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<p><span data-contrast="auto">4Science is thrilled to announce our collaboration with the University of Cambridge on a groundbreaking project for the integration between </span><a href="https://4science.com/dspace/"><span data-contrast="none">DSpace</span></a><span data-contrast="auto"> and <a href="https://openalex.org/">OpenAlex</a>, two major systems in the global scholarly ecosystem.  </span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This initiative, supported by the </span><a href="https://www.vietsch-foundation.org/"><span data-contrast="auto">Vietsch</span><span data-contrast="none"> Foundation</span></a><span data-contrast="auto">, aims to enrich open scholarly information and streamline research workflows. </span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> <p aria-level="5"><b><span data-contrast="none">Project Overview </span></b><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":333,"335559739":333}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The integration will leverage OpenAlex’s open API to enable swift import of relevant research and scholarly metadata into DSpace repositories. </span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This advancement will significantly improve the quality and completeness of research output records in institutional repositories. </span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> <p aria-level="5"><b><span data-contrast="none">Key Benefits </span></b><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":333,"335559739":333}'> </span></p> <ol> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="system-ui" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"system-ui","469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="2"> <b><span data-contrast="auto">Enhanced Data Quality: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">By reusing data from OpenAlex, institutions can improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of their repository content </span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}'> </span> </li> </ol> <ol> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="system-ui" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"system-ui","469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="2"> <b><span data-contrast="auto">Better Workflows: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">Institutions will benefit from automated, accurate information import, allowing them to focus on research-oriented tasks. </span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}'> </span> </li> </ol> <ol> <li aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="system-ui" data-leveltext="%1." data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":0,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"system-ui","469769242":[65533,0],"469777803":"left","469777804":"%1.","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="2"> <b><span data-contrast="auto">Open Access: </span></b><span data-contrast="auto">The integration will increase the number of versions and access points to content, enhancing the wider open access network </span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}'> </span> </li> </ol> <p aria-level="5"><b><span data-contrast="none">DSpace and OpenAlex Integration</span></b><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":333,"335559739":333}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This project aligns with the growing expectation for open sharing of research findings among funders, policymakers, and the broader research community. By enhancing the availability of open and accurate research output information in DSpace, we  are contributing to a more transparent and accessible scholarly ecosystem. </span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> <p aria-level="5"><b><span data-contrast="none">Looking Forward </span></b><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335559738":333,"335559739":333}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a certified platinum DSpace provider and lead community contributor globally, 4Science is committed to advancing open science initiatives. This integration project represents a significant step towards enriching the global research landscape and supporting open research practices. For more information: </span><a href="https://unlockingresearch-blog.lib.cam.ac.uk/?p=4417"><span data-contrast="none">Towards enriched open scholarly information: integrating DSpace and OpenAlex – Unlocking Research</span></a><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Stay up to date on this exciting development that promises to enhance how institutions manage and share scholarly information.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}'> </span></p>