Ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and stewardship of research data in the digital age

By Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy (U.S.). Committee on Ensuring the Utility and Integrity of Research Data in a Digital Age

Subjects: Scientific applications, Technological innovations, Methods, Research, Management, Information science, Access control, Information technology, Standards, United States Office of Research Integrity, United States, Scientific Misconduct, Library science, Technology, REFERENCE, Information Management, Electronic information resources, United States. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. Office of Research Integrity, Information resources management, Organization & administration, Research Ethics Committees

Description: The digital era provides researchers with greatly enhanced ability to analyze and share data, but a new report warns that technology also makes it easier for data to be distorted. The report, from the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine, recommends that research institutions ensure that every investigator receives appropriate training on managing data responsibly. Further, the report urges these institutions, along with professional societies, journals and research sponsors, to develop standards for ensuring the integrity of research data and specific data-management guidelines to account for new technologies.