As part of the GraspOS project, which aimed to advance responsible research assessment while recognising Open Science practices, researchers at the University of Belgrade (UNIBE) piloted BIP! Services by integrating them into their own research platforms.
The following testimonial is provided by Vladimir Otasevic, UNIBE, reflecting on the experience of integrating and using BIP! Ranker within the UNIBE pilot:
"As part of the UNIBE pilot within the GraspOS project, we integrated BIP! Ranker into our Authors–Projects–Publications (APP) platform to enhance the quality of metrics used for monitoring Open Science practices. BIP! Ranker enriched our existing research analytics with transparent, openly accessible, citation-based indicators. Its structured impact metrics enabled a deeper understanding of citation behaviour across researchers, projects, and departments.
The integration process was straightforward, supported by clear documentation and responsive communication from the BIP! Services team. BIP! Ranker complemented our internal data sources by providing reliable citation information that could be incorporated into the APP interface. This addition helped us introduce an improved evaluation layer aligned with responsible research assessment practices.
By using BIP! Ranker, we strengthened the evidence base for our badge-based reward system, particularly in highlighting open access practices and fostering greater transparency in research evaluation. The service contributed to several key achievements of the pilot, including enhanced analytics, increased engagement among researchers and departments, and the development of new mechanisms for recognizing Open Science contributions.
Overall, our experience with BIP! Ranker was highly positive. It delivered accurate, well-structured data, was easy to integrate, and added significant value to the UNIBE pilot’s efforts to promote openness and responsible assessment within our research community."