A Review of Open Research Data Policies and Practices in China

Authors

  • Lili Zhang Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1847-6683
  • Robert R. Downs Center for International Earth Science Information Network, Columbia University, Palisades, NY https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8595-5134
  • Jianhui Li Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing
  • Liangming Wen Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0284-1527
  • Chengzan Li Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5334/dsj-2021-003

Keywords:

Open data, data policy, data practices, China, research data sharing

Abstract

This paper initially conducts a literature review and content analysis of the open research data policies in China. Next, a series of exemplars describe data practices to promote and enable the use of open research data, including open data practices in research programs, data repositories, data journals, and citizen science. Moreover, the top four driving forces are identified and analyzed along with their responsible guiding work. In addition, the “landscape of open research data ecology in China” is derived from the literature review and from observations of actual cases, where the interaction and mutual development of data policies, data programs, and data practices are recognized. Finally, future trends of research data practices within China and internationally are discussed. We hope the analysis provides perspective on current open data practices in China along with insight into the need for additional research on scientific data sharing and management.

Landscape of Scientific Data Management and Sharing Ecology in China

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Published

2021-01-29

Issue

Vol. 20 (2021)

Section

Reviews

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