Open Science

Open Science represents the principle of free access to the results of scientific work, data, methodologies, and other content, to improve transparency, reproducibility, and global collaboration. At ICTM, Open Science is a core part of our strategy for sharing knowledge, fostering innovation, and applying cutting-edge technological solutions.

• Ensuring broad access to publications and data through open access;

• Improving the reproducibility of research;

• Actively networking with the global scientific community;

• Encouraging collaboration between researchers, industry, and the public;

• Supporting innovation by applying research findings to benefit society.

• Institutional Repository (CeR):
  A digital library where publications and research data are deposited in accordance with FAIR principles.

• Publishing in Open Access Journals:
  ICTM encourages researchers to consider options related to open access when selecting journals, giving preference to open access journals that do not charge publication fees (so-called “platinum” or “diamond” open access). Additionally, ICTM supports green open access, which involves archiving published scientific papers in digital repositories while respecting intellectual property rights. Researchers are encouraged to deposit their works in the institutional repository (CeR) or other suitable platforms.

• Data Management Plans:
  We recommend researchers develop and utilize Data Management Plans (DMPs) for all research projects. These plans enable clear definitions of the processes for collecting, processing, storing, and sharing research data during and after projects. By using free tools such as Argos, DMPOnline, and DMPTool, researchers can ensure a long-term strategy for proper data management in line with FAIR principles. A well-designed plan facilitates efficient data management and reuse.

Our Engagement and Initiatives

• Team for Open Science in Serbia (TONuS):
  ICTM actively participates in the national working group for Open Science, contributing to the development of the national open science policy - Open Science Platform 2.0. See the policy here (Serbian version) and here (English version).

• Representative at CoNOSC:
  Our Institute has a representative in the Council for National Open Science Coordination (CoNOSC), a network of national Open Science coordinators in the UN-European region.

• Leader in FAIR-IMPACT Support Action Project:
  IHTM was a leading institution in the project: "FAIR-IMPACT Support Action: Recommendations for Trustworthy and FAIR-Enabling Data Repositories" (2024). This project was funded through a Cascading grant—Route 2 support under the FAIR-IMPACT project, which was part of the Horizon Europe program (Grant Agreement No. 101057344).

• Leader in the Establishing Serbian Reproducibility Network Initiative:
  IHTM leads the initiative to establish the Serbian Reproducibility Network, which received funding through the “TIER2 Award for Establishing a Reproducibility Network.” TIER2 is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe program (Grant Agreement No. 101094817).