Open science at the University of Jyväskylä

The University of Jyväskylä promotes responsible and open science and research.

Open science principles at the University of Jyväskylä

The University of Jyväskylä promotes responsible and open science and research. Our values of openness, trust, quality and integrity are the foundation of the culture of our university community.

The aim of the principles of open science at the University of Jyväskylä is to increase the visibility and impact of science and research. Openness increases opportunities for growing scientific communication between researchers as well as for discussion with citizens. In addition, the transparency of the research increases its reliability and reproducibility.

Responsible Science at the University of Jyväskylä

Publishing policy of the University of Jyväskylä

Research data policy at the University of Jyväskylä

Open educational resources: JYU policy

Open science and research (AVOTT)

The University of Jyväskylä

requires that all research publications are self-archived in the University's digital repository JYX.
encourages publishing in open publication series in those fields of science where esteemed publication series exist. Purchasing articles open from subscription journals (hybrid model) is not recommended (exception: Open Access agreements for researchers of JYU).
does not recommend purchasing articles to make them open access in subscription-based journals (hybrid model), except in cases where agreements allow for publication in hybrid journals without separate article-level processing charges (APCs).

requires that research data be deposited and, whenever possible, published on an open access basis so that they will be freely searchable and usable.
encourages researchers to explain the methods used in the research.
offers similar basic services to all research projects financed by supplementary funding for managing their materials, for the work of the research groups, and for publishing the research results on an open access basis.
encourages researchers to actively inform the academic community about the research results and make the general public aware of them.
encourages researchers to openly share the results of their research and to send copies of their articles to those who request them, provided there are no specific legal or contractual restrictions.