EC Library Guide on open science, open access and open data: Introduction
Introduction
About this Library Guide
This Library Guide has been compiled to support the work of the European Commission. It may also be of interest to students, researchers and the wider public.
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The EU's open science policy
An approach to the scientific process that focuses on spreading knowledge as soon as it is available using digital and collaborative technology.
Open Science practices include:
– Early and open sharing of research;
– Providing immediate and unrestricted open access to scientific publications, research data, models, algorithms, software, protocols, notebooks, workflows, and all other research outputs;
– Ensuring verifiability and reproducibility of research outputs;
– Practicing responsible research output management (publications, data, and other outputs) in line with the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) principles;
– Promoting public engagement in research and innovation, bolstering citizen science and enhancing public trust in science.
Source: European Commission
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