Building a Dynamic Review Journal (DRJ): Extending the Role of the Virtual Orthopaedic University

Description/Abstract

The objective to build support for the digital library systems in orthopaedics, and in particular in the context of the Virtual Universities for computer-supported education and communication has been achieved. This was done by bridging the gap between the undertaking of experimental work and the dissemination of its results through electronic publication. This work addresses the cycle of activity in which a digital library rests. The authors argue that publishing / dissemination /research/learning are equally important parts of the scientific cycle of activities in orthopaedics. The DRJ is integrated into a Virtual Orthopaedic University learning environment and is an example of a system, which deliberately crosses the barriers between the areas of experimentation, analysis, publishing, dissemination, discussion & education.