scholarly journals Practicing what we preach: developing a data sharing policy for the Journal of the Medical Library Association

2018 ◽  
Vol 106 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin B. Read ◽  
Liz Amos ◽  
Lisa M. Federer ◽  
Ayaba Logan ◽  
T. Scott Plutchak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Sharing ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Published Research

Providing access to the data underlying research results in published literature allows others to reproduce those results or analyze the data in new ways. Health sciences librarians and information professionals have long been advocates of data sharing. It is time for us to practice what we preach and share the data associated with our published research. This editorial describes the activity of a working group charged with developing a research data sharing policy for the Journal of the Medical Library Association.

scholarly journals Announcing the Journal of the Medical Library Association’s data sharing policy

2019 ◽  
Vol 107 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine G. Akers ◽  
Kevin B. Read ◽  
Liz Amos ◽  
Lisa M. Federer ◽  
Ayaba Logan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Data Reuse ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
Firm Data ◽  
Published Research

As librarians are generally advocates of open access and data sharing, it is a bit surprising that peer-reviewed journals in the field of librarianship have been slow to adopt data sharing policies. Starting October 1, 2019, the Journal of the Medical Library Association (JMLA) is taking a step forward and implementing a firm data sharing policy to increase the rigor and reproducibility of published research, enable data reuse, and promote open science. This editorial explains the data sharing policy, describes how compliance with the policy will fit into the journal’s workflow, and provides further guidance for preparing for data sharing.

scholarly journals Research Data Management - Current status and future challenges for German non-university research institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mareike Petersen ◽  
Bianca Pramann ◽  
Ralf Toepfer ◽  
Janna Neumann ◽  
Harry Enke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Research Data ◽  
University Research ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Research Data Management ◽  
World Cafe ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Scientific Fields

This report describes the results of a workshop on research data management (RDM) that took place in June 2019. More than 50 experts from 46 different non-university institutes covering all Leibniz Sections participated. The aim of the workshop was the intra- and transdisciplinary exchange among RDM experts of different institutions and sections within the Leibniz Association on current questions and challenges but also on experiences and activities with respect to RDM. The event was structured in inspiring talks, a World Café to discuss ideas and solutions related to RDM and an exchange of experts following their affiliation to the different Leibniz sections. The workshop revealed that most institutions, independent of scientific fields, face similar overarching problems with respect to RDM, e.g. missing incentives and no awareness of the benefits that would arise from a proper RDM and data sharing. The event also endorsed that the Research Data Working Group of the Leibniz Association (AK Forschungsdaten) is a place for the exchange of all topics around RDM and enables discussions on how to refine RDM at all institutions and in all scientific fields.

scholarly journals Citizen Science Network Austria Working Group on Open Biodiversity Databases in Citizen Science Projects: Catalogue of Questions for Project Managers

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Heigl ◽  
Daniel Dörler ◽  
Theresa Walter ◽  
Linde Morawetz
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Science ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Publishing Research ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Science Projects ◽  
Biodiversity Databases

As part of the Citizen Science Network Austria (https://www.citizen-science.at/netzwerk), the working group Open Biodiversity Databases in Citizen Science Projects was established in February 2018. The objectives of this working group are (I) to formulate a catalogue of questions to help deciding about open publishing of research data collected in a citizen science biodiversity project, (II) to accompany and document the process of open publishing of research data from a concrete project and (III) to write and publish a so-called data paper in addition to publishing research results. This document is the product of point (I) of the objectives, the questionnaire.

scholarly journals Fostering global data sharing: highlighting the recommendations of the Research Data Alliance COVID-19 working group

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Claire C. Austin ◽  
Alexander Bernier ◽  
Louise Bezuidenhout ◽  
Juan Bicarregui ◽  
Timea Biro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Indigenous Peoples ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Data Repositories ◽  
Research Software

The systemic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic require cross-disciplinary collaboration in a global and timely fashion. Such collaboration needs open research practices and the sharing of research outputs, such as data and code, thereby facilitating research and research reproducibility and timely collaboration beyond borders. The Research Data Alliance COVID-19 Working Group recently published a set of recommendations and guidelines on data sharing and related best practices for COVID-19 research. These guidelines include recommendations for clinicians, researchers, policy- and decision-makers, funders, publishers, public health experts, disaster preparedness and response experts, infrastructure providers from the perspective of different domains (Clinical Medicine, Omics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Community Participation, Indigenous Peoples, Research Software, Legal and Ethical Considerations), and other potential users. These guidelines include recommendations for researchers, policymakers, funders, publishers and infrastructure providers from the perspective of different domains (Clinical Medicine, Omics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Community Participation, Indigenous Peoples, Research Software, Legal and Ethical Considerations). Several overarching themes have emerged from this document such as the need to balance the creation of data adherent to FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable), with the need for quick data release; the use of trustworthy research data repositories; the use of well-annotated data with meaningful metadata; and practices of documenting methods and software. The resulting document marks an unprecedented cross-disciplinary, cross-sectoral, and cross-jurisdictional effort authored by over 160 experts from around the globe. This letter summarises key points of the Recommendations and Guidelines, highlights the relevant findings, shines a spotlight on the process, and suggests how these developments can be leveraged by the wider scientific community.

scholarly journals Research engagement of health sciences librarians: a survey of research-related activities and attitudes

2016 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Lessick, MA, MLS, AHIP, FMLA ◽  
Carol Perryman, PhD ◽  
Brooke L. Billman, MA, AHIP ◽  
Kristine M. Alpi, MLS, MPH, AHIP ◽  
Sandra L. De Groote, MLIS, AHIP ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Research Articles ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Research Engagement ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
Chi Square Analysis ◽  
Published Research

Introduction: The extent to which health sciences librarians are engaged in research is a little-studied question. This study assesses the research activities and attitudes of Medical Library Association (MLA) members, including the influence of work affiliation.Methods: An online survey was designed using a combination of multiple-choice and open-ended questions and distributed to MLA members. Responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, content analysis, and significance testing. The authors used statistical tools and categorized openended question topics by the constant comparative method, also applying the broad subject categories used in a prior study. Pearson’s chi-square analysis was performed on responses to determine significant differences among respondents employed in three different institutional environments.Results: Analysis showed that 79% of respondents read research articles at least once a month; 58% applied published research studies to practice; 44% had conducted research; 62% reported acting on research had enhanced their libraries; 38% had presented findings; and 34% had authored research articles. Hospital librarians were significantly less likely than academic librarians to have participated in research activities. Highly ranked research benefits, barriers, and competencies of health sciences librarians are described.Conclusions: Findings indicate that health sciences librarians are actively engaged in research activities. Practice implications for practitioners, publishers, and stakeholders are discussed. Results suggest that practitioners can use published research results and results from their own research to affect practice decisions and improve services. Future studies are needed to confirm and extend these findings, including the need for intervention studies to increase research and writing productivity.

scholarly journals Fostering global data sharing: highlighting the recommendations of the Research Data Alliance COVID-19 working group

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 267
Author(s):  
Claire C. Austin ◽  
Alexander Bernier ◽  
Louise Bezuidenhout ◽  
Juan Bicarregui ◽  
Timea Biro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Sharing ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Clinical Medicine ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Data Repositories ◽  
Research Software ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Timely Fashion ◽  
Fair Principles

The systemic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic require cross-disciplinary collaboration in a global and timely fashion. Such collaboration needs open research practices and the sharing of research outputs, such as data and code, thereby facilitating research and research reproducibility and timely collaboration beyond borders. The Research Data Alliance COVID-19 Working Group recently published a set of recommendations and guidelines on data sharing and related best practices for COVID-19 research. These guidelines include recommendations for researchers, policymakers, funders, publishers and infrastructure providers from the perspective of different domains (Clinical Medicine, Omics, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Community Participation, Indigenous Peoples, Research Software, Legal and Ethical Considerations). Several overarching themes have emerged from this document such as the need to balance the creation of data adherent to FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable), with the need for quick data release; the use of trustworthy research data repositories; the use of well-annotated data with meaningful metadata; and practices of documenting methods and software. The resulting document marks an unprecedented cross-disciplinary, cross-sectoral, and cross-jurisdictional effort authored by over 160 experts from around the globe. This letter summarises key points of the Recommendations and Guidelines, highlights the relevant findings, shines a spotlight on the process, and suggests how these developments can be leveraged by the wider scientific community.

scholarly journals People in the News

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (5) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Ann-Christe Galloway
Keyword(s):  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Medical Library ◽  
Emory University ◽  
The Board Of Directors ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Distinguished Member

Sandra Franklin, director of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, has been selected as a fellow of the Medical Library Association (MLA). The designation is the group’s highest honor, bestowed on members who are chosen by the Board of Directors for sustained and outstanding contributions to health sciences librarianship and to the advancement of the purposes of MLA. Franklin has been a member of MLA since 1984 and a distinguished member of its Academy of Health Information Professionals since 1997. She served as an elected member of MLA’s Board of Directors (2013–16) and has been a member of MLA’s Southern chapter since 1983, serving as president (2004–05). Franklin is chairing the local assistance committee for the 2018 MLA Annual Meeting, to be held in Atlanta.

scholarly journals Data policies and data archives as prerequisites of reproducible published research in economics journals

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Vlaeminck
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Data Sharing ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Technical Solution ◽  
German Research Foundation ◽  
Scholarly Journals ◽  
Related Data ◽  
The Social ◽  
Economics Journals ◽  
Published Research

>> See video of presentation (19 min.) In economics - as in many other branches of the social sciences- collaboratively working on data and sharing data is not very common, yet. This is also reflected in the professions’ journals, where policies on data management and data sharing currently exist for a small minority of journals only.I would like to introduce the presentation with some empirical results of a survey, in which economists working for the project EDaWaX (European Data Watch, a project funded by the German Research Foundation) analysed the data sharing behaviour of 488 US and European applied economists. Subsequently we give an overview on data policies of journals in economics and business studies. In the course of the EDaWaX project, the data policies in a sample of more than 300 economics journals have been analysed. The talk suggests guidelines for data policies aiming to foster replication of published research and presents some characteristics of journals equipped with those data policies as well as the status quo in disseminating underlying research data of empirically based articles.Against this analytical background the talk identifies some challenges associated with the current e-infrastructure for providing publication-related research data by journals. The presentation also shows a technical solution for some of these challenges. In particular, the talk presents a pilot application for a publication-related data archive for scholarly journals in the social sciences, which has been developed in the first funding phase of the EDaWaX-project. The aim of this open source tool is to empower editors of scholarly journals to easily manage research data for empirically based articles in their journals. The application mainly targets open research data but is also capable of interlinking data and publications even in the case of confidential or proprietary data.In conclusion the talk outlines the further development of our application and sketches other tasks of the project’s second funding phase.More information on the project is available on www.edawax.de  

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KUALITAS JASA DAN PRODUKTIVITAS HASIL PENELITIAN BALAI ARKEOLOGI YOGYAKARTA

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-100
Author(s):  
Indah Asikin Nurani
Keyword(s):  
Working Group ◽  
Service Marketing ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Hard Copy ◽  
Research Results ◽  
The Public ◽  
Soft Copy ◽  
Marketing Approach ◽  
Research Institute

As research institute, the performance of Balai Arkeologi Yogyakarta is determined by the guality and productivity in disseminating and publishing the results of their research to the public. In the era of digitization, it is necessary for the institute to enhance their service to the public, especially academia as well as other stakeholders. To attain this, Balai Arkeologi Yogyakarta, through its Documentation and Information Working Group, attempts to improve its performance in the management of data by converting the research data from hard copy into soft copy. Such improvement is solely intended to enhance the service guality and productivity of the institution to the public. The important role of the institution will not be appreciated by public if the institution is unable to deliver the results of their research in good and attractive presentation. Therefore, service marketing approach needs to be applied to improve the dissemination of service and information by Balai Arkeologi Yogyakarta. This article describes how the improvement of service guality and productivity of research results are carried out in the institution.

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