Trends in scientific output on open science and open access (2015–2024): a bibliometric study

del Pilar Castro Arellano M.; Castro J.E.Q. · Science Editing (2026) · DOI: 10.6087/kcse.398

Resumen

Purpose: Open science is a phenomenon that promotes transparency and collaboration in knowledge generation. However, its adoption remains uneven, and the field is still undergoing consolidation. The objective of this bibliometric study was to map trends in scientific production related to open science and open access. Methods: The PRISMA statement was applied, and predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria were used to guide study selection. A total of 1,826 documents published between 2015 and 2024 were retrieved from the Scopus database. Data processing and analysis were conducted using the Biblioshiny interface. Results: Scientific output demonstrated an annual growth rate of 24.1%. Articles, conference papers, and reviews were identified as the preferred publication formats. Canada, Italy, and the United States emerged as leading countries in the promotion of collaborative research networks. The most frequently occurring keywords included open science, open access, open data, data sharing, reproducibility, and scholarly communication. A thematic evolution was observed, shifting from an initial educational focus toward increased emphasis on technological applications. Conclusion: Over the past decade, scientific output related to open science and open access has increased steadily and has been disseminated through multidisciplinary sources. This trend reflects the ongoing transformation of scientific communication and highlights opportunities for publishers to implement policies that support open knowledge dissemination. Publications appearing in Q1 Scopus journals demonstrated strong reliability in knowledge dissemination.

Instituciones: Universidad Tecnológica del Perú; Universidad Católica de Santa María