Collaborative Hub Research Articles

Research review. Navigating the digital limes: Transformative practices and challenges in Classical and Mediterranean archaeology

This paper examines the profound impact of digital technology on Classical and Mediterranean archaeology, with a focus on digital field recording and infrastructures. Using the “Skeuomorphism of Practice” framework, it traces the integration of technology into our existing methodologies. The Swedish Pompeii Project is used as a case study to illustrate the adoption of 3D models into traditional archaeological practices. While highlighting the benefits, the paper also addresses the tensions between traditional and digital methods. As archaeological practices increasingly generate digital data, the role of infrastructures as collaborative hubs is emphasized. The study questions the adequacy of current pedagogy in preparing students for the digital and technological landscapes and argues for continued critical reflection on the impact of technology.

Online Integrated Platform for Project Management

The Integrated Platform for University Projects (IPUP) aims to streamline student project management across academic disciplines. Utilizing web technologies and project management principles, IPUP provides a centralized hub for collaboration, communication, and progress tracking. Additionally, IPUP utilizes a plagiarism checking API as a method to ensure academic integrity. Project documentation submitted on the platform is analysed using the SmallSEO Tools Plagiarism checking API. This API employs algorithms defined by SmallSEO Tools to detect any plagiarized content within the documentation. The API returns a response indicating the percentage of content identified as copied. A predetermined threshold is set for this percentage; if the value exceeds this threshold, the submission is rejected by the website. IPUP serves as a driving force for academic innovation, enabling cross-disciplinary learning and excellence in project-based education, while also integrating communication tools and prioritizing data security.

Centering Community, Indigenous Relationships, and Ceremony through an Alaska Native Collaborative Hub to Prevent Suicide and Promote Youth Wellbeing

The Alaska Native Collaborative Hubfor Research on Resilience (ANCHRR) engages Indigenous leadership at all levelsin a strength-based study to deepen our understanding of community levelprotective factors in Indigenous communities, which are the collectiveinfluences shaping individual wellbeing across time. Overall, ANCHRR aims toposition Alaska Native Tribes, Tribal organizations, and community members asthe guides for culturally responsive research that is aligned with communitypriorities of increasing resilience and wellbeing among Alaska Native youth andreducing their suicide risk. Our approach brings together Indigenous knowledgeand research methods that humbly draw attention to the solutions that alreadyexist within communities. An Indigenous paradigm shifts the approach from asingular focus on individuals and their risks and deficits, to appreciation forthe cultural, community and systemic ways in which community members support,care for, and guide their young people into adulthood. We describe the lessonslearned about this unique approach to Indigenous leadership and community engagementand discuss the research processes that keep the relational heart-work at thecenter of every project activity. This capacity-building, mutually beneficialand relational approach offers new insights to knowledge development endeavors.

Measuring Service Quality and Developing a Roadmap for the E-Science Service Application at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)

This research investigates the E-Service Science Application (ELSA) of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). In 2022, 77.41% of service requests through ELSA were unfulfilled, significantly impacting BRIN's Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) and ELSA Points. The study aims to evaluate ELSA's service quality using the Servqual method and to understand user behavior and intentions through the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) 2. Questionnaires based on Servqual and TAM 2 models were utilized, with data analyzed via descriptive analysis of each variable and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using SmartPLS-3 software. Findings revealed that service quality attributes – tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy – were unsatisfactory, as indicated by negative GAPs. Importance-Performance Analysis (IPA) was employed to prioritize areas for improvement. Most respondents showed high intention to use (Mean 4.18) and usage behavior (Mean 4.09), with similar ratings for other TAM 2 variables. These insights contribute to the development of an ELSA Application Roadmap, guiding service enhancements and positioning BRIN as a hub for scientific collaboration.

Digital reactivation of territories through geospatial cultural itineraries: the VIDA-HTL web application

The significant imbalances between human settlements and their surrounding environments, stemming from sector-specific policies and urban regional planning tools, constitute a primary factor in the resilience and responsiveness of territories in crisis scenarios. Within this context, the promotion of territorial heritage values emerges as a crucial means for the reactivation of vulnerable areas. Furthermore, the utilisation of technological resources, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), has proven to be highly effective in managing cultural landscape areas. This contribution aims to enhance the valorisation of territorial heritage through the geolocation of a system of architectural and archaeological assets of public interest, and by enabling the flexible design of cultural itineraries within the framework of slow tourism. For this purpose, a replicable methodology for the construction of a WebGIS application has been proposed. This methodology has been put into practice in the territorial area of the lower Guadalquivir River in Spain, which encompasses 73 municipalities and one UNESCO World Heritage Site, all interconnected by rural areas. A four-stage plan has been followed for the construction of the VIDA-HTL web application: (1) conceptualisation; (2) development; (3) technical verification; and (4) social viability. The fundamental approach of the web application is based on the comprehensive integration of subsystems related to cultural heritage on one hand, and to tourist and environmental services on the other. Two main functions for the exploration of cultural assets and designing cultural routes have been designed, which complement other capabilities implemented in the web application. As a result of a detailed standardisation process, 981 cultural assets and 43 supplementary data layers have been georeferenced and included in the web application, with customised itineraries available for planning within the study area. Additionally, 49 thematic cultural itineraries are proposed. Finally, the web application is complemented with the development of a collaborative hub, which encourages its use and enhances its capabilities. It is concluded that digital tools, such as that proposed, foster knowledge and valorisation of territorial cultural heritage, while contributing to greater local development. In this way, they function as a counterbalance to the development of metropolises and the global economy, thereby improving levels of regional resilience.

An overview of the European Nuclear Society Young Generation Network: Goals and activities

The European Nuclear Society Young Generation Network (ENS YGN) has played a key role in developing and amplifying the voice of young professionals in nuclear science and technology throughout Europe through the provision of networking and training. Founded in 1995 as an initiative to share knowledge with the younger generation, ENS YGN now represents around 4000 students and young professionals in 20 European countries. This paper provides an overview of the history, mission, and activities of ENS YGN. The organisation's mission includes knowledge exchange, innovation, leadership development, and fostering dedication to the nuclear field. ENS YGN achieves its goals through initiatives such as Core Committee Meetings and the European Nuclear Young Generation Forum. The organisation also collaborates with international bodies and conducts outreach activities such as podcasts to inspire and educate the younger generation about the nuclear field. At the national level, individual young generation networks organise activities, such as technical visits to nuclear facilities, conferences, and community-building events. These initiatives vary from country to country, but all aim to attract young professionals to the nuclear sector and promote knowledge sharing. ENS YGN serves as a hub for cross-border collaboration, sharing best practices, and creating a sense of international community among young professionals. The paper highlights the importance of these activities in fostering the next generation of nuclear professionals and maintaining a sustainable nuclear industry in Europe.

Evaluation of the US COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub for informing pandemic response under uncertainty

Our ability to forecast epidemics far into the future is constrained by the many complexities of disease systems. Realistic longer-term projections may, however, be possible under well-defined scenarios that specify the future state of critical epidemic drivers. Since December 2020, the U.S. COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub (SMH) has convened multiple modeling teams to make months ahead projections of SARS-CoV-2 burden, totaling nearly 1.8 million national and state-level projections. Here, we find SMH performance varied widely as a function of both scenario validity and model calibration. We show scenarios remained close to reality for 22 weeks on average before the arrival of unanticipated SARS-CoV-2 variants invalidated key assumptions. An ensemble of participating models that preserved variation between models (using the linear opinion pool method) was consistently more reliable than any single model in periods of valid scenario assumptions, while projection interval coverage was near target levels. SMH projections were used to guide pandemic response, illustrating the value of collaborative hubs for longer-term scenario projections.

From Cafés to Collaborative Hubs: Empowering Communities and Transforming the Coffee Value Chain in Buraydah

This research article investigates the dual role of coffee shops in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia, as co-working spaces and catalysts for community development within the coffee value chain. With a focus on the perspectives of social work researchers and coffee professionals, this study explores how coffee shops can facilitate not only productive work environments but also social connections and community engagement. By examining the motivations of individuals utilizing coffee shops as Coffices and the strategies employed by Coffeepreneurs, this article highlights the potential for community development and social impact within the context of the Buraydah coffee industry.

The future of multilocational work and New Working Spaces in small and medium-sized urban municipalities and in rural municipalities: A Norwegian perspective

ABSTRACT Since the early 2000s, several developments in technology, as well as in cultural and economic contexts, have dramatically influenced ways of working in the Nordic countries and beyond. However, there is a lack of a clear overview of the increase in New Working Spaces (NWS) (e.g., coworking areas, public libraries and coffee shops equipped as workspaces, and other collaborative hubs). The aim of the article is to explore the possibilities for multilocational work, including the growth of NWS that are gradually appearing in small and medium-sized urban municipalities and in rural municipalities. The authors conducted a literature review, and they studied the phenomenon empirically by providing a comprehensive overview of the NWS spanning all of Norway, with a main focus on the five counties of Vestland, Agder, Innlandet, Nordland, and Viken. In addition to spatial analyses (including concentration, centrality, and types of spaces), semi-structured interviews were conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic with the managers of NWS. The sample represented hubs emerging recently opened. The findings revealed that varied opportunities exist for multilocational work, including new forms and places for working, which can contribute to revitalizing several districts. An ongoing need is for policymakers, planners, municipalities, and private investors to address future visions and strategies.

The REEF Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory: A collaboration hub expediting flight capabilities for the U.S. Department of defense and academic research

The REEF Autonomous Vehicles Laboratory: A collaboration hub expediting flight capabilities for the U.S. Department of defense and academic research

Circularity information platform for the built environment

To accelerate Circular Economy (CE) implementation in the built environment, integrated information systems that are capable to identify, coordinate, and evaluate CE collaborations across heterogeneous projects are in demand. A digital collaborative hub, Circularity Information Platform (CIP), is a promising solution to streamline complex information exchanges and foster symbiotic material interactions in broader circular ecosystems. However, there is a lack of comprehensive design blueprints of CIP supported by empirical development evidence. We aim to design, prototype, demonstrate, and evaluate a Reference Architecture (RA) of CIP using a design science research methodology. The proposed RA is used to instantiate a web-based artifact of CIP for a concrete supply chain in The Netherlands. The artifact is evaluated by industrial and governmental actors through workshops. The evaluation results confirm that (1) the proposed RA models contribute to effective CIP development, and (2) the identified functionalities of CIP are beneficial to CE implementation.

Key aspects of establishing research, knowledge, and innovation‐based hubs as part of the local innovation ecosystem

The purpose of this research is to increase the understanding of the principles of forming different types of hubs as spaces for collaborative R&D and innovation. This article offers valuable new knowledge regarding the establishment of hubs as part of the local innovation ecosystem. The paper will, through a qualitative multiple case study, shed light on the research issue of the establishment of hubs through an analysis of empirical data collected from three different types of hubs: a research hub, knowledge hub, and innovation hub. As a result, we introduce new building blocks of hubs to support managers and practitioners in forming collaborative hub structures.

‘Getting into the Nucleus of the School’: Experiences of Collaboration between Special Educational Needs Coordinators, Senior Leadership Teams and Educational Psychologists in Irish Post-Primary Schools

This research study explored barriers and facilitators to collaboration between National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) psychologists, Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs), and Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) in Irish post-primary schools (students aged between 12 and 18 years). NEPS’ role in facilitating collaboration is uncertain, exacerbated by the absence of policy outlining the SENCO role and tensions between special and inclusive education. It is unclear what the experiences of collaboration between NEPS psychologists and post-primary schools might be within this nebulous policy context. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was used, framed by Dynamic Systems Theory. Participants were NEPS psychologists, SENCOs, and SLT. Phase 1 involved an online survey (n = 278), which identified barriers and facilitators to collaboration and informed Phase 2. This paper presents Phase 2, comprising semi-structured interviews (n = 9). Interviews were analysed using multi-perspectival interpretative phenomenological analysis, facilitating experiential exploration of collaboration between NEPS, SLT, and SENCOs. Participants described the experience of transitioning from working in silos to collaborative hubs. Systemic and interpersonal factors facilitated deliberate construction of evolving, dynamic, collaborative spaces between post-primary schools and NEPS. Policy gaps arise regarding consultation, collaboration, special education, and inclusion. This research begins to clarify the varied ways in which practice occurs in these gaps and indicates ways in which NEPS psychologists can collaborate with SENCOs and SLT to create active, effective hubs of knowledge to support students.

New Collaborative Research on Suicide Prevention, Practice, and Policy With American Indian and Alaska Native Communities Holds Promise for All Peoples.

Youth suicide is increasing in the United States, with deaths among younger people of color driving this upward trend. For more than four decades, American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities have suffered disproportionate rates of youth suicide and years of productive life lost compared to other U.S. Races. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) recently funded three regional Collaborative Hubs to carry out suicide prevention research, practice, and policy development with AIAN communities in Alaska and rural and urban areas of the Southwestern United States. The Hub partnerships are supporting a diverse array of tribally-driven studies, approaches, and policies with immediate value for increasing empirically driven public health strategies to address youth suicide. We discuss unique features of the cross-Hub work, including: (a) long-standing Community-Based Participatory Research processes that led to the Hubs' innovative designs and novel approaches to suicide prevention and evaluation, (b) comprehensive ecological theoretical approaches that contextualize individual risk and protective factors in multilevel social contexts; (c) unique task-shifting and systems of care approaches to increase reach and impact on youth suicide in low-resource settings; and (d) prioritization of strengths-based approaches. The work of the Collaborative Hubs for AIAN youth suicide prevention is generating specific and substantive implications for practice, policy, and research presented in this article at a time when youth suicide prevention is a dire national priority. Approaches also have relevance for historically marginalized communities worldwide.

Transforming libraries into learning collaborative hubs: the current state of physical spaces and the perceptions of Greek librarians concerning implementation of the “Learning Commons” model

PurposeWith the technological innovation dominating higher education, the university libraries, as physical spaces, continue to play a crucial role in connecting students with knowledge. The emergence of the “Learning Commons” serves as a catalyst in the design of library spaces, renewing libraries’ roles and missions and making them popular to Millennials for new reasons. This study aims to record Greek librarians' views on the current situation in Greek academic libraries regarding physical space design, services provided and the existence of the “Learning Commons” model characteristics.Design/methodology/approachThis study was conducted through an online survey structured questionnaire (closed-ended, five-point Likert scale, multiple-choice and statements questions). This study population comprised librarians working in 37 academic institutions and colleges. The collected data were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis. The research questions were answered using variables creation and the tests, t-test, ANOVA and Kruskal–Wallis. The groups of questions were tested for their reliability using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient.FindingsIn total, 186 librarians responded to this study. The responses revealed that participants were willing and ready to accept and support a different approach to academic library physical spaces use, according to the shared learning spaces model. However, this requires changes in the organization's vision, further growth and evolution. Although recently most Greek academic libraries have made significant progress in developing their services to function as information and digital hubs, they do not function as learning collaborative hubs, since the “Learning Commons” model is not reflected in their buildings.Originality/valueThe creation of new academic libraries according to the “common” model is a rapidly evolving issue that affects Greek libraries. This paper highlights the characteristics of libraries that should be adopted in the modern era, the new roles of academic librarians and the importance of an appropriate design of the physical space to achieve optimal learning outcomes. At the same time, this paper is one of the few that illustrates librarians', and not users', perceptions of these changes. This paper is a good research example, and the methodology for measuring this type of context could be used by other future research approaches in other countries.

Closed Shop or Collaborative Hub? An Analysis of the Partners' Importance in CANZUK Countries' Research Collaborations

Collaborative partners are important in international research collaboration. The research collaborations between four CANZUK countries (Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom) are examined to see whether their research connections are different from the research relationships with other countries. This paper measures the affinity index values and analyses the development of research collaborations among CANZUK countries with those between the CANZUK and other countries. The whole counting method and the fractional counting method are applied in this study to compare the differences in the results. The findings show that although the affinity index values of CANZUK countries were decreasing over time, the importance of CANZUK partners to CANZUK countries has likely increased over time at the expense of the other partners' importance. The study also shows the minor differences in results obtained by applying two different counting methods. These differences can be explained by the nature of the counting methods, and the choice to use either one of these two counting methods should be considered in other international research collaboration studies.

A multi-objective optimization model for the problems of sustainable collaborative hub location and cost sharing

This paper addresses the problems of distribution network design and gain sharing in a collaborative context. We propose mathematical models to compare the performance of three scenarios based on several sustainability indicators: logistics costs, CO2 emissions, created job opportunities, noise level, and accident risk. The scenarios assume multi-period transportation planning, performed by a heterogeneous fleet of vehicles. Mathematical models are used to determine the number of hubs, their capacities, and their locations, as well as the links between network nodes, the quantities transported, the quantities delayed, the inventory level, and the number and type of vehicles used in each period. Single-objective optimization is performed in an exact manner for small instances, while the genetic algorithm is used to solve large instances. Multi-objective resolution is performed using the ε-constraint method for small instances and the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II for large instances. We use a distribution network located in France for our numerical experiments. The costs of collaboration were shared by three approaches: egalitarian approach, volume method, and Shapley value. Experimental results and sensitivity analysis reveal some interesting findings: (1) it is always beneficial to design a collaborative distribution network; (2) relaxing delivery times and increasing the number of available vehicles further improve collaborative performance; and (3) cooperative game-theoretic approaches are most appropriate for sharing costs.

The inauguration of Cancer Innovation

Cancer is a challenging disease to both understand and treat, and was responsible for 17.8% of total deaths worldwide in 2020, coming closer to the 20.6% of deaths associated with cardiovascular disease. Despite global oncology spending of 167 billion US dollars in 2020, the prognosis of most cancers, especially advanced-stage diseases, remains poor because of therapy resistance. With much emphasis and many resources placed on oncological research, progress in precancer screening, anticancer treatments, and supportive care all contribute to better survival rates and quality of life for cancer patients. However, given the diversity of treatment outcomes and complexity of adverse effects, oncology research is in desperate need of reformation. As oncology has evolved to include more fields and novel concepts, Cancer Innovation has been created to bring innovation into cancer research. The technological breakthrough is the prime driving force for progress in biomedical research. Currently, oncology is a rapidly evolving research field filled with an increasing volume of biological and medical data. This is especially marked by the variety of multiomic data types, including but not limited to genomic, proteomic, metabolic, clinical phenotype, and imaging data. Given the heterogeneous nature of cancer, variations in patient baseline characteristics, and unpredictable responses to therapies, a novel technique-driven data mining approach for cancer identification may provide additional insights. The availability of medical big data and the information they may provide regarding cancer biology are the most exciting indications of movements toward precision medicine, where prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are personally tailored based on the specific molecular characteristics of an individual patient's disease. However, many challenges remain for precision medicine. Although multidimensional data of cancer are continuously accumulating, we still lack the ideal logistics and platforms to integrate and analyze these data and interpret cancer biology concepts from them. Creating a scientific community to help researchers manage large amounts of clinical and biological data, in addition to providing a platform for open discussion and learning, is one of the main goals of this journal. A combination of treatment methods, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, are currently available depending on each patient's particular situation, while each treatment meets its limitation in clinical practice. Additionally, the complications and adverse effects of anticancer therapies all pose significant threats to the patient's overall survival. However, many necessary fields remain underdeveloped: new therapies and drug candidates, drug delivery systems, biomarkers for disease phenotyping, and especially the integration of other medical subspecialties with the help of nonmedical subjects. The future approach to standardized, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary cancer management is still vague. Therefore, a multidisciplinary approach is crucial to improving treatment efficiency and quality of care. In addition to oncologists and medical experts, scientists from various disciplines such as biology, pharmaceuticals, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science must collaborate to develop new strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The establishment of a successful multidisciplinary community is quite difficult and requires efficient organization of all scientific members. Scientific advancements and good communication within the multidisciplinary team will help the clinicians in the decision-making process and pave the way for a more applicable multidisciplinary management strategy. Cancer Innovation is an open access and peer-reviewed journal devoted to publishing high-quality original articles, clinical guidelines, technical reports, editorials, reviews, case reports, commentaries, news, study protocols, meta-analyses, and other publication types. This journal highlights the multidisciplinary integration in innovative oncology and aims to promote interdisciplinary oncology research and management of comorbidities across medical subspecialties. With this journal, we hope to begin a journey to find the solutions to innovative oncology problems, establish a hub for collaboration and communication across disciplines, and present a high-quality platform for deepening our understanding of oncology and developing guidelines for clinical decisions. We will present a unique combination of oncology translational research, interspecialty integration, and data sciences, bringing us one step closer to precision oncology and a better future for cancer patients. Finally, I would like to express my appreciation to the honorary chief editors for their help and encouragement with this new journal. With support and cooperation to overcome the difficulties that may arise, I am confident that we will have a brighter future for cancer prevention and treatment. We look forward to receiving your contributions!

Optimization of the Collaborative Hub Location Problem with Metaheuristics

By creating new job opportunities and developing the regional economy, the transport of goods generates significant costs, environmental and sanitary nuisances, and high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this context, collaboration is an interesting solution that can be used to enable companies to overcome some problems such as globalization, economic crisis, health crisis, issues related to sustainability, etc. This study deals with the design of a multiperiod multiproduct three-echelon collaborative distribution network with a heterogeneous fleet. By applying the mixed integer linear problem (MILP) formulations, it was possible to study the three dimensions of sustainability (economic, environmental, and social/societal). Since the examined problem was NP-hard, it was solved using four metaheuristic approaches to minimize the different logistics costs or CO2 emissions. The social/societal aspect evaluated the accident rate and the noise level generated by the freight transport. Four algorithms were developed to achieve our objectives: a genetic algorithm, a simulated annealing, a particle swarm algorithm, and a vibration damping optimization algorithm. Considering a French distribution network, these algorithms overcame the limits of the exact solution method by obtaining optimal solutions with reasonable execution time.

Creating Open and Free Medical Education Resources.

Purpose: Open Educational Resources (OERs) are published in public domains or permissively licensed (i.e., Creative Commons [CC]) materials that allow for open sharing and free accessibility. 1 The absence of a common structure for OER materials has been identified as a barrier to collaboration among educators and a source of inefficiency. 2 Both MedEdPORTAL and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)’s Clinical Teaching and Learning Experiences 3 collection of educational materials lack a standard format that would allow resources to be directly integrated into medical school curricula without significant modification. The rise of virtual education with COVID-19 has made OERs more pertinent and accessible. Transition to Residency (TTR) courses have become increasingly popular as they seek to improve skills just before the increase in responsibility seen when students become first-year residents. 4 TTR courses should work toward common content between institutions because most students matriculate to residency programs outside of their medical school alma mater. Approach: We sought to create an OER collection specific to TTR courses containing standard formats, allowing course directors to interchangeably use materials and more easily share materials between institutions. Keywords of “Transition to Residency,” “bootcamp,” “internship preparation,” and “capstone” were used in multiple searchable collections of OERs (BCcampus, Oasis, OpenStax, MERLOT, and MedEdPORTAL) to search for existing TTR-related materials. Few resources were identified and either required significant modification to be used in a TTR course or were specific to 1 specialty. 5 A 12-participant convenience sample from 8 different medical schools and the AAMC MedBiquitous program used consensus discussion to draft a set of standards for faculty guides and teaching materials. A website (www.ttreducators.com) was created as a hub for collaboration and a platform for future distribution of materials. A pilot conversion of 10 existing materials from our local TTR course uncovered key considerations and process steps needed to create TTR OERs. Results: A standard structure for faculty guides (i.e., title structure, learning objectives, MESH terms, etc.) was identified. Five specialty groupings were selected for specialty-specific material: Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics–Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Surgery. Ten different educational delivery formats were identified as commonly adopted in TTR courses: “long-case” and “short-case” case-based learning, lecture, panel discussion, game, workshop/procedural skills training, peer role-play, simulation – standardized patient role-play, simulation – manikin/low-fidelity, and simulation – manikin/high fidelity. Each type was assigned a standard duration (1 or 2 hours), ideal group size (3, 4, 10, or infinite), a facilitator/student ratio (1/4, 1/6, 1/10, 1/infinite), and an ideal learning setting (classroom, virtual, simulation center). The “game” delivery format was not assigned standards due to the variability and complexity of games being delivered in TTR courses. Pilot conversion of local materials identified numerous key steps for ensuring compliance with CC licensing and OER best practices: ensuring web accessibility for the disabled, reverse image searching to ensure embedded content from external sources is open access, and documenting a CC license. 1 Additionally, an author consent was created and reviewed by our institution’s legal team. Discussion: A draft set of standards was created for TTR course curricular materials that will help ensure OERs are more easily usable by courses from different medical schools. We feel this approach was successful due in part to similar TTR course goals across schools, ensuring OERs can be freely modified after dissemination, and openness of educators to relinquish some personal control for the greater good. Our approach could be adapted by other educational domains in both undergraduate and graduate medical education, potentially saving a significant amount of time from teaching faculty. Significance: Creating standardized formatting of TTR course materials will make OER distribution, implementation, and exchange easier and more widely adopted.