The arXiv is a freely availible
database of scientific papers, principally in physics and Mathematics.
Over the last few years, the arXiv has grown explosively, to become a
vital resource to the scientific community.
This database, while largely automated, does require some human intervention to maintain. A small group of largely invisible moderators have been monitoring all submissions to the arXiv, principally for appropriate content, and
placement in the arXiv.
On 17 January 2004, the arXiv has started an endorsement policy, under which new submitters may have to obtain endorsement of the appropriateness of their submission from a current submitter to the arXiv. As the full policy states, this should have the effect of keeping the arXiv relevant to the scientific community in a manner that will keep pace with its growth in the future.
The arXiv permits an email subscription to the new articles placed in the database, a very useful tool. See the help page for more information.
Posted by lacey at January 27, 2004 08:51 AM