Data sharing practices in open access mode: a study of the willingness to share data in different disciplines

Introduction. Considering the problems of making research data freely available despite many initiatives and legislation, this study explores possible differences similarities fields in understanding enacting open access use sharing data. Method. An online survey was distributed 671 responses researchers from Lithuania Finland were surveyed. Analysis. Chi-squared tests used to compare proportions across questions groups. Bonferroni corrections applied p-values reduce risk type I errors post-hoc analysis tests. using adjusted residuals calculated. Results. Willingness share mode higher natural, biomedical technological sciences than humanities social sciences. Although principle is supported, there are considerable character data, ethical concerns management policies between different fields. Conclusions. Changing culture much harder publication new legislation. By comparing results with same UK, France, Turkey we find out that researcher more conservative regarding