Project Details
Projekt
DAS-Tool — Data Availability Statements in Connection with Research Data Repositories and Research Information
Subject Area
Data Management, Data-Intensive Systems, Computer Science Methods in Business Informatics
Term
since 2026
Project identifier
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 578368944
Data Availability Statements (DAS) are essential statements in scientific publications that specify access and reuse conditions for the underlying research data of a textual publications. They serve to enhance the traceability and transparency of scientific endeavors, thereby enabling third parties to repurpose the findings. Historically, DAS have been somewhat overlooked in research data management (RDM) practices. However, their integration with Data Management Plans (DMPs) presents a substantial opportunity to consolidate data management and publication processes through automation. The DAS-Tool project leverages this potential by offering a coherent view that integrates data flows from DMPs and DAS, streamlining the management and publication of research data. This project specifically addresses the challenges associated with implementing DAS in the publication of scientific articles. Starting with an assessment of DAS guidelines across various publication cultures and electronic journals, the project develops a tool that simplifies the creation of standardized DAS. This tool is particularly designed to support local research data management (RDM) activities and foster interaction with research data repositories. Building on the functionalities of existing DMP tools, the DAS-Tool utilizes automated data flows to integrate information related to research data handling and repositories, guided by journal policy requirements for DAS. The project exemplifies the integration of DAS and DMPs through the collaboration between the Research Data Management Organizer (RDMO) and the DAS Tool. Furthermore, it explores the reutilization of DAS information within the domain of current research information. The DAS-Tool project supports researchers, information infrastructures, and publication service providers both operationally and strategically, contributing to the improvement of publication practices and the reuse potential of research data, aligning with Open Science principles.
DFG Programme
Research data and software (Scientific Library Services and Information Systems)
