Open Science – For Whom?

Abstract

Who can participate in Open Science and whose interests are served? Open Science in principle holds the potential to reduce inequality, but this is not going to happen unless it operates within a consistent framework and environment that supports this goal. Unequal power and opportunities from institutional to global level constitutes a major obstacle to human development, while we need to appreciate diversity as a key asset. How can we build an equitable global research ecosystem in accordance with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that recognises science as a global common good and an integral part of the shared cultural heritage of humankind? 2 Dominik et al.

A scoping review on what constitutes a good research culture

“…Determining where effort is most needed and what changes are required, not only provides opportunity for the research ecosystem but also how RPOs and RFOs can mandate open research practices, and therefore coordinate change at both research integrity and researcher integrity level. (261) (see Table 5 for a summary of the key considerations associated to teamwork and supportive working relationships) Encourage greater efficiency and use of innovative and alternative approaches such as alternative publishing models (e.g., Octopus); registering with Center for Open Science; methods to assess research and researchers (e.g., SPACE); and, Open Knowledge Indicators, mapping diversity, communication and coordination (23,55,85,108,127,151,162,169,208,216,237,247,256,261,(263)(264)(265)279…”

“…Maintain hiring, appointment and promotional policies are fair and not solely based on authorship, publications or secured grants, and value softer skills (24,55,85,135,136,169,216,231,237,247,256,257,263,264,275,279,(297)(298)(299)(300)(301)(302)(303)(304)(305)(306) Develop a coordinated approach to incentivize open access policies to optimise a positive cultural shift based on Government recognition of UK Research and Innovation's position on open access research practice, (including European and international position and status of progression/advancement in open research) (8,27,85,98,126,135,162,218,250,268,271,272,274,275,288,301,306,307) 6…”

Black, Indigenous, and Faculty of Color Awareness of Open Access

“…However, in recent years advocates and scholars have investigated the nuances of whether making research freely available online is inherently more equitable than traditional dissemination of research. For example, cultural knowledge legitimacy, creation, and sharing, particularly from marginalized cultures, demonstrate values and practices often at odds with those of Western institutions (Albornoz, Okune, and Chan 2020;Dominik et al 2022). Due to this misalignment or subjugation, some advocates assert that there are opportunities to enact social justice within scholarly communication and open access (Roh, Inefuku, and Drabinski 2020;Dominik et al 2022).…”

Attending to the Cultures of Data Science Work

“…Or, alternatively, how do we develop the translational tools to map common meanings across different languages? It is notable that these concerns are often raised in the name of fairness, equity, and inclusion and have resulted in commendable educational efforts (Bezuidenhout et al 2021;Dominik et al 2022;Kouper et al 2021).…”