Co-Creation and Open Science: Perspectives on Participatory Methods and Transparency

This document offers an exploration of how co-creation and participatory methods shape Open Science, particularly in the context of the IANUS project. Aimed at both researchers and general audiences interested in science’s role within society, it brings together multiple perspectives on Open Science’s potential to make research more inclusive, transparent, and responsive to public needs. Readers will gain insights into how Open Science principles are implemented, the value of co- creation, and how these practices address societal expectations of accountability and transparency.