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Strengthening authors’ rights for the Open Access transformation

For some years now, the open access transformation has increasingly focused on strengthening authors’ rights. 2023 has brought some developments in Switzerland.

The oa.finder: Support for Finding Open Access Journals

The oa.finder: Support for Finding Open Access Journals

oa.finder assists UZH researchers in finding suitable journals to publish their manuscripts open access.

ORCID iD gives visibility to research outputs

ORCID iD gives visibility to research outputs

The ORCID iD is an internationally recognized identification number that connects researchers to their research outputs. It can also be linked to the UZH Repository ZORA.

Open Access Week 2023 at UZH

Open Access Week 2023 at UZH

During the International Open Access Week, academia around the world is focusing on scholarly communication. In this context, twenty UZH-projects that conduct open scholarship and make their research publicly accessible presented their work this year. An additional panel discussion between researchers, university management and research support put the spotlight on strategic and infrastructural issues and the future of the open access transformation.

A Fresh Breeze on HOPE – The Open Access Database DOCA and the Open Access Handbook

A Fresh Breeze on HOPE – The Open Access Database DOCA and the Open Access Handbook

The newly designed Open Access Database DOCA compiles, systematizes and evaluates relevant content-analytical variables of communication and political science research areas and topics. The database is accompanied by a recently published Open Access Handbook. With the publication platform HOPE, the creative considerations of DOCA could be realized.

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Open Science Game: What would Emma do?

The UZH Open Science Game “Open Up Your Research” demonstrates the practices of open science in a playful way, and is a useful companion for prospective researchers as well as their lecturers.

New Open Access Journal on HOPE — Journal of Animal Law, Ethics and One Health (LEOH)

New Open Access Journal on HOPE — Journal of Animal Law, Ethics and One Health (LEOH)

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce the launch of LEOH, a new Open Access journal that will examine issues relating to animals as well as the One Health approach from a legal and ethical perspective.

Now available: Overview of Standards and Best Practices in Diamond Open Access Publishing

Now available: Overview of Standards and Best Practices in Diamond Open Access Publishing

Overview of Standards and Best Practices in Diamond Open Access Publishing is now available.

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The archaeological Open Access journal ‘Bothros’

The archaeological Open Access journal ‘Bothros’ is now published at the University of Zurich.

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Two journals – One Concept: A Fresh Approach to Publications in the legal sciences

The two journals “rechtstexte” and “Zeitschriften des Rechts” bring the publishing culture of the legal sciences in complementary content to the Open Access platform of the University of Zurich.