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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · 4d

1/2 Honoured to be shortlisted for the Leo Waaijers Open Science Award 🏆✨

This recognises our work toward open, trusted, high-quality research information

Thanks to @ludowaltman.bsky.social (@unileiden.bsky.social @cwtsnl.bsky.social), @msphelps.bsky.social & Cameron Neylon for shaping the vision

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Hans de Jonge @hldejonge.bsky.social · 4d

Is there a relationship between the metadata publishers submit to Crossref and the submission systems they use? 🤔

We (w/ @msphelps.bsky.social) analyzed 153 publishers and 4 major systems to find out.

👉 doi.org/10.31222/osf...

#OpenScience #Crossref #OpenMetadata #BarcelonaDeclaration

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Bianca Kramer @msphelps.bsky.social · 4d

📢 New preprint w/ @hldejonge.bsky.social ! We explore how manuscript submission systems may affect completeness of open metadata in @crossref.bsky.social . Some systems better support metadata – but tech isn't the only factor.
👉 doi.org/10.31222/osf...
#OpenScience #OpenMetadata #Publishing

Metadata coverage by publisher for abstracts, affiliations, references, funding, ORCIDs and licenses, categorized by their submission system.

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Bianca Kramer @msphelps.bsky.social · 15d

The Barcelona Declaration community @barcelonadori.bsky.social is gaining momentum across Latin America 🌎

The thread below summarizes some recent engagements and developments 🧵

Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · 16d

1/6 La Declaración de Barcelona, más allá de Barcelona: presente en Latinoamérica 🌎

En Chile participamos en Diálogos Abiertos (Wikimedia Chile) y celebramos a Data Observatory como primer firmante 🇨🇱.

Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencia Abierta 2025

cienciaabierta.info

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Bianca Kramer @msphelps.bsky.social · 15d

The Barcelona Declaration community @barcelonadori.bsky.social is gaining momentum across Latin America 🌎

The thread below summarizes some recent engagements and developments 🧵

Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · 16d

1/6 La Declaración de Barcelona, más allá de Barcelona: presente en Latinoamérica 🌎

En Chile participamos en Diálogos Abiertos (Wikimedia Chile) y celebramos a Data Observatory como primer firmante 🇨🇱.

Congreso Iberoamericano de Ciencia Abierta 2025

cienciaabierta.info

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · 22d

🎉 1 year in: @crossref.bsky.social Grant IDs at NWO are surfacing in publications.
@hldejonge.bsky.social on why cleaner funding metadata unlocks discovery, attribution & evaluation.

Read: www.crossref.org/blog/celebra...

Celebrating one year of Crossref Grant IDs at NWO - Crossref

This month marks one year since the Dutch Research Council (NWO) introduced grant IDs—an important milestone in our journey toward more transparent and trackable research funding. We created over 1,60...

www.crossref.org

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Richard Sever @richardsever.bsky.social · 23d

NLM terminates the Literature Selection Technical Review Committee (LSTRC).

LSTRC was a rather mystical committee that chose which journals did/didn't get into Medline (main route to PubMed). Publishers lived in fear of it as inclusion can make or break a journal www.nlm.nih.gov/medline/medl... 1/3

About the Literature Selection Technical Review Committee (LSTRC)

www.nlm.nih.gov

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MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social · 26d

QSS is now accepting articles that have gone through independent, open peer review via MetaResearch Open Review (MetaROR). The authors of an article on tracking transformative agreements through open metadata shared their experiences using MetaROR's Publish-Review-Curate (PRC) model:

The MetaROR Publish-Review-Curate Model: our experience as authors | Open Science NL

As professionals working in open science and scholarly communication reform, we believe in practicing what we preach. That’s why we recently chose to publish an article using the…

www.openscience.nl

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Bianca Kramer @msphelps.bsky.social · Sep 2

Looking forward to the conference - and to discuss the importance and implications of open research information for the STI community! #scientometrics #bibliometrics #researchassessment

Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Barcelona Declaration heads to stienid2025.bsky.social: “Reconciliation of research and measurement.”

📆On Fri 5 Sept, 14:00–15:00 (BST) at the University of Bristol, join to our in-person session: “Transitioning to open research information — the why, what & how for the STI community.” ⬇️

Social graphic in Barcelona Declaration purple/yellow. Text: “STI-ENID Conference 2025 — Reconciliation of research and measurement. Transitioning to Open Research Information — The Why, What & How. Friday 5 September, 14:00–15:00 (BST), University of Bristol, UK. Learn more: #STIENID2025 · stienid2025.org.” Map of the UK with a pin and caption “Join us in Bristol!”.

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Aug 20

🇨🇭 Switzerland strengthens its commitment to the Barcelona Declaration!

The University of Zürich has joined @cern.bsky.social and the @swissrn.bsky.social as signatories, showing Switzerland’s growing commitment to open and transparent research information.⬇️

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Bianca Kramer @msphelps.bsky.social · Aug 13

This a heartening read - Nonprofit Refuses $1.5M Science Grant Due To New Federal DEI Rules

@carpentries.carpentries.org 💪

Lisa Schiff @lschiff.bsky.social · Aug 12

Thank you @carpentries.carpentries.org for saying no to NSA #censorship and standing firm about the absolutely need to continue focusing on diversity, equity, & inclusion! #DefendResearch #Academia #SciSky #HigherEd #Libraries www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...

Nonprofit Refuses $1.5M Science Grant Due To New Federal DEI Rules

A coding nonprofit turned down a $1.5M NSF grant after new DEI restrictions, highlighting the clash between federal policy and scientific community values.

www.forbes.com

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Bianca Kramer @msphelps.bsky.social · Aug 12

You've got mail!

Postcards from the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information - to celebrate the season wherever you are ☀️❄️!

@barcelonadori.bsky.social

Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Aug 12

Greetings from the Barcelona Declaration 📬

Sunny or snowy, we keep going 🌞❄️ From Wellcome to Bologna, all under one umbrella ☂️(or parasol, depending on your season).

📩 Send these postcards to someone who believes in #OpenResearchInformation #CommunityDriven #OpenScience

Summer postcard illustration for the Barcelona Declaration: beach umbrella with chairs, ocean waves, seashells, and a yellow stamp. Text highlights ongoing work from Wellcome signing to Bologna roadmap and translations, connecting people and ideas through National Networks.

Winter postcard illustration for the Barcelona Declaration: snow-covered mountains, pine trees, and snowflakes, with a yellow stamp. Text highlights ongoing work from Wellcome signing to Bologna roadmap and translations, connecting people and ideas through National Networks.

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Bianca Kramer @msphelps.bsky.social · Aug 7

Really happy with the emergence of community-led coordination around open research information - read more about it on the new Barcelona Declaration page on national networks: barcelona-declaration.org/national_net...

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Jul 29

#WOOC2025 Day 2 session and talks are available on the @opencitations.bsky.social YT channel:

youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Let’s keep advancing #OpenResearchInformation

WOOC 2025 - Day 2 - YouTube

🔗 More info and full program: https://workshop-oc.github.io/ #WOOC25 #OpenCitations #OpenScience #OpenResearchInformation #ScholarlyCommunication #FAIRdata

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Jul 29

🎥 We’ve just launched the Barcelona Declaration YouTube channel: a new space to explore our community’s work!

First up: the Bologna Meeting morning sessions www.youtube.com/watch?v=1USS...

Bologna Meeting on Open Research Information – Morning Session

YouTube video by Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Jul 17

A bold step for open research 🟨🟪👣

Wellcome has joined the Barcelona Declaration. A big move from one of the world’s leading research funders. With persistent identifiers and open metadata policies, they’re helping shift how research is recognized and rewarded.

🔗 wellcome.org/news/wellcom...

Wellcome announces suite of open research measures | News | Wellcome

John-Arne Røttingen, Wellcome’s chief executive, made a series of announcements regarding the global health research foundation's open research methods

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Jul 9

🛠️ Collaboration for Openness
At the University of Milan, 23 Italian institutions explored real-world strategies alongside OpenAlex, @opencitations.bsky.social @openaire.bsky.social
Part of the #BarcelonaDeclaration
📄https://barcelona-declaration.org/news/20250709_university_of_milan_workshop/

Banner for the national workshop at the University of Milan, with the title “Setting the course for open research in Italy” over a background image of people gathered around a meeting table.

Slide with the title “Open Infrastructures in action”, highlighting case studies from OpenAlex, OpenCitations, and OpenAIRE. Decorative gear icons are shown on the side.

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Jul 14

🧑‍🍳From the Barcelona Declaration kitchen:
At the Bologna Meeting, community-led breakout sessions explored key themes: metadata, infrastructures, evaluation, sustainability, and more.
📄 Discover the ingredients for change: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

Illustration of a modern, minimalist kitchen with shelves, utensils, and plants. Above the kitchen, the text reads: "From the Barcelona Declaration Kitchen – Recipes for Change in the Making". At the bottom right, it says "Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information". The image visually links open research efforts to collaborative cooking and creativity.

Graphic titled "What’s on the Menu?" with icons and text representing the thematic priorities of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. The items listed are:
– Journal Article and Book Metadata
– Sustaining Infrastructures
– Metadata for Research Outputs in Repositories
– Evaluating Research Information Sources
– Funding Metadata
– Evidence of Benefits of Open Research Information
– Replacing Closed Systems
The visual uses soft yellow and purple tones, with a kitchen theme that connects open research information to the idea of preparing change collaboratively.

Illustration with the title "From the Kitchen to the Table". Five people sit around a dinner table filled with various dishes, symbolizing collaboration and sharing. Below, text explains that at the Bologna Meeting, signatories, supporters, and participants advanced actions in the roadmap of the Barcelona Declaration. A yellow button invites readers to access the full Bologna Meeting Report via a Zenodo link.

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Bianca Kramer @msphelps.bsky.social · Jun 30

Very happy that @wellcometrust.bsky.social‬ has signed the Barcelona Declaration!

Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Jun 30

🤝 Welcome Wellcome!
Wellcome Trust is the first UK funder to sign the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information.
Their support strengthens the global push for open, reliable, and reusable research metadata.
👉 barcelona-declaration.org/signatories/
#OpenResearchInformation

Graphic announcing Wellcome Trust as a new signatory of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. The image includes the text “Welcome Wellcome!”, with the logos of the Barcelona Declaration and Wellcome Trust, and a purple handshake icon in the background.

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Crossref @crossref.bsky.social · Jun 25

We're hosting a pub watch party on the last afternoon of #Metascience2025 in London! Join us to screen and discuss two pre-conference symposia. @msphelps.bsky.social will introduce the @barcelonadori.bsky.social, followed by drinks and chats. Reg... https://metadata-metascience-2025.eventbrite.com/

Metadata for Metascience

Join us for a Metascience 2025 watch party and drinks reception to discuss open metadata and the Barcelona Declaration

metadata-metascience-2025.eventbrite.com

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information @barcelonadori.bsky.social · Jun 27

📢 The Bologna Meeting Report is now out!

Nearly 200 participants from 35 countries — in the room and online — joined us to reflect on progress and shape next steps for the Barcelona Declaration.

📄 Read the full report on Zenodo: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

Cover of the Report of the Bologna Meeting on Open Research Information

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Crossref @crossref.bsky.social · Jun 25

We're hosting a watch party on 2nd July alongside/after #Metascience2025, screening 1-2 pre-conference symposia and then joined by conference attendees for an intro to @barcelonadori.bsky.social by @msphelps.bsky.social. metadata-metascience-2025.eventbrite.com Cc @rorinstitute.bsky.social @cos.io

Metadata for Metascience

Join us for a Metascience 2025 watch party and drinks reception to discuss open metadata and the Barcelona Declaration

metadata-metascience-2025.eventbrite.com

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · May 24

1. It's Fustilarian Friday and today's drop is the "Restoring Gold Standard Science" executive order.

My read is that this is designed to (1) protect far-fringe figures such as the antvaxxers now heading our health agencies, and (2) kneecap efforts to use scientific evidence in regulatory policy.

Restoring Gold Standard Science

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 7301 of title 5, United

www.whitehouse.gov

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Lisa Schiff @lschiff.bsky.social · May 16

Reposting this excellent article, since I think it provides such a great framework for thinking through how we can act in this moment! upstream.force11.org/the-resilien... It also includes a link to the Declaration, which I encourage everyone to sign! defendresearch.org #Academia #DefendResearch

The resilience of open science in times of crisis

The increasingly hostile attitude of the new U.S. government towards science and academia leaves many of us deeply concerned— if not outright alarmed. In an effort to better understand the unfolding s...

upstream.force11.org

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Jeroen Sondervan @jeroenson.bsky.social · May 15

Practice what you preach:
we have gone through the Publish (at MetaArXiv doi.org/10.31222/osf...); Review & Curate (metaror.org/kotahi/artic...) steps at @metaror.bsky.social with our @hldejonge.bsky.social / @msphelps.bsky.social) article ‘Tracking transformative agreements through open metadata’

Tracking transformative agreements through open metadata: method and validation using Dutch Research Council NWO funded papers

metaror.org

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