Fostering Open Data Practices in Research-Performing Organizations

Claire Jean-Quartier (), Harald Kleinberger-Pierer, Barbara Zach, Ilire Hasani-Mavriqi, Lea Pešec and Clara Schmikl-Reiter
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Claire Jean-Quartier: Research Data Management, Graz University of Technology, 8010 Graz, Austria
Harald Kleinberger-Pierer: Research Management and Service, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
Barbara Zach: IDea_Lab, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
Ilire Hasani-Mavriqi: Research Data Management, Graz University of Technology, 8010 Graz, Austria
Lea Pešec: IDea_Lab, University of Graz, 8010 Graz, Austria
Clara Schmikl-Reiter: Research Organization and Services, FH JOANNEUM, 8020 Graz, Austria

Publications, 2024, vol. 12, issue 2, 1-15

Abstract: Open data provide the scientific community and other stakeholders with unrestricted access to data. Open data serve as a foundation for reproducing research findings, while also facilitating collaboration and enabling novel discoveries. However, open data practices are still not commonly applied. To contribute to the implementation of open data strategy in academia in Austria and beyond, a collection of local strategies from regional universities and higher education institutions in the Austrian provinces of Styria and Carinthia was compiled through workshop-based discussions between participants from research support service units at research-performing organizations. The collection was further organized into categories based on application time scenarios, target groups, and involved parties, as well as corresponding thematic focus. A strategic guide consisting of various measures has been developed to encourage the adoption of open data practices from an organizational standpoint. Designed for adaptability, it aims to be applicable and modifiable by all interested research and higher education institutions, regardless of their priorities and resources. Our guideline aids research organizations in crafting a tailored strategy to enhance their data dissemination practices, thereby increasing their research visibility and impact.

Keywords: open data; data management; research organization; knowledge transfer; public access; higher education institution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A2 D83 L82 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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