Fostering Open Science in Serbia through Badges
About This Pilot
The University of Belgrade – Faculty of Chemistry is piloting a new research assessment model grounded in the principles of Open Science and responsible metrics. At the heart of this initiative is the institutional repository Cherry, which supports the collection and dissemination of the Faculty's research outputs.
To improve how research activities are monitored and evaluated, Cherry has been integrated with a custom-built external application called Authors, Projects, Publications (APP). APP enhances traditional reporting by enabling data export and visualisation related to Open Access (OA) compliance, publication types, and research engagement. It also supports the calculation of OA percentages and provides access to citation counts and Altmetric scores at the item level. Native DSpace modules track visits and downloads, though current display options are limited and underused.
To address this, the pilot focuses on developing next-generation research assessment metrics, including qualitative and values-based indicators, that are transparent, inclusive, and aligned with the goals of Open Science. APP functions as a narrative CV tool, capturing diverse research outputs and contributions. It incorporates services such as BIP!Ranker for multidimensional impact analysis and OpenCitations for alternative citation data, enriching the evaluation framework.
A distinctive feature of the system is its badge-based reward model, which visually represents achievements in Green OA, departmental engagement, and participation in Open Science training or events. Badges are color-coded by percentile rank and designed to reflect specific actions, promoting a culture of openness and continual improvement.
In addition, the OpenAIRE Monitor Dashboard is used to track institutional performance regarding OA compliance, international collaboration, and policy alignment, providing valuable contextual insights.
Goals & links to GraspOS
- Develop a transparent and responsible in-departmental career assessment protocol.
- Implement a researcher Openness Profile within the repository environment.
- Integrate OpenAIRE Graph data into individual researcher dashboards.
- Evaluate and refine metrics that support more holistic, inclusive, and Open Science-aware assessment.
Through this pilot, the Faculty of Chemistry is taking a leading role in Serbia’s shift toward Open Science-aligned research assessment. The initiative exemplifies how institutional collaboration between librarians, researchers, and technical staff can drive innovation. By embedding Open Science practices into everyday academic evaluation and recognition, the pilot directly supports GraspOS’s mission of transforming research assessment systems to reflect openness, transparency, and societal impact.
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