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Guest post by Dr. Lars Malmström, S3IT, Computational Biology, UZH Scientific endeavors across multiple domains, including the life sciences, are changing as a result of the proliferation of digital devices and sensors that produce vast amounts of data. As a result, it is increasingly important to manage the scientific data actively and to document the […]

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Storing data in the cloud initially means dissolving physical or virtual boundaries of local data storage devices such as USB sticks, internal HD or file servers entrenched behind firewalls in the local area network. The cloud enables the constant availability of data – regardless of location or device. But clarity is rare – or do […]

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For almost two years now, the SNSF has been requiring researchers to submit a data management plan (DMP) with their funding application. We asked the SNSF: How do you rate the quality of the DMPs submitted so far? The positive answer: 70% of the DMPs are accepted without further comments. The most frequent reasons for […]

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Open source, well documented data formats are key for the long-term availability of data. General principles are: Open and non-proprietary file formats are preferable to closed and proprietary formats, text-based formats are better than binary formats; depending on the research area, this is not always possible. Certain data formats can be converted/exported into formats that […]

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Since October 2017, the SNSF requires all researchers applying for research funding to submit a data management plan (DMP). In general, each research proposal must be accompanied by a DMP. So far so clear. But what about projects that involve more than one applicant? And what about projects that simply do not generate any data? […]

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In 2018, IBM estimates the share of dark data at approx. 80% of the total amount of data. Overall, just 0.5% of the data is analysed at all. The potentially usable part of dark data is estimated at approx. 35% (Source: https://www.ibm.com/blogs/think/be-en/2018/04/24/marketing-dark-dark-data/). May these estimates be accurate or not, it is clear that large amounts […]

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The lack of reproducibility of scientific studies poses a threat to the credibility of scientific knowledge. The Center for Reproducible Science (CRS) of the University of Zurich was established in 2018. Its mission is to promote the reproducibility of empirical research by propagating good research practice (GRP). The experts of the CRS offer UZH researchers […]

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After a 2-year preliminary project, the Main Library (HBZ) has started a new range of services in the field of research data management at the end of 2018: A) Support and courses Servicedesk for researchers of all faculties of the UZH on research data management issues (including data management plans) Courses and Presentations B) Projects […]

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What is a data management plan (DMP) and why will most of the researchers get in touch with it? This summary will help you to understand what a DMP is, which benefits you will have from it and what kind of support you will receive. What is a DMP A DMP is a document describing […]

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Are you planning to submit a research proposal to the SNSF this fall? Is it the first time you have to write a DMP (Data Management Plan) and you feel intimidated by all these rules? We are here to help! The Main Library, Zentralbibliothek Zürich, S3IT and the Graduate Campus are organizing a one-day workshop […]

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