HEPA Lab Joins DORA as Signatory

HEPA Lab has recently become an official signatory of the DORA (Declaration on Research Assessment), joining a growing collective of organizations and individuals committed to improving how research outputs are evaluated. This move reinforces the Lab's dedication to fostering transparency and accountability in scientific research while contributing to the broader, global effort to reform research assessment practices.

DORA: A Call for Collective Action
DORA, initiated in 2012 at the American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting, represents a global initiative to improve how scholarly research is evaluated. With thousands of signatories worldwide, including individuals, institutions, and organizations, DORA embodies a shared commitment to moving beyond simplistic metrics toward a more comprehensive and fair assessment of research quality and impact.
The core principles of DORA include:
Recognizing the diverse types of research outputs;
Promoting transparency in the assessment process;
Encouraging the use of multiple indicators in evaluation;
Advocating for the responsible use of metrics.
These principles aim to foster a research environment that values quality, innovation, and real-world impact over mere quantitative indicators.