Open Science: Towards Greater Transparency and Openness in Science

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The reluctance to embrace Open Science is further compounded by the apprehension that sharing one's work openly could lead to being scooped by competitors or criticized for incomplete or preliminary findings. This fear is not unfounded, as the nature of academic progression can often penalize those who deviate from established paths to success. To mitigate these systemic issues, there is a need for a fundamental reevaluation of what constitutes academic excellence. Institutions must begin to recognize and reward the contributions of researchers who are committed to the principles of Open Science. This could include the development of alternative metrics that value transparency, reproducibility, and collaborative endeavors. Moreover, funding agencies and academic journals must also play their part by incentivizing Open Science practices through their policies and requirements (Hekler and King ).