Data Sharing Policy

The Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy is committed to fostering transparency and collaboration in scientific research. To support these values, we strongly encourage authors to share their research data.

Data Availability Statement:

  • Requirement: Authors must include a Data Availability Statement in their manuscripts, specifying whether the data supporting their findings are accessible to others.
  • Public Repositories: We recommend depositing data in reputable public repositories and providing relevant accession numbers or links within the manuscript.
  • Format and Documentation: Shared data should be in commonly used, non-proprietary formats and accompanied by comprehensive documentation.

Ethical and Legal Standards:

  • Limitations: Authors must justify any limitations on data sharing, adhering to ethical and legal standards.

Embargo Periods and Exceptions:

  • Embargo Requests: Authors may request embargo periods for data sharing, specifying the duration and rationale.
  • Exceptions: Any exceptions to data sharing will be considered with careful scrutiny.

By adhering to this Data Sharing Policy, authors contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and reinforce the Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy’s commitment to openness and collaboration in research.