Étiquette : open science

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The role of preprints in open science: Accelerating knowledge transfer from science to technology

Authors : Zhiqi Wang, Yue Chen, Chun Yang

Preprints have become increasingly essential in the landscape of open science, facilitating not only the exchange of knowledge within the scientific community but also bridging the gap between science and technology.

However, the impact of preprints on technological innovation, given their unreviewed nature, remains unclear. This study fills this gap by conducting a comprehensive scientometric analysis of patent citations to bioRxiv preprints submitted between 2013 and 2021, measuring and accessing the contribution of preprints in accelerating knowledge transfer from science to technology.

Our findings reveal a growing trend of patent citations to bioRxiv preprints, with a notable surge in 2020, primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Preprints play a critical role in accelerating innovation, not only expedite the dissemination of scientific knowledge into technological innovation but also enhance the visibility of early research results in the patenting process, while journals remain essential for academic rigor and reliability. w

The substantial number of post-online-publication patent citations highlights the critical role of the open science model-particularly the « open access » effect of preprints-in amplifying the impact of science on technological innovation.

This study provides empirical evidence that open science policies encouraging the early sharing of research outputs, such as preprints, contribute to more efficient linkage between science and technology, suggesting an acceleration in the pace of innovation, higher innovation quality, and economic benefits.

DOI : https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2506.20225

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Works-magnet: Accelerating Metadata Curation for Open Science

Author : Eric Jeangirard

The transition to Open Science necessitates robust and reliable metadata. While national initiatives, such as the French Open Science Monitor, aim to track this evolution using open data, reliance on proprietary databases persists in many places. Open platforms like OpenAlex still require significant human intervention for data accuracy.

This paper introduces Works-magnet, a project by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR) Data Science & Engineering Team. Works-magnet is designed to accelerate the curation of bibliographic and research data metadata, particularly affiliations, by making automated AI calculations visible and correctable.

It addresses challenges related to metadata heterogeneity, complex processing chains, and the need for human curation in a diverse research landscape. The paper details Works-magnet’s concepts, and the observed limitations, while outlining future directions for enhancing open metadata quality and reusability.

The works-magnet app is open source on github this https URL

Arxiv : https://www.arxiv.org/abs/2506.14430

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AI and Open Science: Implications and Library Practice

Author : Nicole Helregel

With the increasing proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research, what are the implications for open science?

As the open science movement advocates for increased transparency and openness in the research process, where do AI and machine learning fit in? And where does that leave library and information science professionals in roles related to open science?

This article explores several approaches and considerations for how AI impacts open science, including whether AI has sufficient openness and transparency to align with the goals of open science, whether AI can be used to further open science goals, and the effects of AI use on researcher and public attitudes and actions.

The article provides recommendations for library practice, including knowledge-building, connections and advocacy, consultations and liaison work, licensing, and science communication and engagement.

URL : AI and Open Science: Implications and Library Practice

DOI : https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/lib.2025.a961191

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Confiance et pratiques informationnelles d’accès à la science ouverte en SHS

Autrice : Mariannig Le Béchec

Prenant en compte l’étude des usages des quatre plateformes d’OpenEdition, cet article considère que les publics des savoirs ouverts développent des pratiques informationnelles en lien avec leur cursus universitaire.

L’objectif est de mieux prendre en compte la façon dont des liens se constituent entre les pratiques ordinaires d’accès aux publications scientifiques et la confiance décidée dans leurs pratiques informationnelles.

L’étude qualitative présente un accès par des plateformes commerciales, une lecture sélective et des relais en interne ou par la conversation qui ne tiennent pas compte des métriques des articles scientifiques dans les choix de lecture.

URL : https://lesenjeux.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/2025/varia/confiance-et-pratiques-informationnelles-dacces-a-la-science-ouverte-en-shs/

 

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Open Science: A Review of Its Effectiveness and Implications for Service Research

Authors : Yves Van Vaerenbergh, Simon Hazée, Thijs J. Zwienenberg

Open science aims to enhance the integrity, transparency, and openness of research to improve the reproducibility and accessibility of scientific knowledge. It has received renewed attention due to reported concerns about questionable research practices across multiple scientific disciplines. While various open science practices, such as preregistration and data sharing, have been developed, their effectiveness remains unclear.

This paper provides a review of current meta-research on open science practices, assessing their effectiveness and identifying key initiatives that promote transparency and openness in research. Next, we report the results of a preregistered retrospective observational analysis of 517 studies from 254 papers published in the Journal of Service Research and Journal of Service Management between 2019 and 2023.

This analysis evaluates which open science practices are already in use and to what extent, as well as whether these practices align with the recommendations derived from the meta-research review. Finally, we present actionable guidelines and resources aimed at encouraging authors, reviewers, and editors to adopt effective open science practices in service research, both in the short and long term.

URL: Open Science: A Review of Its Effectiveness and Implications for Service Research

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1177/10946705251338461

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Incentives for Open Science and Advancing Sustainability: A German Perspective

Authors : Markus Putnings, Michael Zweier

Open science in ensuring equitable access to information is relevant to the attainment of all United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Badges, prizes and awards evaluate and recognise achievements, encourage involvement in open science and open access practices and provide an opportunity to present related activities to the outside world in a succinct form.

The focus, however, is not on mundane self-promotion, but rather on the goal of external and internal reflec–tion and promotion of the work done, as well as an appropriate presentation of the open resources and workflows produced. Prizes and awards constitute a stimulus for best practice, education and exchange both within an institution, with an insti–tution ́s users and with the wider community.

This chapter provides an overview of the various badges, awards and prizes relevant to Germany as incentive systems for open science and open access activities. The contributions to the SDGs and edu–cation for sustainable development (ESD) are contextualised and discussed. It concludes with a selection of recommendations and summarises the most important results.

URL : Incentives for Open Science and Advancing Sustainability: A German Perspective

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111336466-006

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Open science in qualitative evaluations : Considerations and Opportunities

Authors : Crystal N. Steltenpohl, Laurel Standiford Reyes, Mary A. Pei, Lindsay Ellis Lee

This article discusses how open science principles—often rooted in quantitative epistemologies—and qualitative evaluation practices can complement each other and explores strategies for evaluators and researchers to consider adopting in their practices.

Although the qualitative and quantitative approaches to knowledge creation may be perceived as being in conflict, many practices and values can be viewed as different expressions of the shared goals of rigor and transparency. We describe practices like data, process, and outcome sharing as activities that already align with open science values and encourage evaluators to consider practices like preregistration, registered reports, and replication as possible areas for evaluators to expand into.

We also encourage evaluators to contribute to conversations about transparency, community engagement, evaluating effectiveness, and avoiding harm. A flexible, additive approach to evaluation and research projects can allow all parties to draw on each other’s strengths for more rigorous, comprehensive, transparent, and community-centered work.

Finally, we suggest a few starting places for evaluators who are interested in incorporating open science practices and researchers who are interested in conducting qualitative evaluations.

URL : Open science in qualitative evaluations : Considerations and Opportunities

DOI : https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/td5cx_v1