Journal of Scientific Information Research
Keywords
open science, globalization, deglobalization, policy tracking, open access
Abstract
[Purpose/significance] The wave of deglobalization has impacted the global development trajectory of Open Science, with U.S. Open Science policies undergoing a drastic contraction. It is necessary to understand this reconstructive trend of Open Science and identify the development opportunities therein. [Method/process] By introducing a "deglobalization" perspective and drawing on the policy tracking audit method, this study examines samples of U.S. Open Science policies and conducts an in-depth analysis of the underlying motivations and impacts. [Result/conclusion] During the era of deglobalization, the United States has significantly reduced the implementation and on-the-ground effectiveness of its Open Science policies through executive orders, funding freezes, leaving key positions vacant, and deregulation, thereby exerting a far-reaching impact on the global Open Science landscape. China can seize the opportunity presented by the comprehensive reshaping of the global Open Science to explore new models of sovereignty-controllable data openness and build a polycentric global Open Science ecosystem.
First Page
65
Last Page
75
Submission Date
21-Oct-2025
Revision Date
19-Jan-2026
Acceptance Date
12-Feb-2026
Published Date
1-Jul-2026
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.19809/j.cnki.kjqbyj.2026.03.007
Recommended Citation
LI, Mujun; WANG, Zheng; LI, Xingzhu; and LI, Wei
(2026)
"Changes and Impacts of American Open Science Policies Against the Background of De-globalization: With a Discussion on China's Responses and Actions,"
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