• Smederevac, S.,
• Stojanović, G.
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• ^aDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Serbia
• ^bDepartment of Electronics, Faculty of Technical Science, University of Novi Sad, Serbia

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  The STAR Center has an important role in advancing Open Science initiatives in Serbia, particularly through its coordination of the first Open Science project in the country, BEOPEN - Boosting Engagement of Serbian Universities in Open Science. This project, supported by the European Commission, marked a significant step forward in promoting Open Science practices within the Serbian academic landscape. One of the notable outcomes of the BEOPEN project is the establishment of a national Platform for open science in Serbia (MPNTR, 2018), as well as national Portal for

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  The ongoing GENIUS (Genetic and environmental influences on psychological adaptation of children and adults) project, supported by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, aims to explore genetic and environmental influences on the psychological adaptation of children and adults. This initiative actively engages diverse societal actors outside academia, utilizing public engagement platforms like science festivals, Researchers’ Night, the annual Twin Day, and collaboration with Civil Society. Recognizing the importance of accessibility and engagement, GENIUS emphasizes building on community best practices to foster a new scientific culture. The project involves citizens in mutual learning, facilitates the exchange of scientific information, and ensures the accessibility of research outcomes. A citizen science network, established as part of its open science strategy, serves as a knowledge-exchange platform through a cycle of webinars for citizen scientists, promoting collaborative learning.

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  We would like to thank: our colleague Dejan Pajić for the bibliometric data and analysis; all members of the STAR Center for their engagement in open science practice; all citizen scientists for participation in citizen science projects. This research was supported by the Europen Comission, programme H2020 (#101006279, Embedding RRI in Western Balkan Countries: Enhancement of Self-Sustaining R&I Ecosystems – WBC-RRI.NET) and Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia (#7744418, Genetic and environmental influences on psychological adaptation of children and adults – GENIUS).

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  This research was supported by the Europen Comission, programme H2020 (#101006279, Embedding RRI in Western Balkan Countries: Enhancement of Self-Sustaining R&I Ecosystems – WBC-RRI.NET) and Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia (#7744418, Genetic and environmental influences on psychological adaptation of children and adults – GENIUS).

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  EkOtisak, a project on climate science and artistic action for the citizens of Novi Sad, received funding from Novi Sad, the European Capital of Culture. This initiative addressed climate challenges through the innovative fusion of art and science, facilitated by the Center for the Promotion of Science. In collaboration with the Faculty of Philosophy, the Academy of Arts at the University of Novi Sad, and the organization Zeleni Sad, the project unfolded from July 20 to August 7, 2022. Themed as art+science: EkOtisak (ecoprint), this unique intersection actively engaged artists, scientific researchers, civil society organizations, and citizens in exploring daily habits contributing to the carbon footprint. The project included a survey probing citizens on various aspects, workshops covering topics like eating habits and climate change, and culminated in an exhibition at the Rectorate of the University of Novi Sad, and a program hosted on the Strand as part of the seventh edition of the art+science events.