How does academic research find its way into government policies, global reports, or public debates? That question sits at the heart of Overton — the world’s largest database of public policy documents. Euan Adie, Overton’s founder, shared the platform’s origin story, its unique role in mapping research-policy connections, and valuable advice for researchers — especially in Africa — aiming to boost their policy impact.
Ina Smith, the Planning Manager, Scholarly Publishing Unit, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), & DOAJ Ambassador for Southern
Dine Roseline Dzekem is a public health professional and social scientist. She is also the founder of the Rwanda Preprint
This session’s discussion centered on the benefits of open peer review and how researchers can work together to review preprints. Vanessa Fairhurst and Chad Sansing from PREreview also shared opportunities for learning and teaching within the research community.
Iryna Kuchma, the manager of EIFL Open Access Programme (EIFL-OA), was a guest in a recent webinar, where she was
Mark Garlinghouse and Aaron Ballagh from The Lens joined us for a powerful conversation on how open access to scholarly
Johanssen Obanda from Crossref shared how Crossref’s Research Nexus is helping to weave connections between research outputs, projects, grants, and
In the evolving landscape of global research, African researchers and publishers face unique challenges and opportunities. Platforms like ScienceOpen are stepping in to bridge gaps, offering tools and services that empower African research to gain the visibility and recognition it deserves.
