While Open Access (OA) is making significant strides, institutional policies often focus too heavily on journal articles, leaving long-form publications like books and monographs underrepresented. To address this gap, the European University Association (EUA) and the PALOMERA project (Policy Alignment…

Enabling Research Innovation: How COS Supports Open Science Event: Friday, October 4 @ 1pm ETTopic: How COS makes it possible for researchers to practice open science Open science is transforming the research landscape by promoting greater transparency and rigor in…

This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming REINFORCING Open and Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI) Forum, hosted by the REINFORCING project on October 7 and 8, 2024, in Vienna, Austria. The conference will be held both, online and on-site with online activities taking place…

Introduction: Open Science (OS) represents a paradigm shift in how research is conducted and shared, promoting transparency, accessibility, and inclusivity across all stages of the scientific process. By embracing principles such as Open Access (OA), FAIR Data (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable,…

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the DIAMAS and PALOMERA projects will jointly host a webinar from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST, designed to engage learned societies and provide insights into how best to support their publishing operations. This online event, held…

The REINFORCING project is excited to announce a call for ORRI practices in preparation for the upcoming REINFORCING Open and Responsible Research and Innovation Forum, taking place on October 7 and 8, 2024, in Vienna, Austria. This initiative is an…

Research is a cornerstone of societal progress, driving innovation and informing public policy, healthcare, education, and many other critical sectors. However, the integrity of research—the accuracy, reliability, and honesty in the conduct and reporting of research—is essential to ensure that…

The retraction of flawed research papers, while essential for scientific integrity, is not enough to prevent the spread of bad science. Retractions have skyrocketed, reaching nearly 14,000 in 2022, yet faulty studies still influence the literature. A key issue is…

The Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences have extended the application deadline for the prestigious National Prize for Open Research Data (ORD Prize) 2024 until August 31, 2024, 5:00 PM CET. This prize aims to recognize individual researchers and research…

In today’s digital world, data has become one of the most valuable resources for organizations. From businesses and governments to researchers and nonprofits, data drives decision-making, innovation, and growth. However, with the increasing reliance on data comes the critical need…

As the global academic community increasingly embraces open science, the question of how to effectively implement and sustain open research practices has come to the forefront. One promising approach to incentivize this transition is the introduction of conditional state funding…