Data Sharing Policy

The Scientific Journal for Publishing in Health Research and Technology (SJPHRT) is committed to promoting transparency, reproducibility, and the broader impact of research. Our data sharing policy encourages authors to make their research data openly available whenever possible.

1. General Principle

  • Data Availability: Authors are strongly encouraged to make the data supporting the findings of their research publicly available in a suitable repository. Sharing research data allows for verification of results, facilitates new discoveries, and promotes scientific collaboration.

2. Requirements for Data Availability Statements

  • Mandatory Statement: All manuscripts submitted to SJPHRT must include a "Data Availability Statement" in a dedicated section before the references. This statement should explain where the data can be found (or why it cannot be shared).

  • Content of the Statement:

    • Publicly Available Data: If the data is publicly available, provide details on where the data can be accessed, including a persistent identifier (e.g., DOI, accession number) and the name of the repository.

    • Data Not Publicly Available: If data cannot be made publicly available due to ethical restrictions (e.g., patient privacy), legal reasons, or proprietary information, authors must state this and explain the reasons for the restriction.

    • Data Available Upon Request: If data is not publicly available but can be shared upon reasonable request, authors should state this and provide contact information or a mechanism for requesting access.

3. Recommended Data Repositories

SJPHRT recommends that authors deposit their data in established and recognized public data repositories that offer long-term preservation and provide persistent identifiers. Examples include:

  • Discipline-specific repositories: (e.g., NCBI Gene Expression Omnibus for genomics, ClinicalTrials.gov for clinical trials data, Figshare for general research data).

  • Institutional repositories: Maintained by the author's affiliated institution.

  • Generalist repositories: Such as Zenodo or Dryad.

4. Ethical and Legal Considerations

  • Patient Confidentiality: When sharing data involving human participants, authors must ensure that all personally identifiable information is removed or anonymized to protect patient privacy in accordance with ethical guidelines and relevant data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

  • Informed Consent: Authors must confirm that appropriate informed consent was obtained from participants for data sharing, where applicable.

  • Sensitive Data: For highly sensitive data that cannot be fully anonymized, authors should consider controlled access repositories or contact the editorial office for guidance.

By adhering to this Data Sharing Policy, SJPHRT aims to enhance the transparency, reproducibility, and overall impact of the research it publishes.