Open Science and Responsible Science: Balancing Benefits and Risks in Academic Research
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Denise Fleck
Summary
This article discusses the dual nature of the Open Science movement—both constructive and destructive—based on a paper published in the Revista De Administração Contemporânea. It explores the benefits of open science practices while proposing that practicing "responsible science" can mitigate potential adverse effects. The reflection originated from a practical challenge faced by the authors: locating an instrument used in a published study.
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· 3 pulledO artigo Ciência Aberta e Ciência Responsável, publicado na Revista De Administração Contemporânea (vol. 30, no. 1, 2026), discute os benefícios e disfunções da ciência aberta, sugerindo como mitigá-las pela prática da ciência responsável.
Na origem da reflexão de que trata o artigo encontra-se uma questão de ordem prática vivenciada pelas autoras recentemente – localizar um instrumento utilizado em um estudo publicado – evidenciou o es
Investigação do caráter dual do movimento da Ciência Aberta: potencialmente construtivo e destrutivo
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