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Area of Science:

  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Open Science
  • Data Archiving

Background:

  • BioMed Central journals BMC Ecology and BMC Evolutionary Biology have integrated with the Dryad data repository.
  • Authors can now deposit research data directly into Dryad, receiving a citable link.

Discussion:

  • This integration facilitates open data sharing, aligning with BioMed Central's open science mission.
  • The move aims to encourage broader adoption of data sharing in ecology and evolutionary biology.
  • Wider issues and researcher concerns regarding open data availability are discussed.

Key Insights:

  • Direct data deposition into Dryad is now available for authors of BMC Ecology and BMC Evolutionary Biology.
  • Permanent, citable links to datasets will be provided to authors.
  • The initiative seeks to overcome reticence to data sharing within research communities.

Outlook:

  • Facilitating data sharing is crucial for advancing digital-age science.
  • Continued community-driven efforts are essential for the widespread adoption of open data practices.
  • Positive examples from various biological fields highlight the benefits of open data.