Data Sharing Policy

 

  • Unique Identifier: All datasets must have a unique persistent identifier (e.g., a DOI).
  • Repository: Data must be deposited in a recognized and trusted repository.
  • Format: Data should be formatted in standard, open file formats (e.g., CSV, JSON) to facilitate reuse by various software tools and applications.
  • Accessibility: Data must be made publicly available at the time of article publication.
  • Licensing: Data must be published under an explicit license that clearly states the terms of use.
  • Citation: Any datasets used in the study must be fully cited in the reference list, just as journal articles are.