The document discusses the need for open indicators to measure open science. It notes that while open science policy is easy to mandate, achieving real culture change is difficult. It argues that open indicators are needed to align quantitative and qualitative narratives around open science and ensure consistency. Examples of potential open indicators include percentages of open access articles and measures of access to knowledge. The document advocates for measuring access in terms of citizen needs rather than limitations of specific databases. Overall it calls for open indicators to guide investment and evaluate progress in supporting the goals of open science.
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