January 2024 - lmu-osc - lists.lrz.de

new LMU guidelines on safeguarding good research practices
by LMU Open Science Center News Jan. 30, 2024

Jan. 30, 2024

For the attention of LMU-based community members: The LMU recently implemented the "Guidelines for Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice<https://www.dfg.de/resource/blob/174052/1a235cb138c77e353789263b8730b1df/ko…>" (Aug 2019) of the German Research Foundation (DFG) - the so-called "Kodex". This is a mandatory step for all institutions that want to be eligible for DFG funding. The derived regulations (see Ordnung der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München zur Sicherung guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis vom 17. November 2023<https://cms-cdn.lmu.de/media/contenthub/amtliche-veroeffentlichungen/gwp-or…>, in German), are legally binding for all academics, researchers, research support staff, teachers, and students at LMU. The new guidelines are noticeably progressive about Open Science and Responsible Research Assessment. Only the original text in German prevails, but here is our English summary: Evaluation of researchers: * Academic performance assessment is done in a multidimensional way, and research performance should primarily be assessed according to qualitative standards. When quantitative indicators are included in an overall assessment, this must be done in a differentiated and reflected manner. In addition to research performance, other aspects can be considered. (§6) * An author is anyone who has made a genuine, comprehensible contribution to the content of a scientific text, data or software publication. (§14) Appropriate level of documentation and standards to allow reproduction: * Reproducible methods must be used. (§11) * When research software is developed, its source code must be documented. (§12) Appropriate level of documentation and standards to allow replication: * All information relevant to the production of a research result must be documented comprehensively to enable replication. (§7 and §12) * If specific professional recommendations exist for review and evaluation, the results must be documented in accordance with these respective specifications. (§12) * Individual results that do not support the hypothesis must also be documented; a selection of results is not permitted. (§12) Public access to research results: * Apart from specific exceptions, all findings should be made public. For this, they must be described in a detailed and comprehensible manner which includes making available the research data, materials and information on which the results are based, as well as the methods used and the software employed (including appropriately licensed self-written software) according to the FAIR principles*. (§13) * Data, material, software made publicly accessible must be appropriately archived, usually for a period of 10 years (§17). *Personal note: The FAIR principles aren't defined further, but here what it implies: - Findable: metadata should be deposited in a searchable repository and be assigned a permanent identifier - Accessible: the data is either open, or accessible upon some authentication process, or closed, but with open metadata. - Interoperable: the data is described with a standard terminology (so the dataset can be merged with other ones) and saved in a stable file format - Reusable: the data is richly documented and is accompanied by a data usage license See https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/ for more information. Please feel free to disseminate this information as needed in your department and working groups. Best wishes Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronounciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social (ask me for an invite link!) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmu_osc Please note that I will only work in the afternoons from 08.01. to 28.02.2024.

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Hacky Hour TODAY: "Improve the readability of your code"
by LMU Open Science Center News Jan. 29, 2024

Jan. 29, 2024

Hacky Hour TODAY: "Improve the readability of your code" Work on your problems related to the session's theme with the help of others. Anyone, from any level and discipline is welcome! When: Monday Jan 29, 2024, 16:30-18:00 Where: in person at Wikipedia Munich, Angertorstraße 3 Possible resources for your hack: Beginner: * https://osf.io/yprsq/ (50 min video recording of a practical lecture on software readability) * guidelines for code reviewers of any level<https://github.com/OxfordCodeReviewNet/forum/blob/master/guidelines_for_rev…> Advanced: * https://doi.org/10.3233/JNR-220002 (article) Sessions' agenda: * Brief round of introductions and description of the problems you'll be working on during that session * Formation of possible groups or tandems, if participants have tips to exchange on certain topics * Hack * Wrap-up: progress and next steps Come along to talk about code, research tools, and open science in a social environment! Learn more about the Hacky Hour initiative here: https://www.osc.uni-muenchen.de/members/hackyhour/index.html -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronounciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social (ask me for an invite link!) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmu_osc Please note that I will only work in the afternoons from 08.01. to 28.02.2024.

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Podiumsdiskussion: "Wie robust kann/muss Wissenschaft sein?" 06.02. 18:30 BadW
by LMU Open Science Center News Jan. 22, 2024

Jan. 22, 2024

Podiumsdiskussion: "Wie robust kann/muss Wissenschaft sein?" Wann: 06.02.2024 um 18:30 Wo: Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften, Alfons-Goppel-Str. 11 (Residenz), 80539 München Anmeldung: https://meta-rep.de/badw/ Live-Stream: https://badw.de<https://badw.de/> Die Sozial-, Verhaltens-, Lebens- und Kognitionswissenschaften sind seit einiger Zeit mit dem Problem konfrontiert, dass wissenschaftliche Ergebnisse häufig wenig robust und wiederholbar sind. Die Auswirkungen von Unsicherheit und Wiederholbarkeit von Forschungsergebnissen auf Fragen der Wissenschaft, Gesellschaft und Öffentlichkeit werden Hauptgegenstand der Diskussion sein: Wie robust können wissenschaftliche Befunde unter den aktuellen Voraussetzungen sein? Wie verlässlich müssen oder sollen Ergebnisse sein, um sie öffentlich zu kommunizieren und gegebenenfalls zum Anlass für gesellschaftliche oder politische Maßnahmen zu machen? Diskutieren werden Vertreterinnen und Vertreter der Wissenschaft, der Forschungsförderung (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) und der Medien (Süddeutsche Zeitung). Die Veranstaltung ist öffentlich und richtet sich an Interessierte mit und ohne wissenschaftlichen Hintergrund. Veranstalter sind das junge Kolleg der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften und das von der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft geförderte Schwerpunktprogramm "META-REP". Veranstaltungsort ist die Bibliothek der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften in München (Anmeldung über: https://meta-rep.de/badw<https://meta-rep.de/badw/>). Falls Sie nicht vor Ort sein können, bieten wir einen Live-Stream an, Informationen hierzu finden Sie unter https://badw.de<https://badw.de/> (zum Live-Stream ist keine Anmeldung erforderlich). META-REP: https://www.meta-rep.uni-muenchen.de/index.html Kontakt: meta-rep.coordination(a)psy.lmu.de<mailto:meta-rep.coordination@psy.lmu.de> [Johannes Ziegler]

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members’ bibliography
by LMU Open Science Center News Jan. 17, 2024

Jan. 17, 2024

Dear OSC community members We have created a bibliography of OSC members*’ open science and meta-research work, which you can access as an interactive webpage<https://www.resources.osc.lmu.de/bibliography/>, an online Zotero library<https://www.zotero.org/groups/5213376/lmuopensciencecenter_memberspublicati…>, or a pdf (in attachment). We hope this will inspire further collaborations between our members, provide resources for journal clubs in your respective units, and showcase the emergence of the meta-research field! [https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/pCT2zu4T1r-ARrRboDwuvri0n-QdpEfAfaDdiy…] Current network of OSC members’ co-authorships We will continue to update the website with new analyses. If you have any feedback or feature requests, please let us know! *Some of you are ‘official’ OSC members as you expressed that you actively support the goals of the OSC. If you are not an ‘official’ OSC member but would like to become one, please read https://www.osc.uni-muenchen.de/join/index.html and contact malika.ihle(a)lmu.de<mailto:malika.ihle@lmu.de>. OSC members have the opportunity to network with each other and shape the activities offered by the OSC. The OSC, in turn, benefits from having your name to support the open science agenda at LMU Munich when discussions about the maintenance of the Center arise. We currently have 96 members - we will offer a free computational reproducibility check for a manuscript from our 100th member! Best wishes Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronounciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social (ask me for an invite link!) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmu_osc Please note that I will only work in the afternoons from 08.01. to 28.02.2024.

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workshop today: "Version control with Git and GitHub within RStudio", 15.01.2024, 13:30-16:30
by LMU Open Science Center News Jan. 15, 2024

Jan. 15, 2024

Dear computational reproducibility enthusiasts There were quite a few last-minute cancellations for our version control workshop this afternoon. After going through our waiting list, there are still a few online and in person seats available again; register here: https://www.pretix.osc.lmu.de/lmu-osc/version-control/ Best wishes Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronounciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social (ask me for an invite link!) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmu_osc Please note that I will only work in the afternoons from 08.01. to 28.02.2024. From: Malika Ihle Sent: Monday, 18 December 2023 09:59 To: 'lmu-osc(a)lists.lrz.de' <lmu-osc(a)lists.lrz.de> Subject: workshop: "Version control with Git and GitHub within RStudio", 15.01.2024, 13:30-16:30 Hybrid workshop: "Version control with Git and GitHub within RStudio" By OSC Fellows & Coordinator When: 15.01.2024, 13:30-16:30 Where: Leopoldstr 13 Munich, room 3322, and on Zoom Registration: https://www.pretix.osc.lmu.de/lmu-osc/version-control/ Abstract: Are you working within RStudio to wrangle and analyses your data? Join this 3 hours workshop to learn how to track and manage changes in your code so you never have to save multiple copies of your script again (e.g. before deleting a piece of code or trying a new function, or just for back-up!). Version control with Git and GitHub will make your workflow cleaner and more reproducible and allow you to code (or even write manuscripts) collaboratively. This workshop will focus on how to use Git and Github within the RStudio IDE and consists in facilitated self-paced tutorials: https://github.com/MalikaIhle/Introduction-RStudio-Git-GitHub and https://github.com/MalikaIhle/Collaborative-RStudio-GitHub that include the setting up and configuring of all software required. Participants: The targeted audience are novices regarding version control / Git, but who use RStudio at least occasionally. No R knowledge is necessary. Requirement: Participants must have their own laptop with admin access. Software will be installed as part of the workshop. No previous knowledge necessary. Instructors: Pat Callahan (Epidemiology), Felix Henninger (Statistics), Alp Aksu (Psychology), and Dr. Malika Ihle (LMU Open Science Center coordinator) Logistics: The format of the session is hybrid (you can attend online or in person). The event will be held in English, one-on-one support can be done in German or English. Participation in the workshop is free and open to all. Priority will be given to, in order, members of Departments sponsoring the LMU Open Science Center (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Biology), other LMU members, and non-LMU members. Non-members will receive confirmation whether their attendance is possible at least 2 days before the workshop -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronounciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmu_osc

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Call for Application: Apply now for Data Science for Social Good 2024
by LMU Open Science Center News Jan. 11, 2024

Jan. 11, 2024

Dear all, Prepare for an exciting prospect in the upcoming year! We are thrilled to announce the return of the Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) program in 2024. Applications are officially open, and we invite you to be a part of this transformative experience. What is DSSG? Data Science for Social Good (DSSG) is a two-month summer program where two teams of fellows collaborate on real-world data science projects, aiming to create a meaningful impact for the social good. Duration: 2-month summer program, running from August 1 to September 30, 2024. Location: University of Munich (LMU), Germany. Who can apply: Graduates, PhD students, Master's students, or Bachelor's students nearing the end of their studies. We welcome diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Regardless of your background -whether it's in data science, social sciences, or another field - if you are passionate about data science, coding, and making a positive impact, your application is a perfect fit. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: February 2nd, 2024 What we offer: Full-Time Scholarship: Receive financial support throughout the fellowship. Accommodation: Enjoy worry-free housing in the vibrant city of Munich. Invaluable Experience: Make a real impact on the social good. Guidance: Benefit from support provided by industry-experienced technical mentors and project managers. Educational Lectures: Enhance your knowledge through supplementary program lectures. And much more! What we expect: Full-Time Commitment: Dedicate your time full-time for the program's duration. In-Person Presence: Attend on-site in Munich, Germany (the program will NOT be conducted virtually). Visa or Citizenship: Due to our limited capacities and minimal visa process experience, we regret that we cannot assist in obtaining a visa. However, we are delighted to provide any necessary confirmation or invitation letters as needed. Skills and Expertise: Possess skills in machine learning, data science, or coding, as well as in the natural or social sciences (no need to be a coding wizard). Good English Skills: The program will be conducted in English. Motivation and Enjoyment! For a comprehensive overview and additional details, explore our official website: https://sites.google.com/view/dssgx-munich-2023/startseite. Here, you'll find everything you need to know about the program, application process, and impactful projects from the previous year. Ready to take the next step toward making a positive impact? Don't miss your chance to be a part of DSSG 2024. Head over to our website and submit your application. Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at dssgx(a)stat.uni-muenchen.de<mailto:dssgx@stat.uni-muenchen.de> We eagerly await your application. Best regards, DSSGx Munich 2024 Team ................................................................... Veronica Haas (she/her | de, en, it) Communications and Dissemination Officer [cid:image002.jpg@01DA4467.09C84110] University Library University of Mannheim D – 68131 Mannheim phone +49-621-181-2719 Website: www.berd-nfdi.de<http://www.berd-nfdi.de/> ...................................................................

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online workshops on open methods 29.01.-02.02.
by LMU Open Science Center News Jan. 10, 2024

Jan. 10, 2024

Dear open methods enthusiasts, Our colleagues from the QUEST Center for Responsible Research in Berlin are organizing a 'Love Methods Week' between 29.01. and 02.02 on the theme 'Love your methods before you love your data', a few weeks prior to the global 'Love Data Week'. On the menu, several online workshops to learn how to: * Write a reusable, step-by-step protocol * Deposit a reusable step-by-step protocol in a public repository, or publish a method or protocol in a peer-reviewed journal * Version or fork a reusable step-by-step protocol * Write a study design protocol * Pre-register a study * Cite your reusable step-by-step protocol, study design protocol, or pre-registration in your research paper * Use reporting guidelines to improve your methods reporting * Use research resource identifiers (RRIDs) to tell others exactly what materials you used * Use methodological shortcut citations responsibly * Cite your protocols and describe your methods when sharing your data More information and registration: https://www.bihealth.org/en/notices/love-methods-week Best wishes Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronounciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmu_osc Please note that I will only work in the afternoons from 08.01. to 28.02.2024.

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computing skills workshops + Hacky Hour
by LMU Open Science Center News Jan. 9, 2024

Jan. 9, 2024

Dear computational reproducibility enthusiasts, Come along to talk about code, research tools, and open science in a social environment at our new monthly Hacky Hour on the last Monday of each month, in person at Wikipedia Munich, Angertorstraße 3, Munich, from 16:30 to 18:00. Each session will have a theme. If you have a related problem, bring it along to work on it and get help or pointers! We will ensure that there is at least one knowledgeable person in the room, and a facilitator to keep things in check (and order pizza). The first three sessions' themes and dates are: 1. Hacky Hour: Improve the readability of your code, 29.01.2024<https://www.osc.uni-muenchen.de/news/hackyhour_1/index.html>, 16:30 to 18:00, Wikipedia Munich 2. Hacky Hour: Version control, 26.02.2024<https://www.osc.uni-muenchen.de/news/hackyhour_2/index.html>, 16:30 to 18:00, Wikipedia Munich 3. Hacky Hour: Literate programming, executable manuscripts, 25.03.2024<https://www.osc.uni-muenchen.de/news/hackyhour_3/index.html>, 16:30 to 18:00, Wikipedia Munich There is no registration needed. Hacky Hours are for you to work on your implementation challenges with the help of others, for instance after having attended a workshop or having read a bit upon that tool/method. We will strive to offer a workshop on the theme of the Hacky Hour in the weeks prior to that session, or start the session with someone sharing their tips. We already have two workshop scheduled: 1. Workshop: Version control, 15.01.2024<https://www.pretix.osc.lmu.de/lmu-osc/version-control/>, 13:30-16:30, hybrid, registration needed!! 2. Workshop: Executable manuscripts with Quarto, 06.03.2024<https://www.pretix.osc.lmu.de/lmu-osc/quarto/>, 14:00-16:00, hybrid, registration needed!! You can subscribe to the Hacky Hour mailing list to get notified of future sessions: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/hackyhour You can share resources, ask questions, and suggest future themes on the LMU Chat<https://www.lmu.de/de/die-lmu/struktur/zentrale-universitaetsverwaltung/inf…>, under the Open-Science-Center Team's OSC-hacky-hour channel. More info here: https://www.osc.uni-muenchen.de/members/hackyhour/index.html Best wishes and happy new year! Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronounciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmu_osc Please note that I will only work in the afternoons from 08.01. to 28.02.2024.

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Reminder: Workshop 08.01.2024, 15:00: "How to review from an Open Science perspective"
by LMU Open Science Center News Jan. 5, 2024

Jan. 5, 2024

Dear open science enthusiasts Happy new year! This is a reminder for the workshop "How to review from an Open Science perspective" by Prof. Dr. Felix Schönbrodt which will take place on Monday in a hybrid format. There are a few in person seats left, and an unlimited number of online seats. Register here: https://www.pretix.osc.lmu.de/lmu-osc/peer-review/ This session will be mostly interactive, but the introductory presentation will be recorded and shared with all registrants via email and linked on this page: https://www.osc.uni-muenchen.de/news/review_openscience/index.html Best wishes for 2024! Malika -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronounciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmu_osc Please note that I will only work in the afternoons from 08.01. to 28.02.2024. From: Malika Ihle Sent: Monday, 18 December 2023 09:40 To: 'lmu-osc(a)lists.lrz.de' <lmu-osc(a)lists.lrz.de>; 'osip(a)lists.lrz.de' <osip(a)lists.lrz.de> Subject: Workshop 08.01.2024, 15:00: "How to review from an Open Science perspective" Hybrid workshop: "How to review from an Open Science perspective" by Prof. Dr. Felix Schönbrodt When: 08.01.2024, 15:00 - 16:00 Where: Leopoldstraße 13, 80802 München, Room 3322<https://www.lmu.de/raumfinder/#/building/bw0601/map?room=060303322_#/buildi…> and on Zoom Registration: https://www.pretix.osc.lmu.de/lmu-osc/peer-review/ Abstract Reviewers have a central role in keeping up quality standards and in establishing implicit and explicit norms of academia. Doing this unpaid voluntary work is vital part of academic functioning (including the much-trumpeted self-correction in science) and can be a powerful lever for improving credibility of published research. I will give a short overview of recent developments, including: * the "Peer Reviewer's Openness (PRO) initiative" * the pros and cons of open peer review * New publishing communities that organize open peer review without commercial publishers * personal reviewing standards and pledges. There will be plenty of room for discussion; for example on the specific challenges for early career researchers might face. Target audience: researchers from all empirical fields, all career stages. Organisers: Open Science Initiative in Psychology and LMU Open Science Center -- Dr. Malika Ihle (she/her) (pronounciation<https://namedrop.io/malikaihle>) LMU Open Science Center Coordinator Website: https://www.osc.lmu.de<https://www.osc.lmu.de/> Mailing list: https://lists.lrz.de/mailman/listinfo/lmu-osc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lmu-osc.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lmu-open-science-center Mastodon: https://scicomm.xyz/@lmu_osc Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmu_osc

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