As the research world becomes increasingly interconnected, the way we measure scientific success is undergoing a quiet transformation. The Open Access Week 2025 theme: “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, urges us to think critically about not just data ownership, but also the ownership of impact. Are we still defining success through journal metrics alone, or are we beginning to value how research informs practice, policy, and public good? In this collaborative article, thought leaders from across the scholarly ecosystem reflect on what it means to move from journal impact to community impact, and how open, equitable research practices can help redefine the very notion of success in science. We share the insightful perspectives of:
Duncan Nicholas (Development Editor of Reproductive Biomedicine Online / Past-President of EASE)
Iva Grabarić Andonovski (Editor of Food Technology and Biotechnology journal, EASE Vice President, EASE Croatian Chapter chair)
Christopher Leonard (Director of Product Solutions, Cactus Communications)
Rachel Martin (Global Director Sustainability at Elsevier)
Roohi Ghosh (Ambassador – Researcher Outreach, Engagement, and Success, Cactus Communications; Vice Chair EASE India Chapter)
Author(s)
Radhika Vaidhav
Publisher
Editage Insights
Categories
Article, Croatia, Authors and researchers, Journal editors, Publishers