 05:09:20 GMT+0000Imogen Mathershttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/asia-pacific-analysis-harnessing-science-vs-corruption/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/column/asia-pacific-analysis-harnessing-science-vs-corruption/Crispin Maslog discusses the new ‘fifth estate’ in the fight against corruption — the technology of social media. Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:41:03 GMT+0000Crispin Masloghttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/multimedia/hacking-regimes-with-technology-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/multimedia/hacking-regimes-with-technology-1/This photo essay explores how a news organisation chipped away censorship in Myanmar using technology old and new. Sat, 21 Mar 2015 02:13:22 GMT+0000Giovanni Ortolani, Paola Di Bellahttps://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/joint-innovation-with-asia-1/https://www.scidev.net/asia-pacific/scidev-net-at-large/joint-innovation-with-asia-1/A meeting that brought together European and South-East Asian researchers showed a mutual hunger for partnerships. Fri, 20 Mar 2015 02:01:43 GMT+0000Inga Vesper