scholarly journals Nudging Open Science

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Gebhard Robson ◽  
Myriam A. Baum ◽  
Jennifer L Beaudry ◽  
Julia Beitner ◽  
Hilmar Brohmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Culture Change ◽  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Research Culture ◽  
Small Shift ◽  
Open Research ◽  
The World

In this article, we provide a toolbox of resources and nudges for those who are interested in advancing open scientific practice. Open Science encompasses a range of behaviours that aim to include the transparency of scientific research and how widely it is communicated. The paper is divided into seven sections, each dealing with a different stakeholder in the world of research (researchers, students, departments and faculties, universities, academic libraries, journals, and funders). With two frameworks in mind — EAST and the Pyramid of Culture Change — we describe the influences and incentives that sway behaviour for each of these stakeholders, we outline changes that can foster Open Science, and suggest actions and resources for individuals to nudge these changes. In isolation, a small shift in one person’s behaviour may appear to make little difference, but when combined, these small shifts can lead to radical changes in culture. We offer this toolbox to assist individuals and institutions in cultivating a more open research culture.

scholarly journals Promoting Open Science: A Holistic Approach to Changing Behaviour

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel G. Robson ◽  
Myriam A. Baum ◽  
Jennifer L. Beaudry ◽  
Julia Beitner ◽  
Hilmar Brohmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Scientific Practices ◽  
Research Culture ◽  
Small Shift ◽  
Open Research ◽  
Shared Norms

In this article, we provide a toolbox of recommendations and resources for those aspiring to promote the uptake of open scientific practices. Open Science encompasses a range of behaviours that aim to improve the transparency of scientific research. This paper is divided into seven sections, each devoted to different groups or institutions in the research ecosystem: colleagues, students, departments and faculties, universities, academic libraries, journals, and funders. We describe the behavioural influences and incentives for each of these stakeholders as well as changes they can make to foster Open Science. Our primary goal, however, is to suggest actions that researchers can take to promote these behaviours, inspired by simple principles of behaviour change: make it easy, social, and attractive. In isolation, a small shift in one person’s behaviour may appear to make little difference, but when combined, many shifts can radically alter shared norms and culture. We offer this toolbox to assist individuals and institutions in cultivating a more open research culture.

scholarly journals The State of Dissemination of Open Research Data in Ukraine and the World: Bibliometric Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 209-217
Author(s):  
Anton Boiko ◽  
Olha Kramarenko ◽  
Sardar Shabanov
Keyword(s):  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Research Data ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Data Repositories ◽  
Open Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Data Files

Purpose: To determine the current state of development of open science in the paradigm of open research data in Ukraine and the world, as well as to analyze the representation of Ukraine in the world research space, in terms of research data exchange. Design / Method / Research Approach: Methods of synthesis, logical and comparative analysis used to determine the dynamics of the number of research data journals and data files in the world, as well as to quantify the share of research data repositories in Ukraine and the world. Trend and bibliometric analysis were used to determine the share of publications with their open primary data; analysis of their thematic structures; identification of the main scientific clusters of such publications; research of geographic indicators and share of publications by research institutions. Findings: The study found a tendency to increase both the number of data logs and data files in Dryad (open data repository). The results of the analysis of the share of data repositories indexed in re3data (register of research data repositories) show that 51% of the total number are repositories of data from European countries, with Germany leading with 460 repositories, followed by the United Kingdom (302 repositories) and France (116 repositories). Ukraine has only 2 data repositories indexed in re3data. The trend of relevance of data exchange is confirmed by the increase of publications with datasets for the last 10 years (2011-2020) in 5 times. Research institutions and universities are the main sources of research data, which are mainly focused on the fields of knowledge in chemistry (23.3%); biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology (13.8%); medicine (12.9%). An analysis of the latest thematic groups formed on the basis of publications with datasets shows that there is a significant correlation between publications with open source data and COVID-19 studies. More than 50% of publications with datasets both in Ukraine and around the world are aimed at achieving the goal of SDG 3 Good Health. Theoretical Implications: It is substantiated that in Ukraine there is a need to implement specific tactical and strategic plans for open science and open access to research data. Practical Implications: The results of the study can be used to support decision-making in the management of research data at the macro and micro levels. Future Research: It should be noted that the righteous bibliometric analysis of the state of the dissemination of data underlying the research results did not include the assessment of quality indicators and compliance with the FAIR principles, because accessibility and reusability are fundamental components of open science, which may be an area for further research. Moreover, it is advisable to investigate the degree of influence of the disclosure of the data underlying the research result on economic indicators, as well as indicators of ratings of higher education, etc. Research Limitations: Since publications with datasets in Scopus-indexed journals became the information base of the analysis for our study, it can be assumed that the dataset did not include publications with datasets published in editions that the Scopus bibliographic database does not cover. Paper type: Theoretical

The roles of academic libraries in propagating open science

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
John I. Ogungbeni ◽  
Amaka R. Obiamalu ◽  
Samuel Ssemambo ◽  
Charles M. Bazibu
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Academic Libraries ◽  
Scientific Collaboration ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Data Repositories ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
Key Players

This study investigates the roles of academic libraries in propagating Open Science. The study is a qualitative survey based on literature review. Various definitions of open science from different scholars and schools of thought were examined. Research articles on the effects of open science on research and the place of academic libraries in scientific research were reviewed. Open science enhances collaborations and sharing of resources among researchers. Metadata related activities are more prevalent due to open science. Open science has increased the relevance of science to our environment and world issues like privacy and the rightful author of scientific data are still some of the challenges facing open science. Academic libraries continue to take steps to be involved as key players in the propagation of open science through advocacy, building of institutional data repositories and serving as hubs for scientific collaboration among others. Academic libraries have to do more in the area of advocacy and provision of data repositories.

scholarly journals Open Science Framework: Media for Researchers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fetnani Cecilia
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Open Science ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Scientific Institutions ◽  
Science Framework

Open Science Framework is encouraged by the European Union and many other political and scientific institutions, but scientific practice is proving slow to change. We have chosen articles from one author that will provide a resource to change scientific research into open scientific research and commit to open science principles.

scholarly journals A Short Highlight of Open Science Framework based on One Author

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anggi Cecilia Safaningrum
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Open Science ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Scientific Institutions ◽  
Science Framework

Open Science Framework is encouraged by the European Union and many other political and scientific institutions, but scientific practice is proving slow to change. We have chosen articles from one author that will provide a resource to change scientific research into open scientific research and commit to open science principles.

scholarly journals Elaborating Author’s Work on Open Science Framework

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azka Felicia Rianzi
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Open Science ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Scientific Institutions ◽  
Science Framework

Open Science Framework is encouraged by the European Union and many other political and scientific institutions, but scientific practice is proving slow to change. We have chosen articles from one author that will provide a resource to change scientific research into open scientific research and commit to open science principles.

scholarly journals Open Science Framework as An Media for Early Career Researchers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adib Rifqi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Early Career ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Early Career Researchers ◽  
Scientific Institutions ◽  
Science Framework

Open Science Framework is encouraged by the European Union and many other political and scientific institutions, but scientific practice is proving slow to change. We have chosen articles from one author that will provide a resource to change scientific research into open scientific research and commit to open science principles.

scholarly journals A student's introduction to academic publishing

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-46
Author(s):  
Roseanna Hare
Keyword(s):  
Research Paper ◽  
Scholarly Publishing ◽  
Academic Publishing ◽  
Research Culture ◽  
Publishing Process ◽  
Open Research ◽  
Scientific Advancement ◽  
The World

Publication really is the brick in the wall of scientific advancement. It facilitates the important communication of research from scientists around the world, driving forward key discoveries, whilst enhancing the careers of those that have toiled over the lab bench. However, especially early in your career, it is easy to focus on what to publish rather than how to publish. With the changing landscape of scholarly publishing and the move to a more open research culture, there has never been a better time to get clued up on the ins and outs of the publishing process. This guide aims to answer all your essential publishing questions, so that when it comes to preparing your research paper you are well informed about the publishing practicalities.

Scientific Collaboration and Collective Knowledge

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Physics ◽  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Climate Science ◽  
Collective Knowledge ◽  
Interdisciplinary Field ◽  
Social Structure Of Science ◽  
Contemporary Science ◽  
The Social

Descartes once argued that, with sufficient effort and skill, a single scientist could uncover fundamental truths about our world. Contemporary science proves the limits of this claim. From synthesizing the human genome to predicting the effects of climate change, some current scientific research requires the collaboration of hundreds (if not thousands) of scientists with various specializations. Additionally, the majority of published scientific research is now coauthored, including more than 80% of articles in the natural sciences. Small collaborative teams have become the norm in science. This is the first volume to address critical philosophical questions about how collective scientific research could be organized differently and how it should be organized. For example, should scientists be required to share knowledge with competing research teams? How can universities and grant-giving institutions promote successful collaborations? When hundreds of researchers contribute to a discovery, how should credit be assigned—and can minorities expect a fair share? When collaborative work contains significant errors or fraudulent data, who deserves blame? In this collection of essays, leading philosophers of science address these critical questions, among others. Their work extends current philosophical research on the social structure of science and contributes to the growing, interdisciplinary field of social epistemology. The volume’s strength lies in the diversity of its authors’ methodologies. Employing detailed case studies of scientific practice, mathematical models of scientific communities, and rigorous conceptual analysis, contributors to this volume study scientific groups of all kinds, including small labs, peer-review boards, and large international collaborations like those in climate science and particle physics.

scholarly journals Open Research Data and Open Peer Review: Perceptions of a Medical and Health Sciences Community in Greece

Publications ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Eirini Delikoura ◽  
Dimitrios Kouis
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Open Research ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
To Receive

Recently significant initiatives have been launched for the dissemination of Open Access as part of the Open Science movement. Nevertheless, two other major pillars of Open Science such as Open Research Data (ORD) and Open Peer Review (OPR) are still in an early stage of development among the communities of researchers and stakeholders. The present study sought to unveil the perceptions of a medical and health sciences community about these issues. Through the investigation of researchers` attitudes, valuable conclusions can be drawn, especially in the field of medicine and health sciences, where an explosive growth of scientific publishing exists. A quantitative survey was conducted based on a structured questionnaire, with 179 valid responses. The participants in the survey agreed with the Open Peer Review principles. However, they ignored basic terms like FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and appeared incentivized to permit the exploitation of their data. Regarding Open Peer Review (OPR), participants expressed their agreement, implying their support for a trustworthy evaluation system. Conclusively, researchers need to receive proper training for both Open Research Data principles and Open Peer Review processes which combined with a reformed evaluation system will enable them to take full advantage of the opportunities that arise from the new scholarly publishing and communication landscape.

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