Implementation of Open Science in Lithuania

Rasa Dovidonytė

doi:10.7557/11.4828

Abstract

The number of open science policies being adopted in Europe by universities and research institutions is constantly increasing, however many European countries face difficulties while implementing open science practically. This publication reveals the Lithuanian landscape of open science policies and institutional involvement in open science practices. Prerequisites for sustainable and consistent open science implementation such as open science infrastructure, incentives for researchers, research assessment, and repositories' compliance with EC requirements on a national level are discussed.

Highlights

National context and policy implementationThe importance of a national open access policy is highlighted in a variety of EC documents
One of the main strategic goals of EU’s research and innovation policy is Open Science and its effective implementation
In this publication we present the current Lithuanian open science landscape and future challenges which will be faced while seeking its sustainable implementation on a national level

Summary

National context and policy implementation

The importance of a national open access policy is highlighted in a variety of EC documents. Lithuanian and French approach to open science policy is described as “the most high level of all” (Sparc Europe report, 2017) It is a very rare practice in Europe when a country has open access to publications and research data discussed in a legal document adopted by the parliament. In 2009 the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania adopted the Law on Higher Education and Research (revised 2015 and 2016) Lithuania does not have a national OA policy adopted by the Ministry of Education and Science, in 2016 the country’s primary funder, the Research Council of Lithuania, adopted Guidelines for Open Access to Research Results (2016) – including policies on open access and open research data. Ten Lithuanian higher education institutions have adopted and registered open access policies in the ROARMAP registry, the green open access road is prevailing

Policy implementation difficulties

Open data repositories infrastructure

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Conclusions