Data Sharing by Scientists: Practices and Perceptions
Knoxville College · University of Tennessee at Knoxville · +2 more institutions
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Scientific research in the 21st century is more data intensive and collaborative than in the past. It is important to study the data practices of researchers--data accessibility, discovery, re-use, preservation and, particularly, data sharing. Data sharing is a valuable part of the scientific method allowing for verification of results and extending research from prior results. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A total of 1329 scientists participated in this survey exploring current data sharing practices and perceptions of the barriers and enablers of data sharing. Scientists do not make their data electronically available to others for various reasons, including insufficient time and lack of…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 139.05
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 10
Authors
8- CTCarol TenopirCorresponding
Knoxville College, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, University of Tennessee System
- SASuzie Allard
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- KDKimberly Douglass
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- AUArsev Umur Aydınoğlu
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- LWLei Wu
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Topics & keywords
- Data science
- Perception
- Data sharing
- Computer science
- Psychology
- Medicine
- Alternative medicine
- Neuroscience