02.06.2025
Why isn’t FAIR enough? Bringing together methods and values for Open Science uptake
« The FAIR principles have emerged as a global standard for Research Data Management but their application has not had the expected impact, especially considering the considerable amount of funding which has been put into FAIR policies. In fact, open research methods have not become the norm, FAIR is still perceived as just another mechanical task for researchers, and quality is still not ensured by the application of the principles. The CARE principles were proposed to complement the FAIR framework, arguing that people and purpose, rather than data and technology, should be at the centre of RDM frameworks. In practice, they have been applied in certain contexts, which we will examine, but their impact has been rather limited. In this article, we will therefore analyse the definition of the Open Science values and principles provided in the UNESCO Recommendation. By doing so, we aim to see if they overlap with the CARE values and principles, and to understand if the latter are useful, and for what. (…) »
