ScholCommLab signs Barcelona Declaration | Synapse
October 23, 2025Open Access
ScholCommLab signs Barcelona Declaration
Key Points
Open access to research outputs is essential for transparency, enabling broad access for communities and institutions.
The Barcelona Declaration promotes principles of openness and governance for publications and research data.
Community governance of information enhances accountability and fosters collaboration in the academic landscape.
This initiative emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to managing research outputs, addressing transparency issues.
Abstract
At the ScholCommLab, we believe that information about research outputs—such as publications, funding, and data—should be open, transparent, and community-governed.