I am a researcher at UCP
The UCP Libraries provide a range of recommendations for research aligned with Open Science practices.
For more information, contact ciencia@ucp.pt.
Researcher Profile Management
Ciência-UCP is the central platform for managing and disseminating the scientific output of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Given its importance, it is essential that it is kept up to date as a priority, to ensure the visibility, consistency, and reliability of the information presented.
Access Ciência-UCP.
Personal area on Ciência-UCP (requires authentication).
Ciência-UCP platform synchronizes directly with ORCID and CiênciaVITAE, streamlining the process of updating researchers' profiles and making it faster and more efficient.
For instructions on how to activate synchronization, click here (requires authentication)
Maintaining the correct association of publications with researcher profiles in these databases is essential for accurately representing research output. Claiming your profile allows you to consolidate scattered records, correct inaccurate information, and enhance your visibility within the scientific community.
For any questions regarding the profile claiming process, please contact ciencia@ucp.pt.
Open Access and Publishing
Open Access publishing enables research outputs, such as articles, books, posters, code, and more, to be freely available without barriers and openly reusable. Several funding bodies have implemented an Open Access policy, notably the Foundation for Science and Technology and the European Commission.
To enhance the visibility and impact of scientific production, we offer a personalized support service that analyzes the publishers and/or journals you select by reviewing their policies, verifying their indexing in recognized databases, and their relevant metrics.
For more information, contact ciencia@ucp.pt.
Under the terms of the Dispatch ADM/0381/2019, The following form must be adopted to indicate institutional affiliation
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, (Faculty), (Research Unit), Portugal
Researchers from Universidade Católica Portuguesa benefit from exemptions or discounts on publication fees (Article Processing Charges - APC) under b-on’s Transformative Agreements. To take advantage of these benefits, authors must ensure that the journal is included in the list of publications covered by the agreements, that annual quotas are available, that the corresponding author’s affiliation complies with institutional policy, and that they use a UCP email address.
Services are provided for the analysis and monitoring of metrics related to research ouput, researchers, and institutions. Regularly updating your profile on Ciência-UCP is essential to ensure the quality of the reports produced.
Research Data
The UCP Libraries offer support services for research data management, from the creation of Data Management Plans to long-term preservation in repositories recognized by funding agencies.
The ARGOS platform, recommended by funders such as the European Commission and the Foundation for Science and Technology, is free of charge and facilitates the preparation of the Data Management Plan by providing predefined templates aligned with the requirements of various funding bodies. To ensure compliance with these requirements, researchers can rely on specialized support from the UCP Libraries in completing this document.
Data curation involves several essential steps to ensure quality, accessibility, and reuse of research data. In this context, the UCP Libraries provide technical support throughout the different stages of this process, including the organization and cleaning of data sets and the creation of documentation files such as README.txt, which ensure a clear and structured description of the information.
Choosing an appropriate repository is essential to ensure the preservation and reuse of data. This decision may depend on the type of data or the funder’s guidelines. The re3data directory is a useful tool for identifying both thematic and generalist repositories. In this process, the UCP Libraries provide support by analyzing the available options and guiding researchers in selecting the most suitable repository.