In a major breakthrough for academic research, OpenAIRE and SCImago Lab have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving the accessibility and utility of research data. This collaboration promises to combine the strengths of both organizations to promote open science and enhance research evaluation.
A forward-looking partnership
OpenAIRE, known for its extensive collection of open academic records, the OpenAIRE Graph, is dedicated to promoting open science and integrating its principles into everyday research practices. Meanwhile, SCImago Lab, a leader in research evaluation and impact analysis, brings its expertise recognizing potential synergies by joining forces with OpenAIRE.
Impact on the research community
This partnership is poised to have a profound impact on the global research community. Researchers will experience an improvement in the quality and usability of data, making their work more efficient and effective. Institutions and funding bodies will have better data to support their decisions, leading to more strategic and impactful investments in research.
Collaboration objectives
At the core of this partnership is a shared vision of making academic data more accessible and useful to researchers worldwide. By combining OpenAIRE’s comprehensive data infrastructure with SCImago’s expertise in research evaluation, the collaboration aims to drive innovation and support the global research community in new and meaningful ways.
Long-term commitment
This partnership marks the beginning of a dynamic collaboration aimed at having a lasting impact on the world of academic research. With a three-year timeline set for ongoing development and evaluation, OpenAIRE and SCImago are committed to maintaining and expanding their efforts to benefit researchers, institutions, and the academic community at large.
Leaders’ statements
Gali Halevi from SCImago Lab stated, “We are excited about this collaboration. By combining OpenAIRE’s comprehensive data infrastructure with SCImago’s expertise in research evaluation, our goal is to drive innovation and support the global research community in new and meaningful ways.”
Meanwhile, Natalia Manola from OpenAIRE said, “We are pleased to announce the addition of another partner to our growing network of collaborations. SciMago’s expertise will help us refine and enhance OpenAIRE Graph on our path to building it as a global open infrastructure.”
Through this strategic alliance, OpenAIRE and SCImago Lab are ready to lead the way in transforming how research data is accessed, evaluated, and utilized, ensuring that the scientific community can continue to thrive and innovate.
Source: OpenAire