What question did this study set out to answer?

This research aims to evaluate how Zambian academic libraries are sustaining Open Science (OS) amid various challenges and assess their readiness for implementation.

May 15, 2026Open Information ScienceOpen Access

Sustaining Open Science in Zambian Academic Libraries: Assessing Roles, Challenges, and Institutional Readiness

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

This research aims to evaluate how Zambian academic libraries are sustaining Open Science (OS) amid various challenges and assess their readiness for implementation.
Cross-sectional survey of 124 library professionals across universities and research organizations in Zambia.
Assessment of adoption rates of open-access tools and identification of barriers to OS implementation.
Evaluation of institutional frameworks and librarians' perceptions of their roles in OS.
81.5% of libraries adopt open-access repositories, 75.8% use open-access journals.
Low uptake of data sharing (58.1%), preprints, and open peer review suggests gaps in OS implementation.
Key barriers identified include low awareness (80.6%), inadequate resources (77.4%), and skills gaps (58.1%).

Discussion

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Implication

Randomized trial assesses how Zambian academic libraries implement open science amid challenges and institutional readiness.

Cite This Study

Mvula et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a06b95be7dec685947ac005 https://doi.org/10.1515/opis-2025-0050

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Sustaining Open Science in Zambian Academic Libraries: Assessing Roles, Challenges, and Institutional Readiness

Key Points

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

Sustaining Open Science in Zambian Academic Libraries: Assessing Roles, Challenges, and Institutional Readiness

Key Points

Discussion

Implication

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider