Knowledge infrastructures in science: data, diversity, and digital libraries

Unfortunately hidden behind a paywall. Borgman et al.'s new article on the necessity for digital libraries to manage research data. From the abstract:

This article addresses the role of digital libraries in knowledge infrastructures for science, presenting evidence from long-term studies of four research sites. Findings are based on interviews (n=208), ethnographic fieldwork, document analysis, and historical archival research about scientific data practices, conducted over the course of more than a decade.

Data Communication Managing System And Method Thereof

The present invention provides a data communication managing system. The system includes a first network segment client, a second network segment client, and a center unit. The center unit includes a manage unit and transmit data with the first network segment client and the second network segment client, respectively. The manage unit includes a transmission management part which is used to disallow the data transmission between the first network segment client and the second network segment client.

Improving Science through Data Management and Sharing

Here is a paper by Kathryn A. Kane on Data Management and Sharing from the URJHS—Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences that is.

Scientific discovery and innovation move society into the future, and it is the responsibility of researchers to use their work to advance that purpose. By effectively managing and sharing their data with the public, researchers can facilitate collaboration with their peers, thus conserving time and resources.

Improving Science Through Data Management

An interesting undergraduate research project on the importance of data management and sharing by Kathryn A. Kane.

This is just one small example of how valuable data can be lost to both current and future researchers when there is no data management plan in place. Scientific discovery and innovation move society into the future, and it is the responsibility of researchers to use their work to advance that purpose. By effectively managing and sharing their data with the public, researchers can facilitate collaboration with their peers, thus conserving time and resources. This also leads to increased transparency and improved scientific reputations. There are some challenges facing this proposal, but with a concerted effort data management and sharing can become an integral part of the scientific culture.