Perception of open science among university professors in Cuba

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https://doi.org/10.47909/ijsmc.271

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open science, diagnosis, survey, perception, university professors, Cuba

Abstract

Objective. This study assessed the perceptions of university professors in Cuba regarding open science (OS).

Design/Methodology/Approach. A mixed-methods descriptive research design was employed, integrating quantitative methodologies and techniques for the collection and analysis of the cognitive and perceptual dimensions of the data. This approach was utilized to examine the behavior and modes of action of university professors in relation to OS. The study was conducted in three stages: (1) definition of the problem, (2) diagnosis among Cuban professors, and (3) analysis of the survey results.

Results/Discussion. The existence of a favorable situation in the implementation of OS highlighted the need for further development in some of its components. Conventional publishing practices persisted; nevertheless, there was a discernible inclination to persistently explore alternative avenues.

Conclusions. In the course of meticulously analyzing and designing actions to enhance the current landscape of OS in universities, certain patterns were identified. A discernible discrepancy emerges in the knowledge and skills exhibited by professors. Among the components of the phenomenon, open access is the competence that is most recognized by the surveyed community, and open evaluation or infrastructure is the least mastered. Conventional practices continue to influence the development of scientific and research processes. However, there is a dearth of knowledge concerning the regulatory aspects of OS.

Originality/Value. First assessment of OS in institutions under the Ministry of Higher Education of Cuba.

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Author Biographies

María Josefa Peralta González, Universidad Central Marta Abreu de las Villas

Director of Science, Technology, and Innovation at the Marta Abreu Central University of Las Villas. Professor of Information Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science.

Grizly Meneses Placeres, Universidad Central Marta Abreu de las Villas

Vice-Rector for Information, Communication, and Computerization at the Marta Abreu Central University of Las Villas. Full professor of Information Sciences, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics, and Computing.

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2025-12-12

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Peralta González, M. J., Meneses Placeres, G., Hidalgo, D. B., & Vancauwenbergh, S. (2025). Perception of open science among university professors in Cuba. Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication, 6(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.47909/ijsmc.271

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