Open Science is an approach to scientific work that promotes transparency, sharing, and collaboration across all stages of the research process. Its goal is to increase the accessibility of scientific outputs—such as publications, data, methodologies, or software—making them available not only to the scientific community but also to the general public. Open Science fosters more efficient dissemination of knowledge, accelerates innovation, and enhances the impact of research. For researchers, it offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary and cross-regional collaboration and ensures that their work becomes more visible and frequently cited.
The umbrella term Open Science encompasses various practices and procedures that guarantee immediate, free, permanent, and unrestricted access to the results of scientific research. Open Science is a mandatory practice for research funded by public resources. Key practices of Open Science include:
