This sub-program is a pivotal component of the EOSC initiative, focusing on the critical and often underrepresented field of Open Scholarly Communication (OSC).
OSC is defined as the system through which research and other scholarly writings are created, evaluated for quality, disseminated to the scholarly community, and preserved for future use. Open Access, especially Diamond Open Access and the corresponding information infrastructures around it are seen as key elements for OSC.
Approach
This program aims to bring together key stakeholders from various domains to address the integration and advancement of OSC within EOSC. By applying an integrating approach to various forms of scientific record, be they research data or scientific publication in different types, OSC can unfold in a multidimensional way. Recognizing the global significance of the Diamond Open Access model, as supported by entities like EC and UNESCO, the program seeks to establish a robust framework for OSC, identifying gaps especially around metadata integration, fostering collaborations of data and service providers, and setting strategic directions for future development. The sub-session caters to a diverse audience from the various EOSC projects, including researchers with their discipline-specific perspectives, technical experts for platforms, protocols and identifiers, facilitating a multi-faceted discussion on the challenges and opportunities in OSC.
Objectives
- Integrate and Advance OSC within EOSC: This involves bringing together stakeholders to enhance OSC’s role and integration within EOSC, aligning with EOSC’s broader goals while respecting the diversity of origins.
- Identify Gaps, Foster Collaborations, and Set Strategic Directions for OSC: This includes pinpointing existing gaps, encouraging stakeholder collaborations, and charting future OSC development paths.
Outcomes
- A unified understanding of OSC.
- Practical strategies for integrating data management and scholarly publishing.
- A collaborative roadmap for OSC’s advancement within EOSC.
- Tuesday afternoon
Establishing a Common Foundation - Wednesday morning
Bridging Data and Publications - Wednesday afternoon
Collaborative Efforts and
Future Direction - Thursday morning
Wrap-up
This session delves into the essence of OSC, exploring its scope, significance, and the critical need for interoperability in publishing.
It sets the stage for a comprehensive understanding of OSC within the scholarly community, with a special focus on smaller journals and publishing platforms.
The session adopts an interactive and inclusive approach, engaging participants in discussions, presentations, and case studies. It aims to clarify the definition and scope of OSC, discuss its role within the EOSC framework, and highlight the importance of the Diamond Open Access (OA) model in the global scholarly communication landscape.
Objectives
- Integrate and Advance OSC within EOSC: This involves bringing together stakeholders to enhance OSC’s role and integration within EOSC, aligning with EOSC’s broader goals while respecting the diversity of origins.
- Identify Gaps, Foster Collaborations, and Set Strategic Directions for OSC: This includes pinpointing existing gaps, encouraging stakeholder collaborations, and charting future OSC development paths.
Outcomes
- A unified understanding of OSC.
- Practical strategies for integrating data management and scholarly publishing.
- A collaborative roadmap for OSC’s advancement within EOSC.
Establishing a Common Foundation
Time: 14:00 – 18:00
Session chair: Sy Holsinger
Session rapporteur: Zisis Kozlakidis
| Timeslot | Activity | Format | Moderator / Facilitator | Participant Experience |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Welcome and Introduction | Presentation | Sy Holsinger (CRAFT-OA) | Overview of the session’s theme and objectives, setting the context for the day’s discussions. |
| 14:15 – 14:45 | Defining OSC | Interactive Talk / Discussion | Sy Holsinger (CRAFT-OA), Leonidas Pispiringas (CRAFT-OA), Margo Bargheer (CRAFT-OA) | Engaging in a dynamic discussion to clarify OSC’s definition and scope. |
| 14:45 – 15:15 | OSC in the EOSC Framework | Group Discussion | Pierre Mounier (DIAMAS) | Collaborative exploration of OSC’s current role and potential within the EOSC framework. |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Diamond OA Model | Presentation | Margo Bargheer (CRAFT-OA) | Learning about the global importance of the Diamond OA model in scholarly communication. |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break | Networking | – | |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Interoperability and interconnectivity in Publishing | Group Discussion | Tomasz Miksa (OSTrails), Stefania Amodeo (SciLake) + All | Insightful panel discussion on publishing standards and interoperability, with real-world case studiesand outlook for a future system. |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Wrap-up and Q&A | Q&A Session | Zisis Kozlakidis (Task Force: Upskilling countries to engage in EOSC) | Summarizing key takeaways, answering questions, and discussing next steps. |