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9th World Conference on Research Integrity will be held in Vancouver from May 3β6, 2026, focusing on AI, research security & Indigenous knowledge systems & aims to foster inclusive, cross-disciplinary dialogue on responsible
#research
practices. Details:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
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π£ The GraspOS Conference in Pisa will present key outcomes of the EU-funded project and gather experts to advance transparent, inclusive, and responsible
#ResearchAssessment
aligned with
#OpenScience
principles. β‘οΈ More details:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
#OpenKnowledge
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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π The 5th National
#OpenScience
Festival (#OSF2025NL) will be held on 24 October 2025 at UMC Groningen, uniting the
#research
community to advance openness, collaboration & innovation in
#science
. π More info:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
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#OpenData
#OpenKnowledge
#OpenAccess
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π On May 13β14, 2025, Brussels will host the final joint conference of the EU-funded IANUS, POIESIS & VERITY projects to advance policy frameworks that foster public trust in
#science
through transparency, inclusivity & shared responsibility. βοΈ Register:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
#OpenScience
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π On May 9, a webinar titled Slow Science to Move Forward: Rethinking Science Policy & Research Careers will explore how embracing slower, quality-focused research can reshape science policy & foster more ethical, sustainable academic careers. π Register:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
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βοΈ The OSTrails project has launched a Mentorship Programme to provide personalised guidance and skill development in Data Management Plans, Scientific Knowledge Graphs, and FAIR Assessment, with applications open until May 9th. βοΈ Register:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
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#OpenAccess
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DARIAH's May 2, 2025 webinar, "Thinking With Machines: How Academics Can Use Generative AI Thoughtfully & Ethically", will feature Dr. Carrigan discussing how to enhance
#academic
practice with generative AI. π β Register:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
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π The American Physical Society received the highest score in the first SCOAP3 evaluation for its
#OpenScience
practices, excelling in data availability, accessibility, and metadata, reflecting its long-standing commitment to open science. π More info:
shorturl.at/sdufq
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
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APS earns top score in SCOAP3 open science assessment - Research Information
Accolade reflects societyβs investment in accessibility, discoverability, and reproducibility in scientific research
https://shorturl.at/sdufq
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π APCs have mostly increased below inflation, but fully
#OpenAccess
journals are seeing price rises slightly above inflation, raising concerns about long-term affordability despite better value than hybrid journals. π Check it out:
shorturl.at/6iK76
#OpenScience
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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π’ Academic metrics are often manipulated, but new
@altmetric.com
features like tracking clinical guidelines and
@bsky.app
engagement offer a more authentic way to measure research impact. β‘οΈ Find out more:
shorturl.at/RkitL
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
#OpenKnowledge
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Academic metrics unchained: pursuing authentic impact over gamified scores
Explore alternatives to the gamification of academic metrics and discover how to achieve genuine research impact beyond traditional scoring systems.
https://shorturl.at/RkitL
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π©βπ¬π¨βπ¬ Publishing for the first time can be daunting for new authors and early career researchers, but HRB Open Research offers guidance and support throughout the process, with six key tips shared by publishing experts to help navigate the journey. πDetails:
shorturl.at/G8pno
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
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Tips for publishing research as a new author
Navigating the publishing journey for the first time as a new author or early career researcher can be challenging, so we've rounded up six tips and tricks to help.
https://shorturl.at/G8pno
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π This study analyzes 199 Chinese
#OpenScience
policies using AI, revealing a top-down model dominated by supply-oriented tools, with limited demand-side incentives that may hinder a sustainable, inclusive OS ecosystem. π Read more:
www.preprints.org/manuscript/2...
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
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βοΈ Annalena Oppel argues that digital storytelling can reconnect researchers with their motivations, foster collective care, and challenge academic norms by blending emotion with co-created, inclusive narratives. π‘ Learn more:
shorturl.at/4K2CT
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#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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π OSFair 2025, held from September 15β17 at CERN in Geneva, will highlight the role of global, cross-disciplinary collaboration in advancing a transparent, equitable, and connected
#OpenScience
ecosystem. π More info:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
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#OpenData
#OpenKnowledge
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You might also get APCs waived or discounted if you're in an EIFL partner country. πCheck here:
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π₯³ To mark its 12th anniversary, DORA has launched a Practical Guide to help institutions implement responsible
#ResearchAssessment
, inviting the global community to join panel discussions across three time zones. π Register:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
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#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
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π An international webinar explored how
#bibliodiversity
- through diverse voices,
#OpenAccess
, and local publishing - can transform scholarly communication, advance equity, and empower
#libraries
and
#academia
despite systemic challenges. β‘οΈ Details:
shorturl.at/G9aQ5
#OpenScience
#OpenResearch
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Variety Is the Spice of Life: Bibliodiversity, Scholarly Publishing and the Inexact Science of Making Ends Meet - De Gruyter Conversations
What does bibliodiversity mean for libraries and academia today? Last month, an international panel explored how diverse voices, open access and local publishing initiatives can transform scholarly co...
https://shorturl.at/G9aQ5
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βοΈ Attribution, a key concept in
#research
impact, involves assigning credit for outcomes, though complex in practice, and this post explores its nuances and significance from multiple perspectives. π Check it out:
shorturl.at/EBkXc
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#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
#OpenKnowledge
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Understanding Attribution in Research Impact
Explore and understand the attribution in research impact, including its definitions, challenges, and key considerations.
https://shorturl.at/EBkXc
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π This article highlights the ethical integration of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) into
#OpenScience
(OS), noting limited current
#research
, future opportunities & the key role of libraries, LIS education & higher education in its development. π Learn more:
shorturl.at/Ip6h1
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#OpenResearch
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π¨οΈ The British Academyβs partial randomisation trial for Small Research Grants has boosted applications, diversity, and fairness in
#funding
, leading to a three-year extension to further assess its impact on
#research
outcomes and equity. π Read more:
shorturl.at/9n0cI
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
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βοΈSurvey responses reveal that researchers generally view Wikipedia citations to their work positively, valuing them as trustworthy funnels into source material, though the broader individual benefits remain unclear & warrant further exploration. See more:
shorturl.at/bsgAg
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Research citations building trust in Wikipedia: Results from a survey of published authors
The use of Wikipedia citations in scholarly research has been the topic of much inquiry over the past decade, however little is known regarding perceived Researchers trustworthiness of Wikipedia citat...
https://shorturl.at/bsgAg
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π This booklet presents the Minimum Viable Skillset (MVS) for Data Stewards, outlining "Coordinator" & "Embedded" roles to support
#OpenScience
& the European Open Science Cloud across diverse
#research
contexts. Find out more:
zenodo.org/records/1486...
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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π On April 30 2025, clinical medicine researchers are invited to explore F1000's open publishing & post-publication
#PeerReview
model, with practical guidance on this transparent, collaborative approach to scholarly communication. π‘ Register:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
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#OpenAcces
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π¨οΈ Katina Strauch reflects on her fifty-year library career & envisions a future where libraries must break down silos, collaborate with commercial entities & technology, involve end users & adapt to AI, startups &
#OpenAccess
to stay relevant. π Details:
shorturl.at/q9b0h
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Iβve Spent Fifty Years in Libraries. Hereβs What I See in Their Future.
Katina Strauchβs memoir, Doing the Charleston, which will be published this week, tells the story of her career in librarianship alongside the history of the Charleston Conference, which she founded i...
https://shorturl.at/q9b0h
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π A webinar by the Open Access Books Network and Open Institutional Publishing Association gathered over 180 participants to explore the importance of quality metadata in
#OpenAccess
book publishing through expert talks and practical guidance. π More info:
shorturl.at/uVtPI
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Good metadata practice for Open Access books
We revisit the webinar recently organised by the Open Access Book Network (OABN, the Open Institutional Publishing Association (OIPA), and Thoth Open Metadata.
https://shorturl.at/uVtPI
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π Through years of self-doubt and exploration, the author gradually gained confidence in her expertise and realized she belonged in science - not by having a clear path, but by embracing uncertainty and growing through experience. π‘ More insights:
shorturl.at/64GsZ
#OpenKnowledge
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How I finally found my confidence as a scientist
After three postdoc positions, this researcher now sees her skills and knowledge as valuable
https://shorturl.at/64GsZ
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π¨βπ¬π©βπ¬ Mainstreaming gender in
#research
content enhances quality, relevance, and fairness by addressing biases, ensuring inclusive methodologies, and aligning with funding requirements like those in
#HorizonEurope
. π Learn more:
shorturl.at/Aj8eQ
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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βοΈ Insights from the University of Cyprus, Young European Research Universities & OPUS Consortium Final Mutual Learning Session on
#OpenScience
& researcher assessment! Key takeaways highlight advancing research that is open, measurable & mission-driven. π See more:
opusproject.eu/opus-news/uc...
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βοΈInsights from OPUS Industry Workshop: 120+ participants explored how
#OpenScience
&
#OpenInnovation
are transforming business-academia partnerships! AstraZeneca's open innovation program, CERN's collaborative R&D model & BrainZell's neurotech startup journey. π‘More:
shorturl.at/LD65V
#OpenAccess
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β‘οΈ A study on OER use in Australia & New Zealand confirmed their role in teaching but highlighted fragmented data & limited policies, calling for a standardized, sector-wide approach to better measure & support their impact. βοΈ Read more:
shorturl.at/WVdAU
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
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π A large-scale study finds OpenAlex comparable to Web of Science & Scopus in reference coverage with strengths in ORCID capture but mixed results in other metadata, supporting its promise as a trustworthy open-source bibliometric tool. π Details:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#OpenScience
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Reference coverage analysis of OpenAlex compared to Web of Science and Scopus - Scientometrics
OpenAlex is a promising open source of scholarly metadata, and competitor to established proprietary sources, such as the Web of Science and Scopus. As OpenAlex provides its data freely and openly, it...
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11192-025-05293-3
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π A webinar by SCOSS and LIBER will highlight sustainable, scholar-led infrastructures essential to
#OpenScience
, showcasing their role in advancing transparency, equity and global research collaboration. π Register:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
#OpenKnowledge
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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βοΈ Today, on April 11, 2025, the University of Cyprus hosted the final OPUS Mutual Learning session, showcasing its leadership in
#OpenScience
and uniting stakeholders to assess progress and shape future directions. π‘ π Learn more:
opusproject.eu/opus-news/uc...
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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β‘οΈ The Skills4EOSC project has developed Minimum Viable Skillset (MVS) profiles for key Open Science roles & invites feedback via a short questionnaire to ensure these profiles effectively capture essential, adaptable learning outcomes across contexts. βοΈ
shorturl.at/mBcs6
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#OpenAccess
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π£ On April 16, 2025, the University of Turku will host a webinar with Ashraf Maleki exploring how keyword-level analysis using altmetric indicators can provide deeper insights into research impact and attention trends across scientific themes. π Register:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
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#OpenData
boosts research transparency and trust, but sensitive data must be shared carefully through legal compliance, consent, anonymisation, and controlled access when needed. π π More info:
shorturl.at/zL6PK
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenKnowledge
#ResearchAssessment
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Sharing sensitive data openly and safely
Data sharing can help to improve reproducibility, transparency, and trust in research. In our blog, we explore how researchers can share sensitive data safely.
https://shorturl.at/zL6PK
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π The second phase of Project Retain offers in-depth case studies from ten European countries, highlighting the evolving landscape, challenges & strategies of institutional rights retention policies across
#Europe
. More details:
shorturl.at/uxowi
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#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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π The upcoming PathOS webinar on April 10, 2025, will explore how the Cost Benefit Analysis framework can quantify the real-world impacts of
#OpenScience
and inform future policy decisions. βοΈ Register now:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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The European University Association emphasizes the importance of academic freedom for universities & societies, urging universities to implement guidelines and policies to protect & promote it, while calling on governments to support these efforts. π π Details:
shorturl.at/TxZKU
#OpenScience
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π A project in Nature News found that retracted papers continue to be cited, leading to efforts like Cabanacβs βProblematic Paper Screenerβ to prevent reliance on faulty research. πβπ¨ Check it out:
shorturl.at/HoMsL
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
#OpenKnowledge
#ResearchAssessment
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How can we prevent retracted research from polluting the literature?
Problematic research continues to be cited in scientific literature. Is technology the answer?
https://shorturl.at/HoMsL
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π₯ Two journal experiments suggest that paying peer reviewers can increase acceptance rates & speed up the review process without compromising quality, though concerns about long-term effects on research & publishing remain. π¨οΈ Find out more:
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
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Publishers trial paying peer reviewers β what did they find?
Two journals embarked on efforts to compensate reviewers, with different results.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00968-6
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π Caroline Edwards highlights the financial strain on UK universities from costly journal subscriptions & proposes the Open Journals Collective as a sustainable, community-led alternative for
#OpenAccess
publishing. Read more:
shorturl.at/GBeRz
#OpenScience
#OpenKnowledge
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
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π‘ Oversight is an index that ranks journal integrity using the Papermill Alarm and network analysis, helping publishers detect and manage risks related to research misconduct, including fraud and disinformation, through a composite risk score. β More:
shorturl.at/DiVs8
#OpenScience
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Oversight: integrity metrics for journals
Oversight, by Clear Skies, is the first complete index of journal integrity. Oversight takes complex data on research integrity and enablesβ¦
https://shorturl.at/DiVs8
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π The VERITY Protocol provides evidence-based recommendations for Stewards of Trust to enhance public trust in science through strategies like building trust, engaging the public, and addressing challenges like disinformation. π See more:
zenodo.org/records/1494...
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
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βοΈ Generative AI can transform research by automating data-sharing, improving the visibility of non-traditional outputs, and embedding openness into researchers' workflows, fostering a more equitable and transparent research ecosystem. β‘οΈ Learn more:
shorturl.at/awGxO
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
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ποΈ Kumar & Samuel from Inria advance
#OpenScience
by improving software citation, metadata quality & research assessment through GraspOS & HAL, developing tools like SOFTware-Hub & SOFAIR to support transparency and interoperability. βΆοΈ Hear more:
shorturl.at/dsymU
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
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π On April 10, 2025, BΓ©nΓ©dicte Kuntziger will explore the role of the French national open archive within the global
#OpenScience
movement, highlighting its relevance and opportunities for African researchers and institutions. π More info:
opusproject.eu/openscience-...
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#OpenResearch
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πExplore the future of
#OpenScience
&
#ResearchersAssessment
. π Come to the
#OPUS
Final Event on July 9-10, 2025, at UNESCO, Paris! π’Key outcomes, case studies & panel discussions with experts from COARA, EOSC & more! πIn-person & online. π Info:
opusproject.eu/opus-news/op...
#OpenAccess
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βοΈ This paper examines the emancipatory potential of ethical research in war zones, showing how it supports Ukrainian universities and serves as resistance against war-induced destruction. π Read more:
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#OpenScience
#OpenAccess
#OpenResearch
#OpenData
#OpenKnowledge
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Pursuit of ethical research in a war zone: a quest for freedom - Journal of Academic Ethics
Ethical research in war zones is crucial yet underexplored, especially when analysed as a practice of freedom. Existing scholarship primarily focuses on safety challenges, the implications of research...
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10805-025-09619-x
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