Research data management and sharing in Educational Research

The burgeoning volume of data generated in scientific research remains largely untapped, constraining its potential to drive advancements. Openness and accessibility of data are paramount for scientific progress, fostering transparency, replicability, and reusability. Within the educational realm, the lack of data sharing and reuse presents significant challenges. This study delves into the perceptions and practices of Educational Sciences researchers regarding data sharing in Spain through a survey-based approach.The findings reveal a diversity in data management practices, with a tendency towards publication on academic platforms and a shared responsibility among team members, albeit with some centralization in the hands of the principal investigator. While the perception towards data sharing is generally positive, a substantial proportion of researchers still refrain from engaging in this practice, coupled with a lack of formal data management plans. These findings underscore the imperative to cultivate a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability in data management within the educational scientific community, addressing the barriers that hinder effective data sharing and management in educational research.

科研领域产生的海量数据大多仍未得到充分利用，制约了其推动学科发展的潜力。数据开放与可及性对于科研进步至关重要，有助于提升研究的透明度、可重复性与可复用性。在教育研究领域，数据共享与复用的缺失则带来了诸多严峻挑战。本研究通过问卷调查法，探究了西班牙教育科学领域研究者对数据共享的认知与实践现状。研究结果显示，教育科学领域的数据管理实践呈现多样化特征：研究者更倾向于将数据发布至学术平台，团队成员共同承担数据管理职责，但仍存在一定程度的权力集中于首席研究员（Principal Investigator）手中的现象。尽管研究者对数据共享的整体态度较为积极，但仍有相当比例的研究者未参与数据共享实践，且缺乏正式的数据管理计划。上述研究结果凸显了在教育科学共同体中培育数据管理的透明、协作与责任文化的必要性，同时也需针对性破除制约教育研究中数据共享与有效管理的各类障碍。