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Since open science is relatively new, researchers usually have some hesitancy in making their work available for anyone to use. The benefits, however, outweigh any risks. Both established and early career researchers may benefit from increased publications, funding, and career advancement. In a study examining over 500,000 publications, Colavizza et. al (2020) found “an association between articles that include statements that link to data in a repository and up to 25.36% (± 1.07%) higher citation impact on average, using a citation prediction model.”
Researchers can use open science practices to facilitate publishing, communicate scientific knowledge in the media, raise their profile in the scientific community, and increase funding.
The global scientific community is beginning to understand the value and importance of open science. As research becomes data-driven, scientists are conscious of the growing need to share data and code to reduce wasteful duplication and increase the rate of discoveries. Open science is seen as a way to combat the reproducibility crisis identified in many fields. According to Dr. Ainstworth in her TEDx talk, open science may also be “a gateway to a more inclusive and supportive culture.” There is a movement to move everything in academia to an open structure, such as open access to literature, open educational resources, open peer review, and open data.
Resources
These resources offer basic information on open science practices. A literature search using Google Scholar or your institution’s library will demostrate the momentum behind this new paradigm.
Open Science - A general overview for scientists and non-scientists.
Open science challenges, benefits and tips in early career and beyond. Allen and Mehler 2019- How open science can help early career scientists.
Improving Openness and Reproducibility of Scientific Research. Nosek Center for Open Science presentation. An excellent review of the open science ecosystem
Cutcher-Gershenfeld et al. 2017 - Collaboration and Open Science