Commitment to Reproducibility
Research Wave promotes transparency, reproducibility, and the open exchange of academic knowledge. To support these principles, we mandate that authors provide access to the research data underlying their published articles whenever possible.
Data Repository Requirements
Authors are required to deposit their underlying data, software, and supplementary materials in recognized, publicly accessible repositories prior to publication. Acceptable repositories include, but are not limited to:
- Zenodo
- Figshare
- Kaggle
- GitHub (specifically for software and source code)
All deposited data must be assigned a persistent identifier, such as a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), to ensure long-term accessibility and proper citation.
Data Availability & Documentation
To ensure clarity and allow for accurate replication of the study, authors must comply with the following documentation standards:
- Data Availability Statement: Every manuscript must include a formal Data Availability Statement indicating exactly where and how the underlying data can be accessed.
- Metadata & Software Details: Shared data must be accompanied by comprehensive metadata, readme files, and any specific software details or code necessary to interpret, replicate, or reuse the findings.
Exceptions and Restrictions
We recognize that complete open data sharing is not always feasible or legally permissible. Exceptions to this policy are permitted under the following circumstances:
- Ethical Constraints: Data involving human subjects that compromises patient privacy or anonymity.
- Legal Restrictions: Data restricted by regional privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) or government classifications.
- Proprietary Interests: Data owned by third parties or restricted due to ongoing commercial patent applications.
If data cannot be shared publicly for any of these reasons, authors must explicitly justify the restriction within the Data Availability Statement and explain the specific conditions under which qualified researchers can request access.