Problems arising in the development of the scientific information environment are considered. Emphasis is on the building
of international databases for periodical publications and monographs, evaluation of publications and journals, and objective
citation. The activity of the S. P. Timoshenko Institute of Mechanics and the journal Prikladnaya Mekhanika (International
Applied Mechanics) in this field is exemplified. Suggestions on how to ensure objective citation in articles are discussed
Keywords scientific information environment - publications databases - evaluation of articles and journals - objective citation - mechanics examples
To the Beginning of the Third Millenium
Prepared in the context of events planned for the World Science Day for Peace and Development, celebrated each November 10,
in compliance with a resolution of the 31th Session of UNESCO General Conference.
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Translated from Prikladnaya Mekhanika, Vol. 42, No. 11, pp. 3–29, November 2006.