📋 Checklist for Sharing Methods, Protocols, and Code #

Before sharing your methods, protocols, and code, use the following checklist to ensure that they meet ICArEHB’s standards for Open Science:

Protocol Documentation:

• Have I provided a detailed, step-by-step guide to all experimental procedures, data collection methods, and analysis techniques?

• Are the materials, equipment, and conditions clearly specified to ensure replicability?

Code Documentation:

• Have I included a README file that explains the purpose of the code, how to install it, and how to use it?

• Is my code sufficiently commented to allow others to understand its function?

Reproducibility:

• For protocols: Have I ensured that all necessary details are included so that others can replicate the research exactly as it was performed?

• For code: Have I listed all dependencies and libraries needed to run the code? Have I included sample data or test cases?

Version Control:

• Is my code or protocol version-controlled, with a clear history of changes and updates?

• Have I tagged important versions (e.g., version 1.0 for the code or protocol used in the published research)?

Licensing:

• Have I selected an open-source license (e.g., MIT, GPL, CC-BY) that clearly specifies how my code or protocol can be reused and modified by others?

• Is the license information clearly visible in the repository?

Platform Selection:

• Have I selected an appropriate platform for sharing my code and protocols (e.g., GitHub, Zenodo, OSF, Protocols.io)?

• Does the platform provide a DOI or persistent identifier to ensure proper citation and long-term accessibility?

Ethical and Legal Compliance:

• Does my code or protocol comply with all relevant ethical guidelines, especially when handling sensitive data or materials?

• Have I ensured that sharing my code or protocol does not infringe on intellectual property rights or violate any proprietary agreements?