1. Open Science
Open Science is at the heart of our meta science work, focusing on making research and data available to everyone. By removing barriers like paywalls, we can foster greater collaboration and drive innovation. Embracing Open Science can make research more transparent, efficient, and impactful, ultimately benefiting society as a whole.
In India, adopting Open Science could transform our research landscape, making it more competitive and relevant to real-world needs. Researchers, especially in publicly funded institutions, should share not just their findings but also their data, including negative results. This openness would encourage more dialogue between scientists and the public, ensuring that research addresses the needs of society rather than just the demands of high-impact journals.
The free flow of science can lead to a more transparent, collaborative, and inspiring research environment. Digital technologies have made it easier to share research widely, benefiting not just the scientific community but also industries and the public. However, Open Science hasn’t yet gained the widespread support it needs, particularly in India. It’s time for us to embrace these practices, with the necessary push from the system, to shift our research focus from publication metrics to real societal impact.
The Open Science team at the center is actively engaged in collaborations, surveys, workshops, and conferences to assess the integration of Open Science practices within India’s scientific research ecosystem. For further insights, explore our recent publications and reports.
Projects:
Open Science South Asia Network (OSSAN):
The OSSAN 2022 Conference in South Asia, organized by DST-CPR at IISc Bangalore, was the first international event dedicated to promoting the concept of open science among researchers in the region. The conference also sought to establish a network of like-minded individuals. To know more about OSSAN Conference 2022, please visit OSSAN Conference 2022
Funding: This initiative was funded by Code for Science & Society event grant.
Academic Publications:
Koley, M., Bharadwaj, J. (2024). Open Science and Science, Technology, and Innovation Ecosystem: Exploring from “Policies” to “Practices” Within India. In: Singh, K., Chongtham, N., Trikha, R., Bhardwaj, M., Kaur, S. (eds) Science, Technology and Innovation Ecosystem: An Indian and Global Perspective. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-2815-2_13
Koley, M. (2022). Analysis of Open Science Policy Recommendations Proposed in India’s 5th Science, Technology & Innovation Policy Draft. Journal of Science Policy & Governance, 21(2), 1-8. (Paper)
Chaube, P.; Koley, M (2023). Does South Asia need a regional dialogue on Open Science?. Science Diplomacy. Vol 6(4). Issue. (Paper)
Koley, M.; Lala, K. (2023). Limitations of the “Indian One Nation, One Subscription” Policy Proposal and a Way Forward. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science (https://doi.org/10.1177/09610006221146771).
Koley, M. (2022). Open Science in Drug Discovery: Addressing the Gaps in Traditional Model of Developing New Medicines. CSIR NScPR Science Diplomacy (2022). Vol 6. Perspective Article. (Paper)
Koley, M.; Lala, K. (2022). Changing dynamics of scholarly publication: a perspective towards open access publishing and the proposed one nation, one subscription policy of India. Scientometrics. (Paper)
Koley, M.; Lala, K. (2022). Are Journal Archiving and Embargo Policies Impeding the Success of India’s Open Access Policies? Learned Publishing. (Paper)
Koley M., Namdeo S.K., Bhattacharjee S., Affi N. A. (2022). Digital Technologies for Open and Equitable Sharing of Knowledge in India. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. (Paper)
Popular Articles:
With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility | Principal Scientific Adviser
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Open access: A problem way beyond one nation one subscription
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India Can Have Its Own Open Access Digital Publishing Platform – The Wire Science
An era of open science
Open access is crucial for self-reliance in science – The Hindu