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Open science round-up: September 2023

Today, 28 September, we commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information, a declaration by UNESCO emphasizing that seeking, receiving and sharing information constitutes a fundamental right, that holds the key to empowerment, informed decisions, and societal progress. In this September edition of the ISC Open Science Roundup, Heather Joseph explores the pivotal role of Open Science in achieving this universal access to information, while Moumita Koley provides the latest news and opportunities to keep you updated with everything happening in the world of Open Science.

28.09.2023

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Open science round-up: August 2023

Momentum around Open Science continued to build through August 2023; Moumita Koley rounds up the recent news and opportunities. Acknowledging the International Open Access Week’s 2023 theme: "Community over Commercialization”, we bring about the experience of DataCite in providing service to the scientific community.

31.08.2023

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Peer-reviewed preprints: Benefits and limitations for young Indian researchers

In response to the evolving dynamics in scientific publishing, the Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS), in partnership with the International Science Council (ISC) and the Department of Science and Technology's Centre for Policy Research (DST-CPR), conducted an online workshop to create awareness about peer-reviewed preprints and their potential benefits for young researchers, and to further the efforts to combat predatory publishing in India.

04.08.2023

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Open science round-up: July 2023

As the year unfolds, we remain committed to keeping pace with the ever-evolving sphere of open science. In this issue, Moumita Koley brings you the significant happenings, prospects, and insightful readings from the past month. In the editorial, Peter Suber highlights critical yet frequently overlooked aspects of open access to knowledge.

02.08.2023

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Open science round-up: June 2023

12.07.2023

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Is the Tide Turing in Favour of Universal and Equitable Open Access?

Moumita Koley, researcher, shares her insights on the prevailing academic publishing model - largely under the control of commercial publishers - and sheds light on the emergence of alternatives, steadily gaining prominence within the scholarly community.

28.06.2023

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Communicating Science: Analysis of the Push for Open Access

Moumita Koley, ISC consultant on the Future of Scientific Publishing, reflects on the historic changes in the science ecosystem with regard to publishing and shares her insights on the rise of open science.

21.06.2023

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Open science round-up: May 2023

As we hit the year's midpoint, we actively stay updated with the rapidly advancing open science landscape. In this edition, Moumita Koley captures the pivotal events, opportunities, and readings from the previous month. Concurrently, Ismael Rafols brings our focus to a vital but often neglected facet of open science - promoting activities that strengthen citizen involvement.

08.06.2023

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Open science round-up: April 2023

As we move on to yet another month, Moumita Koley summarizes the top stories, opportunities and readings in the world of Open Science. Through our guest editorial, Dr Rajesh Tandon, Founder-President of Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) and Co-Chair of the UNESCO Chair in Community Based Research and Social Responsibility in Higher Education, reflects on the importance of Open Science in knowledge creation.

28.04.2023

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The road to normalizing preprints in the MENA region

The International Science Council in collaboration with the Forum for Open Research in the MENA region (FORM) organized a regional event on 28th February to create awareness on open science with special emphasis on normalizing preprints. In this post, Jenice Goveas and Moumita Koley share some key takeaways from the event.

31.03.2023