Open science is a modern approach to organizing scientific activity that emphasizes transparency, accessibility, and collaboration at all stages of research. It includes:
Open access to scientific publications and research results;
Open research data and methodologies;
Open peer review and knowledge sharing;
Use of open-source software and tools;
Inclusivity and equal access to scientific information for all members of society.
This approach contributes to improving the quality of scientific research, accelerating innovation, and strengthening trust in scientific outcomes.
Ukraine is actively implementing the principles of open science, which is reflected in a number of regulations:
Law of Ukraine ‘On Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activities’
The purpose of the state policy is to ensure the openness of scientific data, access to research infrastructures and create conditions for equal access for all participants in the scientific process.
Sumy National Agrarian University actively supports and implements the principles of open science:
Open access publications: SNAU researchers place their work in open repositories and publish in open access journals.
Open data: the university promotes the storage and dissemination of research data in open formats.
Collaboration and knowledge exchange: SNAU organises scientific conferences, seminars and webinars open to a wide audience.
