Open Science and Open Access Publishing: Designing Equitable Foundations for Open Knowledge

In this workshop, Alireza Salehi Nejad elaborates on the concept of open science, what encourages authors to choose open access publishing, and explores whether there are any specific points to consider when opting for OA publishing. In recognition of Open Access Week 2018 (22 – 28 October), this workshop covers some components of open science, remarks the challenges specific to open access, and illustrates the ways in which the new technology and tools can improve research in terms of collaboration, efficiency, and productivity. The workshop participants will further their comprehension of open access with a clear understanding of the potential matters they should consider when it comes to open access publishing. This event is organized by the UNESCO Chair on Cyberspace & Culture, the Iranian World Studies Association, and the Faculty of World Studies of University of Tehran and is supported by ORCID, ScienceOpen, Center for Open Science, Figshare, and Mendeley..

In this workshop, Alireza Salehi Nejad elaborates on the concept of open science, what encourages authors to choose open access publishing, and explores whether there are any specific points to consider when opting for OA publishing. In recognition of Open Access Week 2018 (22 – 28 October), this workshop covers some components of open science, remarks the challenges specific to open access, and illustrates the ways in which the new technology and tools can improve research in terms of collaboration, efficiency, and productivity. The workshop participants will further their comprehension of open access with a clear understanding of the potential matters they should consider when it comes to open access publishing. This event is organized by the UNESCO Chair on Cyberspace & Culture, the Iranian World Studies Association, and the Faculty of World Studies of University of Tehran and is supported by ORCID, ScienceOpen, Center for Open Science, Figshare, and Mendeley..