Open Science Takes on the Coronavirus Pandemic
Data sharing, open-source designs for medical equipment, and hobbyists are all being harnessed to combat COVID-19.
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After the COVID-19 Pandemic There Can Be No Return to Closed Working
Many outside observers might reasonably assume that science usually works like this. Yet open science is very far from the norm for most research. Why is openly accessible science so important?
NIH to Host Webinar on Sharing, Discovering, and Citing COVID-19 Data and Code in Generalist Repositories on April 24 | Data Science at NIH
NIH to Host Webinar on Sharing, Discovering, and Citing COVID-19 Data and Code in Generalist Repositories on April 24 | Data Science at NIH
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health is hosting a free webinar for researchers to learn how to share, discover, and cite COVID-19 data and code in generalist repositories on April 24 from 2-3:45 p.m. ET.
Perspectives on Open Science and Inequity: Who is Left Behind?
Due to precautionary measures in regard to the coronavirus, the second day of this year's Open Science Conference got canceled. Luckily, the panellists Johanna Havemann, Anne-Floor Scholvinck, Daniel Spichtinger and August Wierling agreed to submit their opening statements as a blog post.
Fostering Bibliodiversity in Scholarly Communications - A Call for Action!
Fostering Bibliodiversity in Scholarly Communications - A Call for Action!
Calling on the community to make concerted efforts to develop strong, community-governed infrastructures that support diversity in scholarly communications (referred to as bibliodiversity).
The COVID-19 Pandemic Stresses the Societal Importance of Open Science
The COVID-19 Pandemic Stresses the Societal Importance of Open Science
The COVID crisis fuels a rapid acceleration in open science, but still a lot of crucial sources are paywalled.
A Realistic Guide to Making Data Available Alongside Code to Improve Reproducibility
A Realistic Guide to Making Data Available Alongside Code to Improve Reproducibility
Data makes science possible. Sharing data improves visibility, and makes the research process transparent. This increases trust in the work, and allows for independent reproduction of results. However, a large proportion of data from published research is often only available to the original authors. Despite the obvious benefits of sharing data, and scientists' advocating for the importance of sharing data, most advice on sharing data discusses its broader benefits, rather than the practical considerations of sharing. This paper provides practical, actionable advice on how to actually share data alongside research. The key message is sharing data falls on a continuum, and entering it should come with minimal barriers.
An Open Agenda: European Funder Approaches to Open Science
Article explores what European funders are doing to drive change in scholarly communication, and argue that funders’ open policies could be backed up more by funders’ own practices.
Now Is the Time for Open Access Policies - Here's Why
The race to find a vaccine for COVID-19 exemplifies why rapid and unrestricted access to scientific research and educational materials is vital.
Search for Coronavirus Vaccine Becomes a Global Competition
The United States, China and Europe are battling to be the first to find a cure, bringing a nationalist element to a worldwide crisis.
Data Sharing and Open Source Software Help Combat Covid-19
Scientists are rapidly analyzing genetic samples from infected patients and sharing the data. But to move too fast is to risk making mistakes.
COVID-19 Highlights the Need for EOSC
The future European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) can be the answer to societal challenges as they emerge. The goal of EOSC is to open up all scientific data and publications and combine the results to drive new discoveries and tackle key societal challenges.
The [R]evolution of Open Science Book Now Available for Free
Jonathan Tennant's latest book, The [R]evolution of Open Science, is now available online for free.
A tale of two 'opens': intersections between Free and Open Source Software and Open Scholarship
A tale of two 'opens': intersections between Free and Open Source Software and Open Scholarship
There is no clear-cut boundary between Free and Open Source Software and Open Scholarship, and the histories, practices, and fundamental principles between the two remain complex. In this study, we critically appraise the intersections and differences between the two movements.
Open Peer-Review Platform for COVID-19 Preprints
Open Peer-Review Platform for COVID-19 Preprints
The public call for rapid sharing of research data relevant to the COVID-19 outbreak is driving an unprecedented surge in (unrefereed) preprints. To help pinpoint the most important research, Nature launched Outbreak Science Rapid PREreview, an open-source platform for rapid review of preprints related to emerging outbreaks.
Of Mythical Beasts and Zero-Embargo Mandates | Advancing Discovery | Springer Nature
Of Mythical Beasts and Zero-Embargo Mandates | Advancing Discovery | Springer Nature
Last year, everyone in U.S. academic publishing had strong opinions about a mythical beast that all had heard about but none had actually seen: a rumored Executive Order from the White House Office of Science and Technology that would mandate immediate public availability of research results by federally-funded authors.
Roadmap for Open Science
The Roadmap for Open Science is a part of Canada's 2018-2020 National Action Plan on Open Government. It outlines next steps that should be taken to make federal science open to all, while respecting privacy, security, ethical considerations and appropriate intellectual property protection.
2020: A Turning Point for Research Data Policy?
Open science should be boosted in 2020 as the number of journals with research data policies increases as a result of collective action by publishers, who are being encouraged to adopt a new common framework for journal data policies.
Open Humanities: Why Open Science in the Humanities is Not Enough
Open Humanities: Why Open Science in the Humanities is Not Enough
The author argues that for the humanities to successfully adopt digital technologies, they need to develop an independent open humanities discourse.
UNESCO Launches a Global Consultation to Develop a Standard-setting Instrument on Open Science
UNESCO Launches a Global Consultation to Develop a Standard-setting Instrument on Open Science
In the context of pressing planetary and socio-economic challenges, sustainable and innovative solutions must be supported by an efficient, transparent and vibrant scientific effort - not only stemming from the scientific community, but from the whole society. Go directly to the questionnaire.
"TOP Factor" Rates Journals on Transparency, Openness
A new tool, created by the advocacy organization Center for Open Science, seeks to change editorial practices. Journals are scored based on ten different criteria, including availability of data and policies on preregistration.
Reforming Research Assessment: A Tough Nut to Crack
Alison Mudditt looks at the recently released TOP Factor from the Center for Open Science, and the bigger picture of shifting the nature of research assessment.
Let's Be FAIR! ALLEA Presents Recommendations for Sustainable Data Sharing in the Humanities
Let's Be FAIR! ALLEA Presents Recommendations for Sustainable Data Sharing in the Humanities
A new ALLEA report provides key recommendations to make digital data in the humanities. The document is designed as a practical guide to navigate the shift towards a sustainable data sharing culture.
Researchers Call on EU Institutions to Ensure Free Circulation of Scientific Knowledge
Researchers Call on EU Institutions to Ensure Free Circulation of Scientific Knowledge
Scientists call on the EU to inshrine a legal right for researchers to share their research findings without restrictions.
Altmetrics: How Researchers Assess the Significance for Scholarly Impact
Altmetrics: How Researchers Assess the Significance for Scholarly Impact
Altmetrics have been an important topic in the context of open science for some time.
Nature Will Publish Peer Review Reports As a Trial
Research involves deep discussions between authors and reviewers. Starting this week, readers of some Nature Research journals will be able to see this up close.
Open Science Maturity: Universities in Finland in the Leading Position
Finland has already achieved considerable milestones in fostering an open science culture on a national level. A recently published evaluation highlights best practices in Finland, barriers and ideas to remove them.
New System Will Measure Journals' Research Transparency
A new ranking system for academic journals measuring their commitment to research transparency will be launched next month - providing what many believe will be a useful alternative to journal impact scores.
'We're Opening Everything': Scientists Share Coronavirus Data in Unprecedented Way to Contain, Treat Disease
'We're Opening Everything': Scientists Share Coronavirus Data in Unprecedented Way to Contain, Treat Disease
Normally, science is highly competitive and secretive, with universities and private sector companies patenting knowledge, scientific journals putting research behind paywalls and all research peer-reviewed before the data is released. But for the moment those barriers have fallen as scientists share research and work together to battle this coronavirus epidemic.
Scientists Are Unraveling the Chinese Coronavirus With Unprecedented Speed and Openness
Scientists Are Unraveling the Chinese Coronavirus With Unprecedented Speed and Openness
Just 10 days after it was first reported, scientists released the genetic sequence of the coronavirus. The freely available data unleashed a massive collaborative research effort.
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