Assessing and Improving the Effectiveness of Data and Code Sharing Policies in Dutch Research Performing Organizations

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Abstract

Open Science practices are gaining ground, but their adoption is not as widespread as hoped. While Open Access publishing is common, practices that increase research transparency, such as data and code sharing, vary greatly. We explore why institutional Open Science policies often fail to translate into meaningful real-world change. Focusing on Dutch Research Performing Organizations (RPOs), we examine how specific policy features influence researchers’ behavior regarding sharing data and code. By combining policy analysis, behavioral research, and stakeholder collaboration, the project co-creates more impactful and context-sensitive policies, and helps RPOs measure, promote, and improve sharing practices in their respective organisations.

Authors 8

1. Krist Vaesen
2. Michiel R. de Boer

   University Medical Center Groningen

   Affiliation as printed

   University Medical Center Groningen

   UMC Groningen

3. Anna van 't Veer Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden University

4. Vlasta Sikimić

   Eindhoven University of Technology

   Affiliation as printed

   Eindhoven University of Technology

5. René Bekkers

   Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

   Affiliation as printed

   Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

6. Emilio Raiteri

   Eindhoven University of Technology

   Affiliation as printed

   Eindhoven University of Technology

7. Daniël Lakens

   Eindhoven University of Technology

   Affiliation as printed

   Eindhoven University of Technology

8. Anne M. Scheel

   Utrecht University · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

   Affiliation as printed

   Utrecht University

   Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam