We show the implementation of typical elements of scientific manuscripts – formulas, tables, code blocks and citations – and present tools for editing, collaborative writing and version control.
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The simple syntax of markdown assures the long-term readability of raw files and the development of software and workflows. In this article we demonstrate the feasibility of writing scientific manuscripts in plain markdown (MD) text files, which can be easily converted into common publication formats, such as PDF, HTML or EPUB, using pandoc. A major time and cost factor is the formatting of manuscripts in the production stage. The main active participants in the authoring and evaluation of scientific manuscripts are volunteers, and the cost for online publishing infrastructure is close to negligible. However, the cost of scientific literature generation, which is either charged to readers, authors or sponsors, is still high. New concepts, such as Open Access publishing and preprint servers are currently changing the traditional print media business towards a community-driven peer production.
The ubiquitous availability of computers which are connected to a global network made the rapid and low-cost distribution of information through electronic channels possible. The timely publication of scientific results is essential for dynamic advances in science. 2CINVESTAV Unidad Irapuato, Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
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