Dataset on Research Data Management in Biodiversity: Practices, Challenges, and Perspectives

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https://doi.org/10.5007/1518-2924.2026.e108047

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Research data management , Biodiversity , Open science , Data repositories

Abstract

Objective: To describe, document, and make available a dataset on practices, challenges, and perceptions related to Research Data Management in the context of biodiversity, aiming to support studies in Open Science, scientific information management, and the formulation of institutional data policies.

Methods: A survey was conducted using an online questionnaire implemented in Google Forms and administered between October 9, 2024, and December 18, 2024, to 653 researchers affiliated with graduate programs in biodiversity at brazilian public universities rated 6 and 7 by CAPES. A total of 150 valid responses were obtained (22.9% response rate). The data were preserved in raw format, structured in a CSV file, and deposited in the DATAPB repository with a DOI identifier.

Results: The resulting dataset comprises 21 variables that characterize the demographic profile of participants and their Research Data Management practices, including familiarity with data management plans, adoption of metadata standards, use of repositories, quality assurance procedures, data integration and analysis, as well as technical and institutional barriers to data sharing.

Conclusions: The dataset constitutes a relevant source for analyses of Research Data Management maturity in the field of biodiversity, supporting institutional strategies, training initiatives, repository improvement, and interoperability policies, in addition to contributing to research in Information Science and Open Science.

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Author Biographies

Paulo Roberto Santos Costa, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

PhD candidate in the Graduate Program in Information Science at the Federal University of Paraíba. Bachelor's degree in Mathematics (Computer Science) from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (1989), master's degree in Administration from the Federal University of Paraíba (2001 - Focus on Business Intelligence). Currently a professor at the Federal Institute of Paraíba. Has experience in the field of Information Systems, with an emphasis on Business Intelligence/Analytics, having performed research and extension activities in the public and private sectors.

Guilherme Ataíde Dias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

He has a diverse academic background, which includes: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), Campus II (1990); Bachelor's degree in Law from the University Center of João Pessoa (UNIPÊ) (2010); Master's Degree in Organizational Management from Central Connecticut State University, USA (CCSU) (1995); Doctorate in Information Science, with an emphasis on Communication Sciences, from the University of São Paulo (USP) (2003); and Post-Doctorate from São Paulo State University (UNESP) (2011). He currently holds the position of Full Professor at the Federal University of Paraíba, where he works in the Department of Information Science. At the graduate level, he contributes to the Graduate Program in Information Science (PPGCI) and the Graduate Program in Management in Learning Organizations (PPGOA), both at UFPB. His research interests include topics such as Information and Communication Technologies, Intellectual Property in Cyberspace, Research Data Management, Research Data Management in the Context of Biodiversity, and Electronic Repositories. He held the position of Dean of Graduate Studies at UFPB (PRPG/UFPB). He is currently a Research Productivity Fellow (PQ-1D) and area representative on the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).

Janaína Nascimento de Araújo, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

Master's student in the Graduate Program in Information Science at the Federal University of Paraíba UFPB (2024). Specialist in Higher Education Methodology from Faculdades Nova Esperança Facene/Famene (2010). Specialist in Information Unit Management from the Federal University of Paraíba UFPB (2006). Graduate in Library Science from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) (2004). Former member of the Special Assistance Center (NAE) at Faculdades Nova Esperança Facene/Famene. Former member of the Research Ethics Committee (CEP) at Faculdades Nova Esperança Facene/Famene. Coordinating Librarian at the Joacil de Britto Pereira Library at Faculdades Nova Esperança Facene/Famene. Areas of interest and experience: Information Management for Information Units; Teaching-Learning; Public Information Policies; Services, Resources, and Management of Information Units; Knowledge Production, Information Science, Active Methodologies. Working mainly in the following areas: Technical Standards, Teaching-Learning, Social Responsibility, Reference Services, Active Methodologies, Information and Knowledge Management, and Information Mediation.

Marckson Roberto Ferreira de Sousa, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

PhD in Electrical Engineering in the field of Information Processing from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), with research in Human-Computer Interfaces. Master's degree in Electrical Engineering in the field of Energy Processing from UFPB. Master's degree in Law from the University Center of João Pessoa - UNIPÊ (in progress). Specialization in Civil Law and Civil Procedure from UNIPÊ. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from UFPB. Bachelor's degree in Law from the Institute of Higher Education of Paraíba. Bachelor's degree in Data Analysis Technology from Claretiano - University Center. Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science at UFPB. Lecturer in the Postgraduate Program in Information Science at UFPB, in the research area of Organization, Representation, and Information Technologies, and in the Postgraduate Program in Management in Learning Organizations, in the research area of Project Management and Emerging Technologies. In graduate studies, he works especially on the following topics: Legal aspects of information; Ethical and legal challenges involving disruptive technologies; Human security and technological development; Digital limitations; Information architecture. Leader of the CNPq Research Group: Renovatio - Studies on Disruption, Interaction, and Legal Aspects of Information.

Anderson Rafael Castro Simões, Universidade Federal da Paraíba

He holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the Higher Education Institute of Paraíba (2006), a specialization in Controllership and Auditing from the University Center of João Pessoa (2011), a master's degree from the Graduate Program at the Federal University of Paraíba - Professional Master's Degree in Learning Organization Management - MPGOA (2017) and is currently pursuing a doctorate in the Graduate Program in Information Science at the Federal University of Paraíba (PPGCI). Organizational Support Manager, working directly in the areas of people management, administration, finance, accounting, and information technology.

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Capa do periódico Académico Encontros Bibli, da Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC). Volume 31, ano 2026 Nela se mostram as mãos de uma pessoa com a pele morena segurando um punhado de terra escura, na qual um pequeno broto verde com duas folhas está plantado. As mãos estão centralizadas na imagem e são enquadradas por um fundo que mostra um solo seco e rachado, sugerindo um ambiente de seca ou desértico. No topo da imagem, o título da publicação, ENCONTROS BIBLI, está em letras maiúsculas brancas. Abaixo, há uma citação entre aspas: "Ética e integridade informacional: a responsabilidade científica e socioambiental da Ciência da Informação diante da urgência climática". Na parte inferior da capa, há informações institucionais: No canto esquerdo, o logo da UFSC. Ao lado, o texto "Departamento de Ciência da Informação", "Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciência da Informação" e "Portal de Periódicos UFSC". Abaixo, a data "2026", o volume "V. 31" e o ISSN 1518-2924. No canto inferior direito, o logo da publicação, que consiste em um escudo roxo com as letras "EB" estilizadas em laranja. A capa utiliza as cores roxo, branco e laranja, com a maior parte da imagem ocupada pelo cenário do solo e as mãos. A arte visual e o tema do título da publicação sugerem um foco na interseção entre a ciência, a informação e as questões ambientais, como a crise climática.

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2026-02-25

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COSTA, Paulo Roberto Santos; DIAS, Guilherme Ataíde; ARAÚJO, Janaína Nascimento de; SOUSA, Marckson Roberto Ferreira de; SIMÕES, Anderson Rafael Castro. Dataset on Research Data Management in Biodiversity: Practices, Challenges, and Perspectives. Encontros Bibli: electronic journal of library science, archival science and information science, Florianópolis/SC, Brasil, v. 31, p. 1–15, 2026. DOI: 10.5007/1518-2924.2026.e108047. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/eb/article/view/108047. Acesso em: 5 mar. 2026.

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Vol. 31 (2026): Ethics and informational integrity in the climate emergency: the socio-environmental responsibility of Information Science.

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