New Report From Digital Science: “Research Transformation: Change in the Era of AI, Open and Impact”

From Digital Science:

The objective of the report – titled Research Transformation: Change in the Era of AI, Open and Impact – was to learn more about how the research world is experiencing transformation, what’s influencing change and how roles within it are being impacted. Digital Science conducted a survey, reaching out to the research community through questionnaires and in-depth interviews.

Findings from the report may make sobering reading for those involved in academia, as the lightning pace of technological change appears at odds with the traditionally slow-moving nature of the research ecosystem. In total there are five key takeaways:

1. Open research is transforming research, but barriers remain
2. Research metrics are evolving to emphasize holistic impact and inclusivity
3. AI’s transformative potential is huge, but bureaucracy and skill gaps threaten progress
4. Collaboration is booming, amid increasing concerns over funding and security
5. Security and risk management need a strategic and cultural overhaul

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The report’s findings are based on survey analysis, plus insights from in-depth interviews. The survey was an online questionnaire of open and closed questions that ran during 29 May-12 July 2024 with a total of 380 respondents from 70 countries. Typically, respondents held roles within the academic library, research office, faculty and leadership teams. Further in-depth interviews were held with 15 participants from the academic community over the summer of 2024.

Report Resources

• Direct to Complete News Release/Highlights
• Direct to Full Text Report (23 pages; PDF)
• Report Website
• Video (via YouTube)
• Key Takeaways for the Library: Change in the Era of AI, Open and Impact (Infographic)
• Key takeaways for the Research Office: Change in the Era of AI, Open and Impact (Infographic)
• Direct to Dataset

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