International Workshop 2025

Abstract

This talk discusses how to design an open science workflow from start to finish when the researcher has restricted access data. It uses the case of the Japanese Social Stratification and Mobility (SSM) Survey as an example. It discusses preregistration and its various formats, and uploading these using the Open Science Framework. It discusses use a Data Management Plan. Finally, it introduces a reproducible workflow using Git and R Studio. Although the workshop uses specific software and tools, it discusses alternative options (Stata and other Integrative Data Environments for example). Alongside the hands-on workflow instructions, it discusses the news, theory and research surrounding open science. The talk starts with a brief history of the crisis of science and the open science movement and finishes with open questions and answer time for the participants.

DATE & TIME

Tuesday, December 16, 3:00-4:40 PM

Venue

Akamon General Research Building(Center Conference Room 549), Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo and Online (Via Zoom)

Speaker

Nate Breznau
German Institute for Adult Education - Leibniz Institute for Lifelong Learning, Bonn, Germany
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4983-3137

Nate Breznau Biography
Nate Breznau is a social scientist at the German Institute for Adult Education (DIE) - Leibniz Center for Lifelong Learning in Bonn. His research focuses on public opinion, social policy, inequality, and the reproducibility of scientific knowledge. He is a strong advocate for open science and meta-science practices. Breznau's academic journey started at Bates College, continued at the University of Nevada, Reno and includes a PhD in Sociology from the University of Bremen - Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences. He worked at the University of Mannheim and served as a principal investigator at SOCIUM, the Research Center on Inequality and Social Policy at the University of Bremen. His scholarly work has been published in journals such as the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Sociological Science, Science Advances and Journal of European Social Policy. Notable contributions include studies on the variability of research outcomes due to analytical choices, the global diffusion of work-injury insurance, and the interplay between immigration, public opinion and social policy. Currently, at the DIE, He is expanding his research into adult education, examining how lifelong learning policies intersect with social inequality and public attitudes. He leads projects funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), such as "The Role of Theory in Resolving the Reproducibility Crisis" and "The Reciprocal Relationship of Public Opinion and Social Policy." Beyond academia, Breznau promotes open science through his blog Crowdid and contributions to platforms like Wikimedia and GitHub. He also serves as an editor for PLOS One, supporting transparency and collaboration in scientific research.

Language

ENGLISH
Simultaneous Interpretation Available (ENGLISH-JAPANESE)

How to Register

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