From Open Access to Societal Impact

A Short-Video Workflow for Research Dissemination and Impact Measurement

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https://doi.org/10.7557/11.8843

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Open Access, communication, metrics, impact, Open Science, public outreach, video, Research integrity

Abstract

This note presents Window to Science (in Danish, Vindue til Videnskaben), a pilot project that aims at developing and testing a structured workflow for disseminating Open Access research through a short-form video format. The project translates recently published, peer-reviewed Open Access articles into short “paper videos,” distributed via platform-based channels such as YouTube and social media. This note focuses on three aspects: (1) the methodological design of a scalable workflow covering article selection, narrative transformation, standardized production, and distribution; (2) an integrated framework for measuring impact using platform analytics, referrals to original publications, and alternative metric indicators; and (3) contributing to the general public awareness and appreciation of science, to support the integrity of science, while combatting fake news and misinformation. The project draws on early experience and contributes to a practice-based model for linking Open Access publishing with measurable forms of public engagement.

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Author Biography

  • Bertil Fabricius Dorch, University of Southern Denmark

    Bertil Dorch has 20 years of experience as an astrophysicist at, inter alia, The Royal Swedish Academy of Science (1999–2002) and at The Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen (2002–2011). Previously at The Royal Library of Denmark (2005–2013), Bertil is presently employed at University of Southern Denmark as Library Director and Associate Professor. Bertil has been President of the Danish Research Library Association (2014–2020), chairman of the Danish Library Directors' Conference (2015–2017), board member of SPARC Europe (2014–2018), and of the Evidence-based Research Network (EBRN).

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Dorch, B. F. (2025). SDU CoARA Action Plan. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16942888

Dorch, B. F. & Christensen-Dalsgaard, B. (2008). Open Access in Denmark. ScieCom Info, 4(1), 1-4. http://www.hprints.org/hprints-00264693

Dorch, B. F., Demaio, A., & Hersch, F. (2012). Open access: Everyone has the right to knowledge. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/open-access-everyone-has-the-right-to-knowledge-10342 https://doi.org/10.64628/AA.q75dj7th3

SDU (2026). Students open a window to science. News from the library. https://sdunet.dk/en/servicesider/bibliotek/kontakt/nyheder/studerende-aabner-vinduet-til-videnskaben

Vlachos, E., Ejstrup, R., Drachen, T.M., and Dorch, B. F. (2023): “Development and Preliminary Validation of an Open Access, Open Data and Open Outreach Indicator.” Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics 8: 1218213. https://doi.org/10.3389/frma.2023.1218213 https://doi.org/10.3389/frma.2023.1218213

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Published

2026-09-11

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Vol. 11 (2026)

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Copyright (c) 2026 Bertil Fabricius Dorch

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How to Cite

Dorch, B. F. (2026). From Open Access to Societal Impact: A Short-Video Workflow for Research Dissemination and Impact Measurement. Nordic Perspectives on Open Science, 11. https://doi.org/10.7557/11.8843

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