Introduction

Open Science and Innovation in Ukraine is dedicated to contemporary scientific communication and the technological transformations driving open science policy principles. The conference explores the transformative journey of Ukraine's scientific community towards embracing open science principles amidst geopolitical challenges. It focuses on the implementation of the National Plan for Open Science and Ukraine's alignment with European standards, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, transparency, and accessibility in advancing scientific research and innovation.

This conference proceedings volume compiles presentations from the second event held online on October 26-27, 2023. It includes presentations and discussions of new ideas for integrating modern technological achievements into scientific practices, including the development of scientific information systems and databases. The volume concludes with insights into Ukraine's strides towards global scientific integration and the crucial role of open science principles in fostering collaboration and innovation.

Highlights:

• - In-depth analysis of Ukraine's transition towards open science and its alignment with European standards.
• - Practical solutions and best practices for data management, open access publishing, and adherence to FAIR principles.
• - Insights from leading experts in academia, industry, and government sectors.
• - Emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and accessibility as catalysts for scientific progress and innovation.
• - Highlights the challenges and opportunities associated with Ukraine's integration into the global scientific community.

This conference proceedings volume serves as a valuable resource for academics, professional scientists and policymakers who want to understand the Open Access publishing landscape in Ukraine.

Readership:

Academics, professional scientists and policymakers interested in Open Access publishing and scientific innovation.