Research Information Management in the Context of Open Science

Abstract

Purpose/Thesis: The aim of this paper is to discuss the mutual relationship between open science and theory and practice in RIM (Research Information Management), especially apparent in CRISs (Current Research Information Systems), with an emphasis on the context of research assessment requirements, open science policies and CRIS interoperability.Approach/Methods: The study has been based on the critical review of the newest literature (2015–2019) presenting international studies of chosen aspects. Institution-centric and researcher-centric approaches has been presented.Results and conclusions: The emerging new ecosystem of open science changes the way research is done and modifies the monitoring and evaluating of it. CRIS must take into account the new trans­formation processes and research evaluation measures. This allows more transparency and more interaction with the individual researcher, as well as with the institutional, national and international stakeholders. Full interoperability and open standards are desired to improve the discoverability and reusability of research outputs and metadata for different purposes.Originality/Value: The study shows the significance of new tendencies in RIM/CRIS for researchers and research-performing organizations at institutional, national and international level.