Implementation of FAIR Guidelines in Selected Non-Western Geographies

Yi Lin*, Putu Hadi Purnama Jati, Aliya Aktau, Mariem Ghardallou, Sara Nodehi, Mirjam van Reisen

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Abstract

This study provides an analysis of the implementation of FAIR Guidelines in selected non-Western geographies. The analysis was based on a systematic literature review to determine if the findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reusability of data is seen as an issue, if the adoption of the FAIR Guidelines is seen as a solution, and if the climate is conducive to the implementation of the FAIR Guidelines. The results show that the FAIR Guidelines have been discussed in most of the countries studied, which have identified data sharing and the reusability of research data as an issue (e.g., Kazakhstan, Russia, countries in the Middle East), and partially introduced in others (e.g., Indonesia). In Indonesia, a FAIR equivalent system has been introduced, although certain functions need to be added for data to be entirely FAIR. In Japan, both FAIR equivalent systems and FAIR-based systems have been adopted and created, and the acceptance of FAIR-based systems is recommended by the Government of Japan. In a number of African countries, the FAIR Guidelines are in the process of being implemented and the implementation of FAIR is well supported. In conclusion, a window of opportunity for implementing the FAIR Guidelines is open in most of the countries studied, however, more awareness needs to be raised about the benefits of FAIR in Russia and Kazakhstan to place it firmly on the policy agenda.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)747-770
Number of pages24
JournalData Intelligence
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2022

Keywords

  • FAIR Guidelines
  • FAIR implementation
  • non-Western geographies

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