Publishing and reusing open data
Overview and instructions to services for sharing and publishing research data
There are a number of data repositories available, and the best one for you depends on your goals, needs and data. Some things to consider:
We recommend using a reliable discipline-specific repository to maximize the impact of your dataset. You can look for a discipline-specific repository from the sources linked below. If a suitable discipline-specific repository is not available, we recommend Zenodo as a general purpose data repository.
Consider submitting your data to discipline-specific, community-recognised repositories when possible. To find a data repository, you can start with these services:
These repositories have been used in Aalto University to open datasets
These repositories are not limited to any domain or discipline, but they accept any kind of research data.
Feature comparison chart of some popular repositories (agu.cov)
Below are service descriptions for three repositories: Zenodo, B2SHARE and Fairdata.
Zenodo is a catch-all repository for any kind of research data.
B2SHARE is the user-friendly, reliable and trustworthy EUDAT service to store and publish research data from diverse contexts.
The Fairdata services enable verifiable and reproducible science and secure preservation of digital research outputs.
The key issue in scientific data journals is that the articles do not include analysis of data, but the journals provide a forum to describe and document research data sets. For the researchers that have a specific interest to produce or create data, the data journals may be a relevant publishing channel.
ACRIS (Aalto Current Research Information System) is Aalto's research information management system - the home for Aalto's research information. It is important that you insert the description of your dataset in ACRIS, since universities are judged based on data produced and openness. The instructions for adding dataset description to ACRIS are attached below.
Make a brilliant description to maximize re-use, citation and findability of your dataset.
Follow these links to navigate through research data management instructions.
Overview and instructions to services for sharing and publishing research data
Properly managed research data creates competitive edge and is an important part of a high-quality research process. Here you will find links to support, services and instructions for research data management.