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Klaus Hoeyer1, Mette N Svendsen, Lene Koch
1Department of Health Services Research, Institute of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Øster Farimagsgade 5, Building 15, DK-1014 Copenhagen K, Denmark. k.hoeyer@pubhealth.ku.dk
Trends in Biotechnology
|August 8, 2008
Summary
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) promotes open access to publicly funded research. However, this may inadvertently boost commercial research collaborations and prioritize commercial value over research quality.
Area of Science:
- Research Policy
- Science Ethics
- Open Science
Background:
- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has issued new guidelines for open access to publicly funded research data and results.
- These guidelines aim to increase transparency and accessibility in scientific research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically evaluate the potential implications of mandating open access for publicly funded research.
- To examine the effects of these demands on research incentives, agendas, and overall quality.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of OECD guidelines within the broader context of research regulation.
- Theoretical examination of incentive structures and their impact on research agendas.
Main Results:
- Mandating open access solely for publicly funded research may not yield the intended benefits.
- Such policies could inadvertently strengthen ties with commercially sponsored research.
- Incentive structures might shift to favor the creation of commercial value.
Conclusions:
- The OECD's open access principles require careful consideration of their broader impact on the research ecosystem.
- Potential negative consequences on research quality and value must be addressed.
- A balanced approach is needed to ensure that open access policies support, rather than undermine, scientific integrity and progress.
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