Nature June 2022 PMID 35725829

Many researchers say they'll share data - but don't.

Clare Watson

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The overall tone emphasizes that many researchers claim they will share data but often fail due to ethical concerns and data management issues, with phrases like 'lack of informed consent' and 'misplaced data' illustrating real barriers; the tone suggests recognition of a significant challenge for scientific transparency and collaborative progress.

AgreementModerate agreement

The majority of discussions agree that the gap between claimed willingness to share data and actual sharing is problematic, highlighting concerns about transparency and accountability.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, discussing specific reasons like ethical issues and data management challenges, though some comments remain fairly surface-level.

EngagementModerate engagement

Most contributions reference reasons for non-sharing, illustrating some depth, but few engage in detailed analyses or solutions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions underline the importance of improving data sharing practices in research, which could influence policies and researcher behavior, indicating moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Many researchers often claim they will share their data but frequently do not follow through.
  • This gap between promises and actions can limit transparency and collaboration in scientific research.
  • Understanding why researchers hesitate to share data can help improve data sharing practices and scientific integrity.]

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@n0rr · X

Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t データ共有を求められたときにちゃんとだす人は7% doi: https://t.co/KX6ljqhpJq

Sep 27, 2022 · 4 likes · 10,964 followers View post →
Christian Nawroth
@GoatsThatStare · X

RT @gabelica_m: Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t https://t.co/hmtICTwYGc @RetractionWatch @VivliCenter @liviapuljak #Op…

Aug 21, 2023 · 5 shares · 5,735 followers View post →
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RT @gabelica_m: Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t https://t.co/hmtICTwYGc @RetractionWatch @VivliCenter @liviapuljak #Op…

Aug 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 2,899 followers View post →
Gregg R. Murray
@GreggRMurray · X

"Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t. Reasons included a lack of informed consent or ethics approval to share; misplaced data; and that others had moved on from the project." #OpenAccess at https://t.co/cXVfbsVqod.

Jun 21, 2022 · 745 followers View post →
Aukse Kanopiene
@AKanopiene · X

For further reading, see: Watson, C. (2022). Many researchers say they’ll share data—but don’t. _Nature_, _606_(7916), 853.

Jul 24, 2024 · 21 followers View post →
Corey Bradshaw
@conservbytes.bsky.social · Bluesky

Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01692-1

Jun 23, 2022 View post →

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Aukse Kanopiene
@AKanopiene · X

For further reading, see: Watson, C. (2022). Many researchers say they’ll share data—but don’t. _Nature_, _606_(7916), 853.

Jul 24, 2024 · 21 followers View post →
Journal of Evolutionary Biology
@JEvBio · X

RT @gabelica_m: Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t https://t.co/hmtICTwYGc @RetractionWatch @VivliCenter @liviapuljak #Op…

Aug 23, 2023 · 5 shares · 2,899 followers View post →
Christian Nawroth
@GoatsThatStare · X

RT @gabelica_m: Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t https://t.co/hmtICTwYGc @RetractionWatch @VivliCenter @liviapuljak #Op…

Aug 21, 2023 · 5 shares · 5,735 followers View post →
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@n0rr · X

Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t データ共有を求められたときにちゃんとだす人は7% doi: https://t.co/KX6ljqhpJq

Sep 27, 2022 · 4 likes · 10,964 followers View post →
Niklaus Grunwald
@grunwald.bsky.social · Bluesky

Not cool: Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01692-1

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Corey Bradshaw
@conservbytes.bsky.social · Bluesky

Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01692-1

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Brian J. Enquist
@bjenquist.bsky.social · Bluesky

Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01692-1

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Brian Nosek
@briannosek.bsky.social · Bluesky

"Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t" See also, https://elifesciences.org/articles/67995 for more challenges in sharing and understanding original findings in biomedical research. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01692-1

Jun 21, 2022 View post →
Gregg R. Murray
@GreggRMurray · X

"Many researchers say they’ll share data — but don’t. Reasons included a lack of informed consent or ethics approval to share; misplaced data; and that others had moved on from the project." #OpenAccess at https://t.co/cXVfbsVqod.

Jun 21, 2022 · 745 followers View post →