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Akbar Majidi, Nader Naghshineh, Mohammad Reza Ismaili Ghivi, Manhoodreza Hashemi,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (9-2017)
Volume 4, Issue 2 (9-2017)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The purpose of this paper is to study, identifying and discuss the foundation and concepts, models and frameworks, dimensions and challenges of research data curation and management in scientific and academic environments.
Method: This article is a review article and library method was used to collect scientific and research texts in this field. In this research, external and internal scientific databases, as well as web resources, were searched with the keywords "data curation", "digital curation", "research data management", "research data curation" and their equivalent in Persian. After removing duplicate sources and unrelated sources, a total of 132 sources were selected and their content evaluated and analyzed.
Results: The analysis of the literature revealed that the curation and management of research data is a emerging area with complex issues and different dimensions which included of a wide range of educational, organizational, cultural, technological, legal, and security issues. Since the 2000s,This area has been at the forefront of governments, funding organizations, universities and has been formed around it a strong research community of researchers, especially in the field of information and knowledge science, archives and information systems. Today, the curation and management of research data is considered as one of the main components of the large-scale science and technology policy and needs government support and legislative and policy-making institutions. Different models and frameworks have been drawn up at various levels of the national, institution or community for understand the dimensions of the curation and management of research data and its implementation. The study of literature also has shown that libraries and librarians have the ability and competence to take on the roles and responsibilities of curation and management of research data at universities and scientific institutes. However, the research dat curation and management in implementation and practice faces with challenges such as privacy, data ownership, intellectual property rights, lack of data sharing by researchers, lack of proper data management infrastructure, lack of awareness and cognition and knowledge of the process of research data curation and management, and so on.
Conclusion:Despite extensive research abroad, this area has not received much attention in Iran. Therefore, this article addressed relatively comprehensive the subject and dimensions of the research data curation and management, and it can be useful for researchers, policy makers of science and technology, librarians for research and implement research data curation and management services.
Preservation and creat added value for data research throughout its lifecycle in order to reuse it for new purpose of research is an important application of data curation. Several models have been provided by various reserchers and organizations for data curation based on the life cycle approach.Among which Digital Curation Center curation model had important role in identification of data and curation practices as well as others models development.
This paper is an opinion paper based on library method.
This paper addresses the issue of Data Curation and its foundations, models and issues. So, it could be of interest to Information professionals, Archive and data management researchers, academic and scientific and educational organizations’ managers and other data-intensive Environments.
Nazanin Kashefiyeh, Leila Khalili, Abulfzal Ghasemzadeh Alishahi,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (5-2022)
Volume 9, Issue 1 (5-2022)
Abstract
Purpose: Sharing research data leads to the reusing that data. The purpose is to describe the status of sharing and reusing research data amongst researchers. This examines the attitude, experience and barriers in reusing research data.
Methodology: Applied quantitative survey method was used. Population was 154 participants all faculty members of Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. Instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire which face and content validity was approved by experts. Reliability of the questionnaire was determined via Cronbach's alpha and an appropriate value of 0.774 was gained. Descriptive statistics were used by SPSS software.
Findings: Attitude of researchers towards the reusing research data with an average of 3.29 was in a relatively favorable situation. The experience of reusing research data with an average of 2.22 was not at the desired level. The average scores of legal, individual and organizational barriers were 3.45, 3.18 and 3.15, respectively. Female researchers had not as much of data sharing experience than men. The average of attitude and experience in sharing and reusing research data for agricultural researchers was significantly lower than other groups. The average of attitude for older researchers was somewhat more than that of other groups.
Conclusion: Despite the relatively favorable attitude of researchers to reuse research data, it was not at the desired level in terms of experience. Legal, individual and organizational barriers were effective barriers in research data reuse.
Methodology: Applied quantitative survey method was used. Population was 154 participants all faculty members of Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University. Instrument was a researcher-made questionnaire which face and content validity was approved by experts. Reliability of the questionnaire was determined via Cronbach's alpha and an appropriate value of 0.774 was gained. Descriptive statistics were used by SPSS software.
Findings: Attitude of researchers towards the reusing research data with an average of 3.29 was in a relatively favorable situation. The experience of reusing research data with an average of 2.22 was not at the desired level. The average scores of legal, individual and organizational barriers were 3.45, 3.18 and 3.15, respectively. Female researchers had not as much of data sharing experience than men. The average of attitude and experience in sharing and reusing research data for agricultural researchers was significantly lower than other groups. The average of attitude for older researchers was somewhat more than that of other groups.
Conclusion: Despite the relatively favorable attitude of researchers to reuse research data, it was not at the desired level in terms of experience. Legal, individual and organizational barriers were effective barriers in research data reuse.
Mozhgan Oroji, Nadjla Hariri, Fahimeh Babalhavaeji,
Volume 11, Issue 3 (12-2024)
Volume 11, Issue 3 (12-2024)
Abstract
Introduction
Introduction There are many data collections in decision-making and every day a large number of these data are collected in research projects by humans or by devices and in this data, to better understand the issues related to data, we need to first understand the data and the literacy related to them. Data literacy is defined as information by reading, creating and communicating with data: that we can find data, make information about it, learn the tools to work with data, have less management of it. We can have, analyze and refine data, learn to share data and make simple decisions.
Research data management includes; production, access, tools, storage and reuse of research data with sufficient and easy-to-use help in virtual research infrastructures that form the main part of the monitoring cycle, which itself includes ideation. It is to create or receive, evaluate, select, ingest, preserve, store, access, reuse (Cox and Verban, 2014).
Studies on research data management are now common, while there is a global ease of research data, but it continues to be difficult to keep data easily accessible. Session, we know more than yesterday about the role of research data in the design and implementation of new research, but the trends and infrastructure to support researchers in research data management, need. (Varana, 2024).
Considering the research that has been conducted on research data management literacy, the aim of this study is to determine the components and indicators of management literacy. ) and to provide a suitable model for research data management literacy.
Methods and Materoal
The present study was conducted with a quantitative and survey method and aimed at evaluating and validating the tool built using the proposed research model. The statistical population of the National Institute of Higher Education Research and Planning was 112 academic centers affiliated with the Ministry of Science and the total number of faculty members of the humanities and social sciences of the country's public universities was 8,441. Due to the large volume of data, 360 people were selected using cluster sampling. Then, the questionnaire was completed and descriptive statistical methods (mean, deviation indices, frequency table) and inferential statistics (structural equation modeling and exploratory factor analysis) and SPSS and Smart Pls software were used to analyze the data.
Resultss and Discussion
The findings indicate that the six factors of stakeholders, services, policy, types of literacy, data cycle, and financial issues are critical together, explaining 60 percent of the total variance of changes. Also, the highest level of the level is related to the stakeholders factor with a mean of 4.09 and a standard deviation of 0.57, followed by the factors of services, policy, data life cycle, types of literacy, and financial issues, respectively. Using the Pearson correlation coefficient test, it was shown that all components of research data management literacy have a positive and significant correlation with the set at the 0.01 error level. The coefficients of the factor loadings of the subscales of research data management literacy also have a good understanding of the concept of their analysis and have a strong and significant correlation with their belief.
Conclusion
Research data management contributes to scientific integrity at different levels. When research data management literacy is sufficient, research data are accurate, complete, valid, and reliable. The risk of losing or damaging data, as well as the risk of unauthorized access, is minimized. In addition, research data can be shared with others with minimal effort and individuals can easily confirm the results.
The relationships between the components and indicators of research data management literacy from the perspective of faculty members in the humanities and social sciences of Iranian public universities show that higher than any of these components in improving the quality and efficiency of research, research data management literacy has a positive effect. The search for understanding the methods and infrastructures related to data management is a research for individuals to achieve better research results and valuable results. The results of this study show that different levels of research data management literacy among university professors know, and also need to have literacy skills in research data management that they do and create. Collecting, processing, validating, publishing, sharing, and archiving data are involved, and this is a characteristic of good research data management.
Introduction There are many data collections in decision-making and every day a large number of these data are collected in research projects by humans or by devices and in this data, to better understand the issues related to data, we need to first understand the data and the literacy related to them. Data literacy is defined as information by reading, creating and communicating with data: that we can find data, make information about it, learn the tools to work with data, have less management of it. We can have, analyze and refine data, learn to share data and make simple decisions.
Research data management includes; production, access, tools, storage and reuse of research data with sufficient and easy-to-use help in virtual research infrastructures that form the main part of the monitoring cycle, which itself includes ideation. It is to create or receive, evaluate, select, ingest, preserve, store, access, reuse (Cox and Verban, 2014).
Studies on research data management are now common, while there is a global ease of research data, but it continues to be difficult to keep data easily accessible. Session, we know more than yesterday about the role of research data in the design and implementation of new research, but the trends and infrastructure to support researchers in research data management, need. (Varana, 2024).
Considering the research that has been conducted on research data management literacy, the aim of this study is to determine the components and indicators of management literacy. ) and to provide a suitable model for research data management literacy.
Methods and Materoal
The present study was conducted with a quantitative and survey method and aimed at evaluating and validating the tool built using the proposed research model. The statistical population of the National Institute of Higher Education Research and Planning was 112 academic centers affiliated with the Ministry of Science and the total number of faculty members of the humanities and social sciences of the country's public universities was 8,441. Due to the large volume of data, 360 people were selected using cluster sampling. Then, the questionnaire was completed and descriptive statistical methods (mean, deviation indices, frequency table) and inferential statistics (structural equation modeling and exploratory factor analysis) and SPSS and Smart Pls software were used to analyze the data.
Resultss and Discussion
The findings indicate that the six factors of stakeholders, services, policy, types of literacy, data cycle, and financial issues are critical together, explaining 60 percent of the total variance of changes. Also, the highest level of the level is related to the stakeholders factor with a mean of 4.09 and a standard deviation of 0.57, followed by the factors of services, policy, data life cycle, types of literacy, and financial issues, respectively. Using the Pearson correlation coefficient test, it was shown that all components of research data management literacy have a positive and significant correlation with the set at the 0.01 error level. The coefficients of the factor loadings of the subscales of research data management literacy also have a good understanding of the concept of their analysis and have a strong and significant correlation with their belief.
Conclusion
Research data management contributes to scientific integrity at different levels. When research data management literacy is sufficient, research data are accurate, complete, valid, and reliable. The risk of losing or damaging data, as well as the risk of unauthorized access, is minimized. In addition, research data can be shared with others with minimal effort and individuals can easily confirm the results.
The relationships between the components and indicators of research data management literacy from the perspective of faculty members in the humanities and social sciences of Iranian public universities show that higher than any of these components in improving the quality and efficiency of research, research data management literacy has a positive effect. The search for understanding the methods and infrastructures related to data management is a research for individuals to achieve better research results and valuable results. The results of this study show that different levels of research data management literacy among university professors know, and also need to have literacy skills in research data management that they do and create. Collecting, processing, validating, publishing, sharing, and archiving data are involved, and this is a characteristic of good research data management.
Kimiya Taghizadeh Milani, Massomeh Karbala Aghaei Kamran, Amir Ghaebi,
Volume 11, Issue 4 (1-2025)
Volume 11, Issue 4 (1-2025)
Abstract
The rapid proliferation of digital data in the research landscape has underscored the critical need for sustainable data curation strategies, especially regarding the long-term preservation of valuable datasets. Research data repositories, as key infrastructures for data stewardship, face mounting challenges in determining which datasets should be preserved for future reuse, validation, and scientific advancement. Given the constraints of storage, funding, and technical resources, not all data generated by research activities can or should be preserved indefinitely. Consequently, defining rigorous, transparent, and contextually appropriate evaluation and selection criteria has emerged as a vital concern within the broader scope of research data management (RDM) and digital curation.
This study aims to identify and categorize the key criteria used to evaluate and select research data for long-term preservation in repositories. By conducting a systematic review of existing literature and practices, it seeks to offer a conceptual framework that supports repository managers, librarians, archivists, and data stewards in making informed and consistent decisions about what data to retain. The research further addresses the implications of these criteria on policy development, data sharing, and FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable). Ultimately, the study contributes to improving data lifecycle management strategies and ensuring that preserved data retains its scientific, legal, ethical, and cultural value.
Methods and Material
This research adopted a qualitative content analysis approach based on a systematic literature review. The primary goal was to identify, classify, and synthesize the evaluation and selection criteria applied by data repositories in preserving research data. The review focused on peer-reviewed journal articles, white papers, policy documents, and institutional guidelines published between 2000 and 2024. Major databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar were searched using combinations of keywords including "research data preservation," "data selection criteria," "data curation," and "digital repositories."
Inclusion criteria for the literature involved the presence of explicit or implicit discussion on the assessment or selection of research data for long-term storage, including frameworks, models, or institutional case studies. A total of 67 relevant documents were identified and analyzed. Through iterative coding and constant comparison, the evaluation criteria were distilled into several thematic clusters, such as scientific value, legal and ethical considerations, technical characteristics, economic feasibility, data usability, and policy alignment.
Resultss and Discussion
The findings of this study, based on a systematic review of the literature and a meta-synthesis of previous studies, identify a comprehensive set of criteria and components for evaluating and selecting research data for retention in data repositories. These criteria are categorized into eight main components: data preparation, data quality, physical conditions and technical features, metadata management and features, ethical principles of data, document-related criteria, compliance with FAIR principles, and repository policies and issues.
In the “Data Preparation” component, indicators such as data cleaning, data scale, presence of missing data, and evaluation of survey biases are highlighted. This component emphasizes the necessity of eliminating errors and inconsistencies, assessing the scale of data, and addressing missing values. It also stresses the importance of identifying and evaluating biases in survey data, such as sampling errors, non-response, and other confounding factors.
The “Data Quality” component includes indicators such as accuracy, reliability, completeness, validity, documentation of limitations, and timeliness of data. Accuracy and correctness of information must be carefully assessed, and data reliability should be evaluated based on how the data was produced and analyzed. Completeness refers to the presence of all necessary elements in the dataset, and validity relates to the soundness of data collection tools and the extent to which findings reflect reality. Acknowledging study limitations helps clarify weaknesses, and up-to-date data are valued for their relevance in terms of collection time.
The remaining components and their indicators are as follows:
This study aims to identify and categorize the key criteria used to evaluate and select research data for long-term preservation in repositories. By conducting a systematic review of existing literature and practices, it seeks to offer a conceptual framework that supports repository managers, librarians, archivists, and data stewards in making informed and consistent decisions about what data to retain. The research further addresses the implications of these criteria on policy development, data sharing, and FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable). Ultimately, the study contributes to improving data lifecycle management strategies and ensuring that preserved data retains its scientific, legal, ethical, and cultural value.
Methods and Material
This research adopted a qualitative content analysis approach based on a systematic literature review. The primary goal was to identify, classify, and synthesize the evaluation and selection criteria applied by data repositories in preserving research data. The review focused on peer-reviewed journal articles, white papers, policy documents, and institutional guidelines published between 2000 and 2024. Major databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar were searched using combinations of keywords including "research data preservation," "data selection criteria," "data curation," and "digital repositories."
Inclusion criteria for the literature involved the presence of explicit or implicit discussion on the assessment or selection of research data for long-term storage, including frameworks, models, or institutional case studies. A total of 67 relevant documents were identified and analyzed. Through iterative coding and constant comparison, the evaluation criteria were distilled into several thematic clusters, such as scientific value, legal and ethical considerations, technical characteristics, economic feasibility, data usability, and policy alignment.
Resultss and Discussion
The findings of this study, based on a systematic review of the literature and a meta-synthesis of previous studies, identify a comprehensive set of criteria and components for evaluating and selecting research data for retention in data repositories. These criteria are categorized into eight main components: data preparation, data quality, physical conditions and technical features, metadata management and features, ethical principles of data, document-related criteria, compliance with FAIR principles, and repository policies and issues.
In the “Data Preparation” component, indicators such as data cleaning, data scale, presence of missing data, and evaluation of survey biases are highlighted. This component emphasizes the necessity of eliminating errors and inconsistencies, assessing the scale of data, and addressing missing values. It also stresses the importance of identifying and evaluating biases in survey data, such as sampling errors, non-response, and other confounding factors.
The “Data Quality” component includes indicators such as accuracy, reliability, completeness, validity, documentation of limitations, and timeliness of data. Accuracy and correctness of information must be carefully assessed, and data reliability should be evaluated based on how the data was produced and analyzed. Completeness refers to the presence of all necessary elements in the dataset, and validity relates to the soundness of data collection tools and the extent to which findings reflect reality. Acknowledging study limitations helps clarify weaknesses, and up-to-date data are valued for their relevance in terms of collection time.
The remaining components and their indicators are as follows:
- Physical Conditions and Technical Features of Data: Includes data formats, future readability, required software for access, and compatibility with technical standards.
- Metadata Management and Features: Covers the presence of sufficient metadata, use of standardized structures for data description, supplementary documentation, and necessary information for data reuse.
- Ethical Principles of Data: Encompasses protection of participants' privacy, anonymization or encryption of sensitive information, obtaining informed consent, and respect for intellectual property rights.
- Document-Related Criteria: Includes the association of data with specific research projects, traceability of data to published scholarly articles, and documentation of data collection methods.
- Compliance with FAIR Principles: Covers Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability of the data.
- Repository Policies and Issues: Involves adherence to legal requirements and repository policies, access licenses, data sharing conditions, and security considerations for data storage.
These eight components and their corresponding indicators provide a comprehensive and evidence-based framework for evaluating and selecting suitable research data for long-term retention in data repositories.
Discussion and Conclusion
The discussion and conclusion of this paper emphasize the importance of various components in the evaluation and selection of research data for storage in data repositories. In the data preparation phase, accuracy in data cleaning and screening, particularly in quantitative research, is crucial. Challenges such as missing data and potential biases, such as sampling errors, can complicate analyses and reduce the quality of the data. Therefore, adherence to precise standards in cleaning and verifying data is essential.
In evaluating data quality, accuracy and precision of information, reliability, and completeness of the data are key criteria. Data that is properly collected and analyzed can facilitate more effective research and reuse of data. Especially in both qualitative and quantitative data, the use of standardized formats and compatibility with various systems are significant technical issues that impact storage quality.
Metadata documentation also plays a critical role in data evaluation. Metadata provides essential information about the data, enhancing transparency, collaboration, and trust. Furthermore, adhering to ethical principles, such as obtaining informed consent from participants and ensuring their privacy during the use of data, is crucial. These actions help maintain public trust and prevent misuse of data.
The paper also emphasizes the importance of alignment with the FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability) in data evaluation. Adherence to these principles ensures that data will be more effective and accessible for future use. Additionally, policies related to data repositories must consider user needs and technical limitations, preserving high-value research data for future use.
The conclusion reveals that the evaluation and selection of research data for storage should be conducted with care and adherence to standardized criteria to improve the quality and effectiveness of data utilization in future research. Furthermore, practical recommendations such as developing data evaluation guidelines, training data specialists, and implementing technological tools to enhance the data evaluation and storage processes are proposed.
Discussion and Conclusion
The discussion and conclusion of this paper emphasize the importance of various components in the evaluation and selection of research data for storage in data repositories. In the data preparation phase, accuracy in data cleaning and screening, particularly in quantitative research, is crucial. Challenges such as missing data and potential biases, such as sampling errors, can complicate analyses and reduce the quality of the data. Therefore, adherence to precise standards in cleaning and verifying data is essential.
In evaluating data quality, accuracy and precision of information, reliability, and completeness of the data are key criteria. Data that is properly collected and analyzed can facilitate more effective research and reuse of data. Especially in both qualitative and quantitative data, the use of standardized formats and compatibility with various systems are significant technical issues that impact storage quality.
Metadata documentation also plays a critical role in data evaluation. Metadata provides essential information about the data, enhancing transparency, collaboration, and trust. Furthermore, adhering to ethical principles, such as obtaining informed consent from participants and ensuring their privacy during the use of data, is crucial. These actions help maintain public trust and prevent misuse of data.
The paper also emphasizes the importance of alignment with the FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability) in data evaluation. Adherence to these principles ensures that data will be more effective and accessible for future use. Additionally, policies related to data repositories must consider user needs and technical limitations, preserving high-value research data for future use.
The conclusion reveals that the evaluation and selection of research data for storage should be conducted with care and adherence to standardized criteria to improve the quality and effectiveness of data utilization in future research. Furthermore, practical recommendations such as developing data evaluation guidelines, training data specialists, and implementing technological tools to enhance the data evaluation and storage processes are proposed.
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