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Be the change you seek in science.
Michael P Milham1,2, Arno Klein3
1Center for the Developing Brain, Child Mind Institute, New York, NY, USA. michael.milham@childmind.org.
BMC Biology
|March 28, 2019
Summary
Implementing open science practices is crucial for scientific advancement and reproducibility. This commentary highlights ecosystem gaps hindering open science and urges researchers to adopt open methods in daily work.
Area of Science:
- Scientific research methodology
- Open science practices
- Reproducibility in science
Background:
- Current scientific ecosystem often perpetuates closed practices, hindering transparency and resource sharing.
- Lack of open science implementation slows scientific advancement and exacerbates reproducibility crises.
- Stakeholders like institutions, funders, and journals face challenges in adopting open science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify critical gaps in the scientific ecosystem that impede open science.
- To challenge the scientific community to embrace open science practices.
- To provide actionable steps for researchers to integrate open science into their work.
Main Methods:
- Commentary and analysis of the current scientific ecosystem.
- Identification of barriers to open science implementation.
- Proposal of individual researcher actions for adopting open practices.
Main Results:
- Critical gaps exist within the scientific ecosystem, fostering closed practices.
- The scientific community is divided on the best path forward for open science.
- Individual researchers can actively contribute to open science adoption.
Conclusions:
- Addressing ecosystem gaps is essential for advancing open science.
- Individual scientists play a vital role in driving the adoption of open science.
- Integrating open practices into daily research can improve scientific quality and reproducibility.
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