Research Areas
The Institute focuses on research fields that connect scholarly communication, journal evaluation, public policy, education, technology, and cultural studies.
Scholarly Publishing Studies
Research on open access, peer review, editorial standards, publication ethics, authorship, and research integrity.
Journal Indexing and Evaluation
Research on scholarly indexing, metadata transparency, journal discovery, quality indicators, and evaluation frameworks.
Policy and Social Research
Research on public policy, governance, social development, youth issues, digital society, and international affairs.
AI and Future Society
Research on artificial intelligence, technology governance, digital transformation, academic infrastructure, and social impact.
Education and Learning Research
Research on education policy, higher education, learning science, academic development, and institutional change.
Arts, Culture and Embodiment
Research on music, dance, cultural studies, embodied knowledge, performance, and creative practice.
Connecting Research Across Areas
The Institute's research areas share cross-cutting themes that connect work across centers and projects.
Open Access & Transparency
How openness in research, data, and publishing infrastructure improves scholarly communication.
Governance & Accountability
How institutions, platforms, and systems are governed and made accountable to scholarly communities.
Digital Transformation
How digital technologies reshape academic publishing, education, policy, and cultural practice.
Ethics & Integrity
How ethical principles guide research conduct, publication practices, and institutional behavior.
Interested in collaborating on research?
Submit a research project proposal or contact the Institute.