Open Science

The open science movement is a new approach to scientific research that emphasizes transparency, accessibility and collaboration. The aim of open science is to make scientific knowledge and research processes openly accessible to other researchers, stakeholders and the general public.

This approach aims to overcome traditional barriers to scientific communication and publication, fostering a more inclusive and collaborative research environment. Key elements of open science include:

  • Open access publishing: encouraging researchers to publish their work in open access journals, making scientific articles freely available to the public. This eliminates subscription barriers and allows a wider audience to benefit from scientific discoveries.

  • Open data: open sharing of research data, allowing others to access and reuse datasets. This promotes transparency, reproducibility and the potential for new discoveries based on existing data.

  • Open Source Software: making research software and code open source, allowing others to inspect, modify and contribute to the development of tools and applications used in scientific research.

  • Open peer review: encourage transparent and open peer review processes, in which evaluation and comments on research papers are made public. This strengthens the accountability and credibility of the peer review system.

  • Collaborative platforms: use collaborative platforms and networks to facilitate the sharing of ideas, methodologies and preliminary results. This includes online platforms where researchers can collaborate and communicate openly.

  • Citizen science: involve the public in scientific research, allowing non-professional scientists to contribute to data collection, analysis and problem solving. This democratizes science and engages a wider public in the research process.

  • Transparency of research: advocate transparent reporting of research methods and results to ensure that others can replicate and build on previous studies. This helps to strengthen the validity and reliability of scientific findings.

  • Diversity and inclusion: Promote diversity and inclusion in research by ensuring equitable access to opportunities, resources and recognition for scientists from diverse backgrounds.

Open science at Inalco aims to accelerate scientific progress, address and respond to challenges more effectively, and increase public trust in the scientific processes and results of Inalco researchers. By adopting open practices, researchers can contribute to a scientific ecosystem that is more collaborative, efficient and accessible to all.