GUIDING PRINCIPLES 

How do we work together?

The OSC@SNSPA Community of Practice operates in accordance with the following principles:

1. Open and Voluntary Participation

Who can participate?

The community is open to all members of the SNSPA academic community who are interested in Open Science. Membership is voluntary and based on joining the community through a membership form that reflects participants' interests in Open Science principles and practices.

2. Bottom-up Initiative and Engagement

How is the community shaped?

The community encourages members to actively identify needs, propose and develop initiatives, organize activities, and establish thematic working groups. Members are encouraged to take ownership of the community by contributing according to their interests, expertise, and availability. They are free to propose new initiatives and engage in areas of interest that align with the community's mission and objectives, thereby contributing to its organic and sustainable development.

3. Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange

How do we learn and work together?

The community fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and promotes the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and good practices, providing an environment for mutual learning, professional development, and the co-creation of solutions that advance Open Science.

4. Inclusion and Diversity

Who is welcome?

The community values diversity in disciplines, perspectives, expertise, and professional experience. Participation is encouraged regardless of academic position, professional role, or previous experience with Open Science.

5. Transparency and Openness

How do we operate?

The community promotes open communication and transparent, participatory decision-making processes based on dialogue, consultation, and shared responsibility.

6. Respect and Integrity

How do we interact with one another?

Community members interact in a spirit of mutual respect, collaboration, fairness, research integrity, and ethical conduct, in accordance with the values of Open Science and the Community Code of Conduct.

7. Responsibility and Impact

Why do we do what we do?

The community is committed to strengthening the institutional culture of Open Science at SNSPA and to creating value for its members, the university, and society by promoting open, transparent, responsible, and high-quality research practices.