What is Open Science?
Open science is a movement that promotes free access to scientific research, data, and resources.
Key Principles:
Free access to publications and datasets
Use of open-source software
Involvement of the public in research (citizen science)
Goal: To make scientific knowledge available to everyone without restrictions, encouraging transparency and collaboration.
Benefits of Open Science
Provides free access to research articles, datasets, and educational resources, enhancing knowledge for students and researchers.
Researchers gain visibility for their work by publishing in open-access journals, which can lead to more citations and collaborations.
Facilitates joint research projects across institutions and countries, fostering innovation.
Promotes transparency and integrity in research through ethical practices and rigorous peer review.
FAIR Principle: Ensures that research outputs are Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable.
Encourages better utilization of research funds by promoting shared resources and data.
Expected to play a vital role in shaping research and education, leading to better research outputs and inclusivity.
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