Data Archiving Permissions
Policies supporting research reproducibility and data preservation in neuro-oncology.
Supporting Open CNS Cancer Science
JBSC encourages transparent data practices enabling verification and replication of brain and spinal cancer research findings. These policies outline author permissions and responsibilities for research data management.
Authors are strongly encouraged to make research data underlying published findings available. Data availability supports reproducibility and enables secondary analyses advancing CNS tumor science. JBSC requires Data Availability Statements in all published articles.
Neuroimaging Data
Consider depositing imaging datasets in TCIA or institutional repositories with appropriate anonymization.
Genomic Data
Submit molecular and genomic data to GEO, SRA, or similar repositories before acceptance.
Clinical Data
Extended clinical datasets can be deposited in Figshare, Zenodo, or published as supplementary materials.
Anonymization Required: All shared patient data must be de-identified following HIPAA or equivalent guidelines. Remove direct identifiers and ensure re-identification is not possible from combined data elements.
When data cannot be fully shared due to patient privacy, institutional agreements, or ongoing trials, authors should explain limitations in Data Availability Statements. Sharing upon reasonable request may be appropriate for sensitive datasets.
Extended imaging series, surgical videos, and detailed protocols can be submitted as supplementary materials. These undergo peer review and receive permanent DOIs for citation.
Authors retain ownership of research data. JBSC policies encourage but do not require data sharing beyond supporting article claims. Authors determine appropriate access based on ethical obligations and institutional policies.
JBSC is committed to long-term preservation of published content and supplementary materials. Data deposited in recognized repositories benefit from established preservation infrastructure.
When depositing datasets, maintain version control allowing readers to access exact data versions supporting published findings. Date-stamped deposits provide permanent records.
Surgical technique videos may be deposited as supplementary materials with appropriate patient consent and anonymization. Videos demonstrating innovative approaches enhance educational value of published research.
Authors using custom analysis code or machine learning models are encouraged to deposit in GitHub or Zenodo. Persistent identifiers enable reproducibility and appropriate credit for methodology development.
JBSC follows community data sharing standards for neuro-oncology research. Authors should consult field-specific guidelines for data deposition and formatting to maximize utility of shared resources.
JBSC encourages authors to contribute imaging data to established neuro-oncology repositories. Such contributions support machine learning research and enhance diagnostic tool development benefiting future patients.
Collaborative multi-center studies should establish data governance agreements before publication. JBSC supports collaborative data sharing approaches advancing CNS cancer research across institutional boundaries.
