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A Decade of GigaScience: Milestones in Open Science.
Scott C Edmunds1, Hans Zauner1, Nicole A Nogoy1
1GigaScience Press, BGI Hong Kong Tech Co Ltd., 26F Kings Wing Plaza 2, 1 On Kwan Street, Shek Mun, Sha Tin, N.T., Hong Kong SAR.
Gigascience
|July 12, 2022
Summary
GigaScience promotes open science by making the entire research process open, not just articles. This aligns with UNESCO's Open Science Recommendations, guiding future publishing infrastructure.
Area of Science:
- Scholarly Publishing
- Open Science Practices
Background:
- GigaScience launched in 2012 with a mission to advance open science.
- The journal aimed to integrate the entire research process into publishing, moving beyond open access articles.
- This initiative predates UNESCO's 2022 Open Science Recommendations.
Discussion:
- GigaScience's decade-long commitment predates UNESCO's 2022 Open Science Recommendations.
- The journal's initiatives align with UNESCO's goals to foster an Open Science culture.
- Established practices demonstrate a proactive approach to open science principles.
Key Insights:
- GigaScience has consistently pushed the boundaries of open science in publishing.
- The journal's milestones demonstrate a successful implementation of open research practices.
- Proactive engagement with open science principles has positioned GigaScience as a leader.
Outlook:
- Future strategies will leverage UNESCO's recommendations to further enhance open science.
- GigaScience aims to broaden access to information, tools, and open science for all researchers.
- Continued innovation in publishing infrastructure will support a more inclusive scientific endeavor.
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