Transparency and reproducibility research practices in articles from Spanish Library and Information Science journals
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https://doi.org/10.3989/redc.2023.3.1981Keywords:
Transparency, reproducibility, open science, Library and Information ScienceAbstract
Introduction and objective: Open Science emphasizes transparency and reproducibility. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of reproducibility and transparency indicators in the Spanish Library and Information Science journals.
Methods: The Journal Citation Reports was searched for all Spanish journals classified in the Information Science and Library Science category. Journals were then searched via Web of Science to identify publications from 2020 to March 1, 2022. From the reading of the full text of the articles, open access, the statement of funding sources and conflicts of interest, the availability of data, materials and analysis scripts were evaluated.
Results and conclusions: All journals are open access, although one of them requires article processing charges. Our study found that current practices that promote transparency and reproducibility are infrequently used. In particular, researchers should make the materials, data, and analysis script publicly available. Further, they should be transparent about funding sources and financial conflicts of interest. Journal editors should recommend and encourage researchers to adhere to these practices that might help to improve the reproducible research within the field.
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