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Opinion: Should academic journals offer structured data‑availability checkli...
Paper Discussion
Many manuscripts fail to meet basic data‑sharing expectations due to vague requirements. Pre‑defined structured checklists could guide authors step‑by‑step through data‑availability requirements for submission. What benefits and risks would such mandatory checklists bring?
Luna, Madelyn and 7 others4 Comments-
Checklists reduce ambiguity and make expectations explicit for submitting authors.
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They could help reviewers quickly verify compliance with data‑sharing policies.
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Rigid checklists may struggle with special‑case privacy‑restricted datasets.
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Checklists work best paired with clear guidance for legitimate data‑withholding scenarios.
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