Open science: policy implications for the evolving phenomenon of user-led scientific innovation

Victoria Stodden · 2010 · Journal of Science Communication

Summary. Non-scientists increasingly contribute to scientific research through citizen science projects, but legal barriers and access restrictions limit participation. The paper argues that open science policies—including the Reproducible Research Standard that makes publications, code, and data freely accessible—enable broader public engagement in research. Open dissemination models are reshaping how scientists share work and collaborate, blurring traditional distinctions between professional and lay contributors and requiring new approaches to peer review and recognition.

Read the original

Cite this article

Stodden, V.. (2010). Open science: policy implications for the evolving phenomenon of user-led scientific innovation. Journal of Science Communication. https://doi.org/10.22323/2.09010205

@article{stodden-2010-open-science-policy-implications-evolving,
  title   = {Open science: policy implications for the evolving phenomenon of user-led scientific innovation},
  author  = {Victoria Stodden},
  journal = {Journal of Science Communication},
  year    = {2010},
  doi     = {10.22323/2.09010205},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.22323/2.09010205}
}

TY  - JOUR
TI  - Open science: policy implications for the evolving phenomenon of user-led scientific innovation
AU  - Victoria Stodden
JO  - Journal of Science Communication
PY  - 2010
DO  - 10.22323/2.09010205
UR  - https://doi.org/10.22323/2.09010205
ER  -

Details

DOI: 10.22323/2.09010205
Countries: Italy, United States
Regions: Europe, North America
Categories: policy, innovation-networks, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28