Citation List

=Toward a Free and Open Source-Driven Public Sector: An Italian Journey=

Favario, L. (2023). "Toward a Free and Open Source-Driven Public Sector: An Italian Journey." IEEE Software, 40(4), 55–61. Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1109/MS.2023.3266706

• Italy's development of norms and guidelines for public administrators to follow in the open-sourcing process highlights the significance of establishing clear and practical guidelines in the context of government-funded research.
• The article describes the creation of a decentralized catalog for open-source solutions, which simplifies the process of finding and reusing government-developed software.
  • This approach can be extended to research outputs, where a decentralized catalog of government-funded research can make it easier for researchers and the public to discover and utilize this knowledge.
• The establishment of communities like Developers Italia and Designers Italia to support open-source initiatives demonstrates the importance of community engagement.
  • This underscores the value of fostering communities around government-funded research to encourage collaboration, peer-to-peer interactions, and contributions from citizens and researchers.
• Need to address quality and security concerns in open-source software. Must ensure the quality, integrity, and security of the data and findings.

=Development of a diagnostic framework and its application to open access journal publishing in Korea=

Kim, N., Yoon, J., Lee, J. Y., Joung, K. H., Hwang, H., Bai, S. Y., & Chung, E. (2023). "Development of a diagnostic framework and its application to open access journal publishing in Korea." Learned Publishing, 36(3), 379–393. Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1002/leap.1542

• The study examined whether OA policies related to copyright, finance disclosure, and archiving were established and openly disclosed. While copyright and archiving policies were relatively well-understood, participants showed less awareness of financial disclosure policies.
  • The article suggests the need for clearer financial disclosure guidelines to distinguish OA journals from predatory ones.
• Financial sustainability was considered a critical factor for OA journals. Internal funding and article processing charges (APCs) were identified as primary financial sources. While most journals viewed their current financial status positively, concerns about long-term financial security were expressed.
• The article suggests improving findability through author identifiers (e.g., ORCiD) and expanding awareness of their importance.

=Open Source Software in the Public Sector: 25 Years and Still in Its Infancy=

Linaker, J., Robles, G., Bryant, D., & Muto, S. (2023). "Open Source Software in the Public Sector: 25 Years and Still in Its Infancy." IEEE Software, 40(4), 39–44. Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1109/MS.2023.3266105

• The article emphasizes that open-source software (OSS) has become a fundamental component of digital infrastructure, with the majority of software applications containing OSS elements. The public sector has been somewhat slower in adopting OSS compared to the private sector but is increasingly recognizing its importance.
• Several factors are motivating public sector organizations to adopt OSS. These include economic growth, innovation, competition, improved interoperability, transparency, and digital sovereignty. These benefits align with the unique needs of the public sector, such as efficient service delivery and accountability.
• The article highlights that OSS adoption is not limited to a specific region but is a global phenomenon. In Europe, OSS is gaining recognition for its potential to transform the public sector. The European Commission has established an open-source program office (OSPO) to promote OSS adoption. Similarly, Asian countries like South Korea and China have incorporated OSS into their industrial policies.
• The article underscores the importance of collaboration and resource pooling, particularly among smaller municipalities in the public sector. Collaboration can help these municipalities jointly identify requirements and develop OSS solutions tailored to their collective needs.
• Challenges of adopting OSS in the public sector: complex motivations, technical capabilities, procurement frameworks, and short-term policy incentives.
  • The article suggests that future research should focus on how to effectively collaborate on engineering and developing public sector-centered OSS solutions.

=Open access initiatives in European countries: analysis of trends and policies=

Nazim, M., & Bhardwaj, R. K. (2023). "Open access initiatives in European countries: Analysis of trends and policies." Digital Library Perspectives, 39(3), 371–392. Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLP-06-2022-0051

• European institutions and countries are actively developing digital repositories, creating a robust infrastructure for OA research dissemination. These repositories are essential in providing free online access to scholarly content and contribute significantly to the global repository count.
• Gold OA, where articles are published in OA journals, is a common practice. The green route, which involves self-archiving manuscripts in OA repositories, is also widely practiced, especially for articles published in journals with embargo periods.
• Gold OA, where articles are published in OA journals, is a common practice. The green route, which involves self-archiving manuscripts in OA repositories, is also widely practiced, especially for articles published in journals with embargo periods.

=Economic Efficiency of an Open-Source National Medical Lab Software in Canada=

Peplinski, J. E., & Pearce, J. M. (2023). "Economic Efficiency of an Open-Source National Medical Lab Software in Canada". Journal of Medical Systems, 47(1). Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10916-023-01949-w

• The article highlights the use of free and open-source software (OSS) as a cost-effective approach for integrating health information technology (HIT) systems. This illustrates how open-source models can be leveraged not only in software but potentially in other areas of government-funded research and development, offering a cost-efficient way to share knowledge and resources with the public.
• Open-sourcing government-funded research outputs can enhance transparency in research processes, ensuring that research is conducted ethically and with public interest in mind.
• Open-source solutions can encourage interdisciplinary collaboration. In the context of government-funded research and development, open access to research outputs can facilitate collaboration among researchers from various disciplines, potentially leading to comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex societal challenges.
• Open-source HIT integration is proposed as a way to maximize return on investment. Open-sourcing government-funded research outputs ensures that the public and taxpayers receive the maximum benefit from their investment in research and development.

=Impact of the 2022 OSTP memo: A bibliometric analysis of US federally funded publications, 2017–2021=

Schares, E. (2023). "Impact of the 2022 OSTP memo: A bibliometric analysis of US federally funded publications, 2017–2021." Quantitative Science Studies, 4(1), 1–21. Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1162/qss_a_00237

• Analysis suggests that the new OSTP memo (eliminating the 12-month embargo on federally funded research), has the potential to significantly increase the impact and reach of federally funded publications. Highlights a major policy change that may affect research dissemination.

=The impact of open access mandates on scientific research and technological development in the U.S.=

Probst, B., Lohmann, P. M., Kontoleon, A., & Anadón, L. D. (2023). "The impact of open access mandates on scientific research and technological development in the U.S." iScience, 26(10). Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2023.107740

• Open-access mandates, such as the one implemented by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for its National Laboratories (NLs), can significantly impact the development of patented technologies. Highlights that scientific articles made freely accessible due to the mandate were used 42% more in patents. Suggests open access to scientific research contributes to technological advancement.
• The study finds that while the open-access mandate increased use of scientific articles in patents, it did not lead to a significant increase in academic citations. Implies that the mandate primarily contributed to technological development and innovation but did not necessarily result in a higher level of academic research.
• Research highlights that small firms, particularly those with below-median patent portfolios, were the primary beneficiaries of the increased diffusion of scientific knowledge due to the open-access mandate. Underscores the importance of open access in reducing access barriers for smaller companies and promoting innovation within this sector.
• Researchers primarily opted for green open access by self-archiving their articles. Understanding these changes in publication strategy is crucial for assessing the impact of open-access policies on the dissemination of research.
• Clear policy design, such as minimizing embargo periods and enforcing compliance, can enhance the diffusion of scientific knowledge. Open access can play a vital role in supporting smaller firms' ability to access and utilize scientific research.

=Barriers towards Open Government Data Value Co-Creation: An empirical investigation=

Wiedenhöft, G. C., Matheus, R., Saxena, S., & Alexopoulos, C. (2023). "Barriers towards Open Government Data Value Co-Creation: An empirical investigation". Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 89(5). Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12270

• Article highlights significance of user engagement and collaboration in value co-creation. This emphasizes need to involve the public and relevant stakeholders actively in the open-sourcing process to maximize the benefits of government-funded research.
• Highlights challenges and barriers that can lead to the failure of value co-creation efforts in the context of Open Government Data (OGD). These challenges (data quality issues, stakeholder conflicts, and organizational hurdles) parallel potential obstacles in open-sourcing government research.
• Need for a cultural shift within government organizations to foster transparency, accountability, and collaboration. Cultural shift is essential for open-sourcing research, as it involves sharing knowledge and data with the public.

=The promises and perils of open source software release and usage by government - evidence from GitHub and literature=

Eibl, G., & Thurnay, L. (2023). "The promises and perils of open source software release and usage by government—Evidence from GitHub and literature." 180–190. Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1145/3598469.3598489

• The research analyzes the motivating factors for government adoption of OSS; cost savings, vendor independence, and customization.
  • Can shed light on why governments might choose to open-source research and development projects.
• The research mentions the public's interest in government OSS projects and how this can lead to increased trust in government software. Similarly, open-sourcing government-funded research can invite public scrutiny, fostering transparency and trust among taxpayers and citizens. It shows that open access to government research can enhance accountability.
• The article introduces methods for measuring the success of government OSS projects, such as commits, issues, stars, and forks. When applied to open-sourcing research, these quantitative metrics can provide a basis for evaluating the impact and reach of government-funded research. This approach can help policymakers make informed decisions about which research projects to prioritize for open access.

=Association between the Development of Hospice and Palliative Care and Government-Funded Research Priority: Taiwan-Based Example=

Cho, M.-C., Yang, P.-C., Wang, Y.-H., Chang, H.-T., & Lin, M.-H. (2022). "Association between the Development of Hospice and Palliative Care and Government-Funded Research Priority: Taiwan-Based Example." Healthcare, 10(6), 1125. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10061125

=Nonindustrial Pharmaceutical Research in the BRIC Countries: Lessons for Drug Discovery Partnerships with Academic and Governmental Institutions=

Watson, J. (2014). "Nonindustrial Pharmaceutical Research in the BRIC Countries: Lessons for Drug Discovery Partnerships with Academic and Governmental Institutions". In Collaborative Innovation in Drug Discovery: Strategies for Public and Private Partnerships (pp. 159–172). Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118778166.ch11

=KWIVER: An open source cross-platform video exploitation framework=

Fieldhouse, K., Leotta, M. J., Basharat, A., Blue, R., Stoup, D., Atkins, C., Sherrill, L., Boeckel, B., Tunison, P., Becker, J., Dawkins, M., Woehlke, M., Collins, R., Turek, M., & Hoogs, A. (2014). "KWIVER: An open source cross-platform video exploitation framework." 2014 IEEE Applied Imagery Pattern Recognition Workshop (AIPR), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1109/AIPR.2014.7041910

=ICSSR Data Service: A National Initiative for Sharing of Social Science Research Data=

Arora, J., Pradhan, P., Patel, Y., Pandya, M., Solanki, H., & Vaghela, D. (2018). "ICSSR Data Service: A National Initiative for Sharing of Social Science Research Data." In Studies in Big Data (Vol. 38, pp. 107–125). Scopus. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-7515-5_8

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