Open science and ethics: Defining capacities and barriers

The main focus of open science is on transparency in data sharing, method, and finding in every single action of science, preventing prejudice, discrimination, and biases. However, stepping toward open science comprehensively may raise ethical concerns. This paper was to define open science, identify capacities and barriers while demonstrating the ethical related issues. It also provided relevant policy recommendations regarding open science ethics

This paper was a literature-based paper using an evidence-based approach. It provided ethical evidences and initiatives in open science relevant practices over the world.

Open science (OS) is a comprehensive movement that addresses all the components of scientific activity or work available to all segments of society from beginning to end. It involves the three main components of open data, open scientific communication, and open access. The broad implementation of OS requires culture-building among society, from scientists to the audiences.

Open science promotes transparency, repeatability, and increase the scope of science dissemination. Achieving these goals, it is essential to consider legal and ethical issues. Accordingly, policy recommendations have been made to move toward responsible Open Science.