Preprinting and open peer review at the STI 2023 conference: Evaluation of an open science experiment

At the STI 2023 conference, an experiment was performed with a more open approach to publication and peer review of conference submissions. In this post, the conference organisers present an evaluation of this experiment.

Ludo Waltman, Biegzat Mulati, Rong Ni, Jian Wang, Kwun Hang (Adrian) Lai, Marc Luwel, Ed Noyons, Thed van Leeuwen and Verena Weimer • December 18, 2023

CWTS at EASST-4S in Amsterdam

The next EASST-4S conference will take place in Amsterdam in July 2024. CWTS colleagues are involved in 9 open panels, showing the diversity of topics studied at CWTS. In this blogpost, they give an overview of the different panels and the topics that will be addressed.

• December 14, 2023

Introducing the CWTS Focal Area Engagement and Inclusion: A vision and roadmap

The new Focal Area Engagement & Inclusion at CWTS aims to create a more diverse, inclusive and engaging science ecosystem. This blogpost introduces our main vision and roadmap for the future. We welcome any person or organisation interested in these topics to reach out to us!

• November 23, 2023

Has Open Access become a 'band-aid' for an historical 'innovation-gone-wrong'?

In this blog post, we examine key historical moments in research assessment, access to, and affordability of published research, to explain why Open Access and its economic models have become an incremental solution to a problem requiring a revolutionary change.

Alesia Zuccala, Lars Wenaas and Alberto Martin Martin • November 16, 2023

Introducing the CWTS ECR/PhD Council

In this blog post, we'll introduce you to the CWTS ECR/PhD Council, shedding light on its significance, objectives, and how it can serve as a crucial resource for early career researchers and PhDs at CWTS.

Dmitry Kochetkov and Qianqian Xie • November 08, 2023

Does science need heroes?

Does science need heroes or does it need to reform? Idolizing heroes can worsen bias, inequality, and competition in science. Yet, it does require good leadership to ignite structural change. This commentary for a Rijksmuseum Boerhaave symposium on prize cultures aims to address this paradox.

Sarah de Rijcke • October 11, 2023

The Leiden Ranking goes beyond ranking

Today the CWTS Leiden Ranking and the INORMS More Than Our Rank initiative announce a new partnership, aimed at highlighting the accomplishments of universities beyond what is captured in university rankings.

Elizabeth Gadd, Ludo Waltman and Nees Jan van Eck • September 27, 2023

Research(er) assessment that considers open science

A key challenge in the reform of research assessment is to recognise and reward the adoption of open scientific practices. In this post, Anestis Amanatidis reflects on this challenge and invites you to join the conversation in bimonthly online meetings.

Anestis Amanatidis • September 26, 2023

The Role of University Rankings in Research Evaluation Revisited

How are rankings used in research evaluation and excellence initiatives? The author presents a literature review using English and Russian sources, as well as gray literature. The Russian case is highlighted, where rankings have had an essential role in research evaluation and policy until recently.

Dmitry Kochetkov • August 22, 2023