Heather Piwowar discusses public data archiving, examining why some researchers share their data while others do not, and explores the implications of these patterns on scientific progress. The findings indicate that data sharing rates are increasing yet remain low, particularly in cancer research, and emphasize the role of journal policies and previous sharing experiences as key factors influencing data sharing behavior. To enhance data sharing, the study advocates for automated methods to track dataset creation and sharing, alongside initiatives to support more open access to research data.
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