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Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor1,2,3, Smart Ikechukwu Mbagwu1,4, Terkuma Chia5
1Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Nigeria.
Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics
|May 2, 2022
Summary
Open Science (OS) is crucial for African research and training. Addressing funding and leadership challenges can advance OS adoption across the continent, fostering scientific advancement.
Area of Science:
- Science access and open science (OS) in Africa.
- Research and scientific capacity building in Africa.
Background:
- Scientific advancement and training in Africa rely on equitable science access.
- The COVID-19 pandemic amplified global discussions on open science (OS), particularly in resource-limited African settings where OS adoption is currently low.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the elements, benefits, and initiatives of OS in Africa.
- To critically evaluate the challenges, opportunities, and future directions for OS in Africa.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and critical appraisal of existing open science initiatives in Africa.
- Analysis of factors influencing OS adoption and institutionalization.
Main Results:
- Open Science (OS) offers significant benefits for African research and education.
- Key challenges include funding and leadership, while opportunities lie in strategic policy and institutional support.
Conclusions:
- Overcoming funding and leadership hurdles is vital for advancing OS in Africa.
- This review provides a framework for policy development and institutionalization of OS to enhance scientific progress.
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