Comparative Analysis and Insights from Open Science Practices of Foreign Academic Publishing Institutions

Abstract: Purposes This study investigates the specific practices of open science engagement by foreign academic publishing organizations, aiming to provide reference points for the open construction of academic publishing in China. Methods Through internet research and literature review, the publishing practices of ten international academic publishing institutions were analyzed, focusing on their practices and open models in scientific journals, scholarly monographs, scientific data, and peer review. Findings The predominant publishing model among these institutions is gold open access, although the proportion of open resources varies. The financial operations for open publishing revolve around article processing charges, with innovative explorations in sustainable open publishing seen in collective payments and crowdfunding. Flexible open policies have been progressively implemented to synchronize the open access of ancillary research outcomes such as scientific data and peer review reports, thus enriching the academic exchange ecosystem. These institutions have also leveraged resource platforms to integrate a variety of open resources, facilitating user access and utilization. Conclusions Chinese academic publishing institutions should adapt to the trajectory of open science development, restructure publishing operations, deepen the open publishing of journals, and expand the openness of diverse forms of research outputs. There should be a focus on author-centered service models to meet the open publishing demands of authors. The construction of inter-departmental open collaboration networks that integrate content, funding, publishing services, and resource platforms is recommended to enhance the collective efficacy of open publishing.