SCOPE+i Framework as key result of GraspOS
GraspOS sets out the ambitious goal to develop, assess and put into operation an open and trusted federated infrastructure for next generation research metrics and indicators by offering data, tools, services and guidance to support and enable policy reforms for research assessment at researcher (individual/group), institutional, organisational and country level.
The SCOPE+i Framework is designed to support the transition to Responsible Research Assessment (RRA), with a particular emphasis on contributions to OS. By integrating process resources and digital services into the SCOPE Framework by The International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS), the SCOPE+i Framework combines the flexibility required to plan and conduct RRA in diverse assessment contexts with practical tools for managing the complexities of research assessment reform.
The assessment infrastructure - SCOPE+i Framework - has two main components:
- assessment process resources which offer guidance for implementing key elements of Responsible Research Assessment (RRA) such as SCOPE+i Resources and
- digital services which enable collaborative collection and sharing of assessment plans and documentation throughout the entire assessment process.
Learn what are SCOPE+i Resources https://openplato.eu/mod/page/view.php?id=2664
SCOPE+i Services consists of two digital services:
- Assessment Protocol Portfolio (APP) which brings together essential information for assessment planning – such as a readiness self-assessment, values statement, and purpose statement – along with the assessment protocol that outlines the assessment approach
- Openness Profile – a portfolio for making visible one’s contributions to Open Science (OS).
These services are part of the GraspOS Open Infrastructure and are technologically underpinned by the Research Activity Identifier, also known as RAiD.
As part of the broader GraspOS infrastructure, the SCOPE+i services offer three key advantages:
- Collaborative and Inclusive – Open to all assessment participants.
- Comprehensive Support – Accommodates all aspects of assessment planning, documentation, and final protocol development.
- Interoperable and Extensible – Built on a robust metadata schema and API, enabling direct data transfer to downstream analytic services. Additionally, individual instances of these Assessment Protocol Portfolios and Openness Profiles can be hierarchically linked to each other.
Assessment Protocol Portfolio
The SCOPE+i Assessment Protocol Portfolio (APP) supports the planning and documentation of research assessment by serving two key functions: it records the agreed-upon approach for a specific assessment event and provides a means to register the assessment protocol after the event concludes. It acts as a shared resource for conducting the assessment and documenting its outcomes.
An APP is a collaborative, multi-actor digital object that brings together essential information for assessment planning—such as a readiness self-assessment, values statement, and purpose statement—along with the assessment protocol that outlines the assessment approach.
During the assessment, the portfolio is accessible ("locally open") to all participants involved in the event. It can also be made publicly available afterward, balancing transparency with the need for privacy during the process. This approach ensures consistency and clarity for both evaluators and those being assessed, while protecting sensitive information during the event.
After the assessment concludes, the APP can be archived for historical reference. Additionally, the assessment protocol itself—separate from any privacy-related content—can be published in the Assessment Protocols Registry. This allows the broader community to learn from the protocol's design in relation to its local context and stated purpose.
The Assessment Protocols Registry serves as a shared knowledge base to inform and inspire the design of future assessment events.
Openness Profile
The primary goal of the Openness Profile is to make Open Science (OS) activities visible as a distinct and independent information entity, thereby promoting a more diverse and comprehensive consideration of OS in research and related assessment processes.
The Openness Profile supports the diversity of Open Science contributions by allowing flexible input of various types of content, including both quantitative and qualitative information. Qualitative information is captured through narratives, which enable structured, evidence-based input to support research assessment.
A dedicated narrative CV template is being developed within the GraspOS project and will be available for use during the piloting phase of the Openness Profile. These narratives can be supported by the Openness Profile, where relevant evidence-based input is included. Quantitative information refers to data that can be measured or counted using numerical values.
The Openness Profile can also be used in assessment contexts, either directly or as a general-purpose portfolio. In direct use cases, OS contributions recorded in an Openness Profile can be integrated into local assessment infrastructures. Alternatively, the Openness Profile can function as a portfolio of all relevant contributions—OS-related or otherwise—for a specific assessment event.
In both cases, Assessment Protocol Portfolios and Openness Profiles can be hierarchically linked. For instance, linked information may share a common landing page and be accessible through an API.
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Please note: The SCOPE+i Framework was earlier called "Open Science Assessment Framework (OSAF)".