International Journal of Open Science

Open, transform, and govern: towards a situated and equitable Open Science in Chile

Ricardo Hartley-Belmar, Isabel Abedrapo-Rosen, Leandro Torres-Díaz — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Open Science is promoted as a pathway to democratize knowledge, but its adoption in Latin America—and particularly in Chile—faces structural obstacles, institutional misalignments, and technical constraints that hinder its transformative implementation. We recognize that various actors have contributed to the advancement of Open Science in the region; however, it is necessary to identify the structural issues that still require coordinated attention clearly. In this essay, focused on the Chilean case, we propose a critical reading of five interconnected challenges: the persistence of reductionist metrics; the disconnection between openness requirements and institutional structures; the absence of a coherent national policy; the material gaps that prevent real equity; and the risks of adopting technologies without sovereignty or contextual adequacy. We argue that equity, traceability, and ethical governance do not emerge automatically—they must be constructed as deliberate practices, institutionally sustained through technical, political, and ethical frameworks. In response to the normative instrumentalization of openness, we propose a form of Open Science that is situated, distributed, and sustained—one that articulates epistemic justice, participatory governance, and institutional transformation.

Open Science in Higher Education: Building to Transform

Héctor García-Leal — Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

This editorial presents the conceptual and political foundations that guide the creation of the International Journal of Open Science. It argues that the opening of knowledge does not represent a paradigm shift, but rather an ethical reorientation toward the common good, in line with the scientific ethos formulated by Merton.

From a critical and situated perspective, it addresses structural tensions such as epistemic injustice, as well as linguistic, economic, and technological barriers, and the urgent need to transform systems of research evaluation. Open science is reclaimed as a strategy to democratize access, foster transdisciplinary collaboration, and reduce asymmetries in the production of knowledge.

The journal positions itself as a formal and inclusive channel to articulate policies, research, experiences, and debates around open science in the context of higher education, with special attention to Latin America.

Open Skies, Open Data – A Strategic Commitment from Chile

Humberto Farías-Aroca, Mauricio Solar — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Over the past decade, Chile has emerged as a strategic player in the global production of astronomical data, hosting over 70% of the world’s ground-based observation capacity. This editorial examines how initiatives such as the Chilean Virtual Observatory (ChiVO) and the ALeRCE project have transformed access to and use of astronomical data through infrastructures grounded in open science principles, interoperability, and local development. Advances in artificial intelligence, distributed computing, and technology transfer are highlighted as direct outcomes of these policies. Chile’s experience demonstrates that open data can enhance technological sovereignty and position the country as a key node in the global open science ecosystem.