Understanding factors influencing the adoption of open science practices among Malaysia's NIH researchers

Bibliographic Data

ID21501028
AuthorsMahfooz Ahmed (0000-0002-2043-2025, International Islamic University), Roslina Othman (0000-0001-7674-141X, International Islamic University, corresponding author), Mohamad Fauzan Noordin (International Islamic University), M Ismail (0000-0002-1997-6826, Ministry of Health), Muhd Zulfadli Hafiz bin Ismail (Ministry of Health Malaysia), Zulkarnain bin Abd Karim (Ministry of Health Malaysia), Sharifah Nazeera Binti Syed Anera (Ministry of Health Malaysia)
Year2026
Volume42
Issue2
Pages922-941
Publication date2026-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInformation Development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0266-6669 • E-ISSN: 1741-6469
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/02666669241248145
OpenAlexW4395702895
LanguageEN
References cited48

Open science practices, including research data sharing and reuse, are crucial for advancing scientific knowledge. However, the extent to which Malaysia's National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers participate in open science remains a subject of inquiry. This study employs an exploratory sequential mixed-method approach to investigate the factors influencing Malaysia NIH researchers’ participation in open science practices. The research combines in-depth interviews with key managers and administrators from NIH and a quantitative survey distributed to the researchers. Through in-depth interviews, administrators provide insights into the institute's perspective on open science. At the same time, the survey explores researchers’ views on factors influencing their participation in open science and how these factors influence the data-sharing practices at the institute. The findings reveal key factors that influence the participation of Malaysia NIH researchers in open science, shedding light on both motivating factors and barriers. The study identifies strategies to promote researchers’ involvement in open science practices through data sharing and highlights the practical implications for the Malaysia NIH and the broader scientific community. Understanding these factors is essential for enhancing open science participation and fostering a culture of data sharing in Malaysia's scientific research landscape. The study suggests strategies for promoting open science practices and calls for collaborative efforts to maximise the benefits of data sharing and reuse

Alternative medicine · Best practice · Data sharing · Knowledge management · Knowledge sharing · Open data · Open Science · Political science · Public relations · Reuse · Sociology · Computer Science · Data Quality and Management · Engineering · Medicine · Research Data Management Practices · Scientific Computing and Data Management

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