AUTHOR=Okafor Izuchukwu Azuka , Mbagwu Smart Ikechukwu , Chia Terkuma , Hasim Zuwati , Udokanma Echezona Ejike , Chandran Karthik 

TITLE=Institutionalizing Open Science in Africa: Limitations and Prospects

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics

VOLUME=7

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/research-metrics-and-analytics/articles/10.3389/frma.2022.855198

DOI=10.3389/frma.2022.855198

ISSN=2504-0537

ABSTRACT=<p>The advancement of scientific research and raising the next-generation scientists in Africa depend largely on science access. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused discussions around open science (OS) to reemerge globally, especially in resource-poor settings like Africa, where the practice of OS is low. The authors highlighted the elements, benefits, and existing initiatives of OS in Africa. More importantly, the article critically appraised the challenges, opportunities, and future considerations of OS in Africa. Addressing challenges of funding and leadership at different levels of educational, research, and government parastatals may be pivotal in charting a new course for OS in Africa. This review serves as an advocacy strategy and an informative guide to policymaking and institutionalization of OS in Africa.</p>