Open science without access: the hidden inequalities of pseudo-open data gatekeeping
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Open science is often presented as a way to democratize knowledge production. Yet when datasets framed as accessible to researchers require detailed proposals without upfront clarity about access conditions, restrictions or research autonomy, openness can become a label that masks rather than reduces inequality.
