When UNESCO released its Recommendation on Open Science—a landmark global framework that encourages scientific systems to become more inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. It wasn’t just a declaration. It was a call to action. At Paperstars, we’ve taken that call seriously. As we build this platform, we’re
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