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How open science helps researchers succeed
Erin C McKiernan1, Philip E Bourne2, C Titus Brown3
1Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico.
Elife
|July 9, 2016
Summary
Open research practices, including open access and data sharing, offer significant career benefits. Adopting these open scholarship methods can increase citations, collaborations, and funding opportunities for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Scholarly communication
- Research impact
- Open science
Background:
- Open scholarship practices are increasingly vital but face adoption barriers.
- Researchers are concerned about the career implications of sharing their work.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing literature on the career outcomes associated with open research.
- To provide evidence-based insights into the benefits of open scholarship for researchers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies examining the impact of open research practices.
- Synthesis of findings related to citations, media attention, collaboration, employment, and funding.
Main Results:
- Open research is linked to increased citation counts.
- Open scholarship enhances media visibility and attracts potential collaborators.
- Open practices positively influence job and funding opportunities.
Conclusions:
- Open research practices provide tangible career advantages over traditional closed methods.
- Encouraging open scholarship can accelerate career progression and research impact.
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