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Accelerating the open research agenda to solve global challenges
Zuzanna B Zagrodzka1, Thomas F Johnson1, Andrew P Beckerman1
1Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, School of Biosciences University of Sheffield Sheffield UK.
Ecology and Evolution
|February 2, 2024
Summary
Alignment on open research principles is poor among diverse stakeholders, hindering science-based policy for global challenges. Improving this alignment is crucial for accelerating solutions.
Area of Science:
- Science policy
- Research ethics
- Knowledge mobilization
Background:
- Science-based policy is crucial for addressing global challenges such as biodiversity loss and climate change.
- Open research principles are fundamental to effective science-based policy.
- Politicization, commodification, and conflicting stakeholder interests impede the adoption of open research principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the alignment of open research principles among 129 diverse stakeholders in the research landscape.
- To identify barriers to the uptake of open research principles.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of mission and vision statements from 129 research stakeholders.
- Qualitative assessment of language use related to open research principles.
Main Results:
- Poor alignment in open research principles was found among stakeholders.
- Journals, societies, and funders demonstrated low usage of open research language.
- This misalignment was concentrated among key entities like journals, societies, and funders.
Conclusions:
- Poor alignment in open research principles stifles knowledge flow within the research ecosystem.
- Limited knowledge flow hinders the mobilization of impactful science-based policy.
- Recommendations are provided to enhance the adoption of open research principles to better address global challenges.
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