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The Social Transition in the North: collection and data access protocols
1Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies (ICHS), University of Alaska Anchorage, 99508, USA.
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|October 29, 2004
Summary
Protocols were developed to access the Social Transition in the North (STN) data set. These guidelines ensure data integrity and participant confidentiality for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Arctic Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- The Social Transition in the North (STN) collection is a valuable data set for research.
- Access to this data was previously limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish protocols for accessing the STN data set.
- To ensure compliance with research policies and participant confidentiality.
Main Methods:
- Staff at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Institute for Circumpolar Health Studies (ICHS) organized and cataloged the STN collection.
- Sensitive data was maintained separately by ICHS.
Main Results:
- Most STN materials are available through the UAA Archives and Manuscripts Department.
- Sensitive STN documents and data are managed by ICHS to protect participant privacy.
Conclusions:
- The developed protocols facilitate researcher access to the STN data set.
- These protocols uphold US research policy, data integrity, and participant confidentiality.