6–7 Oct 2025
Conference Centre, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja
Africa/Lagos timezone

Breakout Session: Rethinking Research Assessment for Open Access and Quality

7 Oct 2025, 14:30
1h 30m
Conference Centre, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja

Conference Centre, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja

Speakers

Dr Chiedozie Godian Ike (AAU)Dr Sadiat Adetoro Salau (Research Support Librarian, FUTMinna)

Description

This session will explore how current research assessment practices, often focused on publication counts and impact factors, undervalue local scholarship and limit Diamond OA adoption. Participants will discuss principles and practical steps for more responsible, inclusive, and open evaluation systems.

Presentation materials