Publishing a Dataset at the same time as the associated Paper
Most publishers and funders now ask researchers to make the data supporting a paper available. When data sharing, evidence of data sharing and peer review of data is required, authors require a workflow to keep their datasets private until the paper is published.
Below is the workflow steps to achieve this using Figshare:
Upload your files into the ‘My Data’ section of your Figshare.com account
Add descriptive metadata as if you are ready to make the file public
On the top right side of the metadata form click “Share with private link” to configure a private link. You can set the date you would like the private link to expire.
On the metadata entry page click the “Reserve DOI" link on the right side. A pop up appears with the DOI and information on using the DOI. Cite the DOI in the paper before sending for review
If the peer reviewer or publisher wants to see the files themselves, send them the private link. This is an anonymous link - your identity will not be known to the peer reviewers
Upon notification that the paper is accepted and published, log into your Figshare.com account, navigate to the dataset, add a reference to the live paper and ensure metadata is descriptive
Click “Publish item"
The DOI that was reserved, will now be minted (go live) and the citation in your paper will be linked to the dataset.
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