Open science

At the Brno Lab of Intergroup Processes (BLIP), we are committed to the principles of open science. We strive to make our research transparent, accessible, and reproducible across all stages of the scientific process, including sharing our work as preprints prior to peer review. 

Open science aims to increase the availability and verifiability of research outputs—including publications, data, and analytical materials—not only for researchers but also for the broader public. By adopting open practices, we contribute to more credible, accountable, and cumulative science.

Our Approach

In our research, we routinely implement key open science practices, including: 

• Open access publishing (gold and green open access) 

• Sharing data, materials, and analysis scripts in public repositories 

• Preregistration of study designs and hypotheses 

• Transparent research workflows 

Beyond individual projects, our members actively contribute to large-scale international initiatives focused on improving robustness and reproducibility in social science, including Multi100 and the Institute for Replication.

Open Science in Our Publications

To make open practices clearly visible, we use the following symbols in our list of publications: 

• 🔓 = Open access (including green open access) 

• 💾 = Open data and/or open materials 

• ®️ = Preregistration or registered report 

These indicators allow readers to easily identify studies with openly available outputs and transparent research practices.