CONTENT ANALYSIS OF OPEN ACCESS AND OPEN SCIENCE POLICIES IN UNIVERSITIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS OF UKRAINE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62405/osi.2025.02.02Keywords:
open science, open access, repository, FAIR, research data, science policy, legislation, Ukraine, European integration.Abstract
The study is devoted to a systematic analysis of the implementation of open science principles in Ukrainian higher education institutions and research organizations. The methodological basis is the content analysis of official websites of universities, research institutes, and libraries, which made it possible to assess the level of openness of scientific communications and the availability of research outputs. Particular attention is paid to the evaluation of the National Open Science Plan and the provisions reflected in the draft law “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Implementation of Open Science Principles.”
The purpose of the article is to determine the degree of integration of open access policies, research data management, and FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) into the activities of Ukrainian universities and research institutions. The study focuses on key terms, criteria, and indicators that make it possible to assess progress in implementing open science at the institutional level and to compare Ukrainian practices with international standards.
The results highlight the uneven nature of open science implementation: leading universities and institutions engaged in international projects demonstrate higher levels of adaptation, while the majority of organizations remain at the initial stage of establishing open access and research data management policies. Both positive practices (creation of institutional repositories, introduction of copyright transfer agreements, organization of seminars and training courses) and barriers (technical, organizational, and regulatory) were identified.
Thus, this research has practical significance for developing recommendations on harmonizing national science policy with European requirements, as well as for defining priorities for the further development of Ukraine’s institutional open science infrastructure.
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