Citing open research data in technical standards
examining the presence and patterns in scientific standardization
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https://doi.org/10.5380/atoz.v14.97450Keywords:
Citation of research data, Data Sharing, Citation and reference standardsAbstract
Introduction: Considering that research data is increasingly reused in the contemporary scientific scenario of Open Science, this article aims to analyze the phenomenon of research data citation. We examine recommendations on citation of research data and the recognition and credit of data developers in international standards that guide the standardization of citations Method: this study is characterized as a theoretical investigation. To achieve the proposed objective, the methodology of critical literature review (Grant & Booth, 2009) was adopted, centered on the main theoretical axes of data reuse and formal citation of open research data. Next, an analysis of the norms and citation standardization style of NBR’s 10520/2023 and 6023/2018, APA Style, Chicago, Vancouver, ISO 690, Harvard and AMA was carried out. Results: In the analysis of the seven standards/styles of standardization and citation analyzed, five presented standardizations for citation of research data and two did not present any recommendations. Conclusions: The availability of standardization of data and research citations in at least more than half of the standards analyzed is an indication that the responsible bodies are gradually giving due importance to ensuring clear guidelines to contribute to reliable, replicable and legitimate research.
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