With open science gaining traction, do we need an Australasia PubMed Central (PMC)? A qualitative investigation.

ABSTRACT: Open biomedical repositories, such as PubMed Central (PMC), are a means to make research discoverable and permanently accessible. Assessing the potential interest of key stakeholders in an Australasia PubMed Central was the objective of this research. The investigation is novel, assisting in the development of open science infrastructure through its systematic analysis of the potential interest in, and viability of a biomedical repository for managing openly accessible research outputs for the Australasia region. The research adopted a qualitative approach based on semi-structured interviews and a focus group. Forty-four stakeholders located throughout Australia and New Zealand participated in the research. Participants expanded upon their experience of PubMed, MEDLINE, PMC and their use o

SUBMITTER: Kruesi LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6386259 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature