Is the use of RepOD free of charge?
Yes, depositing and making data available is free of charge for everyone. The only requirement is to create an account.
Is the use of deposited data free of charge?
Yes, using research data deposited with the repository is free for everyone. However, for some datasets with restricted access, the depositor decides whether to make data available to a particular user.
What data can be deposited and made available in the repository?
In the repository, users can deposit and share research data such as spreadsheets, images, audiovisual material, and any other data produced, collected, or described for research purposes.
What is the maximum amount of data a user can deposit and make available in the repository?
There is no limit to the maximum volume of a deposited dataset. The maximum size of a single file is 5GB.
How can I deposit data in the repository?
Depositing data in the RepOD repository is described in detail in the guidelines and the User Guide.
What is metadata?
Metadata is information about data — anything that describes a dataset.
Is a DOI assigned to every dataset?
Yes, each dataset made available in the RepOD repository receives a DOI identifier. DOI assignment is free of charge.
Can a deposited dataset be linked to a publication?
In the RepOD repository, linking a dataset to a publication is possible. To do so, fill in the “Related publication” metadata fields.
What is an embargo, and how do I set one?
An embargo is a period during which files in a published dataset are not available. An embargo can only be set for a dataset that does not yet have a published version.
What is the maximum length of an embargo in the RepOD repository?
The maximum duration of an embargo in RepOD is 36 months.
What licence should I choose for deposited data files?
Detailed information on licensing and other legal aspects of sharing research data can be found in our Legal Guide.
Does the RepOD repository adhere to the FAIR principles?
The FAIR principles do not necessarily apply to data repositories but — more generally — to how research data are made available. Even in a good repository, it is possible to make data available in a way that does not comply with the principles. The RepOD repository allows users to share data according to these principles. For more information on the FAIR principles, see the materials available on the Open Science Platform website.
How can I cite data available in the RepOD repository?
A suggested citation format can be found on the landing page of each dataset. It is also possible to generate the bibliographic data of a dataset in EndNote XML, RIS, and BibTeX formats. For datasets with multiple versions, please remember to specify which version of the dataset you are referring to.
How can I use research data downloaded from the RepOD repository?
For each deposited data file, the conditions under which it is made available in the repository determine how it can be used. For more information, please see our Legal Guide.
What software does the RepOD repository run on, and is it up to date?
The software used by the RepOD repository is continuously developed and updated by the ICM UW team. It is based on the open-source software Dataverse. Starting with version 4.11 of Dataverse, we created a separate development branch (also called a fork) of this software as part of the DRODB project a few years ago. Since then, the two software lines — ours and the one built by the community led by Harvard— have been developed independently. This solution has made it possible to improve the quality of the application code (refactoring) and to add new features to the software — for example, to make it WCAG-compliant or to adapt the data licensing model to the solutions adopted in the repository.