Iain Hrynaszkiewicz & Cameron Neylon The PLOS OSI dashboard In March 2026, working with Cameron Neylon, PLOS released a prototype dashboard enabling exploration of its Open Science Indicators (OSI) dataset. The dashboard prototype is itself an experiment. PLOS has been producing OSI in partnership with DataSeer since 2022, regularly updating and releasing the OSI data …
Since their release in July 2025, the Principles of Open Science Monitoring have begun to gain traction internationally. Welcomed by numerous organisations, they are increasingly referenced by stakeholders across the world (find out more). To mark the sixth month since the publication of the Principles, the OSMI Coordination Committee launched a survey to gather opinions …
Following the launch of the Principles of Open Science Monitoring in July 2025, a survey was conducted by OSMI in late 2025 to look at how early adopters across the global research community are beginning to put them into practice. With feedback from 18 countries, the results highlight a commitment to the three core pillars: …
The OSMI Steering Board held its latest meeting on 18 March 2026, marking a significant step in the initiative’s governance and strategic direction. The session focused on nominations, working group progress, and future planning, with key decisions shaping OSMI’s path forward. The meeting began with nominations, solidifying OSMI’s governance structure: The Coordination Committee provided an …
The Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI) is making significant strides in shaping the future of open science monitoring through its dedicated working groups. Each group is tackling critical aspects of monitoring, from scoping needs to developing frameworks and infrastructure. Here’s a snapshot of their progress and why their reports are worth reading: 1. Working Group …
Following the recent presentation of the infographic on the Principles of Open Science Monitoring, we’re pleased to share that it is now available in Arabic, French and Spanish. Making the infographic accessible in multiple languages is part of our commitment to supporting the broad adoption of the Principles across diverse communities and contexts. As translations …
Open Science monitoring has become increasingly important as funders, institutions, governments, and communities seek to better understand how Open Science policies and practices are implemented and what impact they have. Yet despite growing activity worldwide, the monitoring landscape remains fragmented and difficult to navigate. Within the Open Science Monitoring Initiative (OSMI), Working Group 2 (WG2) …
🌐 Applying the Principles of Open Science Monitoring worldwide also means localising them in many languages. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of community members, the Italian and Portuguese (Brazil) translations of the Principles are available! Read the Principles in Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish: https://open-science-monitoring.org/principles/ Translations into Japanese, Bengali, …
We’re excited to share a new infographic that presents the Principles of Open Science Monitoring in a clear and accessible visual format. These Principles offer a flexible and inclusive framework to support good practices in the design, implementation, and use of open science monitoring systems. Developed as a practical guide, the infographic aims to raise awareness …
Nabila Salisu — Community Lead Global Partnership Coordinator, Open Science Community Nigeria, Nigeria & Julián D. Cortés — Principal Professor and Research Director, School of Management and Business, Universidad del Rosario, Colombia, Working Group 1 Co-chairs Open Science is now central to science policy worldwide. Funders promote open access; universities encourage data sharing; governments call …