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Anonymization and Pseudonymization

Excerpt	This article discusses ways to protect sensitive personal data by anonymizing or pseudonymizing it, both for ethical reasons and in accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Research data life cycle	1. Planning 2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Anonymization Data Protection Ethics General Data Protection Regulation Pseudonymization
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Excerpt	This article addresses the archiving of research data, focusing on aspects necessary for long-term digital preservation and the preparation required for this purpose. The perspective emphasizes “data provision.” Since data archiving is a prerequisite for their scientific reuse (in research and teaching), this article should be seen in conjunction with the one on “data reuse”, where the focus shifts to “using data”.
Research data life cycle	5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Informed Consent Licenses Persistent Identifiers
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Data Documentation and Metadata

Excerpt	This article explains how to describe empirical data for archiving purposes using documentation files and metadata. It outlines key elements of successful documentation, provides methodological explanations, and supports these with examples.
Research data life cycle	3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Context Documents ReadMe File Research Documentation
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Data in Ethnographic Research

Excerpt	This article examines the specificities of ethnographic research and its resulting data conceptualization. It critically discusses the challenges, problems, and limitations that arise for social and cultural anthropologists when implementing Open Science demands.
Research data life cycle	1. Planning 2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Field Notes Methods Participatory Observation Research Data
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Data Management Plan

Excerpt	This article discusses data management plans (DMPs), which are central tools in research data management. DMPs are used to plan and document the handling of research data during and after the completion of a research project, as well as to define roles and responsibilities.
Research data life cycle	1. Planning
Keywords	Good Scientific Practice Planning Reflection
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Data Protection

Excerpt	This article addresses data protection regulations and the resulting measures to safeguard personal research data.
Research data life cycle	1. Planning 2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Anonymization Ethics General Data Protection Regulation Informed Consent
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Excerpt	This article discusses measures designed to protect (research) data from unauthorized access. Strategies for preventing data loss and ensuring data availability are covered in the article about data storage.
Research data life cycle	1. Planning 2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Data Protection Data Storage Datenspeicherung Ethics Good Scientific Practice
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Excerpt	Many people handle data storage carelessly. This article discusses potential risks and pitfalls of data storage, how to avoid them, and how to securely store data to prevent data loss. Measures for protecting data from unauthorized access are covered in the article on Data Security.
Research data life cycle	2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving
Keywords	Data Organization Data Protection Data Security Data Storage Good Scientific Practice
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Epilogue: Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability

Excerpt	This short article addresses the potential impacts and risks of artificial intelligence (AI) on research data and dimensions of sustainability.
Research data life cycle	1. Planning 2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Archiving Data Misuse Ethics Machine Learning Sustainability
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Excerpt	This article discusses the naming of (research) data. Clear file naming, for example, using a naming convention, is an essential component of file storage and management alongside a systematic folder structure (see the article on folder structure).
Research data life cycle	2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 5. Archiving 4. Publication 6. Reuse
Keywords	File Naming Convention Versioning Versioning Methods
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Folder Structure

Excerpt	This article discusses systematic and organized file storage. A structured, effective folder system is an important component of file management and security, alongside file naming conventions.
Research data life cycle	2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving
Keywords	Data Organization Data Security Data Storage Folder Structure
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Informed Consent

Excerpt	This article discusses obtaining informed consent in empirical research projects. As part of obtaining this consent, research participants are provided with detailed information about the research project, and their approval is requested. It is a prerequisite for processing personal data and is mandated by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Research data life cycle	1. Planning 2. Data Collection 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Anonymization Data Protection Ethics General Data Protection Regulation Research Documentation
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Introduction to Research Data Management

Excerpt	This article provides information on the Open Science (OS) movement, its objectives, and an overview of the central concepts of research data management.
Keywords	FAIR Principles Good Scientific Practice Research Data Life Cycle
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Online Ethnography

Excerpt	This article discusses ethnographic online research and its challenges in dealing with data obtained in or through the internet. The complexity of ethnographic online research is only briefly touched upon here.
Research data life cycle	1. Planning 2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Data Protection Informed Consent Methods
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Recording Formats and Strategies

Excerpt	This article explores the various strategies and formats ethnographers use to record information during fieldwork. The methods and media researchers employ to document observations, informal conversations, and systematic interviews depend on the specific research context, methodological approach, and available technical resources. Here, we focus on text-based recordings, which often accompany audiovisual methods even when the latter are central to a project.
Research data life cycle	2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis
Keywords	Field Diary Field Notes Research Protocol
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Research Ethics and Data Ethics

Excerpt	This article addresses the ethical challenges in the context of ethnographic field research and data documentation.
Research data life cycle	1. Planning 2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	CARE Principles Ethics Good Scientific Practice Informed Consent
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Reuse of Research Data

Excerpt	This article focuses on the reuse of research data, i.e., the discovery and reuse of existing research data. You will learn where and how to search for, find, and use research data, with an emphasis on the perspective of the “data user.” Since data reuse requires prior archiving, both topics should be viewed as interconnected. The article on archiving focuses on the role of the “data provider.”
Research data life cycle	5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Access Rights Context Documents Licenses Persistent Identifiers Research Documentation
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Rights and Licenses

Excerpt	Research data management touches on various legal areas, primarily copyright law. This article explores when and which research data are protected by copyright and under what conditions and licenses their usage rights can be transferred. Questions related to data protection are addressed in the article on Data Protection.
Research data life cycle	1. Planning 2. Data Collection 3. Data Preparation and Analysis 4. Publication 5. Archiving 6. Reuse
Keywords	Ancillary Copyright Copyright Law Exploitation Right Good Scientific Practice License Agreement
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