This session will demonstrate:

• How to use journal finders to discover new places to publish-including some within our institutional open access deals and initiatives
• Utilise the ‘compare journals’ function within Scopus to make informed choices
• Discover other research/academics within your field and their publishing choices

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This session will provide tips on using the academic database SciVal to find what you need for your research impact and collaboration. We will demonstrate:

• How to use SciVal to inform you publications strategy
• Demonstrate your impact
• Find collaborators

There will be time for questions throughout.

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Heard about H index but not sure what it means? Having difficulty finding the best metrics to use to demonstrate what you do? Confused by SNIP and FWCI?

During this workshop we will discuss the above metrics and more, giving to time to plan and think about where you can locate and utilise research metrics to demonstrate your work best.

We will discuss a variety of publication metrics from a variety of databases, like Scopus, SciVal, Dimensions and Overton and other tools like the LJMU Repository and OCLC WorldCat.

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In this session we will go through -

• Where does your data management plan it fit in a proposal?
• Assessment of existing data
• Information on new data
• Formats
• Quality assurance of data
• Backup and security of data
• Management and curation of data
• Expected difficulties in data sharing.
• Consent, anonymisation and strategies to enable further re-use of data.
• Copyright/intellectual property right
• Responsibilities
• Preparation of data for sharing and archiving
• Feedback

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Need to write a data management plan for your research application?

In this session we will go through -

• Where does your data management plan it fit in a proposal?
• Assessment of existing data
• Information on new data
• Formats
• Quality assurance of data
• Backup and security of data
• Management and curation of data
• Expected difficulties in data sharing.
• Consent, anonymisation and strategies to enable further re-use of data.
• Copyright/intellectual property right
• Responsibilities
• Preparation of data for sharing and archiving
• Feedback

Enrol on our Library Researcher Engagement Canvas page to access slides, recording and notes.

Welcome to Open Data Week at LJMU

Celebrate transparency, collaboration, and innovation with us as we launch Open Data Week at Liverpool John Moores University!

Join us as we open the week with a showcase of LJMU’s commitment to open data, open research, and research integrity. Whether you’re new to open practices or a seasoned advocate, this session is designed to inspire and connect.

We will be joined by Susi Zajitschek from the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences

We’ll Explore:

• What is Open Data and Why It Matters – Understand how open data underpins reproducibility, innovation, and trust in research.
• Spotlight on Tools & Platforms – Get introduced to LJMU’s open data support, data repositories, and how to find and share datasets.
• Introduction to the Open Science Framework – Discover the features and benefits of OSF, including managing, preregistering, and sharing research projects

Celebrate transparency, collaboration, and innovation with us as we launch Open Data Week at Liverpool John Moores University!

This session will explore how data protection regulations, particularly GDPR, impact research and research data management. We’ll discuss the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO), Legal and Governance Services will discuss the importance of collaboration agreements, and practical steps for researchers to ensure compliance throughout the research lifecycle.

This session aims to showcase the diverse ways postgraduate researchers are engaging with open data and research data more broadly.

We will hear from Alexandros Amorginos from Sports and Exercise Sciences and Lucious Ofeni from School of Law and Justice Studies!

They will give:

• An overview of their research project.
• How they collect and manage their data.
• Any challenges or unexpected wins encountered.
• How they plan to use or share data at the end of the project.
• Reflections on openness throughout their research journey.

Literature Searching for a Systematic Review

This session is aimed at those researchers and PhD students who are undertaking a systematic review. It will focus on performing the literature search and outline the steps to follow when undertaking this process.

This class will take place in Teams and a link will be sent out to attendees on the day of the event.  

Whether you're new to LJMU or simply want a refresher, this session will introduce key tools, platforms, and principles to support you in your research journey. This session explores how responsible publishing practices intersect with open research data, journal selection, and research integrity. It’s designed to help researchers make informed, ethical, and impactful publishing decisions.

We will cover:

• What does “responsible publishing” mean in the context of open research?
• Avoiding predatory journals: red flags and verification tools (e.g., DOAJ, Think. Check. Submit.).
• Criteria for selecting a journal: rigour, reach, readership
• How to navigate publisher agreements
• Look at alternative places to publish your work and the implications of Open Access and the REF.
• Authorship ethics and contribution transparency
• Research Integrity– Get to grips with LJMU’s commitment to responsible research practices, including key policies and support available.

This workshop is relevant for both unpublished and published researchers who want to ensure that their approach to publishing is serving them well.

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Getting your research published can feel like a confusing and challenging task. Not only do you need to consider the wide range of options available, there is also the thorny issue of journal quality to consider, as well as potential financial costs and implications for future research and opportunities.

The starting point for this workshop is that where and when to publish should be a strategic decision and therefore require careful planning.

We will:

• Encourage you to reflect on how you currently make publishing choices and explore ways that you can plan you publishing strategy even before you start writing up your research.
• Look at how being proactive about publishing can increase your chances of getting your work ‘out there’.
• Consider journal and article-based metrics and discuss the importance of both qualitative and quantitative data for deciding where to publish.
• Look at alternative places to publish your work and the implications of Open Access and the REF.

This workshop is relevant for both unpublished and published researchers who want to ensure that their approach to publishing is serving them well.

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Take a breather and join us for a relaxed drop-in session during Open Data Week. This is your chance to explore the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) accredited training course at your own pace.

Whether you're new to research integrity or just want a refresher, this informal session offers a quiet space to engage with the UKRIO training platform and reflect on best practices in research.

Pop in anytime during the session – no need to stay for the full two hours!