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Implementation of Open Science Practices in Communication Sciences and Disorders Research With Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Purpose: Open science that is truly accessible and transparent to all will enhance reproducibility. However, there are ethical and practical concerns in implementing open science practices, especially when working with populations who are systematically excluded from and marginalized in communicatio...

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Published in:Journal of Speech, Language & Hearing Research Vol. 66; no. 6; pp. 2010 - 2018
Main Authors: Girolamo, Teresa, Castro, Nichol, Hendricks, Alison Eisel, Ghali, Samantha, Eigsti, Inge-Marie
Format: Article
Published: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Jun2023
Subjects:
Human services programs
African Americans
People of color
Privacy
Communicative disorders
Race
Medical research
Informed consent (Medical law)
Trust
Special education
Medical ethics
Research methodology
Open access publishing
Standards
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Summary:Purpose: Open science that is truly accessible and transparent to all will enhance reproducibility. However, there are ethical and practical concerns in implementing open science practices, especially when working with populations who are systematically excluded from and marginalized in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) research, such as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) from clinical populations. The purpose of this article was to discuss these concerns and present actionable steps to support open science in CSD research with BIPOC. Conclusions: In the movement toward open and reproducible science, the discipline of CSD must prioritize accessibility and transparency, in addition to the implementation of individual scientific practices. Such a focus requires building trust with BIPOC not only as research participants but also as valued leaders of the scientific community.