Abstract:In this article we drill down to the concept of data publication. We introduce how the term research data publication is defined in academic settings and literature. We discuss how research data is published, how the data publications are reviewed or curated, and which are the current incentives for the publication of research data. These are the main questions we aim to answer to in this article.As conclusion we ponder how we can learn from the best practices already in place in academic communities and how t… Show more
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