Open and inclusive science: A Chinese perspective

Abstract

The open science campaign has attracted worldwide interest in academia and funding agencies, largely due to a recent policy statement by UNESCO. The momentum is fuelled by the inclusive nature of scientific research. This study focuses on the topological and dynamic quantification of open and inclusive science as measured in the appropriate dimensions, proposing that the domain of open and inclusive science may be enlarged by balancing the gains and responsibilities of the major stakeholders for knowledge generation and communication. The guiding principles for harmonious engagement in this domain are postulated. The current status of open and inclusive science in China is reviewed based on an array of statistics, which indicate that China is emerging as an important partner in this worldwide endeavour. The current barriers in China's development of open and inclusive science are delineated, and possible pathways to circumvent those difficulties are outlined.