Data Sharing Policy

Taj Al-Ma'rifa Journal

Objective of Data Sharing

Taj Al-Ma'rifa Journal aims to promote:

  • Scientific Transparency: Enabling the review and verification of results.

  • Reproducibility: Supporting the ability to replicate studies or build upon them.

  • Broadening Research Impact: Enabling other researchers to utilize the data for new studies.

Scope of Data Sharing

This policy applies to data associated with published research, including:

  • Numerical tables and raw data.

  • Software or analytical models used.

  • Essential images or graphs supporting the results.

Exemptions: Data that violates privacy rights, intellectual property, or local laws is exempt from sharing.

Methods of Sharing

  • Depositing data in public or institutional repositories, providing a direct link (DOI) where possible.

  • Including accompanying data as Supplementary Materials within the published research files.

  • Authors may provide a data access plan if the data is sensitive or restricted, specifying access conditions for other researchers.

Author Requirements

  • Provide a full description of how to access the data upon submission.

  • Cite the original source of the data if it was not generated by the authors themselves.

  • Ensure the accuracy and credibility of the data before sharing.

Journal Obligations

  • Encouraging researchers to adhere to the principle of Open Access to data.

  • Guiding authors to use reliable and recognized data repositories.

  • Verifying that research data is available to readers or other researchers in accordance with declared policies.

Disclosure in Research

Authors must include a Data Availability Statement in the research paper, clarifying:

  • Whether the data is available.

  • Location and method of access.

  • Any access restrictions, if applicable.

Conclusion

Taj Al-Ma'rifa Journal is committed to the Data Sharing Policy as part of scientific transparency and credibility, encouraging researchers to facilitate access to their data to support open and sustainable scientific research.