Data Sharing Policy
VFAST Transactions on Education and Social Sciences (VTESS) encourages authors to share data underlying their research in a responsible and ethical manner. This policy aims to promote transparency, reproducibility, and advancement of scientific knowledge.
Data Availability:
- Authors are encouraged to make research data underlying their published articles publicly available at the time of publication, whenever possible.
- Data should be deposited in reputable repositories relevant to the field, with clear access instructions provided in the article.
- VTESS supports journals that utilize the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles.
Exceptions:
- Data sharing may be restricted due to ethical considerations, privacy concerns, or legal restrictions. Authors should clearly explain any limitations in data availability and justify their reasoning.
- In such cases, authors should provide sufficient information in the article to allow for independent verification of the research findings.
Responsibilities of Authors:
- Authors are responsible for ensuring data quality and accuracy.
- Authors should clearly document data collection methods, analysis procedures, and any relevant tools used.
- Authors should provide sufficient metadata to facilitate understanding and reuse of the data.
Support for Data Sharing:
- VTESS acknowledges the challenges associated with data sharing and encourages authors to consult institutional policies and support services.
- We may offer guidance on identifying suitable repositories and best practices for data preparation and documentation.
