The landscape of academic publishing is undergoing a transformation with the rise of open science, open access, and open research. These movements advocate for greater transparency, accessibility, and collaboration in research, challenging traditional publishing models. While these shifts promise broader…

In the quest to foster innovation and excellence in research, the evaluation process for funding proposals plays a pivotal role. Recognizing the need for a more comprehensive approach, DORA (Declaration on Research Assessment) has introduced “Balanced, Broad, Responsible: A Practical…

LIBER’s Open Access Working Group invites you to a pivotal webinar aimed at exploring the financial dimensions of transitioning to open access. This session will delve into findings from two recent studies and engage in a roundtable discussion on the…

European repositories play an essential role in the open science ecosystem by acquiring, preserving, and providing open access to vast amounts of valuable research outputs. In January 2023, four leading organizations—OpenAIRE, LIBER, SPARC Europe, and COAR—launched a collaborative strategy to…

Jul 23, 2024, 14:00 CEST: Bibliographic citation, the practice of referring from a citing entity to the cited one, is a foundational activity for authors in creating any scholarly work. This acknowledgment of sources is essential to the scholarly enterprise,…

By Heidi Seibold Overview Reproducible research is crucial for advancing science, allowing others to verify results and build upon previous work. This guide outlines six impactful steps to make your research reproducible and open. It is structured to help you…

Implementing for Impact: Measuring Open Science for the SDGs Register Now In the quest to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), open science and open scholarship emerge as crucial catalysts. These frameworks foster a collaborative and transparent environment, essential for…

Introduction The rise of Open Access (OA) publishing has transformed the landscape of academic research dissemination. While the OA model offers significant benefits in terms of accessibility and visibility, it also imposes financial burdens on researchers and funding agencies due…

In June, the Japanese government announced a significant move toward achieving its goal of making publicly funded research papers freely accessible by April 2025. As reported by Dalmeet Singh Chawla for Nature News, this initiative positions Japan as one of…

The current system of academic publishing serves only a select few and needs to be overhauled to better align with academic ideals and provide better value for money, writes Tim Glawion. It’s widely acknowledged that academic publishing is problematic. Unlike…

The Open Science movement, which promotes transparent, accessible, and reproducible research, has gained significant momentum in recent years. To fully appreciate its significance, we must examine its historical roots, evolution, and the societal shifts that have influenced its development. Early…