An Analysis of Different Stakeholders' Motivations in Open Sharing of Scientific Data postprint

Abstract: [Purpose/significance] This paper aims to provide theoretical guidance for the practice of open sharing of scientific data in China by clarifying the motivations of open sharing of scientific data.[Method/process] The paper used stakeholder theory and normative analysis to analyzethe motivations of different stakeholders to participate in the open sharing of scientific data.[Result/conclusion] Stakeholder theory can be used to guide the practice of open sharing of scientific data. The stakeholders of open sharing of scientific data include governments, research institutions, research funding agencies, library and information agencies, data centers, professional associations, publishing companies, researchers, other enterprises, users and so on. These stakeholders all can benefit from the open sharing of scientific data, with different interests and motivations.