Abstract:

Based on a full investigation of the S&T information environment changing and the policy foresight relevant studies, the case of the first China open access week was described as a practical experience of the policy foresight applied in the S&T information field. This study shows that it is of significance by using policy foresight to build up the policy communication constructing elements and to shape the future direction of the S&T information communication. 

Key words: Anticipatory intelligence, Policy foresight, Policy research methodology, Selective future, Scientific and technology information nudge, Open access movement