Reclaiming the scholarly ecosystem: Reflections on the first CWTS research seminar of 2026 In the first research seminar at CWTS of 2026, Samuel Moore argued that Open Access publishing took the wrong path and proposed alternatives with a new ‘commons’ approach. As PhD candidates studying scholarly communication, we expand his view to broader research infrastructure and culture. Joonha Jeon and Tanya Lee • February 24, 2026