Investigating the practices and preferences of health scholars in sharing open research data.

ABSTRACT: This survey-based study examines health science scholars' perceptions of collaborative research behavior and sharing open research data in university settings. A total of 362 health science scholars from U.S. universities participated in an online questionnaire consisting of 59 questions. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses of the data included frequencies, cross-tabulations, descriptive ratio statistics, and the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance. Four open-ended questions were also analyzed to provide further insights into the survey findings. The study reveals that health scholars share their data with colleagues within their institution or project, demonstrating a lesser inclination toward open research data sharing practices through institutional r

SUBMITTER: Wibowo MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11819604 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature