Lecture 4.2.: Prevention of Research Malpractices in Open Science

In this lecture, Søren Holm outlines various practices to prevent research malpractice in Open Science. The first section of the lecture covers methods to avoid malpractice with open data, open code, and open materials and research sites. The second section examines Open Science beyond data and across borders. Lastly, the third section explores whether improved peer review practices can address issues related to research malpractice in Open Science.

Watch the lecture and then answer the questions.

Further reading: 

Kingsley, D. (2025, March 30). Show your working: How the ‘open science’ movement tackles scientific misconduct. The Conversation. http://theconversation.com/show-your-working-how-the-open-science-movement-tackles-scientific-misconduct-249020

Mabile, L., Shmagun, H., Erdmann, C., Cambon-Thomsen, A., Thomsen, M., & Grattarola, F. (2025). Recommendations on Open Science Rewards and Incentives: Guidance for Multiple Stakeholders in Research. Data Science Journal, 24. https://doi.org/10.5334/dsj-2025-015