Research data repositories in the RDM cycle: challenges and strengths for curators/data stewards

Abstract

The management and publication of research results are crucial components of contemporary academic research. Academic institutions must ensure effective organization, preservation, and accessibility of research findings. In this context, data repositories have gained significant importance by providing specific digital infrastructure to store, preserve, and facilitate access to research 1. Some repositories are discipline-specific, targeting researchers from specific academic fields, while others are institutional, serving the research community affiliated with a particular university or other academic institution 2. These repositories exist to meet the growing demand for efficient and sustainable data management solutions that ensure data integrity, accessibility, and compliance with data sharing requirements. They promote transparency, collaboration, and long-term preservation of valuable research outcomes 3. Therefore, it is essential to address key issues and to understand how the curators of these repositories fit into the research data landscape.