Mekelle University Discusses Institutional Repository and Celebrates DataCite GAF Awardees.
Mekelle University has taken a major step towards enhancing research visibility and accessibility with the launch of its institutional repository. The Vice President for Research and Community Engagement (VPRCE), Dr. Eyasu Yazew proudly announced the launch, marking a significant milestone in the university's commitment to promoting open access to knowledge.
The launch event showcased the repository's features, including its user-friendly interface and powerful search capabilities, providing comprehensive guidance to college/institute deans and directors, research and community engagement heads, and postgraduate program coordinators on how to utilize the valuable resource. The university also celebrated its achievement as a DataCite Global Access Fund (GAF) awardee, recognizing its commitment to open access and data sharing.
The newly launched institutional repository will serve as a central hub for storing, preserving, and disseminating Mekelle University's research output, including theses, dissertations, journal articles, conference papers, and other scholarly works. This platform will significantly increase the discoverability and impact of Mekelle University's research, both nationally and internationally.
The repository's launch is expected to be a game-changer for the university, providing a platform for researchers and faculty members to showcase their work and enhance its visibility. As highlighted during the event, populating the repository with high-quality research is crucial to maximize its impact and benefit the entire university community.
The university's DataCite DOI prefix, as evidenced by a recent publication (https://doi.org/10.5438/8t4h-jr93), underscores its commitment to persistent identifiers and data discoverability. The DataCite GAF award, which recognizes the university's commitment to open access and data sharing, will further support the development and maintenance of the institutional repository, ensuring its long-term sustainability and accessibility.
The launch of the institutional repository and the DataCite GAF award represent significant milestones for Mekelle University, demonstrating its dedication to fostering a vibrant research culture and promoting open access to knowledge. The university encourages all researchers and faculty members to actively contribute to the repository and take advantage of this valuable resource.
