Exploring the Intersection of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) and Open Science in the 21st Century Library Science Landscape through Analysis of OATD.org
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2023-11-17
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INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to explore the intersection of Electronic Theses and Dissertations
(ETDs) with Open Science in the realm of 21st-century library science. The purpose is to
uncover the evolving landscape of ETDs and their implications within the context of Open
Science. The research problem revolves around understanding how ETDs can benefit from
Open Science principles, contributing to effective information management and knowledge
dissemination.
Methods: To achieve this, a comprehensive analysis of the Open Access Theses and
Dissertations (OATD) repository was conducted. A total of 2,683 ETDs from 2000 to 2023
were analyzed, revealing key trends and patterns. The research investigated ETD contributions
across years, countries, universities, departments, and degree types.
Findings: The 'study's findings indicate that the years 2004-2008 were highly productive
(32.91%), with Sweden being the primary contributor (38.84%). Notably, the University of
Borås emerged as the top contributor among universities (21.36%), and the "Swedish School
of Library and Information Science" stood out as the leading department (21.32%). Doctoral
ETDs held the majority (23.85%), with PhD degrees predominating (20.16%). In terms of
language, 38.02% of these ETDs were in "Swedish".
Implication: The study's implications are noteworthy as they underscore the importance of
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) in the dissemination of knowledge and the
promotion of transparent and collaborative scholarly ecosystems. When ETDs align with the
principles of Open Science, they have the potential to significantly increase the visibility of
research. The study also presents strategies to improve the discoverability and utilization of
ETDs, addressing copyright and data management challenges. Furthermore, it provides
valuable insights for shaping the future of ETDs within the context of Open Science.
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26th International Symposium, ETD 2023, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 26-28 October, 2023
Keywords
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD), Knowledge Dissemination, Library Science, OATD.org, Open Science, Scholarly Communication