We run regular online presentations by guest speakers on different aspects of research. Recordings of past webinars are also available.
A collaboration between the Indigenous Research Network and the RMIT University Library, hear from Professor Gary Thomas, Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous Education, Research and Engagement, and Professor Matt Duckham, Director Information in Society Enabling Impact Platform (EIP), as they discuss and explore considerations and ethical implications inherent in open research practices involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
In addition, we’ll gain insights from Indigenous researchers as we delve into the principles of ethical research. We’ll explore how to respect and uphold the integrity of Traditional Knowledge and cultural heritage in data sharing, publishing, citation practices and the ethical navigation required when working with Indigenous knowledge.
The Kaleide Theatre is located in Building 8, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
Date, time & place: May 1, 2.00pm - 3.30pm at the Kaleide Theatre, and live streamed.
Image by Alexandra_Koch from Pixabay
Open access refers to the publication of research outputs such as journal articles, conference papers, books and book chapters, theses, and reports that are freely available online to everyone. Users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to the full-text, or use open access materials for any other lawful purpose.
Research outputs that are open access and made available through disciplinary or institutional repositories, according to a recent study, are far likelier to receive more diverse citations through a broader and more diverse readership than through traditional publisher platforms.
Huang, C.-K., Neylon, C., Montgomery, L., Hosking, R., Diprose, J. P., Handcock, R. N., & Wilson, K. (2024). Open access research outputs receive more diverse citations. Scientometrics, 129(2), 825–845. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-023-04894-0
Open Access Explained! (8:23 mins) by Piled Higher and Deeper (PHD Comics) is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Open access publications and open educational resources have fundamental common features that include:
The differences lie in their purpose and types of materials, and consequently the kinds of permissions allowed for use and reuse.
| Open access | Open educational resources |
|---|---|
| Purpose: scholarly works primarily created to document new knowledge and advance the scholarly conversation. | Purpose: codified knowledge used for teaching, learning and stimulating discourse. |
| Formats: scholarly books, journal articles, theses, conference papers, creative works, research data, and other non-traditional research outputs. | Formats: videos, software, textbooks, assessment resources, teaching guides, images and figures, simulations etc. |
| Permissions: Creative Commons licence may be applied, allowing reuse or adaption. | Permissions: Creative Commons licence usually applied. Customisation often permitted. |
RMIT research output citation data from 2020-2023 shows on average an increase when published in open access journals.
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