Michael Markie
@mmmarksman.bsky.social
All things Open Science/Open Data/Open Research. Head of Innovation Initiatives at eLife, Director of Community at ICOR
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From Tools to Adoption: A Path to Modular and Interactive Scientific Publishing | ICOR https://incentivizingopen.org/2025/11/from-tools-to-adoption-a-path-to-modular-and-interactive-scientific-publishing/
From Tools to Adoption: A Path to Modular and Interactive Scientific Publishing | ICOR
incentivizingopen.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
From Tools to Adoption: A Path to Modular and Interactive Scientific Publishing | ICOR https://incentivizingopen.org/2025/11/from-tools-to-adoption-a-path-to-modular-and-interactive-scientific-publishing/
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🎈 Time flies! Exactly one year ago today @rorinstitute.bsky.social and @aimosinc.bsky.social launched MetaROR, a platform to publish metaresearch through the publish-review-curate approach.
Over the course of the year, we published 28 articles reviewed by 59 different reviewers.
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Over the course of the year, we published 28 articles reviewed by 59 different reviewers.
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MetaROR Turns One - MetaROR
An exciting year of open, community-driven evaluation of metaresearch One [...]
metaror.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🎈 Time flies! Exactly one year ago today @rorinstitute.bsky.social and @aimosinc.bsky.social launched MetaROR, a platform to publish metaresearch through the publish-review-curate approach.
Over the course of the year, we published 28 articles reviewed by 59 different reviewers.
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Over the course of the year, we published 28 articles reviewed by 59 different reviewers.
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Join us for the @icoropen.bsky.social webinar recapping the meeting, ‘From Tools to Adoption: A Path to Modular & Interactive Scientific Publishing’. Come find out how we could potentially pivot from the PDF & print based publishing...
Registration details: incentivizingopen.org/2025/11/from...
Registration details: incentivizingopen.org/2025/11/from...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: From Tools to Adoption: A Path to Modular and Interactive Scientific Publishing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the ...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: From Tools to Adoption: A Path to Modular and Interactive Scientific Publishing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the ...
us02web.zoom.us
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Join us for the @icoropen.bsky.social webinar recapping the meeting, ‘From Tools to Adoption: A Path to Modular & Interactive Scientific Publishing’. Come find out how we could potentially pivot from the PDF & print based publishing...
Registration details: incentivizingopen.org/2025/11/from...
Registration details: incentivizingopen.org/2025/11/from...
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📣 NEW PUBLIC WEBINAR: From Tools to Adoption: A Path to Modular and Interactive Scientific Publishing
📅 December 1st | 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT / 4PM GMT / 5PM CET
Learn the outcomes from a recent meeting that focused on laying the foundation for machine-readable research publishing.
Schedule:
📅 December 1st | 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT / 4PM GMT / 5PM CET
Learn the outcomes from a recent meeting that focused on laying the foundation for machine-readable research publishing.
Schedule:
November 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
📣 NEW PUBLIC WEBINAR: From Tools to Adoption: A Path to Modular and Interactive Scientific Publishing
📅 December 1st | 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT / 4PM GMT / 5PM CET
Learn the outcomes from a recent meeting that focused on laying the foundation for machine-readable research publishing.
Schedule:
📅 December 1st | 8 AM PDT / 11 AM EDT / 4PM GMT / 5PM CET
Learn the outcomes from a recent meeting that focused on laying the foundation for machine-readable research publishing.
Schedule:
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Sciety is bridging preprints and open social networks. Our latest integration with #Bonfire enables you to start a discussion on Sciety and federate anywhere; meeting researchers wherever they already are.
blog.sciety.org/bridging-pre...
#Fediverse #ActivityPub #NLnet
blog.sciety.org/bridging-pre...
#Fediverse #ActivityPub #NLnet
Bridging preprints and the Fediverse: Start discussions on Sciety, and continue them everywhere
Announcing a powerful new feature to connect scholarly conversations across the open web
blog.sciety.org
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Sciety is bridging preprints and open social networks. Our latest integration with #Bonfire enables you to start a discussion on Sciety and federate anywhere; meeting researchers wherever they already are.
blog.sciety.org/bridging-pre...
#Fediverse #ActivityPub #NLnet
blog.sciety.org/bridging-pre...
#Fediverse #ActivityPub #NLnet
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We are delighted to see the growth of the ‘Publish, Review, Curate’ (PRC) initiatives in recent years!🚀
Today, we would like to spotlight Biophysics Colab @biophysicscolab.bsky.social, an international organization working to improve how original research is evaluated in biophysics
buff.ly/jg42kfk
Today, we would like to spotlight Biophysics Colab @biophysicscolab.bsky.social, an international organization working to improve how original research is evaluated in biophysics
buff.ly/jg42kfk
Biophysics Colab | An equitable, inclusive and transparent alternative to traditional science publishing
Biophysics Colab provides a 'Publish, Review, Curate' service for preprints describing physicochemical mechanisms underlying physiological processes.
buff.ly
October 17, 2025 at 10:29 AM
We are delighted to see the growth of the ‘Publish, Review, Curate’ (PRC) initiatives in recent years!🚀
Today, we would like to spotlight Biophysics Colab @biophysicscolab.bsky.social, an international organization working to improve how original research is evaluated in biophysics
buff.ly/jg42kfk
Today, we would like to spotlight Biophysics Colab @biophysicscolab.bsky.social, an international organization working to improve how original research is evaluated in biophysics
buff.ly/jg42kfk
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RoRI's MATTHEW project has a new reviewed preprint in @elife.bsky.social, studying the Matthew effect and early-career setbacks in research funding across 14 programmes and 6 funders ⬇️
📢 New reviewed preprint, published by @elife.bsky.social at doi.org/10.7554/eLif.... We study two effects in science funding across 14 different funding programmes from 6 research funders across Europe and North America: (1) The Matthew effect; and (2) and the early-career setback effect.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
RoRI's MATTHEW project has a new reviewed preprint in @elife.bsky.social, studying the Matthew effect and early-career setbacks in research funding across 14 programmes and 6 funders ⬇️
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We just posted an impact story on policies at HHMI, Gates & Astera promoting #OpenAccess #OpenScience #OpenData. Powerful signals to other funders to accelerate discovery in science. Well done @madubs.bsky.social @openaccessmaven.bsky.social @pracheeac.bsky.social! sparcopen.org/impact-story...
Funders Roll Out Next Gen Open Policies - SPARC
sparcopen.org
October 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
We just posted an impact story on policies at HHMI, Gates & Astera promoting #OpenAccess #OpenScience #OpenData. Powerful signals to other funders to accelerate discovery in science. Well done @madubs.bsky.social @openaccessmaven.bsky.social @pracheeac.bsky.social! sparcopen.org/impact-story...
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Navigating the ever-growing number of #OpenResearch projects is tough. It's easy for projects to fly under the radar.
Good news! We just launched ICOR's Open Research Beacon (ORB)- the searchable, central hub for the global open research movement! 1/2
Good news! We just launched ICOR's Open Research Beacon (ORB)- the searchable, central hub for the global open research movement! 1/2
October 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Navigating the ever-growing number of #OpenResearch projects is tough. It's easy for projects to fly under the radar.
Good news! We just launched ICOR's Open Research Beacon (ORB)- the searchable, central hub for the global open research movement! 1/2
Good news! We just launched ICOR's Open Research Beacon (ORB)- the searchable, central hub for the global open research movement! 1/2
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True transformation in publishing requires a robust and flexible infrastructure behind the scenes.
Our technology arm builds, integrates and services #OpenSource technologies and infrastructure, collaborating with the wider #OpenScience community.
Our technology arm builds, integrates and services #OpenSource technologies and infrastructure, collaborating with the wider #OpenScience community.
eLife Technology
Powering real change in the way the research is shared and discovered. Discover how eLife Technology enhances open science with innovative technology, integrated services, and sustainable…
buff.ly
October 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
True transformation in publishing requires a robust and flexible infrastructure behind the scenes.
Our technology arm builds, integrates and services #OpenSource technologies and infrastructure, collaborating with the wider #OpenScience community.
Our technology arm builds, integrates and services #OpenSource technologies and infrastructure, collaborating with the wider #OpenScience community.
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"For too long, we have outsourced how we define prestige to the indexers and specifically the impact factor. This has created a system in which the need to get published in prestigious journals creates bad incentives for authors to inflate their findings to tell a good story."
Putting knowledge before prestige | Laboratory News
Our reliance upon the impact factor is destroying public trust in science, argues Damian Pattinson.
www.labnews.co.uk
October 7, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"For too long, we have outsourced how we define prestige to the indexers and specifically the impact factor. This has created a system in which the need to get published in prestigious journals creates bad incentives for authors to inflate their findings to tell a good story."
Reposted by Michael Markie
Publish, Review, Curate: Turning scholarly publishing on its head – COAR https://coar-repositories.org/news-updates/publish-review-curate-turning-scholarly-publishing-on-its-head/
Publish, Review, Curate: Turning scholarly publishing on its head
Tired of long delays, expensive fees, and a lack of transparency about editorial decisions when publishing your articles? Join us at Cambridge University on December 3rd for an in-depth discussion …
coar-repositories.org
October 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Publish, Review, Curate: Turning scholarly publishing on its head – COAR https://coar-repositories.org/news-updates/publish-review-curate-turning-scholarly-publishing-on-its-head/
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We believe preprints and open peer review are central to reducing publishing expenses. 💰📝
We have crafted a response to NIH Request for Information on “Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs,” where you can learn about the details of our recommendations. buff.ly/v9I0i9v
We have crafted a response to NIH Request for Information on “Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs,” where you can learn about the details of our recommendations. buff.ly/v9I0i9v
ASAPbio Response To NIH Request For Information On “Maximizing Research Funds By Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs” (NOT-OD-25-138) – ASAPbio
NIH seeks to reduce its publishing expenses, while encouraging high quality research, in order to be good stewards of its limited public funding. Certainly,
buff.ly
October 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We believe preprints and open peer review are central to reducing publishing expenses. 💰📝
We have crafted a response to NIH Request for Information on “Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs,” where you can learn about the details of our recommendations. buff.ly/v9I0i9v
We have crafted a response to NIH Request for Information on “Maximizing Research Funds by Limiting Allowable Publishing Costs,” where you can learn about the details of our recommendations. buff.ly/v9I0i9v
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Rapid Science, Stratos, and ICOR response to the NIH RFI on publishing costs. "It is only through convergence of ideas and collective action that we will achieve a dynamic paradigm that will accelerate the benefits of our collective investment in science." incentivizingopen.org/2025/09/rapi...
Rapid Science/ICOR Response to NIH RFI | ICOR
incentivizingopen.org
September 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Rapid Science, Stratos, and ICOR response to the NIH RFI on publishing costs. "It is only through convergence of ideas and collective action that we will achieve a dynamic paradigm that will accelerate the benefits of our collective investment in science." incentivizingopen.org/2025/09/rapi...
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Good metadata makes research more discoverable, connected, and useful.
Our Head of Production Operations, Frederick Atherden, talks with Crossref about the metadata practices that won us the Crossref Metadata Award earlier this year. 👇
Our Head of Production Operations, Frederick Atherden, talks with Crossref about the metadata practices that won us the Crossref Metadata Award earlier this year. 👇
An eLife filled with possibility thanks to great metadata - Crossref
eLife recently won a Crossref Metadata Award for the completeness of its metadata, showing itself as the clear leader among our medium-sized members. In this post, the eLife team answers our…
buff.ly
September 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Good metadata makes research more discoverable, connected, and useful.
Our Head of Production Operations, Frederick Atherden, talks with Crossref about the metadata practices that won us the Crossref Metadata Award earlier this year. 👇
Our Head of Production Operations, Frederick Atherden, talks with Crossref about the metadata practices that won us the Crossref Metadata Award earlier this year. 👇
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My new website is live! After nearly 20 years supporting communities, leaders & organisations, I now offer direct support to build stronger communities, nurture leadership & embed wellbeing. Let’s connect if this resonates.
globaltapestryconsulting.co.uk
#CommunityEngagement #Leadership
globaltapestryconsulting.co.uk
#CommunityEngagement #Leadership
Global Tapestry Consulting - Community Engagement & Leadership Development
Transform your organisation through expert community engagement, leadership development, and mental health initiatives.
globaltapestryconsulting.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
My new website is live! After nearly 20 years supporting communities, leaders & organisations, I now offer direct support to build stronger communities, nurture leadership & embed wellbeing. Let’s connect if this resonates.
globaltapestryconsulting.co.uk
#CommunityEngagement #Leadership
globaltapestryconsulting.co.uk
#CommunityEngagement #Leadership
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Passionate about driving positive change in science communication? We need your guidance!
asapbio.org/asapbio-seek...
@asapbio.bsky.social
@katiecorker.bsky.social
@iaincheeseman.bsky.social
@ludowaltman.bsky.social
asapbio.org/asapbio-seek...
@asapbio.bsky.social
@katiecorker.bsky.social
@iaincheeseman.bsky.social
@ludowaltman.bsky.social
ASAPbio Seeks New Board Members – ASAPbio
ASAPbio is seeking several new members for our Board of Directors to support our mission to drive positive change in science communication. Read more about
asapbio.org
August 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Passionate about driving positive change in science communication? We need your guidance!
asapbio.org/asapbio-seek...
@asapbio.bsky.social
@katiecorker.bsky.social
@iaincheeseman.bsky.social
@ludowaltman.bsky.social
asapbio.org/asapbio-seek...
@asapbio.bsky.social
@katiecorker.bsky.social
@iaincheeseman.bsky.social
@ludowaltman.bsky.social
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Please help us welcome @schmidtsciences.bsky.social as the newest ORFG supporting member! 🎉https://www.orfg.org/news/2025/8/4/schmidt-sciences-joins-orfg
#openscience #philanthropy #openresearch #opendata #sciencefunding
#openscience #philanthropy #openresearch #opendata #sciencefunding
Schmidt Sciences Joins ORFG — Open Research Funders Group
The Open Research Funders Group (ORFG) is pleased to welcome Schmidt Sciences as a supporting member. Founded in 2024, Schmidt Sciences brings together the science-focused efforts of Eric and Wendy ...
www.orfg.org
August 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Please help us welcome @schmidtsciences.bsky.social as the newest ORFG supporting member! 🎉https://www.orfg.org/news/2025/8/4/schmidt-sciences-joins-orfg
#openscience #philanthropy #openresearch #opendata #sciencefunding
#openscience #philanthropy #openresearch #opendata #sciencefunding
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“Journals and peer review are unlikely to change for the better if the companies that operate scientific indexes and citation databases continue to stifle innovation.”
Read our guest post in DORA: buff.ly/EGDbskH
Read our guest post in DORA: buff.ly/EGDbskH
July 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“Journals and peer review are unlikely to change for the better if the companies that operate scientific indexes and citation databases continue to stifle innovation.”
Read our guest post in DORA: buff.ly/EGDbskH
Read our guest post in DORA: buff.ly/EGDbskH
The Principles of Open Scholarly Infrastructure 2.0 has been revised by the posse and is open for comment until the end of August. Thoughts and comments welcome. openscholarlyinfrastructure.org
The Principles of Open Scholarly Infrastructure (v1.1, 2023)
Final draft POSI 2.0 revisions - A request for public comment on the final draft of revisions to POSI
The POSI Adopters are requesting feedback on the final draft of revisions to POSI with a deadline...
openscholarlyinfrastructure.org
July 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The Principles of Open Scholarly Infrastructure 2.0 has been revised by the posse and is open for comment until the end of August. Thoughts and comments welcome. openscholarlyinfrastructure.org
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Now up in the #ISMBECCB2025 publishing track @mmmarksman.bsky.social is telling us about the @elife.bsky.social Publish Review Curate model. Our sister @gigabytejournal.bsky.social is grateful for their @scietyhq.bsky.social infrastructure to allow linking of their reviews to preprints
July 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Now up in the #ISMBECCB2025 publishing track @mmmarksman.bsky.social is telling us about the @elife.bsky.social Publish Review Curate model. Our sister @gigabytejournal.bsky.social is grateful for their @scietyhq.bsky.social infrastructure to allow linking of their reviews to preprints
Reposted by Michael Markie
It's launch day for the Preprint Policy Framework! See - asapbio.org/preprint-pol...
Learn more: asapbio.org/announcing-t...
Learn more: asapbio.org/announcing-t...
July 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It's launch day for the Preprint Policy Framework! See - asapbio.org/preprint-pol...
Learn more: asapbio.org/announcing-t...
Learn more: asapbio.org/announcing-t...
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Why link preprints and their peer reviews? Read this post from Kathleen Shearer (COAR @coar-repositories.bsky.social): coar-repositories.org/news-updates...
How innovative new practices are helping transform scholarly publishing
Image: © Fernando Rincon | iStock Kathleen Shearer, COAR Executive Director In today’s fast-paced world where new discoveries emerge at an ever-increasing rate, delays of 12–24 months in accessing …
coar-repositories.org
July 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Why link preprints and their peer reviews? Read this post from Kathleen Shearer (COAR @coar-repositories.bsky.social): coar-repositories.org/news-updates...
Reposted by Michael Markie
Like the parable of the elephant in the dark, those of us working #scholcomms point to different issues depending on our role and what parts of the system we touch.
What happens if we turn on lights and examine the complete picture?
strategiesos.org/systematic-p...
#openscience #openresearch
What happens if we turn on lights and examine the complete picture?
strategiesos.org/systematic-p...
#openscience #openresearch
Systematic problems require large scale systematic solutions: we need convergence - Stratos
Scholarly communication doesn’t work well enough for enough stakeholders. But why is that, exactly? What are the root causes? How do these point to solutions?
strategiesos.org
July 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Like the parable of the elephant in the dark, those of us working #scholcomms point to different issues depending on our role and what parts of the system we touch.
What happens if we turn on lights and examine the complete picture?
strategiesos.org/systematic-p...
#openscience #openresearch
What happens if we turn on lights and examine the complete picture?
strategiesos.org/systematic-p...
#openscience #openresearch
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We’ve arrived here, and just in time for #Metascience2025. For those who don’t know us, our goals are to collect data on the impact of open research policies and practices and connect open research to improved collaboration and outcomes. Say hi to @mmmarksman.bsky.social in London to find out more!
June 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We’ve arrived here, and just in time for #Metascience2025. For those who don’t know us, our goals are to collect data on the impact of open research policies and practices and connect open research to improved collaboration and outcomes. Say hi to @mmmarksman.bsky.social in London to find out more!