Purpose of this handbook #

The ICArEHB Open Science Handbook is designed to provide researchers, staff, and collaborators at the Interdisciplinary Center for Archaeology and Evolution of Human Behaviour (ICArEHB) with a clear and comprehensive guide to implementing Open Science practices. Open Science is essential to ensuring that research is transparent, accessible, and reproducible, contributing to the broader scientific community and society as a whole.

This handbook serves as a practical resource, outlining ICArEHB’s commitment to Open Science and offering guidance on topics such as Open Access publishing, data management, and pre-registration. By following the practices outlined in this handbook, ICArEHB researchers can align with international standards for research openness, enhance collaboration, and increase the impact of their work.

With this handbook, ICArEHB aims to:

• support ICArEHB members in adopting Open Science principles across all stages of their research.

• ensure compliance with institutional policies, funder requirements, and global Open Science initiatives.

• provide practical guidance and resources for publishing, managing, and sharing research outputs in an open and accessible manner.