Trends Among researchers Towards the Use of Open Research Data Available Through the Repositories indexed in Re3data: A Survey study at the Environmental Research Center

Abstract

This study aims to explore researchers' trends regarding the use of open research data in the fields of natural and life sciences, specifically data available through repositories indexed in Re3data. We employed a descriptive method with a quantitative approach to investigate the attitudes of 35 permanent researchers affiliated with the Algerian Center for Research in the Environment.

Data was collected using an electronic questionnaire. The findings revealed that while the respondents possess strong skills in utilizing open research data, their proficiency with the repositories indexed in Re3data is only moderate.

This limitation is not due to a lack of capability but rather stems from their limited experience with the data available through these repositories. Additionally, the study found no significant differences in researchers' trends based on the variable of their specialized research department, except for variations related to the types of content used.