Data Curation

The aim of this collab is to provide you with detailed information about publishing data, simulations, computational models, and software via EBRAINS. If you want a quick overview of the sharing process, see [[https:~~/~~/ebrains.eu/service/share-data>>https://ebrains.eu/service/share-data]].

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== **Information to get started** ==

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**[[REQUEST CURATION>>https://nettskjema.no/a/277393#/]] to share data, simulations, computational models, and software, - or to add a new version of an existing one. **

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Have you already published your data somewhere else? You can increase the exposure and impact of your shared dataset by also listing it on EBRAINS.

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Search existing data, models and software in the [[EBRAINS Knowledge Graph>>https://kg.ebrains.eu/search/?facet_type[0]=Dataset]]

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EBRAINS accepts data from all modalities and from all species, as well as models, software, web services and metadata models (collectively referred to as research products) for sharing. You'll find detailed information about how to share each research product below.

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We strongly recommend to **start preparing for data sharing as early as possible**. With a structured data repository and adequate notes on how the data was acquired, you greatly minimize the effort required to publish your data. The time it takes to share data on EBRAINS heavily depends on on the engagement from the researcher and how well the data and metadata is prepared before-hand. Contact us for personalised guidance on how to prepare for sharing.

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**Particular needs? Contact us! **The workflows for sharing can be modified for researchers or research groups aiming to frequently publish larger numbers of their research products through EBRAINS. Please contact the curation service team in such cases. Reach us at [[curation-support@ebrains.eu>>mailto:curation-support@ebrains.eu]]

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== **The EBRAINS curation process** ==

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In EBRAINS, multimodal and heterogenous neuroscience data, models and software are categorised and described in a standardised manner so that they can be effectively searched, compared, and analysed. This effort is referred to as curation.

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>The EBRAINS curation process involves organising and annotating neuroscientific data to make the data discoverable and reusable.

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Behind this process is the EBRAINS Curation team. Our mandate is to support you in sharing your data in line with the [[**FAIR principles**>>https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/]], whether you choose to describe only the key aspects of your data, or can invest in adding more detailed metadata.

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Curated data, models and software are made available in [[the EBRAINS Knowledge Graph>>https://kg.ebrains.eu/]]. This makes the data and metadata discoverable in the [[Knowledge Graph Search>>url:https://search.kg.ebrains.eu/]] and the [[Knowledge Graph API>>url:https://docs.kg.ebrains.eu/8387ccd27a186dea3dd0b949dc528842/api_endpoints.html]]. The data, models and software are integrated in the EBRAINS Knowledge Graph by interoperable metadata schemas defined in [[openMINDS>>url:https://github.com/HumanBrainProject/openMINDS/wiki]].Data and models are linked to and discoverable via the species-specific [[EBRAINS siibra atlas viewer>>url:https://ebrains.eu/services/atlases/brain-atlases]] by using interoperable metadata schemas as defined in [[SANDS>>url:https://github.com/HumanBrainProject/SANDS/wiki]].

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The curation of data, models and software is different. Thus, below we explain the process for sharing for each research product separately.

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**Before you get started, make sure you[[ sign up for a free EBRAINS account>>https://www.ebrains.eu/page/sign-up]]. This is needed to complete the data sharing process. **

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=== Step by step - Data ===

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==== **1. Provide some general information about your dataset** ====

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This form collects preliminary information about your data, allowing us to assess whether the dataset fits within the scope of EBRAINS. The submission generates a curation ID allowing us to track the case.

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This form collects the necessary information needed for us to evaluate whether we can ethically and legally share the data via EBRAINS.

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See below for information about the ethical and legal aspects concerning sharing of human subject data.

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==== **2. Upload data ** ====

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We look for organized data, not organized according to our standard. This is to support the broadest degree of sharing possible. We do however require that the data is organized in a consistent and precise manner. Please see our// //[[guidelines on data organization>>https://drive.ebrains.eu/smart-link/25299f04-c4e5-4028-8f5f-3b8208f9a532/]] for further guidance.

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**Opt. 1. **For smaller datasets with a reasonable amount of files, we recommend using the Collab-Bucket solution (drag-and-drop). A Collab Bucket must first be assigned to a dataset, which happens when a datasets is accepted for sharing.

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**Opt. 2. **For larger datasets or datasets with a large amount of files, we recommend using a programmatic approach. The [[python script>>https://github.com/eapapp/ebrains-data-storage/tree/main/data-proxy]] is interactive and does not require any additional programming.

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EBRAINS offers secure, long-term storage at [[CSCS Swiss National Supercomputing Centre>>url:https://www.cscs.ch/]], with currently no upper limit of storage capacity.

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If a data collection is already uploaded elsewhere, we may link to the already existing repository.

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==== **3. Submit metadata** ====

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**Opt. 1.** Manually submit the minimal required metadata via the [[EBRAINS Metadata Wizard>>https://ebrains-metadata-wizard.apps.hbp.eu/]]. The minimal required metadata covers extended bibliographic information necessary to publish your dataset on EBRAINS. The submitted information, including uploaded files, will be sent to the Curation team automatically

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**Opt. 2.** To go beyond the minimal required metadata, you can directly interact with the Knowledge Graph (KG) in your private space. Within the private space, you can upload metadata and interact with them, moreover you can connect your metadata to existing publicly accessible entries. Access to your private space is granted upon the initiation of the curation process. You can access your private space via:

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* Knowledge Graph Editor: This User Interface allows you to manually enter metadata into your KG space and validate metadata that are programmatically uploaded. The Editor contains a basic set of openMINDS metadata templates, but can be extended to the full openMINDS metadata model on request. Access is granted once the request is accepted.

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* [[Fairgraph>>https://fairgraph.readthedocs.io/en/stable/]]: This is the recommended software tool for programmatic interaction with the KG. It allows you to programmatically upload openMINDS compliant metadata into your KG space and interact with existing metadata.

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* [[KG Core Python SDK>>https://github.com/HumanBrainProject/kg-core-sdks]]: This python package gives you full freedom in interacting with he KG. It allows you to upload any JSON-LD with metadata into your private space. Note, for dataset publications in EBRAINS, the JSON-LD metadata files have to comply to openMINDS.

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Datasets published through the EBRAINS Knowledge Graph have to be registered using **openMINDS compliant metadata** delivered as JSON-LD files. See this summary table for an overview of [[the minimally required openMINDS properties for publishing>>https://drive.ebrains.eu/lib/47995dbc-f576-4008-a76c-eefbfd818529/file/ebrains-minimum-required-metadata.xlsx]] on EBRAINS.

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==== **4. Write a Data Descriptor** ====

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The Data Descriptor is a document helping others interpret and reuse (and prevent misuse) of your data, and is critical to achieve a basic level of FAIR. The document will be uploaded in the repository of the data, shared as a PDF.

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See our infographic about the data descriptor for inspiration or guidance.

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Check out previous examples in the KG Search. See e.g., the data descriptor for the dataset "[[Anterogradely labeled axonal projections from the orbitofrontal cortex in rat>>https://doi.org/10.25493/2MX9-3XF]]".

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Journal publications sufficiently describing the shared data, such as made available through [[Nature Scientific Data>>http://www.nature.com/sdata/about]], [[Elsevier Data in Brief>>http://www.journals.elsevier.com/data-in-brief/]], [[BMC Data note>>https://bmcresnotes.biomedcentral.com/submission-guidelines/preparing-your-manuscript/data-note]] and more, can replace the EBRAINS Data Descriptor.

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==== **5. Preview and publish** ====

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Once a Curator has assembled the dataset in the EBRAINS Knowledge Graph, combining the data, metadata and data descriptor, the data provider will receive a private URL for previewing the dataset prior to release. We need an official approval from the data custodian{{footnote}}The Data Custodian is responsible for the content and quality of the Data and metadata, and is the person to be contacted by EBRAINS CS in case of any misconduct related to the Data. It is the obligation of a Data Custodian to keep EBRAINS informed about changes in the contact information of the authors of the Datasets provided by them ([[EBRAINS Data Provision Protocol - version 1.1>>https://strapi-prod.sos-ch-dk-2.exo.io/EBRAINS_Data_Provision_Protocol_dfe0dcb104.pdf]]).{{/footnote}} to release the dataset. Once released, a [[DataCite DOI>>https://datacite.org/]] will be generated for the dataset. If the identical data collection has received a DOI elsewhere, we recommend re-using the already issued DOI.

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=== Step by Step - Models ===

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It is not necessary to wait until you are ready to publish to register your model with EBRAINS.

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By registering a model early in your project, you can take advantage of EBRAINS tools

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We use EBRAINS Collaboratory "collab" workspaces to help manage the model curation process.

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In particular, we use collab membership (the "Team") to control who can view or edit your model metadata prior to publication.

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We recommend storing model code and/or configuration files in an online Git repository, for example on GitHub.

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Alternatively, you can upload code to the Collab Drive or Bucket storage.

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We recommend submitting metadata using the Model Catalog app, installed in your collab.

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You will then see a table of all the models and validation tests associated with this collab.

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These reference data will be linked to the model, and will be helpful to anyone trying to

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Until you request your model entry to be published in the EBRAINS Knowledge Graph,

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After publication, the model will appear in the [[EBRAINS public search results>>https://search.kg.ebrains.eu/?category=Model||rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"]], and will receive a DOI.

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To request publication, [[contact EBRAINS support>>https://ebrains.eu/support||rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"]], providing the collab name and the model name or ID.

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Curators will then perform a number of checks:

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1. Does the model description provide sufficient context to understand the purpose and use of the model?

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1. Does the code repository contain a licence file, explaining the conditions for reusing the code?

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1. Does the model have a clearly defined version identifier (e.g. v1.0)? For models in a Git repository, the version identifier should match the name of a tag or release.

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* For models in public Git repositories, we archive a copy of the repository in [[Software Heritage>>https://www.softwareheritage.org/||rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"]].

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1. Fill in the [[request form>>https://www.ebrains.eu/tools/ebrains-curation-request-form]]. You'll be contacted by a curator with further instructions. In these instructions, you will find the links to your software and software version entries in the Knowledge Graph.

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1. Enter the metadata of your software in your private space of the [[Knowledge Graph Editor>>url:https://editor.kg.ebrains.eu/]] by using the links provided by the curator. Please provide the metadata for your software as complete as possible. This makes it easier for users to find and use your software. If you have questions feel free to contact the curation support. After you have finished editing your entries, please let the curators know by replying to your ticket. We curate your metadata and get back to you, if necessary.

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1. After a quality check, we integrate and publish the information to the Knowledge Graph. Your software is then searchable and usable for the neuroscience community.

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For more information, visit our [[Guide to Software Curation in the EBRAINS Knowledge Graph>>url:https://wiki.ebrains.eu/bin/view/Collabs/swc-guide]] or see our infographic on the right.

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=== Sharing human subject data ===

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Human subject data shared on EBRAINS must comply with [[GDPR >>https://gdpr-info.eu/]]and [[EU directives>>https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A32010L0063]]. The information we need to assess this is collected via our [[Ethics and Regulatory Compliance Survey>>https://nettskjema.no/a/224765]].

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Post-mortem and aggregated human data can be shared openly, given direct identifiers in the metadata are removed. Strongly pseudonymized and de-identified data can be shared via the Human Data Gateway (HDG).

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The Human Data Gateway (HDG) was introduced in February 2021 as a response to the needs of multiple data providers who are bringing human subject data to EBRAINS. HDG covers the sharing of strongly pseudonymized or de-identified data, a limited range human subject data without direct identifiers and with very few indirect identifiers.

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The HDG adds an an authentication layer on top of the data. This means that **data users **must request access to the data (via their EBRAINS account) and will receive access provided they actively accept the [[EBRAINS Access Policy>>https://ebrains.eu/terms#access-policy]], the [[EBRAINS General Terms of Use>>https://ebrains.eu/terms#general-terms-of-use]], and the [[EBRAINS Data Use Agreement>>https://ebrains.eu/terms#data-use-agreement]]. The account holder also have to accept that information about their request and access to specific data under HDG is being tracked and stored. **Data owners** must be aware that sharing under the HDG affects the legal responsibilities for the data. They must agree to joint control of the data (see the [[Data Provision Protocol v1>>url:https://strapi-prod.sos-ch-dk-2.exo.io/EBRAINS_Data_Provision_Protocol_dfe0dcb104.pdf]], section 1.4 - 1.5) and the Data Protection Officers of the responsible institutions must have accepted that the data can be shared under HDG.

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== **The openMINDS metadata framework** ==

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openMINDS (open Metadata Initiative for Neuroscience Data Structures) is a community-driven, open-source metadata framework for graph database systems, such as the EBRAINS Knowledge Graph. It is composed of linked metadata models, libraries of serviceable metadata instances, and supportive tooling ([[openMINDS Python>>url:https://pypi.org/project/openMINDS/]], openMINDS Matlab). For exploring the openMINDS schemas, go to the [[HTML documentation>>url:https://humanbrainproject.github.io/openMINDS/]]. For a full overview of the framework, go to [[the openMINDS collab>>url:https://wiki.ebrains.eu/bin/view/Collabs/openminds/]] or the [[GitHub repository>>https://github.com/HumanBrainProject/openMINDS]].

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== **Add practical value to your shared data, model or software** ==

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=== **Showcase shared data, models or software in other services** ===

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Below is a list of additional services that data, models or software shared via EBRAINS can benefit from. EBRAINS is continuously looking to increase the number of interoperable services.

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|[[image:MIO_screenshot.PNG]]|Integrate image data with //the Mio viewer//: EBRAINS Multi-Image OpenSeadragon viewer provides an intuitive way of navigating high-resolution 2D image series. It has browser-based classic pan and zoom capabilities. A collection can be displayed as a filmstrip (Filmstrip Mode) or as a table (Collection Mode) with adjustable number of row and columns. See [[Mio viewer links available for this dataset>>https://search.kg.ebrains.eu/?category=Dataset&q=nr2f1#9677359c-73fa-4425-b8fa-3de794e9017a]] as an example. MioViewer user manual is found [[here>>https://multi-image-osd.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html]].

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|[[image:LZ_screenshot.PNG]]|Integrate atlas-registered 2D image data with //the LocaliZoom viewer//: The EBRAINS LocaliZoom serial section viewer displays series of registered 2D section images with atlas overlay, allowing the users to zoom into high-resolution images and have information about the brain regions. See the [[LocaliZoom links available for this dataset>>https://doi.org/10.25493/T686-7BX]] as an example. LocaliZoom user manual is found [[here>>https://localizoom.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html]].

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|[[image:3Datlas_screenshot.PNG]]|Upload your data to the //Siibra-explorer//: The siibra-explorer is used for visualizing volumetric brain data in all the brain atlases provided by EBRAINS (Human, Monkey, Rat and Mouse). The siibra-explorer viewer uses siibra-api to enable navigation of brain region hierarchies, maps in different coordinate spaces, and linked regional data features. Furthermore, it is connected with the siibra toolsuite providing several analytical workflows. To learn more about how to register your data to atlases, read about the [[Atlas services on ebrains.eu>>https://ebrains.eu/services/atlases#Integratedatatoanatlas]].

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By sharing your data via EBRAINS, you gain access to the following benefits:

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== **Frequently asked questions ** ==

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>Is the curation process time consuming and difficult?

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No, if communication is on a regular basis, we are able to finish curation within two weeks. Publishing your data naturally takes some effort but we will support you as much as possible.

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>Is sharing my data also beneficial for me or only for others?

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When you publish your data via EBRAINS, we provide comprehensive data management support and safe long term storage - all free of charge. Additionally, your data can be cited, just like a scientific journal article. Sharing your data may even lead to new funding opportunities. Many funders specifically support projects that are part of the “Open Science” initiative.

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>Can my data be too insignificant to share?

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No, there is no such thing as insignificant data. Data that is considered insignificant for a given topic, may have great significance for another. By making “insignificant” data publicly available, other researchers may find something interesting that was off-topic for your own purposes.

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>Can my data be easily misused if I share it?

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No, your data will be covered by a Creative Commons license of your choice. There are a variety of licenses available, enabling you to prevent use for specific purposes, e.g. commercial use.

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>Can I share my data before my paper is published?

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Yes, if you do not want to share your data before publishing the results in an article, you can publish your dataset with an embargo status. This will make it possible to find information about the data without making the data itself available, and give you a citeable DOI.

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>Can I lose my competitive edge if I share my data before I publish the associated paper?

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No, publishing your data does not mean that others can use it however they want. Use of your data will require citation, and by choosing an appropriate Creative Commons licence you decide what others are allowed to do with it. If you still feel worried, you can publish your data under embargo, and in this way delay the date of data release, but still make it possible for others to find the information about the data.

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== (% style="color:#1a202c; font-family:inherit; font-size:29px" %)**The curation team: meet the curators**(%%) ==

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The EBRAINS curators help researchers publish their research using the EBRAINS Research Infrastructure. A curator’s job is similar to the job of an editor of a scientific journal, checking the data is organized, understandable, accessible and sufficiently described.

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