Open Science Practice in Western Balkan Countries

This comprehensive review explores the landscape of open science in the Western Balkan Countries (WBCs), offering insights into existing policies, infrastructure, and practices. The review is structured into four sections, each shedding light on crucial aspects of open science: Open Science /Open Access (OS/OA) policies in WBC; OS/OA repositories within the region; OA practices, elucidating the prevalence of national OA scientific journal in Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). The final section examines the intersection of OS/OA and public engagement, particularly within the realm of psychology.