This journal encourages transparency and reproducibility of research.

Data Sharing

Authors are encouraged to make underlying data publicly available in trusted repositories whenever possible.

Data Availability Statement

All manuscripts must include a Data Availability Statement indicating:

• Where data can be accessed, or
• Why data cannot be shared (e.g., privacy, ethical restrictions)

Acceptable Repositories

Examples include:

• Zenodo
• Figshare
• Dryad
• Institutional repositories

Exceptions

Data may be restricted when:

• Human subject privacy is involved
• Legal or ethical constraints exist
• Proprietary or commercial restrictions apply