Enhancing research through open access and improved infrastructure
The research community is continuously evolving, with recent updates highlighting significant strides in improving research infrastructure and promoting open access. Here are some key developments:
?? Announcing version 2 of the ROR schema and API
The new version of the Research Organization Registry (ROR) Schema and API is here! This update brings enhanced features and improvements, making it easier for organizations to manage and use research data effectively. Discover more.
??? The Barcelona Declaration
The Barcelona Declaration emphasizes the importance of responsible data management and stewardship in research, promoting best practices for data sharing and collaboration. Learn more.
?? Infra Finder spotlight: Crossref
The Infra Finder spotlight highlights how Crossref contributes to the research infrastructure, supporting the discoverability and reliability of scholarly content. Explore the spotlight.
?? Crossref as a source of open bibliographic metadata
A recent preprint provides an up-to-date overview of the availability of six key metadata elements in Crossref: reference lists, abstracts, ORCIDs, author affiliations, funding information, and license information. The analysis shows improvements over time, especially for journal articles, but also highlights the need for further efforts by publishers to achieve full openness.? Explore the preprint.
?? PKP signs on to the POSI
PKP has officially signed on to the Principles of Open Scholarly Infrastructure (POSI), reinforcing its commitment to transparency, sustainability, and community governance in scholarly publishing. Read their self-assessment.?
?? 2024 public data file now available, featuring new experimental formats
This year’s public data file is now available, featuring over 156 million metadata records deposited with Crossref through the end of April 2024 from over 19,000 members. Learn how you can access the file.?