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The Library as Enabler of Open Science
No full text<p>The document outlines CARLIGH's history, objectives, and vision, focusing on how libraries contribute to Open Science through open scholarship, data management, technical support, capacity building, and advocacy. CARLIGH initiatives aim to promote equitable access to knowledge, support academic research, and provide technical infrastructure for open access and open data. </p>
Towards Open Access and Open Science: The role of Botswana Library and Information Centres in BotsREN
No full text<p>The UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, adopted by 193 member states at the 41st General Conference in 2021, is the first international standard-setting instrument for Open Science. This recommendation offers a universally agreed-upon definition of Open Science and outlines core values, guiding principles, and practical actions to implement these principles at various stages of the scientific cycle.</p>
Institutional Open Science Policy Template
No full text<p>This document is a template for an institutional open science policy, developed by the LIBSENSE Policy Working Group in November 2021. It aims to assist institutions in crafting an open science policy that promotes transparency, access, and dissemination of research outputs. </p>
UNESCO Recommendations on Open Science
No full text<p>This document outlines UNESCO’s first international normative instrument on Open Science (OS) and provides a comprehensive understanding of its principles, values, and recommendations for implementation. It introduces the first internationally agreed-upon definition of Open Science and highlights key pillars and objectives. </p>
UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science
No full text<p>The document outlines UNESCO's position on the importance of open science and its role in addressing global challenges, including environmental, social, and economic issues. It emphasizes the need for open, transparent, collaborative, and inclusive scientific practices that promote the accessibility and sharing of scientific knowledge across borders and communities. </p>
COVID-19 Mortality Risk Assessment among Various Age Groups using Phylogenetic Analysis
No full text<p>This is a study conducted in 2020 to identify if age was a risk factor for COVID-19-related mortality. The study accessed publicly available records online from five different countries and analyzed the data. Bioinformatics and statistical tools were used to assess the relationship between age and mortality due to covid-19 disease. The study found a positive relationship between higher age groups and higher risk of COVID-19-related mortality.</p>
COVID-19 Mortality Risk Assessment among Various Age Groups using Phylogenetic Analysis
No full text<p>This is a study conducted in 2020 to identify if age was a risk factor for COVID-19-related mortality. The study accessed publicly available records online from five different countries and analyzed the data. Bioinformatics and statistical tools were used to assess the relationship between age and mortality due to covid-19 disease. The study found a positive relationship between higher age groups and higher risk of COVID-19-related mortality.</p>
Report LIBSENSE II 2019
No full text<p>The report provides an overview of the LIBSENSE Workshop II, held in March 2019 in Accra, Ghana. LIBSENSE is an initiative focused on fostering collaborations between African libraries and Research and Education Networks (RENs) to advance open science. </p>
Open Access and Open Science in Africa: An interview with one of the LIBSENSE Pioneers
No full text<p>This article features an interview with Omo Oaiya, Chief Strategy Officer at WACREN (West and Central Africa Research and Education Network), about LIBSENSE, a collaboration between libraries and National Research and Education Networks (NRENs). The initiative aims to advance Open Access and Open Science in Africa by developing sustainable approaches to support researchers, promote global collaboration, and improve access to valuable data. </p>
LIBSENSE III Workshop Report
No full text<p>The "Report of the LIBSENSE III Workshop" outlines the discussions and outcomes of the third LIBSENSE workshop held from April 24-26, 2019, in Tunis, Tunisia. Organized by ASREN in collaboration with WACREN, COAR, and EIFL, the workshop aimed to foster collaboration between National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) and library/university communities across Arab countries in Africa. </p>