Data Policy

Data Policy

数据政策
 

Commitment to Research Transparency 对研究透明度的承诺

Silence supports transparency and reproducibility in scholarly research. The journal encourages authors to make the data underlying their research available whenever possible in order to facilitate verification, replication, and further scholarly investigation.

《Silence》支持学术研究的透明度与可重复性。本刊鼓励作者在可能的情况下公开其研究底层的数据,以促进验证、复制以及进一步的学术调查。

Sharing research data contributes to the integrity of the academic record and enhances the accessibility and impact of scholarly work.

分享研究数据有助于维护学术记录的完整性,并提升学术著作的可获取性与影响力。

Data Availability 数据可用性

Authors are encouraged to make the datasets, materials, and analytical procedures underlying their research accessible to readers where appropriate.

鼓励作者在适宜的情况下,使读者能够获取其研究底层的数据集、材料与分析程序。

Where possible, authors should deposit their research data in recognized repositories, institutional archives, or other reliable data storage platforms. Examples of research materials that may be shared include:

在可能的情况下,作者应将其研究数据存储于公认的存储库、机构档案库或其他可靠的数据存储平台中。可分享的研究材料示例包括:

  • datasets generated or analyzed during the study
    在研究期间生成或分析的数据集
  • research instruments or survey materials
    研究工具或调查材料
  • code used for data analysis
    用于数据分析的代码
  • methodological documentation supporting the research process
    支撑研究过程的方法论记录

Authors should ensure that shared data are described clearly so that other researchers can understand how the data relate to the published work.

作者应确保对分享的数据进行清晰描述,以便其他研究者能够理解这些数据与已发表作品之间的关联。

Data Availability Statement 数据可用性声明

Authors are encouraged to include a Data Availability Statement in their manuscripts indicating whether the data supporting the findings of the study are available. Such statements may include information such as:

鼓励作者在其稿件中包含一份“数据可用性声明”,说明支撑研究发现的数据是否可供获取。此类声明可包含如下信息:

  • the repository where the data are stored
    存储数据的存储库
  • a persistent link or identifier (e.g., DOI) for accessing the data
    用于访问数据的永久链接或标识符(如 DOI)
  • conditions for accessing restricted data where applicable
    在适用情况下,访问受限数据的条件

If the data cannot be shared due to legal, ethical, or confidentiality considerations, authors should clearly explain these limitations.

若因法律、伦理或保密考量而无法分享数据,作者应清晰解释这些局限性。

Data Repositories 数据存储库

Authors are encouraged to deposit research data in recognized data repositories that ensure long-term accessibility and preservation. Suitable repositories may include institutional repositories, disciplinary repositories, or general research data platforms.

鼓励作者将研究数据存储于能确保长期可获取性与保存的公认数据存储库中。合适的存储库可能包括机构存储库、学科存储库或综合性研究数据平台。

The use of repositories that provide persistent identifiers and long-term archiving is recommended.

推荐使用提供永久标识符与长期存档功能的存储库。

Ethical and Legal Considerations 伦理与法律考量

When sharing research data, authors must ensure that data sharing complies with applicable legal and ethical requirements. This is particularly important when research involves:

在分享研究数据时,作者必须确保数据分享符合适用的法律与伦理要求。当研究涉及以下情况时,这一点尤为重要:

  • human participants
    人类参与者
  • personal or sensitive information
    个人或敏感信息
  • confidential or proprietary data
    机密或专有数据

In such cases, authors should anonymize data where appropriate or restrict access in accordance with ethical guidelines.

在此类情况下,作者应在适宜时对数据进行匿名化处理,或根据伦理指南限制访问权限。

Responsibility of Authors 作者责任

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and ethical handling of the data associated with their research.

作者始终对其研究相关数据的准确性、完整性及符合伦理的处理负责。

The journal may request access to underlying data during the editorial or peer review process when necessary to verify the validity of reported findings.

在必要时,本刊可能会在编辑或同行评审过程中要求访问底层数据,以验证所报告发现的有效性。

Failure to provide requested data without adequate justification may affect editorial decisions.

若在缺乏充分理由的情况下未能提供所要求的数据,可能会影响编辑决策。

Contribution to Open Scholarship 对开放学术的贡献

Through its data policy, Silence aims to encourage responsible data sharing practices and support the broader goals of open scholarship. Transparent access to research data enables scholars to build upon existing knowledge and strengthens the reliability of the academic record.

通过其数据政策,《Silence》旨在鼓励负责任的数据分享实践,并支持开放学术的更广泛目标。对研究数据的透明访问使学者能够在现有知识的基础上进一步构建,并增强了学术记录的可靠性。

Transparency · Reproducibility · Availability