Data Archiving & Permissions
Ensuring transparency and reproducibility in health research.
Promoting Research Transparency
JHHR encourages authors to share supporting data and materials to enhance the value and verifiability of published research.
Transparency in health research is essential for building trust in scientific literature. JHHR supports FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) for data management while respecting patient privacy.
All empirical manuscripts must include a Data Availability Statement (DAS). Example statements:
- "All data generated during this study are included in this published article and its supplementary files."
- "The datasets analyzed are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request."
- "Data cannot be shared due to patient confidentiality requirements."
We recommend depositing research data in recognized repositories:
- Figshare: General purpose data repository with DOI assignment
- Dryad: Curated repository for research data
- Zenodo: CERN-backed open science repository
- Domain-specific: NCBI GEO, dbGaP, ClinicalTrials.gov as appropriate
Protecting patient confidentiality is paramount:
Consent
Written informed consent must be obtained for publication of identifiable clinical details. For deceased patients, consent from next-of-kin is required.
De-identification
Remove all patient identifiers from datasets. Follow HIPAA Safe Harbor or Expert Determination methods for de-identification.
If your manuscript includes material previously published elsewhere:
- Obtain written permission from the original copyright holder
- Provide permission documentation during submission
- Include appropriate attribution in figure legends
Questions About Data Sharing?
Contact our editorial office for guidance on data availability and permissions.
