We are excited to invite you to contribute to the development of a FAIR Reference Guide, which provides a practical framework for implementing the FAIR principles in research data management and other areas. This guide is available in Spanish.

Click on “Read More” to access the document on GitHub.

The evaluation of research and academic contributions is undergoing a significant shift. As demands grow for a fairer, more transparent, and more accountable assessment system, initiatives like CoARA have been at the forefront of driving meaningful reform.

MetaROR is a community initiative led jointly by the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) and the Association for Interdisciplinary Meta-Research and Open Science (AIMOS). It provides a platform that leverages the publish–review-curate model to improve the dissemination and evaluation of metaresearch.

The Open Science Community Madrid (OSCM) is an initiative aimed at promoting Open Science in the region by connecting individuals interested in this scientific approach. Through events, meetups, and collaborative projects, this community fosters learning, cooperation, and the sharing of ideas to drive more accessible and transparent science.

We would love to have you as part of this dynamic and enriching community. Your participation is key to building a more open and collaborative future together! 

The conference “Gender in Research Assessment: Proposing a Move from ‘Responsible’ to ‘Responsive’” by Kyriaki Kourra and Alexia Panayiotou from the University of Cyprus, critiques how male privilege and gender biases persist in academia, particularly in journal metrics and research assessments. These biases negatively impact female authors’ opportunities for publication, citation, and funding. While initiatives like CoARA, DORA and The Leiden Manifesto aim to promote “responsible” metrics, the speakers argue these efforts still fail to address deep-rooted gender inequalities. They propose a shift towards “responsive” approaches, which would better expose biased practices and prevent superficial actions like “genderwashing,” ultimately pushing for more meaningful change in research evaluation.

Open Research Europe (ORE): Towards a Collective Open Access Publishing Service

September 5-6, 2024 in London, UK.

Special Training for PhD Students

Embracing the Future: Open Science in the U.S. Federal Context and Beyond