Safeguarding Open Science from exploitative practices

Open research and data transparency are a bulwark against unethical activities, but can also introduce integrity risks. As with all public goods, freely available data can be exploited, and here we set out the case for the use of safeguarding practices.

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PLoS Medicine
Published
2025-12-11
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1004851
Citations
9
Primary Topic
Research Data Management Practices
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article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
29.22

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Safeguarding Open Science from exploitative practices

Matt Spick, Nophar Geifman, Danny Maupin
9 citations
PLoS Medicine
Research Data Management Practices
29.22
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Safeguarding Open Science from exploitative practices

Matt Spick, Nophar Geifman, Danny Maupin
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Abstract

Open research and data transparency are a bulwark against unethical activities, but can also introduce integrity risks. As with all public goods, freely available data can be exploited, and here we set out the case for the use of safeguarding practices.

PLoS MedicineVol. 22(12)
University of Surrey (GB)
UK Research and Innovation
Openalex Percentile: Top 0%
Research Data Management Practices
29.22
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