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Reforming Research Assessment: How to implement responsible procedures and move beyond impact factors and h-index?
 Reforming Research Assessment: How to implement responsible procedures and move beyond impact factors and h-index? 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

LMU Open Science Center held a symposium titled “Reforming Research Assessment: how to implement responsible procedures and move beyond impact factors and h-index?” on March 13, 2023, which aimed to address the concerns regarding the existing metrics that are used…

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Open Science is Changing Universities
 Open Science is Changing Universities 1024 731 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Open Science is a rapidly growing movement that is transforming the way universities conduct research and share knowledge. The principles of Open Science, which include transparency, collaboration, and accessibility, are becoming increasingly important in today’s academic world. In this article,…

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Open Science Literature Review
 Open Science Literature Review 1024 776 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The team behind the OPUS project examined literature on Open Science. This has been conducted (and will later be updated) as part of state-of-the-art on literature to reform research(er) assessment and incentivize and reward Open Science, to stay up-to-date on…

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Country Leaders of Open Science
 Country Leaders of Open Science 1024 682 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Open Science is an initiative that aims to make scientific research more transparent, accessible, and reproducible. It is based on the principles of open access, open data, open source, and open peer review. The goal of open science is to…

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Scientific Research Raises People From Poverty
 Scientific Research Raises People From Poverty 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Scientific research has been instrumental in lifting people out of poverty, improving their quality of life, and helping them realize their full potential. Through innovative ideas, groundbreaking discoveries, and cutting-edge technologies, scientific research has transformed the world we live in,…

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Young Talents in Scientific Community
 Young Talents in Scientific Community 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The scientific community is full of talented individuals who are passionate about their work and have the potential to make significant contributions to their field. However, finding these young talents can sometimes be a challenge. In this article, we will…

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Initial State of the Art on Open Science Initiatives
 Initial State of the Art on Open Science Initiatives 1024 776 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

As an important initiative that aims to help reform research assessment and incentivize researchers to practice Open Science, the OPUS project has started with Work Package 1 (WP1) State-of-the-Art which conducted an analysis of initiatives and literature related to Open…

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How Technology is Revolutionizing Scientific Research
 How Technology is Revolutionizing Scientific Research 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The 21st century has witnessed a digital revolution that has impacted virtually every aspect of our lives, including the way we conduct scientific research. Digitalization has transformed the way we generate, analyze, store, and share data, making it easier for…

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MCAA Around the World Webinar Series – Storytelling in Science
 MCAA Around the World Webinar Series – Storytelling in Science 630 238 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Join for an exciting Microsoft Teams meeting on March 10, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM (UTC+01:00) as power of storytelling in science communication is explored. Speakers, Chiara Segré and Martins Zaumanis, will share their expertise and tips on…

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Champions of Open Science
 Champions of Open Science 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

In the world of academia, scientific research has traditionally been a closely guarded domain, only accessible to those with the means and resources to access it. However, in recent years, there has been a growing movement towards open science and…

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Ways to Reach Open Science
 Ways to Reach Open Science 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Open science is a movement that seeks to make scientific research and data accessible to all, thereby promoting collaboration, transparency, and reproducibility. It aims to promote scientific progress by making research findings freely available to the public and allowing others…

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Entrepreneurship Promotes Open Science
 Entrepreneurship Promotes Open Science 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

In recent years, entrepreneurship and open science have emerged as powerful forces driving innovation and economic growth. While these two fields may seem unrelated at first glance, they are actually deeply intertwined. Entrepreneurship promotes open science by providing a platform…

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Universality of Science
 Universality of Science 1024 682 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Science is often considered to be one of the most universal subjects, with its principles and methodologies being applicable across all fields of study. The universality of science stems from the fact that it is based on a set of…

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Improving Research Assessment
 Improving Research Assessment 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The importance of research in advancing knowledge and understanding in various fields cannot be overemphasized. However, the process of assessing research quality and disseminating research findings to the wider public remains a challenge. In recent years, there has been a…

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Impact of Open Data and Free Knowledge
 Impact of Open Data and Free Knowledge 683 1024 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The advent of the digital age has brought about many changes in the way we live our lives, from the way we communicate to the way we access information. One of the most significant changes has been the emergence of…

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Concepts of Open Science
 Concepts of Open Science 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The concept of Open Science has become increasingly relevant in recent years, especially as concerns about the accessibility, transparency, and reusability of scientific research have grown. However, despite numerous attempts to define Open Science, there is still no widely accepted…

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Free and Accessible Knowledge Benefits Us All
 Free and Accessible Knowledge Benefits Us All 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

In the information age, knowledge is power. It’s the key to unlocking opportunities, making informed decisions, and understanding the world around us. However, access to knowledge has traditionally been limited by factors like geography, income, and education. Fortunately, the rise…

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Why We Need Research Assessment
 Why We Need Research Assessment 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on transparency and integrity in research, particularly in the context of open science. Open science refers to the practice of making research more transparent, collaborative, and accessible to the wider community.…

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Looking Back at the History and Forward to the Future of Research Assessment
 Looking Back at the History and Forward to the Future of Research Assessment 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

DORA, the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment, will be 10 years old in May 2023 and is planning a weeklong celebration to mark the occasion. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, DORA will host two plenary online sessions and a…

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Opportunities, Shortcomings and Challenges of Open Science in the EU
 Opportunities, Shortcomings and Challenges of Open Science in the EU 1 1 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

On February 8, the third and final day of the informal meeting of the Competitiveness Council (COMPET) in Stockholm, Minister for Education Mats Persson and his ministerial colleagues engaged in policy discussions on how to strengthen and develop the use…

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Can Science Be More Equitable So That Everyone Enjoys the Benefits? Open Science is the Answer
 Can Science Be More Equitable So That Everyone Enjoys the Benefits? Open Science is the Answer 1024 576 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The concept of open science is gaining increasing recognition as a way to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. From 8 to 10 February 2023, policy-makers, researchers, scholars, librarians, publishers and others have met in New York at the…

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Workshop in Brussels: Interventions, Indicators, and Metrics for Open Science
 Workshop in Brussels: Interventions, Indicators, and Metrics for Open Science 1024 768 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Open science practices, such as open access publishing, open data sharing, and open peer review, have been gaining traction in the research community in recent years. However, there is still a need to encourage more researchers to adopt these practices…

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The 3rd United Nations Open Science Conference 
 The 3rd United Nations Open Science Conference  405 408 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The 3rd United Nations Open Science Conference from 8 to 10 February 2023 (9.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. New York Time) is organized by the Dag Hammarskjöld Library of the United Nations Department of Global Communications in collaboration with the Department of Economic…

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OPUS presented at GraspOS kick off meeting
 OPUS presented at GraspOS kick off meeting 1024 768 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

At the GraspOS kickoff meeting that is being held today at the Athens University History (Athens, Greece), OPUS project partner Technopolis Group, and its representative Gareth O’Neill – Principal Consultant on Open Science, presented what the OPUS does when it…

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OPUS on the International ERA info day
 OPUS on the International ERA info day 1024 436 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Webinar on the 2023–2024 calls of “Reforming and enhancing the European R&I system in Horizon Europe” will take place on 12 January at 10:00–12:30 (CET) in MS Teams. In this webinar, you will learn about the relevant context – European…

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Science Diplomacy — the use of science to advance diplomatic goals
 Science Diplomacy — the use of science to advance diplomatic goals 1024 683 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The International Science Council (ISC) published on World Science Day for Peace and Development an article by its President, Sir Peter Gluckman. Science diplomacy — the use of science to advance diplomatic goals — is critical for addressing challenges to…

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World Science Forum 2022: “Science for Social Justice”
 World Science Forum 2022: “Science for Social Justice” 1024 433 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

World Science Forum 2022 will be held from 6 to 9 December 2022 in Capetown, South Africa, a forum on the social and economic relevance, influence and responsibilities of science. Our project will also be presented by ICoRSA (OPUS consortium…

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OpenSciComm 2022, Belgrade, Serbia
 OpenSciComm 2022, Belgrade, Serbia 1024 409 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Open Science Communication Conference – OpenSciComm 2022 will be held on November 24-25, 2022 in Belgrade, Serbia. The OpenSciComm 2022 conference is initiated to present effective and reliable practices of science communication, to show their potential in different environments and tackling critical…

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MCAA’s role in the OPUS Project
 MCAA’s role in the OPUS Project 520 226 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

‘Open Science’ encompasses all of the practices providing open access to research outputs, early and open sharing of research, participation in open peer-review, measures to ensure reproducibility of results, and involving all stakeholders in co-creation. Although the emergence of an…

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20 key organisations and networks and a list of over 100 experts identified in the OPUS WP1
 20 key organisations and networks and a list of over 100 experts identified in the OPUS WP1 1024 850 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

Our team made a lot of progress on the work package one (WP1) of the OPUS project State-of-the-art on existing literature and initiatives for Open Science. A full analysis of the H2020 work programmes from SWAFS, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Research…

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International Open Access Week Open Science Café: selecting journals for publishing papers
 International Open Access Week Open Science Café: selecting journals for publishing papers 720 568 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The Center for Open Science and Management of Scientific Information at the University Library of Rijeka is organising the second in a series of Open Science Cafes as part of International Open Access Week ( October 24-30, 2022) on October…

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State-of-the-art on existing literature and initiatives for Open Science-work in progress
 State-of-the-art on existing literature and initiatives for Open Science-work in progress 1024 622 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

As a part of our state-of-the-art landscaping activities meeting, YERUN has undertaken a full analysis of the H2020 work programmes from SWAFS, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, Research Infrastructure, Spreading Excellence and Widening Participation, to identify calls of relevance to Open Science.…

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The OPUS kick-off conference announced new activities in Open Science field
 The OPUS kick-off conference announced new activities in Open Science field 1024 622 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

18 partners of the OPUS Project presented their plans The Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project Kick Off Conference, coordinated and hosted by PLOCAN, took place on September 19–20, 2022 at PLOCAN premises in Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain. It is…

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The OPUS Project Kick-Off Meeting, PLOCAN, Gran Canaria, September 19-20, 2022
 The OPUS Project Kick-Off Meeting, PLOCAN, Gran Canaria, September 19-20, 2022 1024 768 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The OPUS project is an EU-funded project implemented by an eighteen-organisations consortium led by The Oceanic Platform of the Canary Islands (PLOCAN). The main goal  is to develop coordination and support measures to reform the assessment of research(ers), along with…

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European Research and Innovation Days 2022
 European Research and Innovation Days 2022 1024 818 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

28 and 29 September 2022 Let’s shape the future together: registration is open! European Research and Innovation Days is the European Commission’s annual flagship Research and Innovation event, bringing together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and the public to debate and shape the…

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Horizon Europe funds a project ‘OPUS’
 Horizon Europe funds a project ‘OPUS’ 1024 436 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

OPUS is a Horizon Europe-funded project of 36 months that started on 1st September 2022 with estimated eligible costs of a total of almost 2 million euros. The European Commission has awarded PLOCAN as a coordinator with a European Research Area…

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EU is allocating €127 billion to support digital-related reforms and investments
 EU is allocating €127 billion to support digital-related reforms and investments 600 401 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project

The EU published the results of the 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), which tracks the progress made in the EU Member States in the digital field, on the basis of both Eurostat data and specialised studies and collection methods. The…

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