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14. October 2024 Open Science osguide

Openness is Changing: Open Science Gains in Importance in Business Studies and Economics

The use of Open Science is becoming increasingly important in business studies and economics, but still faces numerous hurdles. This is shown in a study by the ZBW – Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, just published in October 2024. The results provide insights into the acceptance, application and obstacles of Open Science practices among business studies and economics researchers at German universities and research institutions. According to the study, which is based on a survey of 314 participants, more and more researchers in business studies and economics are recognising the added value of Open Science for the transparency and reproducibility […]

3. September 2024 Open Science osguide

Licence Open Science Correctly: Helpful Online Tools

What makes Open Science Open Science? The correct licensing of open science content is a decisive factor. It guarantees legally compliant re-usability. But how do we know which licence is the right one? Fortunately, there are a few online tools that can help and guide you step by step through the selection process. Here are three tools that will help you select suitable licences for open publications, datasets, software and other material: Creative Commons License Chooser If it is clear that a Creative Commons licence is to be used, the Creative Commons License Chooser may be helpful. The tool supports […]

7. August 2024 Open Science osguide

Coffee Lectures: Open Science Education in Business Studies and Economics

Open Science Education is a topic gaining in importance in university education. Starting on 28 October 2024, the ZBW offers online Coffee Lectures on Open Science Education. The Coffee Lectures are tailored specifically for university lecturers in the fields of business studies and economics. With its series of Coffee Lectures, ZBW supports lecturers in business studies and economics. The online presentations showcase examples of how to weave the principles, methods, and tools of Open Science into teaching . Each session consists of a 40 minute presentation. This is followed by a 20 minute discussion, providing a forum for vibrant dialogue […]

10. July 2024 Open Code osguide

New in the Open Economics Guide: Promoting Reproducibility With Open Code

Openly accessible programming code can make your research work easier. It ensures that you receive appropriate recognition for your work and generally improves the reproducibility of research because it allows to understand and review the work of other researchers. A new section has now been added to the ZBW’s Open Economics Guide, which provides practical tips to help you get started with Open Code. Here you can find out how you can go about creating and publishing Open Code yourself or how you can easily reuse the Open Code of others. Open Code makes source code written for research such […]

4. June 2024 Open Data osguide

Open data myths: What’s the Truth? (+ Handout)

There are many reservations about the opening of research data. To what extent are they true? A new handout sheds light on the eight most common open data myths. The handout, “Open Data Myths: What’s the Truth?” analyzes a selection of eight widely circulated Open Data caveats. These include misconceptions such as “Others may benefit more from my data than I do” and “Open Data is difficult and time-consuming.” Other myths have centered on the cost of Open Data, interest in one’s own research data, the impact of sharing for research careers, and the fear of losing control. Find out […]

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6. May 2024 Open Educational Resources osguide

Open Textbook: “Introduction to Econometrics With R”

The textbook “Introduction to Econometrics with R” is an interactive online companion for students and researchers. Lecturers worldwide use it in their courses, and the international research community participates in further developing it. Martin Christopher Arnold and Prof. Dr Christoph Hanck are part of the project team behind the open textbook. In this interview, they talk about the organisation of the Open Educational Resource and give tips for other projects. How did your textbook project “Introduction to Econometrics with R” come about, and what is its aim? Introduction to Econometrics with R (ITER) is the result of the project Reproducible […]

8. April 2024 Open Data osguide

Data Stewards: Support for Research Data Management and Open Data

In recent years, some universities and research institutions have started to appoint data stewards. What exactly is their role and how can they support researchers? In this interview, two data stewards from the University of Basel explain their role and give tips on how to get started. Birgit Knöpfli and Dr Christian Rutzer work as data stewards at the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel. This makes them the first point of contact for all researchers at the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel when it comes to data management issues. This […]

1. March 2024 Open Science osguide

Reproducibility in Practice: Tips and Experiences With Reproducibility Checks

Reproducibility checks are of great value for research quality. But which aspects should be given particular attention? Prof. Arthur Seibold reports on his experiences with reproducibility checks and names two aspects on which he places a particular focus. Replicable or reproducible research results are a central aspect of good scientific practice. Non-reproducible or replicable research results are of less benefit and can reduce trust in science (replication crisis). The reasons for making your own research reproducible and how research is made reproducible are described in the Open Economics Guide. Prof. Arthur Seibold, Ph.D., Junior Professor of Finance at the University […]

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