Safeguarding Open Science from exploitative practices
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- 11 December 2025
- journal article
- perspective
- Published by Public Library of Science (PLoS) in PLOS Medicine
- Vol. 22 (12) , e1004851
Abstract
Open research and data transparency are a bulwark against unethical activities, but can also introduce integrity risks. As with all public goods, freely available data can be exploited, and here we set out the case for the use of safeguarding practices.Keywords
Funding Information
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI2604)
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI1095)
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