Moving OA Forward Focus Sessions: The relevance of Open Research Information
Online meeting
Thursday, 25 September 2025
4pm CEST
Key research data and analytics—such as publication metadata, citation counts, and funding information—are often locked behind paywalls, creating a “black box” that limits transparency, accountability, and academic freedom. These closed systems influence researcher careers and funding decisions without clear scrutiny or reproducibility.
For negotiators, understanding the power of truly open research information—freely accessible, reusable, and transparent data on research outputs and impact—is crucial for shaping a fair, transparent and sustainable open access ecosystem.
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