A call for BMC Research Notes contributions promoting best practice in data standardization, sharing and publication

Area of Science:

• Data Science
• Scientific Publishing
• Research Reproducibility

Background:

• Journals increasingly emphasize data availability for research integrity.
• Standardized data formats are crucial for data reuse and verification.
• BMC Research Notes is launching a special series to address these needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To solicit contributions for a special series on Educational Data Notes.
• To promote the adoption of domain-specific data standards in scientific research.
• To encourage the sharing of data sets and preparation guidance.

Main Methods:

• Call for contributions detailing data standards and example datasets.
• Encouraging submissions with evidence of data standard application.
• Requesting guidance for preparing and sharing scientific data.

Main Results:

• A call for community engagement in establishing data sharing best practices.
• Highlighting the importance of reusable data formats for scientific articles.
• Seeking submissions on broader topics of data archiving and open data.

Conclusions:

• BMC Research Notes aims to enhance data accessibility and reproducibility.
• The special series will foster a culture of open science and data sharing.
• Community contributions are vital for advancing scientific data management.