Barriers to Open Science

Barriers to Open Science are factors that hinder the sharing and accessibility of scientific research. These include high costs of publishing or accessing data, intellectual property restrictions like copyrights and patents, and cultural resistance within the scientific community. Additionally, lack of awareness or training on open practices, and concerns over being scooped or losing competitiveness, can slow progress. These obstacles prevent scientists and the public from freely accessing and benefiting from research, ultimately limiting innovation and scientific transparency.