ADVANCING OPEN SCIENCE IN UKRAINE THROUGH ALIGNMENT WITH THE BARCELONA DECLARATION AND RESEARCH TRANSPARENCY
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https://doi.org/10.62405/osi.2026.01.01Keywords:
Open Science, open research information, Barcelona Declaration, research data management, data stewardship, interoperability, Ukraine, research infrastructure.Abstract
This paper examines the role of open research information in advancing Open Science in Ukraine, with particular attention to alignment with the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information. It argues that open, interoperable, and reusable research metadata constitutes a critical enabling layer for effective science governance, policy monitoring, and international collaboration. The study analyzes the current state of Open Science implementation in Ukraine, including the National Plan for Open Science, and highlights the contribution of key infrastructures such as ORCID, the Open Ukrainian Scientific Content Initiative (OUCI), and the Ukrainian Research Information System (URIS). Drawing on both international and national literature, the paper identifies major challenges, including fragmented research information systems, limited institutional capacity, and insufficient regulatory frameworks. At the same time, it demonstrates that Ukrainian institutions, particularly academic libraries, play an increasingly important role in promoting transparency, data stewardship, and interoperability. The paper concludes that engagement with the principles of the Barcelona Declaration provides a strategic pathway for strengthening Ukraine’s research ecosystem, enhancing its resilience, and facilitating its integration into the European Research Area.
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