Data Sharing Policy

The journal is committed to promoting transparency and reliability in scientific research by encouraging the sharing of data that supports published research results. This policy is part of the journal's commitment to open practices that enable researchers to verify results and reuse data in subsequent studies, thus contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge.

Policy Objectives:
• Support scientific integrity and the verifiability of results.
• Promote opportunities for research collaboration and data reuse.
• Enabling readers and researchers to access the original sources of information used in the research.

Data Sharing Requirements:
• Authors are required to provide a clear statement regarding the availability of the data used in their study when submitting the research for publication.
• If the data is available, the location of its storage (e.g., an institutional data repository, an open database, or a dedicated online facility) must be indicated, along with a direct link to access it.
• If data sharing is not possible (for legal, ethical, or participant privacy reasons), the reasons must be explicitly stated in a separate statement.

Types of Data Covered:
Data that the journal encourages sharing, depending on the type of study, include:
• Original data tables.
• Survey sets or research instruments.
• Programming codes or software used in the analysis.
• Results of statistical analyses or mathematical models.

Terms of Data Use:
• Authors must ensure that the data submitted do not violate participants' privacy or intellectual property rights.
• The journal encourages the use of open licenses (such as Creative Commons or Open Data Licenses) that allow the use of data for non-commercial research purposes, while preserving the rights of the original authors.

Verification and Accountability:
• The journal reserves the right to request access to data during the review process or after publication to verify the results.
• If it is determined that an author has provided misleading information about the availability or use of data, the journal may take corrective or disciplinary action.
This policy aims to enhance confidence in published research outputs and contribute to building a scientific community based on openness, collaboration, and shared knowledge.