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Hugh Shanahan1, Louise Bezuidenhout2
1Department of Computer Science, Royal Holloway University of London, London, United Kingdom.
Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics
|August 15, 2022
Summary
Geopolitical factors impact access to FAIR data, challenging open science accessibility. Ensuring equitable access requires addressing these global barriers for reproducible research.
Area of Science:
- Open Science
- Data Management
- Research Reproducibility
Background:
- FAIR data principles are crucial for responsible and reproducible research.
- Accessibility is often assumed simple, but geopolitical factors create barriers.
- Open Science infrastructure relies on equitable data access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of geopolitical factors on accessing FAIR data resources.
- To identify accessibility issues related to the FAIR data principles.
- To highlight how current accessibility assumptions may perpetuate inequalities.
Main Methods:
- Utilized virtual personal network (VPN) services to test access from 14 countries.
- Assessed connectivity and direct blocking (403 errors) to Open Science websites.
- Analyzed variations in access based on geographical location.
Main Results:
- Access to Open Science websites was variable across the 14 tested countries.
- Connectivity issues and direct blocking were observed.
- Geopolitical factors significantly influence access to FAIR data resources.
Conclusions:
- Accessibility to FAIR data is not uniform globally and is affected by geopolitical issues.
- Current implementations of FAIR may inadvertently increase research inequalities.
- Future FAIR data strategies must incorporate awareness of global accessibility challenges.
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