15–17 Sept 2025
CERN
Europe/Zurich timezone

A cost benefit analysis framework for Open Science

S-IMP-IMP-113
16 Sept 2025, 11:30
30m
81/R-003B - Science Gateway Auditorium B (CERN)

81/R-003B - Science Gateway Auditorium B

CERN

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Individual presentation Beyond Compliance: Measuring and Maximizing Open Science Impact Beyond Compliance: Measuring and Maximizing Open Science Impact

Speakers

Gelsomina (Jessica) Catalano Antonia Correia

Description

Understanding the impacts of Open Science (OS) and the extent to which they materialise requires a solid methodological framework, which is not yet fully established. The Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) framework for OS - developed (part of the PathOS project) - aims to provide a systematic and comprehensive approach to quantifying the impacts of OS. This framework goes beyond simply evaluating benefits; it incorporates associated costs and enables meaningful comparisons with scenarios in which OS is not implemented.

This presentation will illustrate key elements of this framework, focusing on the types of costs (e.g.,set-up and maintenance costs) and benefits (e.g.,costs saved) specifically related to open science, and details the methodology to quantify these elements within the context of a CBA. Real-world applications of this framework will be used to offer practical insights into its utility and effectiveness. In particular, the presentation will draw on the use of the CBA to assess the value of:

UniProt, a widely used and freely accessible open database for protein sequence and functional information.

RCAAP, a network of open institutional repositories involving multiple Portuguese research institutions.

This presentation will show how the CBA framework can support policy and funding decisions and demonstrate the value of OS practices in research infrastructures. It will also shed light on the challenges that may arise when applying this framework and offer recommendations for potential mitigation strategies and actions. These insights are intended to enhance the utility of the framework as a valuable tool for the future evaluation of OS resources.

Tagline

How can we quantify the true value of Open Science? This presentation introduces a cost-benefit analysis framework developed by PathOS, showcasing its application to real-world cases like UniProt and RCAAP to support evidence-based OS evaluation and policy decisions.

Keywords Cost-Benefit Analysis, Open Science Impact, Policy Evaluation, Impact Assessment

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