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Research Integrity & Good Scientific Practice (GSP)

This training material has been developed under the scope of the PATTERN Project, named as Research Integrity. This course is a self-paced training designed to strengthen ethical awareness and promote Good Scientific Practice (GSP) among researchers at all career stages. Through five engaging modules, learners explore key aspects of research integrity, including ethical authorship, research misconduct, data management, supervision, and the principles of Open Science. The course adopts a virtue-based approach, guiding participants to understand and uphold responsible conduct in research environments.

Participants will gain practical tools to navigate ethical challenges, distinguish between questionable research practices and misconduct, and foster a culture of integrity within their institutions. Suitable for PhD candidates, active researchers, supervisors, and research managers, the course offers flexible learning with a final quiz to assess knowledge and award a certificate. It contributes to PATTERN’s mission of embedding ethical principles in research training across Europe, empowering learners to lead with responsibility and integrity in their scientific communities.

Objavljivanje u otvorenom pristupu: suočavanje s izazovima i razotkrivanje mitova

Ovaj obrazovni materijal razvijen je u okviru PROJEKTA PATTERN kako bi podržao istraživače u razumijevanju i snalaženju u sve dinamičnijem okruženju otvorenog pristupa znanstvenom izdavaštvu. Samostalni tečaj pod nazivom “Izdavanje u Otvorenom Pristupu: Zadržavanje Autorskih Prava i Maksimiziranje Istraživačkog Utjecaja” osmišljen je kako bi osnažio polaznike pružajući fleksibilno i interaktivno iskustvo učenja. Sudionici će prolaziti kroz strukturirane module vlastitim tempom, uključujući se u planove predavanja, studije slučaja i praktične vježbe koje učvršćuju ključne koncepte i potiču njihovu primjenu u stvarnim istraživačkim kontekstima.

State-of-the-Art training in FAIR Research Data Management

This trainer-focused guide has been developed under the PATTERN Project to support educators in delivering the “FAIR Research Data Management” course. It is designed to help trainers teach both beginners and intermediate-level learners about the principles and practice of managing research data in alignment with the FAIR principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.

The training material provides a complete set of resources for instructors, including session plans, presentation materials, interactive activities, case studies, and participant evaluation tools. Trainers are guided through delivering five core sessions that cover the following topics: an introduction to Research Data Management and the FAIR principles, strategies for making data findable, techniques for ensuring data accessibility, best practices for data interoperability, and guidelines to maximize data reusability.

Designed for flexible use, this training material can be delivered in-person, online, or as asynchronous self-paced learning. This guide empowers trainers to confidently deliver impactful sessions that foster better research data practices and increase the visibility and reuse of scientific outputs.

Δημοσίευση σε καθεστώς ανοικτής πρόσβασης: αντιμετώπιση προκλήσεων και προκαταλήψεων

Αυτό το εκπαιδευτικό υλικό έχει αναπτυχθεί στο πλαίσιο του ευρωπαϊκού έργου PATTERN, με σκοπό να υποστηρίξει τους ερευνητές στην κατανόηση και πλοήγηση στο διαρκώς μεταβαλλόμενο τοπίο της δημοσίευσης σε Καθεστώς Ανοικτής Πρόσβασης. Το αυτορυθμιζόμενο εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα “Δημοσίευση σε Ανοικτή Πρόσβαση: Διατήρηση Πνευματικών Δικαιωμάτων και Μέγιστη Επίδραση της Έρευνας” έχει σχεδιαστεί για να ενδυναμώσει τους εκπαιδευόμενους, προσφέροντας μια ευέλικτη και διαδραστική μαθησιακή εμπειρία. Οι συμμετέχοντες θα εργαστούν με δομημένες ενότητες με τον δικό τους ρυθμό, συμμετέχοντας σε πλάνα συνεδριών, μελέτες περίπτωσης και πρακτικές ασκήσεις που ενισχύουν βασικές έννοιες και ενθαρρύνουν την εφαρμογή τους σε πραγματικά ερευνητικά περιβάλλοντα.

Açık Erisim Yayıncılık: zorlukların üstesinden gelme ve mitleri yıkma  

Bu eğitim materyali, PATTERN PROJESİ kapsamında, araştırmacıların Açık Erişim yayıncılığının gelişen ortamını anlamalarına ve bu ortamda yön bulmalarına destek olmak amacıyla geliştirilmiştir. “Açık Erişim Yayıncılığı: Telif Hakkını Koruma ve Araştırma Etkisini En Üst Düzeye Çıkarma” başlıklı kendi hızınıza göre ilerleyebileceğiniz bu kurs, esnek ve etkileşimli bir öğrenme deneyimi sunarak katılımcıları güçlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Katılımcılar, oturum planları, vaka çalışmaları ve temel kavramları pekiştirip gerçek araştırma bağlamlarında uygulamayı teşvik eden pratik egzersizlerle yapılandırılmış modülleri kendi hızlarında tamamlayacaklardır.

Publicação em Acesso Aberto: superar os desafios e ultrapassar os mitos 

Este material de formação foi desenvolvido no âmbito do PROJETO PATTERN para apoiar os investigadores na compreensão e navegação do cenário em evolução da publicação em Acesso Aberto. O curso autodidata “Publicação em Acesso Aberto: Retenção de Direitos de Autor e Maximização do Impacto da Pesquisa” foi concebido para capacitar os aprendentes, oferecendo uma experiência de aprendizagem flexível e interativa. Os participantes irão percorrer módulos estruturados ao seu próprio ritmo, interagindo com planos de sessão, estudos de caso e exercícios práticos que reforçam os conceitos-chave e incentivam a sua aplicação em contextos reais de investigação.

 

Open Access publishing: overcoming the challenges and busting the myths 

This training material has been developed under the scope of the PATTERN PROJECT to support researchers in understanding and navigating the evolving landscape of Open Access publishing. The self-paced course “Open Access Publishing: Retaining Copyright and Maximizing Research Impact” is designed to empower learners by providing a flexible, interactive learning experience. Participants will work through structured modules at their own pace, engaging with session plans, case studies, and practical exercises that reinforce key concepts and encourage application in real-world research contexts.

This course is available in Turkish [TR], Greek [GR], Portuguese [PT] and Croatian[CR] language. 

Empowering Researchers: Retaining Copyright and Maximizing Your Impact in Open Access Publishing

This training material has been developed to support the PATTERN project's scope in strengthening researchers' understanding of copyright and empowering them to make informed decisions in the Open Access publishing landscape. Designed for both face-to-face delivery and webinars, the course "Empowering Researchers: Retaining Copyright and Maximizing Your Impact in Open Access Publishing" provides trainers with everything needed to facilitate engaging sessions — including session plans, activity materials, and participant evaluation forms. A dedicated checklist for pilot institutions ensures consistency and preparedness across training sites.

 

This material has been translated in Turkish language as well.

Trusted publishers for my research: decoding good practices & overcoming predatory publishers

This training material has been developed under the scope of the PATTERN project to support researchers in navigating the complex landscape of scholarly publishing. The course focuses on helping learners assess journals and publishers, identify predatory publishing practices, and select credible venues for disseminating their research outputs. Through interactive discussion and guided exploration, participants will become familiar with practical tools and evaluation criteria for making informed decisions about where to publish.

This is a trainer's guide with digital context for a 2-hour face-to-face session that introduces key concepts in responsible publishing, including how to evaluate journals based on transparency, quality standards, and ethical practices.  A recommended prerequisite is the self-paced course “Open Access publishing: overcoming the challenges and busting the myths.”

This material has also been translated in Turkish language.

How to Use File Sync & Share Service: A Complete Guide

This course introduces using the File Sync & Share service, specifically focusing on how to efficiently manage and share files using ownCloud Infinite Scale via its web client called ownCloud Web. ownCloud Infinite Scale is a powerful cloud-based solution that allows users to store, share, and sync files across different devices. This course will guide you through the essential steps, including logging in, navigating the user interface, restoring deleted files, and downloading content. By the end, you will feel comfortable performing basic file management tasks in this environment.


How to Use the Large File Transfer Service: A Complete Guide

Welcome to this course on how to use the Large File Transfer Service: A Complete Guide.

The course equips participants with the skills to efficiently use the Large File Transfer service, including uploading and securely transferring large files, managing active and expired transfers, applying advanced features such as encryption and recipient authentication, and tracking file activity through detailed transfer logs.

Transferring large files can often be a challenging task, particularly when dealing with limits imposed by traditional email services. Whether it's sharing a presentation, video, or large dataset, finding a secure and reliable method to transfer files exceeding a few megabytes is essential.

This is where Large File Transfer comes into play. Large File Transfer is a web-based application designed for authenticated users to securely and easily send arbitrarily large files to other users.

In this course, we will walk you through the process of using the FileSender platform, covering everything from uploading files to managing transfers efficiently.

How to Use the Cloud Container Platform: A Complete Guide

Welcome to the introductory course on how to use the Cloud Container Platform. This platform provides developers with a powerful and flexible environment to develop, deploy, and manage applications using Kubernetes, facilitated by OKD, which is a Kubernetes distribution and the upstream project of Red Hat OpenShift. Whether you are building a simple web application or managing complex enterprise systems, this guide will help you navigate and utilise the Cloud Container Platform efficiently.

The course will walk you through the key features and capabilities of the platform, enabling you to deploy, manage, and scale your applications quickly and securely, across geographically distributed data centres.

How to Use Bulk Data Transfer Service: A Complete Guide

The efficient transfer of large datasets is crucial for researchers, data scientists, and organisations working with massive volumes of information. Bulk Data Transfer offers a solution to securely and quickly move large files across distributed systems, ensuring data integrity while optimising transfer speed. This course is designed to introduce you to the core concepts and steps involved in using the Bulk Data Transfer service.

-Basic knowledge of file systems and data management.

-Access to a Bulk Data Transfer service account.

-Installed and configured Bulk Data Transfer tools or interfaces.

-Familiarity with command-line interfaces (CLI) and terminal commands.

Cloud Container Platform: Introductory Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node Cloud Container Platform is a powerful Kubernetes-based service designed to support researchers, developers, educators, and organisations by providing a scalable, secure, and automated environment for deploying, managing, and scaling containerised applications. Whether you are building microservices, running AI/ML workloads, or deploying large-scale applications, this platform enables you to leverage cloud-native technologies with ease.


How to Use the Interactive Notebooks: A Complete Guide

Welcome to this course on how to create a user account in the EOSC EU Node. The EOSC EU
Node connects researchers, developers, and institutions across Europe with a wide range of
digital services and resources. By creating an account, you will gain access to advanced tools,
services, and collaborative spaces to facilitate your research or professional activities. This
course will guide you step by step through the process of registering a user account on the EOSC
EU Node, ensuring that you can easily access the available resources and tools.

Virtual Machines: Introductory Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node Virtual Machines service is a powerful cloud computing solution designed to support researchers, developers, educators, and organisations by providing scalable, secure, and flexible computing resources. Whether you’re conducting data-driven research, developing applications, or running large-scale simulations, this service enables you to deploy and manage virtualised computing environments with ease.


File Sync & Share: Introductory Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node File Sync & Share service is a secure, scalable, and cloud-based platform designed to support researchers, educators, organisations, and teams by providing seamless file synchronisation, storage, and collaboration. Whether you need to store and share research data, collaborate on documents, or manage institutional files, this service ensures secure access and real-time updates across all your devices.


How to Use the EOSC EU Node Resource Hub: A Complete Guide

Welcome to the EOSC EU Node Resource Hub Guide. This guide is designed to help users fully understand and efficiently utilise the EOSC Resource Hub, an essential tool within the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). The EOSC EU Node Resource Hub is a comprehensive platform that provides seamless access to an expansive collection of research data, publications, software, services, and training materials. With over 125 million resources available, the EOSC EU Node Resource Hub serves as a one-stop solution for researchers, developers, and data providers across Europe, fostering collaboration, innovation, and the practice of Open Science.

This guide is primarily intended for researchers regardless of their discipline or stage of their career, but can also be used by any other stakeholder who would like to know more about the EOSC EU Node Resource Hub.

Bulk Data Transfer: Introductory Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node Bulk Data Transfer service is a high-speed, secure, and scalable platform designed to support researchers, enterprises, IT administrators, and institutions in transferring large datasets seamlessly across distributed systems, cloud environments, and high-performance computing (HPC) centres. Whether you’re migrating research data, managing big data workloads, or ensuring secure backups, this service enables fast, automated, and reliable bulk data movement.


How to Use the EOSC EU Node Tools Hub: A Complete Guide

The EOSC EU Node Tools Hub is a powerful platform designed to facilitate access to and management of research tools within the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). Whether you’re looking to deploy existing tools, create your own, or efficiently manage resources, the Tools Hub provides an intuitive interface to streamline these tasks.

This course will guide you through the essential functionalities of the Tools Hub, ensuring that you can confidently search, deploy, create, and manage tools to enhance your research workflow.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of how to utilize the platform effectively, optimise resource allocation, and integrate the available tools into your research activities.

Interactive Notebooks: Introductory Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node Interactive Notebooks service is a cloud-based, interactive computing platform designed for researchers, developers, educators, and data scientists who need a scalable, flexible, and collaborative environment for data analysis, machine learning, scientific computing, and software development. Whether you’re analysing large datasets, prototyping AI models, or teaching programming, this service enables you to write, execute, and share code in real time without the need for local installations.

Large File Transfer: Introductory Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node Large File Transfer service is a secure, high-speed, and scalable platform designed for researchers, enterprises, educators, and IT professionals who need to send, track, and manage large files efficiently. Whether you’re sharing research datasets, transferring multimedia files, or distributing confidential business documents, this service enables seamless, encrypted, and reliable file transfers without the size limitations of traditional email or cloud storage solutions.


How to create Groups: Short Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node Groups feature is a powerful collaboration tool designed to help researchers, educators, developers, and institutions work together efficiently by creating shared groups, managing resources, and streamlining access to EOSC services. Whether you need to coordinate a research project, allocate computing credits, or control team access to cloud-based tools, the Groups feature ensures a structured and scalable way to manage collaboration in an Open Science environment.


Tools Hub: Introductory Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node Tools Hub is a powerful digital platform designed to provide researchers, developers, educators, and institutions with seamless access to scientific tools and computational services. Whether you are deploying pre-configured tools, developing new research applications, or optimising cloud-based workflows, the Tools Hub enables efficient and scalable access to cutting-edge digital resources that enhance research and innovation.


Resource Hub: Introductory Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node Resource Hub is a comprehensive digital platform designed for researchers, educators, data scientists, developers, and institutions seeking quick and structured access to Open Science resources. Whether you’re exploring datasets, accessing research publications, integrating software tools, or leveraging EOSC services for computational research, this hub provides seamless access to millions of resources that support scientific discovery and innovation.


Understanding the EOSC EU Node: A Researcher's Tutorial

The EOSC EU Node is the first European-level node of the EOSC Federation, designed to provide seamless access to research data, tools, and services across European infrastructures. It supports Open Science principles, enabling researchers, institutions, and citizen scientists to collaborate efficiently using FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data.


Unlocking the Benefits of the EOSC EU Node for Researchers

The EOSC EU Node is a powerful platform designed to support researchers, teams, and projects by providing seamless access to research data, computing resources, and collaborative tools. Whether you are working on data-driven research, cross-institutional collaborations, or large-scale Horizon Europe projects, EOSC EU Node offers a trusted, federated environment to enhance your workflows.

How to Create a User Account in EOSC EU Node

Welcome to this course on how to create a user account in the EOSC EU Node. The EOSC EU Node connects researchers, developers, and institutions across Europe with a wide range of
digital services and resources. By creating an account, you will gain access to advanced tools, services, and collaborative spaces to facilitate your research or professional activities. This
course will guide you step by step through the process of registering a user account on the EOSC EU Node, ensuring that you can easily access the available resources and tools.

Data Protection, Copyright & Ethics in Research

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of key principles and practices in Open Science, focusing on personal data processing, copyright in the digital environment, and research ethics in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It aligns with global and European frameworks like GDPR and the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), ensuring participants are equipped to address modern research challenges. Through practical examples and engaging activities, learners will gain the skills necessary to navigate complex ethical, legal, and technical considerations in Open Science practices.


Course Duration

~3 hours total (~1 hour per lesson).


Course Syllabus

Lesson 1: Personal Data Processing in Research

Key Topics:

  • GDPR principles and their impact on research.
  • Individual rights and data protection compliance.
    Focus:
    Building a GDPR-compliant workflow for managing personal data.
    Concluding Note:
    Achieving ethical research integrity through adherence to data protection standards.

Lesson 2: Copyright in the Digital Environment

Key Topics:

  • Copyright law essentials for researchers.
  • Copyright ownership and how works covered by
    copyright can be used.
    Focus:
    Empowering researchers to retain rights, share data ethically, and navigate Open Science environments.
    Concluding Note:
    Promoting Open Science through responsible copyright management.

Lesson 3: Research Ethics and Responsible Use of AI

Key Topics:

  • Research integrity principles with AI integration.
  • Ethical challenges in data management and transparency.
    Focus:
    Implementing best practices for responsible research in the digital age.
    Concluding Note:
    Fostering trust and accountability in AI-enhanced research.

Supporting Resources

Participants will have access to:

  • Detailed references on GDPR, the main EU legislative initiatives surrounding
    Open Science and guidance
    documents related to ethics in research.
  • Practical tools and templates for data management and compliance.


How to Use it as a Trainer

This course equips trainers to deliver engaging sessions on Open Science topics, integrating interactive methods like quizzes, group discussions, and gamification techniques. Trainers can adapt materials to suit various audiences, including Citizen Scientists, Researchers, and Data Stewards, while emphasizing critical concepts like legal compliance, ethical research, and Open Science adoption.


Pedagogical Tip

Use gamification and small group activities to enhance engagement. Facilitate discussions on GDPR challenges, Open Access opportunities, and ethical dilemmas in AI.


Details
  • Language: English
  • Resource Types: Interactive | Slides | Exercises | Videos | Quizzes
  • Audience: Researchers, Students, Managers, Citizen Scientists

Guide for OpenAIRE CONNECT Gateway curators

This comprehensive guide equips gateway managers with step-by-step instructions to fully utilize the Administration Dashboard within the OpenAIRE CONNECT Community Gateway. It covers all available configuration options, enabling managers to tailor the gateway's functionalities, appearance, and user experience to meet the unique requirements of their community. From customizing metadata settings to managing user access and integrating external resources, this guide ensures that every aspect of the gateway can be optimized for seamless community engagement and effective data dissemination.

Who Benefits?

  • Gateway Managers: For effective customization and smooth daily operations.
  • Community Administrators: To streamline the organization and delivery of resources.
  • Researchers and Contributors: By ensuring a well-managed gateway that facilitates access and visibility of their work.
  • Institutions and Organizations: Supporting open science initiatives with tailored, efficient, and impactful gateways.

DMPs for Research Success: Tools and Techniques for Data Stewards

This course equips data stewards, librarians, archivists, curators, and
research support staff with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage
research data. Participants will explore the fundamentals of Data Management
Plans (DMPs), their significance, and best practices for creating and
implementing them. Through hands-on sessions, learners will gain practical
experience with the ARGOS tool, a key platform for managing DMPs in
alignment with Open Science and FAIR data principles. Additionally,
participants will learn to build customized DMP templates and workflows
tailored to their institutions' needs, ensuring seamless integration into research
processes.


OpenAIRE Services Argos

Keep track of changes made to your Data Management Plan by your peers and personalize where you want to receive notifications so that you get updated about your Plan’s activity. 

Login to argos.openaire.eu

Aligning Holocaust data with Open Research and FAIR data principles

 

This course, developed as part of the European Holocaust Research Infrastructure (EHRI) project, is designed to provide Collection Holding Institutes that provide access to Holocaust data and researchers with an introduction to research data management, data management plans, FAIR data and Open Research. It provides an overview of these topics, and includes discussion on how it applies to Holocaust research.

 

A Quick Guide to Horizon Europe Research Data Requirements

Have any doubts or questions about your obligations as a Horizon Europe grant holder in terms of Research Data Management ? This 15 min guide will give you an overview of what you need to remember during and after the end of the project.

A Quick Guide to Horizon Europe Open Access Requirements

Have any doubts or questions about your obligations as a Horizon Europe grant holder in terms of Open Access to publications? This 15 min guide will give you an overview of what you need to remember during and after the end of the project.

OpenAIRE Open Science Train-the-Trainer resources

This course is a compilation of the presentations and some of the discussions that happened during the first three iterations of the OpenAIRE Train-the-Trainer bootcamp that has been organised twice a year since 2022.

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