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July 26, 2026Quantitative Science StudiesOpen Access

The Field-Specificity of Data Practices and the Public Sharing of Research Data (Part 1): Evidence from a Survey of Researchers at German Universities

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TVTheresa VeldenATAnastasiia TcypinaVXValmira Xharavina

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Overview

Survey reveals variations in data sharing practices among researchers at German universities, indicating tailored approaches are needed.

Key Points

  • The study aims to investigate differences in research data sharing practices across various fields at German universities.
  • Surveyed 8,822 researchers at German universities using the DZHW Science Survey.
  • Compared 39 subfields across a wide range of disciplines.
  • Examined the relationship between data reuse and sharing behaviors.
  • Found substantial variations in data roles and sharing practices across research fields.
  • Limited support for a causal link between data sharing and data reuse was identified.
  • Confirmed the necessity for field-specific approaches in science policy to enhance data sharing and reuse.

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Velden et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a3a3d3aea3239cd76a11https://doi.org/10.1162/qss.a.504
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