A survey on research data in environmental sciences: perceptions and practices of CNR researchers
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https://doi.org/10.14600/irpps_wps.55.2013Keywords:
Research data, researchers’ attitudes, Open access, questionnaire-based survey, Environmental and Earth sciencesAbstract
The report provides the results of a survey on researchers’ attitudes and practices of data sharing in the area of Environmental sciences. It is based on an online questionnaire submitted to CNR researchers active in this disciplinary field, that has proved to be data intensive, collaborative and multidisciplinary. The study lies within the framework of other international analyses that consider this complex process exploring different aspects that may influence the propensity of a consistent and effective data release. Therefore, motivations, perceived barriers and enablers to data sharing are analysed together with the outline of research context and practices in this field. CNR researchers are aware of the importance of research data as shown by the rate of responses as well as by their opinions on the reasons for the availability and preservation of data. They are willing to share some of their data and they do it especially when they are used to use data produced by others and can rely on archives to deposit their results. Many of the obstacles perceived may be overcome by the adoption of clear policies that advocate Open Access as well as by developing infrastructures that support their diffusion.References
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