Archiving Primary Data: Solutions for Long-Term Studies.
Mills, James A; Teplitsky, Céline; Arroyo, Beatriz; Charmantier, Anne, et al. (2015). Archiving Primary Data: Solutions for Long-Term Studies.. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 30, (10), 581 - 589
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Authors:
Mills, James A
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Teplitsky, Céline
;
Arroyo, Beatriz
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Charmantier, Anne
, et al.
Department:
MEMEG
Evolutionary ecology
Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology
Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab
Research Group:
Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology
Molecular Ecology and Evolution Lab
Abstract:
The recent trend for journals to require open access to primary data included in publications has been embraced by many biologists, but has caused apprehension amongst researchers engaged in long-term ecological and evolutionary studies. A worldwide survey of 73 principal investigators (Pls) with long-term studies revealed positive attitudes towards sharing data with the agreement or involvement of the PI, and 93% of PIs have historically shared data. Only 8% were in favor of uncontrolled, open access to primary data while 63% expressed serious concern. We present here their viewpoint on an issue that can have non-trivial scientific consequences. We discuss potential costs of public data archiving and provide possible solutions to meet the needs of journals and researchers.
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