Policy recommendations to ensure that research software is openly accessible and reusable
Erin C. McKiernan, Lorena A. Barba, Philip E. Bourne, Caitlin Carter, Zach Chandler, Sayeed Choudhury, Stephen Jacobs, Daniel S. Katz, Stefanie Lieggi, Beth Plale, Greg Tananbaum
Abstract
Research data is optimized when it can be freely accessed and reused. To maximize research equity, transparency, and reproducibility, policymakers should take concrete steps to ensure that research software is openly accessible and reusable.
Topics & Concepts
Transparency (behavior)SoftwareBiologyResearch integritySoftware engineeringData scienceComputer scienceEngineering ethicsEngineeringOperating systemComputer securityResearch Data Management PracticesScientific Computing and Data ManagementData Quality and Management