Dear reader,
In this first blogpost we will take the liberty of introducing our project JUST-OS; an initiative by researchers from the University of Groningen and FORRT to help researchers navigate Open Science resources.
What is Open Science?
Open Science is a movement aimed at promoting more open and collaborative research practices. Among many ideas and initiatives, it encourages the sharing of publications, data, software, and other academic outputs at the earliest possible stage, making them available for reuse. By embracing transparency and openness in science, research can have a broader impact and foster a stronger connection with society.
Despite their generally positive attitudes towards Open Science, many researchers and interested individuals often encounter challenges when trying to integrate these practices into their work. Common questions arise, such as “What is preregistration?” or “How can I share my data?” or even “What is open science actually?”.
Introducing JUST-OS
This is where JUST-OS (Judicious User-friendly Support Tool for Open Science) comes in: an AI-based chatbot designed to help users navigating through the vast amount of information on Open Science practices. JUST-OS answers your questions and helps with bridging the gap between the positive attitudes of researchers toward Open Science and the practical application of its principles.
Meet the Team
We are excited to introduce you to the dedicated team behind JUST-OS! Below, we proudly present each team member:
- Nina Schwarzbach: PhD candidate studying psychotherapy and research methodology at the University of Groningen, co-project manager at JUST-OS.
- Rink Hoekstra: Associate professor at the Pedagogical and Educational sciences department of the University of Groningen, board member Open Science Community Groningen, and co-project manager of JUST OS.
- Flavio Azevedo: Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Social Science at Utrecht University (previously Groningen), and FORRT-liason for the JUST-OS project.
- Vera Heininga: Assistant professor studying psychology, psychiatry, sociology and pedagogy, and Open Science Researcher at JUST-OS.
- Michiel van der Ree: Consultant applied AI at the Centre for Information Technology at the University of Groningen, responsible for programming JUST-OS.
- Robin Hoekstra: Bachelor student with a background in Psychology and Law. He is one of the student assistants on this project.
- Madelief van der Velden: Research Master student with a background in Pedagogy and Education. She is one of the student assistants on this project.
Check our About Page for pictures of our team!
Together, we are dedicated to making Open Science accessible and user-friendly through JUST-OS, and we look forward to helping you on your Open Science journey!
If you have any questions or want to learn more about JUST-OS, feel free to reach out to us via email (justopenscience@gmail.com) or visit our website.
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Best regards,
The JUST-OS Team
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