We'll explore the principles of Open Science and how they are transforming the way we conduct, publish, and share research. You'll gain a deep understanding of the ethical and philosophical foundations of open practices and discuss whether transparency is essential for the dynamic development and autonomy of scientific communication. We'll cover key concepts from open access to open data and self-archiving.

In this course, you will:

Deconstruct scientific impact metrics and move beyond traditional measures like Impact Factor and the Hirsch Index to explore alternative evaluation parameters.
Navigate the publishing landscape and master traditional rules for international journals, as well as new technological possibilities for open communication.
Explore legal regulations and learn about publishing agreements, open licenses, and the institutional obligation for open access.
See Open Science in action through the examples from your field of study, including open journals, data repositories, and archives.

Today's scientific communication goes far beyond journals. We will explore the role of preprint servers, social media, collaboration platforms, and the impact of open practices on citations and indexing.

This course is for PhD students who want to become informed, responsible, and impactful researchers in a rapidly changing academic world.