National Information Processing Institute - Action Plan - CoARA

The National Information Processing Institute joined the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) in 2023 to actively contribute to the development of a more fair, transparent, and responsible research evaluation system. OPI’s interdisciplinary expertise, which spans fields such as IT systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, human–technology interaction, innovation, scientometrics, and sociology of science, positions us to gain from CoARA’s goals of quality, diversity, and inclusivity. By aligning with CoARA’s commitments, OPI aims to: Enhance Research Integrity: CoARA’s principles align with our commitment to promoting rigorous research practices. By adopting CoARA’s framework, we can better support high-quality research outputs that contribute to societal progress. By embracing CoARA’s commitments, we ensure that our research assessment practices are ethical, inclusive, and reflect our focus on the social implications of technology. However, they must be consistent with principles of evaluating the quality of scientific activities in the years 2026–2029 established by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Poland. Encourage a Supportive Research Environment: We believe that research assessment should focus both on metrics and consider the broader impact of research on society. This approach aligns with our ongoing research in areas like innovation, scientometrics, and sociology of science.