Abstract: In this paper, we describe the analysis we had conducted on the matter of usage of biotechnological simulations in virtual space. We used the results to design the set of requirements for mechanics, environment, visual and technological aspects of virtual labs. We also showcase our simulation of the biomedical virtual lab as an example of how methodologies we described could be implemented.

Abstract: The task of forming a digital space of scientific knowledge (DSSK) is analyzed in the paper. The difference of this concept from the general concept of the information space is considered. DSSK is presented as a set containing objects verified by the world scientific community. The form of a structured representation of the digital knowledge space is a semantic network, the basic organization principle of which is based on the classification system of objects and the subsequent construction of their hierarchy, in particular, according to the principle of inheritance. The classification of the objects that make up the content of the DSSK is introduced. A model of the central data collection system is proposed as a collection of disjoint sets containing digital images of real objects and their characteristics, which ensure the selection and visualization of objects in accordance with multi-aspect user requests. The concept of a user collection is defined, and a hierarchical classification of types of user collections is proposed. The use of the concepts of set theory in the construction of DSSK allows you to break down information into levels of detail and formalize the algorithms for processing user queries, which is illustrated by specific examples.

Abstract: We investigated the current models of the publication and dissemination of scientific knowledge. We also presented different approaches to the organization of the personal information space of scientist. We describe the modern information management system of scientific publications and services that determine their functionality. We have created software modules for automating of electronic scientific journal workflow. These modules are an extension of Open Journal Systems. We describe the architecture of a universal information management system of electronic scientific journals and management platform of “Russian Digital Libraries Journal”.