Policies of educational journals regarding deposit in repositories

Science, as a knowledge-building enterprise, relies heavily on the communication of findings through scientific publications. Collaboration among researchers drives scientific progress, and open access, coupled with technological advancements, brings knowledge closer to society. At the global and national levels, measures are being implemented to promote data sharing, although differences persist between fields of knowledge, such as education, where there is a lack of evidence on sharing practices.

An analysis of the policies of 60 international education journals regarding data deposition reveals a variety of approaches and levels of specificity While progress has been made, this disparity suggests the need for standardization and clarity. The lack of incentives and specialized resources also hinders information sharing in education. Progress towards transparency and accessibility in educational research is evident, but a greater commitment from the scientific community is required to promote effective data management practices.