Table 3 Relation of the roadblocks towards the three pillars. Checked boxes (■) indicate that the given pillar would suit the needs to tackle the given roadblock. Unchecked boxes (□) indicate the given pillar does not directly suit the needs to tackle the given roadblock
Roadblock | Education | Government | Data sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
Alternatives are not animal-free | □ | □ | ■ |
Awareness is lacking | ■ | ■ | ■ |
Costs of implementation | □ | □ | ■ |
Differences in regulation | ■ | ■ | ■ |
Ethical issues | ■ | ■ | □ |
Pressure to conform | ■ | □ | □ |
Publishing in high-impact journals | □ | □ | ■ |
Reliability | ■ | ■ | ■ |
Research funding | □ | ■ | □ |
Time/effort to develop alternatives | ■ | ■ | ■ |