IMPLEMENTATION OF OPEN SCIENCE PRINCIPLES IN HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION IN UKRAINE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES (LITERATURE REVIEW)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2025.4.15830Keywords:
open science; medicine; education; open access.Abstract
Abstract. The article analyzes the concept of open science as a modern approach to organizing scientific and educational activities at universities, particularly those with a medical profile. A review of scientific publications from 2010 to 2025 was conducted, highlighting the key benefits and barriers to implementing open science in higher education. Open science is based on the principles of transparency, collaboration, and reproducibility. The advantages of open science include free access to the results of scientific research and medical educational platforms, improved conditions for international collaboration, and increased efficiency and citation of research outputs. At the same time, the main obstacles identified are researchers’ low level of awareness, lack of adequate incentives and institutional support, cultural and technical barriers, as well as risks related to the protection of intellectual property and personal data. The importance of integrating open educational resources into the learning process, particularly in the training of medical professionals, is emphasized, which is especially relevant in the context of the ongoing military conflict. The introduction of open science policies at the university and state levels, the organization of training programs for researchers and students, and the development of technical infrastructure are highlighted as key conditions for the successful implementation of open science principles.
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