Data Sharing Policy
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General Principle:
The journal encourages transparency and accessibility of data used in research, aligned with research ethics and academic standards. -
Author Responsibilities:
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Researchers must provide their data (statistical, qualitative, study tools) upon request for verification or academic review.
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Authors must specify whether data is publicly available, available upon request, or subject to restrictions (confidentiality, institutional, legal).
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Data Statement:
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Authors must include a “Data Availability Statement” in the manuscript indicating where and how to access the data.
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Privacy Protection:
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Personal or sensitive data must be anonymized or removed in line with ethical standards and data protection laws, especially in studies involving individuals.
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For qualitative studies, a consent form must be attached confirming participants’ agreement to use their anonymized data.