Data Sharing Policy for the Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences

At the Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences (JMPAS), we recognize the importance of data sharing in promoting scientific transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration. Our data sharing policy aims to facilitate the responsible and ethical sharing of research data. The following guidelines outline the principles and procedures followed by JMPAS:

Data Availability:

Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences encourages authors to make their research data openly available, whenever possible and in compliance with ethical considerations, legal requirements, and institutional policies. Open data enhances the visibility and impact of research and enables other researchers to validate and build upon the findings.

Data Types:

The data-sharing policy of the Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences encompasses all relevant data associated with the published research, including but not limited to raw data, processed data, supplementary data, code scripts, and metadata. The data may comprise quantitative measurements, qualitative observations, clinical records, survey responses, images, and any other relevant data forms.

Data Repositories:

Authors must deposit their research data in established and appropriate data repositories. These repositories should be discipline-specific or have sufficient infrastructure and standards for data curation, long-term storage, and access. Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences recommends the use of recognized and reputable repositories that provide persistent identifiers (such as DOIs) to ensure proper citation and attribution.

Data Access and Citation:

Authors should provide clear instructions on how to access the shared data, including the repository name, accession numbers, and any specific access restrictions, if applicable. In the manuscript, authors should include a Data Availability Statement that details where and how the data can be accessed. Proper citation and acknowledgment of the data source should be provided, enabling other researchers to credit the original authors.

Informed Consent and Ethical Considerations:

Authors should ensure that data sharing complies with applicable legal and ethical requirements, including obtaining informed consent from study participants. Any personal or sensitive information should be appropriately anonymized or de-identified to protect privacy and confidentiality. Authors must also consider intellectual property rights, commercial confidentiality, and contractual obligations when sharing data.

Exceptions and Restrictions:

Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences acknowledges that certain circumstances may warrant restrictions on data sharing, such as legal or ethical constraints, proprietary data, or sensitive information. In such cases, authors should provide a clear justification for the restrictions in the manuscript and, if possible, offer a mechanism for interested researchers to request access to the data directly from the authors.

Data Sharing Statement:

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences are required to include a Data Sharing Statement in their article. This statement should describe whether the data associated with the research will be openly available, deposited in a repository, or accessible upon request, along with any relevant details and restrictions.

Compliance and Verification:

Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences encourages authors to adhere to the data-sharing policy and provides guidance and support throughout the publication process. The journal reserves the right to verify compliance with the data-sharing policy and may request additional information or clarification from authors if needed.

Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences believes that responsible data sharing is essential for advancing scientific knowledge and fostering collaboration. By embracing this policy, authors contribute to the integrity and transparency of research, enabling the scientific community to benefit from shared data resources.

For more information and specific instructions on data sharing, please refer to the "Instructions for Authors" section on the Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Allied Sciences website: https://jmpas.com/introduction-to-author