The International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research & Review (IJMSCRR) supports transparency, reproducibility, and integrity in research by encouraging authors to share the data underlying their findings.

1. Author Responsibilities

• Authors should make all relevant data, materials, and methods available to readers, reviewers, and other researchers upon reasonable request.

• Data should be deposited in a trusted public repository where possible (e.g., Dryad, Figshare, Zenodo, GenBank).

2. Data Availability Statement

• All manuscripts must include a Data Availability Statement describing:

  • Where the data can be accessed, including DOI or repository links, OR

  • A justification if data cannot be shared (e.g., privacy, ethical restrictions).

3. Acceptable Data Formats

• Data may include raw data, processed data, software code, protocols, or other materials required to replicate the study.

• Datasets should be in widely used, non-proprietary formats wherever possible.

4. Exceptions

• Data sharing may be restricted due to:

  • Privacy concerns (e.g., patient confidentiality).

  • Legal or ethical considerations.

  • Proprietary restrictions.

5. Compliance

This policy follows best practices recommended by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).