Data Sharing Policy

1. Introduction

El-Merqib Journal of Humanities adopts a clear data sharing policy aimed at enhancing scientific transparency, enabling data reuse, and supporting the reproducibility and verification of published research findings.

2. Scope of Application

This policy applies to all manuscripts submitted for publication in the journal that involve:

  • Quantitative data (statistical data, surveys, databases)
  • Qualitative data (interviews, field observations, documents)
  • Supporting materials (tables, figures, appendices)

3. Principle of Data Accessibility

The journal is committed to ensuring that research data is:

  • Made available whenever possible
  • Accessible and reusable
  • Stored in reliable repositories

While respecting ethical and legal considerations.

4. Data Sharing Requirements

Authors are required to:

  • Make supporting data available upon request or through a digital repository
  • Include a Data Availability Statement within the manuscript, specifying:
    • Where the data is stored
    • How it can be accessed
    • Any restrictions on its use
  • Ensure proper documentation of data to enable reuse

5. Exceptions

Data sharing may be restricted or not required in the following cases:

  • Data contains personal or sensitive information
  • Legal or contractual obligations prevent disclosure
  • Data is subject to third-party intellectual property rights

In such cases, authors must clearly explain the reason for non-availability in the Data Availability Statement.

6. Approved Repositories

The journal encourages depositing data in:

  • Institutional repositories of universities
  • Open international repositories (e.g., Zenodo, Figshare)
  • Any trusted platforms that ensure long-term preservation and accessibility

7. Ethical Responsibility

  • Authors must obtain the necessary ethical approvals for data collection
  • Participant privacy must be protected, and identities must not be disclosed
  • The research institution is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the data

8. Role of the Editorial Board

  • The editorial board has the right to request access to data to verify research findings
  • Manuscripts may be rejected if data sharing requirements are not met without acceptable justification

9. Policy Objectives

This policy aims to:

  • Enhance integrity and transparency in scientific research
  • Support data reanalysis and result verification
  • Encourage scientific collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Improve the quality of published research in the journal