cOAlition S has announced the successful completion of the tender process for selecting a contractor to facilitate the consultation with the research community regarding the 'Towards Responsible Publishing’ proposal. The tender has been awarded to Research Consulting Limited, a UK-based specialist consultancy firm focused on research and scholarly communication.
Research Consulting will deliver the work in partnership with the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), an interdisciplinary research institute at Leiden University specializing in the study of scientific research and its intersections with technology, innovation, and society.
To enable the research community to express their opinions on the proposal and play a role in shaping a strategy that serves their needs, Research Consulting and CWTS will implement various feedback channels, such as focus groups and surveys, ensuring an inclusive and participatory approach. Further details on this – along with the full proposal – will be published at the end of October.
The outcomes of this consultation, and the consequent recommendations from the consulting team, expected in spring 2024, will help refine the proposal to successfully deliver an open, scholar-led communication ecosystem that removes barriers to participation for the benefit of science and society.
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