National Strategy of Open Access to Scientific Publications and Research Data in Slovenia 2015 - 2020 (2015), Government of the Republic of Slovenia

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National Strategy of Open Access to Scientific Publications and Research Data in Slovenia 2015–2020 (2015) is a national resource produced by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia, written in Slovenian, and intended for stakeholders in Slovenia. The document provides guidance for implementing open science and open access principles, framing openness as the default while considering ethics, privacy, intellectual property, and security. It emphasizes the principle of being “as open as possible, as closed as necessary,” linking open practices to research quality, reproducibility, rapid knowledge translation, and equitable access, particularly for communities with limited subscription access. Key elements include open access to publications, preferred licensing such as Creative Commons, persistent identifiers, deposition in trusted repositories, and adherence to FAIR data principles. The strategy outlines responsibilities for researchers, institutions, and funders, addresses embargoes and exceptions, and promotes enabling infrastructure, monitoring, and compliance. Equity, responsible openness, and inclusion are central, with attention to multilingual communication and capacity building. The strategy serves as a coherent national reference, aligning Slovenia with international norms, and is a practical checklist for policymakers, researchers, and administrators. Published in 2015, it is a credible source for policy, training, and grant documentation.

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