Boost Your Skills Day 2026

09:45 - 10:00 Opening
10:00 - 10:45 RDR: The Radboud University recommended alternative to OSF for storing and sharing research data
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 11:45 Publishing Open Access in the Netherlands (part 1): The what and how of Open Access publishing
11:45 - 12:00 Break
12:00 - 12:45 Publishing Open Access in the Netherlands (part 2): Workshop - Creating an Open Access publication plan

Lunch  
During lunch: Walk-in pre-registration office hour

13:45 - 14:30 Predatory and questionable publishers: What they are and how you can avoid them
14:30 - 14:45 Break
14:45 - 15:30 Ten simple rules for moving to Diamond Open Access Publishing
14:45 - 16:30 Experience Sampling Methodology: An Inspiration Session
15:30 - 15:45 Break
15:45 - 16:30 Workshop: How to start with LimeSurvey?

Drinks

Anna Aumeistere

Data is our primary asset; it is what makes research possible. During this session you will learn more about proper research data management and privacy regulations, and why it is important to have clear, accurate, and safe data management processes. We will discuss all stages of data management, what is expected from BSI researchers at each stage, and how RDR can be used to store and share research data.

Rebecca Calcott, Marieke van der Eerden, Nina Lanke (University Library, Team Information Skills and Research Support)

Publishing research open access has clear benefits for the author and for society as a whole; however actually doing so is not always straightforward. This workshop will provide you with the tools you need to confidently navigate the open access publishing landscape in the Netherlands.

Part 1: The What and How of Open Access Publishing

This section will quickly cover the basics of open access, and then will delve into the different types of open access, their strengths and weaknesses, and practical guidance for getting your work published in open access. Topics include (1) What is Open Access publishing? Why do it? How does copyright work? (2) Types of Open Access: Gold, Green, Hybrid, and special attention to Diamond and similar initiatives (3) The current state of Open Access publishing in the Netherlands, including read & publish deals, funder requirements, and the new open access strategy for 2026, and (4) Tips and resources for getting your work published in open access via the different routes.

Part 2 (optional): Workshop: Creating an Open Access Publication Plan

In this hands-on workshop, you will develop an open access publication plan for your research project, by applying the material covered in Part 1. There will also be lots of time to ask questions. You will think about (1) The type of open access that is most suitable for your project, (2) Selecting a journal, (3) Checking: funder requirements, conditions of deals, possible caps on deals, and (4) Making a back-up plan.

Rebecca Calcott, Marieke van der Eerden, Nina Lanke (University Library, Team Information Skills and Research Support)

The growth of predatory publishers is an unsavoury side effect of the movement towards open access. Predatory publishers charge open access fees, but do not provide peer review or other services expected of a scholarly journal. Thus, authors and readers of scientific works must proceed with caution when deciding where to submit their work and how much to trust a published article. This session will cover (1) How the academic publishing landscape creates incentives for predatory publishers and related phenomena such as hijacked journals and paper mills, (2) How to avoid predatory publishers: What are the red flags? How can you check? and (3) Resources and tips for staying informed.

Mihaela Cimpian, Bregt Lameris

Diamond Open Access (DOA) is an equitable community-driven publishing model in which publications are made open access without any fees for their authors and readers. Although open access in general became increasingly popular, few scholars and scientists publish in or review for community-led Diamond open access journals. In this workshop, we will briefly introduction the Diamond Open Access Expertise Center and present resources that could be helpful for researchers that want to publish in a DOA outlet. The introduction will be followed by a co-creative session, during which we will work on “Ten Simple Rules for Moving to Diamond Open Access Publishing”.

Edmund Lo, Kirsten van Hooijdonk, Nina van den Broek, Zeynep Koyuncu, Erik Bijleveld and Fred Hasselman (discussant)

Over the past decade, many BSI researchers have added Experience Sampling Methodology (ESM; also known as Ecological Momentary Assessment, EMA), to their research toolbox. By asking participants to complete brief digital surveys multiple times per day, ESM enables researchers to study real-life dynamics in affect, fatigue, clinical symptoms, social media use, and other psychological and behavioral phenomena.

Conducting ESM research is not always straightforward. Designing an ESM study involves many decisions, that are challenging to make a priori. Also, the rich data that result from ESM studies often allow for multiple analytical approaches, each with their own pros and cons.

This session is designed for BSI researchers who are interested in ESM, whether you are already using it or considering it for future projects. The goal is to exchange ideas, learn about other people's design and analytical approaches, and discuss practical challenges and solutions.

Several BSI colleagues will briefly present the choices they made in their own ESM studies, including the lessons they learned along the way. There will be ample opportunity for discussion, questions, and interactions. So, join this session to (1) Discover new possibilities for ESM research, (2) Learn from the experiences of fellow BSI members, (3) Discuss study design and analytical challenges, (4) Get feedback and advice on your own ESM projects, and (5) Expand your ESM network within BSI.

Manon Hofman, Pieter van Groenestijn

From 2027, LimeSurvey will replace Qualtrics at BSI. In this workshop, we will introduce LimeSurvey. You can work on your own project and get help with any questions you may have. If you do not have a project yet, we will provide some basic exercises to help you get familiar with LimeSurvey. We can also assist you with transferring an existing Qualtrics survey to LimeSurvey if needed.