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Empowering research institutions with custom open-source institutional repositories, CRIS, grant management systems, & much more! | Advocates of #OpenScience and #OpenAccess | Paris 📍

🔗 www.mysciencework.com
🔎 Retour sur notre webinar : De l'info à l'action avec la veille scientifique !

Merci à tous pour votre participation ! 🙌 Avec @yannmahe.bsky.social (MyScienceWork) & Adrien Sassot (@sindup.bsky.social), on a exploré comment structurer une veille efficace.

#VeilleScientifique #OpenScience
April 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Our New Website is Live! 🎉

We’ve revamped our website to make it easier than ever for research institutions to explore how our solutions can empower their work.
✨ Fresh, modern design
🔍 Clearer insights into our open, flexible solutions
📅 Quick demo scheduling

Check it out 🔗 www.mysciencework.com
April 1, 2025 at 7:37 AM
A 234% surge in research output. A 23-point drop in first authorship. Hyper-prolific authors emerging!

Are universities pushing the limits of #ResearchIntegrity? A new study on @mitpress.bsky.social raises tough questions about authorship & affiliation trends.

🔗 doi.org/10.1162/qss_...

#HigherEd
Using bibliometrics to detect questionable authorship and affiliation practices and their impact on global research metrics: A case study of 14 universities
Abstract. From 2019 to 2023, a subset of 80 highly published universities demonstrated research output increases exceeding 100%, compared to the global average of 20%. Among these, 14 institutions sho...
doi.org
March 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📢 When Does Reuse Become Misuse?

This study by Yulia V. Sevryugina & Yifan Li finds entire article duplications to be common in social sciences and image reuse plaguing biomedicine.

Median retraction time? 3.2 years!

Stronger policies to the rescue?

🔗 doi.org/10.1080/0898...
#ResearchIntegrity
Self-plagiarism: A retrospective study of its prevalence and patterns across scientific disciplines
This study explores the incidence and nature of self-plagiarism across various disciplines. Using Retraction Watch data, we analyze retraction times, authorship patterns, disciplinary differences, ...
doi.org
March 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM
🚀 Retour sur I-EXPO 2025 : IA et édition scientifique
Une session enrichissante avec @yannmahe.bsky.social, Ghislaine Chartron, @thomasparisot.bsky.social et Antoine Raulin !

Merci au @gf2i.bsky.social pour ces échanges !

📸 L'événement en images :

#IEXPO2025 #IA
March 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
L’IA transforme l’édition scientifique ! RDV à I-EXPO 2025 pour en débattre.
📅 20 mars | 09h30 – 10h15
📍 Atelier @gf2i.bsky.social – Porte de Versailles

@yannmahe.bsky.social et des experts exploreront l’impact de l’IA sur la diffusion du savoir. Rejoignez-nous !

🔗Badge gratuit : shorturl.at/ZLLUc
March 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
🔍 What if evaluations were as open as research?

Applying #OpenScience principles to evaluation can boost transparency, credibility, and impact. Sharing methods, data & findings openly helps the whole community. Time to rethink how we evaluate?

Paper by Sarah Goodier > doi.org/10.1002/ev.2...
Open Science for Evaluation Use: How Applying Open Science Principles Can Further Open up Evaluation
This article explores how open science principles can enhance evaluation practices. It identifies open science approaches that can be integrated at various stages of the evaluation process to improve...
doi.org
March 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Your research is open—but is it accurate? 🔎
This study by @freddie2310.bsky.social reveals that 91% of corrections in HAL go unmentioned.

Are repositories doing enough to flag retractions & updates to maintain research integrity?
🔗 doi.org/10.1002/leap...

#OpenScience #ResearchIntegrity
March 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Metadata management is more than compliance—it's about making data truly FAIR.

This study by Gorka Fraga-González & team offers tips like:
✅ Using secure, version-controlled platforms
✅ Automating workflows, and so much more

Small steps = big impact!

Full paper here > doi.org/10.1038/s415...
March 6, 2025 at 8:19 AM
📢 MyScienceWork's Research Information System is Now ORCID-Certified

This strengthens research data workflows & improves metadata quality for all institutions employing our research management system.

Big thanks to the @orcid.org team for the comprehensive support during the certification process!
orcid.org ORCID @orcid.org · Feb 28
Congratulations to MyScienceWork — Polaris OS for becoming ORCID's newest Certified Service Provider. 🎉
March 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Proud to be a partner with ERDERA in this journey to spread awareness regarding rare diseases and improve the overall rare disease research landscape in Europe and beyond 💪

On this #RareDiseasesDay, take a moment to repost this! Together, we can make the lives of millions healthier and happier 💫
✨ Today is #RareDiseaseDay! ✨
Shining a light on the 300+ million people worldwide living with a rare disease. We raise awareness of their challenges and advocate for more research, care, and better policies. 🔬💪 Join us in spreading the word! 💫🗣️ #StrongerTogether @ec.europa.eu
February 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🚀 GenAI & Open Science: Game-changer or Pandora’s box?

GenAI can expand access & boost knowledge sharing—but it also risks misinformation & bias. So, where do we draw the line? 🤔

Great insights from Mohammad Hosseini et al.

🔗 doi.org/10.1162/qss_...

#OpenScience #GenAI #AIethics
Open Science at the generative AI turn: An exploratory analysis of challenges and opportunities
Abstract. Technology influences Open Science (OS) practices, because conducting science in transparent, accessible, and participatory ways requires tools and platforms for collaboration and sharing re...
doi.org
February 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🔍 Data, data everywhere… but is it working for you?

Researchers are moving ahead from static systems to insight-driven platforms and are seeking to turn data into intelligence!

What’s driving this change? Find out in our newsletter this Friday! ⬇️

🔗 communications.mysciencework.com/en-us/hop-on...
February 24, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Turning focus from #DeepSeek to DeepGreen—because #openaccess should be a norm!

DeepGreen is automating OA article delivery, tackling complex metadata & tricky licensing. 163,750+ articles in, and more incoming! Can new licensing models improve green OA intake here?

Read 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/leap...
DeepGreen—A Data Hub for the Distribution of Scholarly Articles From Publishers to Open Access Repositories in Germany
Click on the article title to read more.
doi.org
February 20, 2025 at 7:35 AM
4% of top-cited scientists have retracted papers. Mistakes or something more?

This study shows retractions are more common in high-pressure fields & often linked to self-citation. Should citation metrics also track retractions? Lots to think and takeaway from this one! ⬇️

🔗 doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Linking citation and retraction data reveals the demographics of scientific retractions among highly cited authors
Retractions are becoming increasingly common but still account for a small minority of published papers. Using a database that links retractions to the top 2% most highly-cited scientists across scien...
doi.org
February 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Kicking off 2025 with purpose! 🚀

Reflecting on 2024’s wins, appreciating our partners, and setting the stage for a year of impact in open, inclusive research. Wrapped up our morning with a great team lunch—fueling big plans ahead! Here’s to innovation & collaboration! 🥂

#KickOff2025 #TeamMSW
February 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Professorship: A title earned by merit... or by metrics? 📈

This monumental study on @natureportfolio.nature.com dives into how institutions worldwide handle academic promotions!

What are your chances of going up that ladder? This study may certainly give you some ideas!

🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Regional and institutional trends in assessment for academic promotion - Nature
Analysis of policies for promotion criteria to full professor from academic institutions and government agencies worldwide reveals considerable variation in assessment practices, particularly between ...
doi.org
February 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🔬 Science has a reproducibility problem—what’s next?

72% of biomedical researchers say there’s a crisis, with pressure to publish and lack of institutional support to blame. What's causing this and what needs to change? Great study by Kelly Cobey and team!

🔗 doi.org/10.1371/jour...

#OpenScience
Biomedical researchers’ perspectives on the reproducibility of research
There is growing interest in the reproducibility of research and ways to enhance transparency. This study uses an international survey of more than 1900 biomedical researchers to reveal the perceived ...
doi.org
February 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
📚 Special issues everywhere, shorter turnarounds, inflated metrics—academic publishing is in overdrive!

But at what cost is this paper churning happening? This paper from @hansonmark.bsky.social and team provides some great insights! 🧐

🔗 doi.org/10.1162/qss_...

#OpenScience #AcademicPublishing
The strain on scientific publishing
Abstract. Scientists are increasingly overwhelmed by the volume of articles being published. The total number of articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science has grown exponentially in recent years; ...
doi.org
February 4, 2025 at 8:38 AM
New #GenAI tools pop up daily—ChatGPT, Perplexity, now #DeepSeek —but are we using them responsibly? 🤔 This paper by Douglas Eacersall et al. brings in an ETHICAL framework: 7 steps to keep research secure, fair & ethical.

How can you use them in your research?

Read here > doi.org/10.48550/arX...
January 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM

🤖 Can #ChatGPT help with #REF2029?

As UK universities prepare for REF2029, Kayvan Kousha & @mikethelwall.bsky.social explore whether AI can assess impact case studies. What are their findings & how can you use them in your prep?

Read the full @lseimpactblog.bsky.social article: shorturl.at/f2aBy
What happens when you let ChatGPT assess impact case studies?
The potential benefits of AI to different parts of the research cycle are currently a matter of significant study. In this post, Kayvan Kousha and Mike Thelwall consider whether large language mode…
shorturl.at
January 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Bibliographic databases can make or break your research innovation! ⬇️

This article by @ginnybarbour.bsky.social et al. explains how databases like #WebofScience & #Scopus hinder platforms like @elife.bsky.social & calls for more flexible, innovation-friendly solutions.

🔗 doi.org/10.54900/d3c...
Criteria for Bibliographic Databases in a Well-Functioning Scholarly Communication and Research Assessment Ecosystem
Bibliographic databases should support innovation and experimentation. Here, we offer four criteria for innovation-friendly bibliographic databases. We urge the global research community to use databa...
doi.org
January 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
⚡ 2025 = The year of transition in research management?

In this month's edition of the MSW Brief, we share our conversation with a university that is struggling with disconnected systems. How did the conversation go? Find out in your inbox this Friday > shorturl.at/bG6gX

#CRIS #ResearchInnovation
January 20, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Are research funding systems stuck in the past?
A recent paper on @pnas.org by Gerald Schweiger & team uncovers inefficiencies, biases in peer review, & how competitive funding often deters high-risk research. Food for thought indeed!

🔗 doi.org/10.1073/pnas...

#GrantManagement
The costs of competition in distributing scarce research funds | PNAS
Research funding systems fundamentally influence how science operates. This paper aims to analyze the allocation of competitive research funding fr...
doi.org
January 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
This recent study on 30 top #AI papers shows the importance of sharing code and data (yes, both!) for study replication. #OpenScience isn’t optional—it’s essential for trustworthy AI.

Full preprint > doi.org/10.48550/arX...

@ntnu-iss.bsky.social @ntnu-econ.bsky.social

#AIResearch #OpenScience
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Open Science in AI: A Replication Study
A reproducibility crisis has been reported in science, but the extent to which it affects AI research is not yet fully understood. Therefore, we performed a systematic replication study including 30 h...
doi.org
January 13, 2025 at 10:20 AM