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Benefits of depositing

A well-prepared deposit protects the investment in research and makes its outputs easier to find, understand and cite.

  • Improve the dataset
    Checking structure, labels and documentation reveals errors and ambiguities before publication.
  • Preserve a trusted version
    Original files, preservation copies and integrity checks protect data from loss and degradation.
  • Make the study discoverable
    Study- and variable-level cataloguing helps users find precisely the information they need.
  • Receive credit and citations
    Producers and depositors are acknowledged, while users receive a clear citation for the version used.
  • Control access
    Conditions are assigned to each version and can protect sensitive data without hiding the study's existence.
  • Enable new research
    Well-documented data can support replication, comparison and questions not anticipated by the original project.

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