Data Sharing and Reproducibility Policy

WACANA acknowledges the critical role of data sharing and reproducibility in scientific research. To enhance transparency, accountability, and the advancement of knowledge, we have established the following policies:

Data Sharing Policy

• All published articles in WACANA are expected to make supporting data available upon request, including raw data, processed data, and any supplementary materials necessary for reproducing the study’s findings.
• Authors are encouraged to deposit their data in recognized public repositories or provide direct access through links in their manuscripts.
• If data cannot be publicly shared due to restrictions, authors must clearly justify these limitations and offer an alternative mechanism for researchers to request access.

Reproducibility Policy

• Authors must provide a thorough and detailed description of their methodologies, experimental procedures, and computational algorithms to ensure reproducibility.
• The specific versions and parameters of any software, libraries, or tools used in the study must be disclosed.
• If proprietary software or tools were used, authors should suggest open-source or freely available alternatives that can produce comparable results.
• Authors should include necessary guidelines, instructions, or code snippets to facilitate experiment replication, detailing data availability and preprocessing steps.
• The use of version control systems, such as Git, is encouraged to track modifications in code and data, improving reproducibility and transparency.
• Authors are expected to engage in scholarly discussions by responding to inquiries from researchers attempting to replicate their findings.

By enforcing these policies, WACANA aims to foster openness, collaboration, and the replication of research findings, significantly contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge.