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Data management plans (DMPs) are formal documents in which researchers describe how they plan to use data during and after the research. This helps researchers in sharing their data according to the FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable, and re-useable), as recommended by the European Code of Conduct (ECoC).
DPMs are becoming integral parts of grant applications and research organisations. They are usually short, and state which data will be created and how. DMPs also define the plans for data sharing and presentation, prescribe how the data will be stored, who will have access to it, what documentation and metadata will be created with it, and how it will be preserved. Creating DMPs provides several benefits for researchers, such as reducing the loss of data, monitoring the research progress, and preparing data for future use. Apart from that, they are also time saving.
==== Creating DMPs - the 'How to' guides ====
* The [https://www.dcc.ac.uk/guidance/how-guides Digital Curation Centre] (DCC), a leading centre in digital information curation that gives advice and help on how to store, manage, protect and share digital research data, provides resources, such as online tools, guidance and training. One of them is [https://dmponline.dcc.ac.uk/ DMP online], a free web-based tool that supports researchers in developing DMPs by providing them with templates and guidelines.
* [https://cdlib.org/services/uc3/dmptool/ California Digital Library] has also developed DMPTool, an open and international source project, that helps researchers, institutions, and funders in the USA in creating DMPs.
* [https://scienceeurope.org/our-priorities/research-data/sustainable-research-data/ Science Europe], an association of Research Funding Organisations and Research Performing Organisations, has developed [https://scienceeurope.org/our-resources/practical-guide-to-the-international-alignment-of-research-data-management/ Practical Guide to the International Alignment or Research Data Management]. The Guide provides a basis for development of data practices and management for organisations, disciplines, and individual researchers. Adaptable [https://scienceeurope.org/our-priorities/research-data/research-data-management/ DMP templates] are also available.
There are a number of other useful tools available for creating DMPs. Check those listed below:
* [https://ds-wizard.org/ Data Stewardship Wizard]. An open-source platform for collaborative and living data management plans.
* [https://rdmkit.elixir-europe.org/data_management_plan RDM kit.] The Research Data Management toolkit for Life Sciences
[1] ELIXIR (2021) Research Data Management Kit. A deliverable from the EU-funded ELIXIR-CONVERGE project (grant agreement 871075). [https://rdmkit.elixir-europe.org/ https://rdmkit.elixir-europe.org]
[2] Embassy of Good Science. Data management plans. [[Theme:67a453dc-7fa0-4f58-a869-748fe|https://embassy.science/wiki/Theme:67a453dc-7fa0-4f58-a869-748fe]]
[3] Science Europe. Sustainable research data. https://scienceeurope.org/our-priorities/research-data/sustainable-research-data/
Ethical dimensions in publishing are like the universe. The further we look, the more tangible ethical issues become.
===== Ready to do a task on your own? =====
COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) is committed to educating and supporting editors, publishers, universities, research institutes, and all those involved in publication ethics. COPE aims to move the culture of publishing towards one where ethical practices become a normal part of the culture itself.
Your task is to explore the following website: COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).
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'''Questions to consider:''' across generations
• How might this research affect future generations, even if impacts are not immediate?
• Does the research contribute to pathways that limit future options or create long-term dependencies?
• How are we weighing short-term benefits against potential long-term environmental or societal consequences?
'''Examples:'''
A research project prioritises short-term efficiency gains through the rapid deployment of a technology without considering its long-term resource demands or disposal implications. Reflecting on intergenerational justice highlights whether alternative approaches could better preserve options and resources for future generations. +
In his interview, Emilio Beladiez introduces two vital concepts for environmental action:
'''1. Environmental Ethics as Coherence''': He defines ethics as the coherence between what you do, what you want to achieve, and the methods you use to get there.
'''2. Upstream vs. Downstream Action:''' He distinguishes between downstream actions (tackling the visible consequences, like beach cleanups or waste recycling) and upstream actions (targeting the source of the problem, such as influencing policies, negotiating treaties, and changing how organizations operate). Exercise the following activity: +
Learning Pathway for Citizens +
