Affiliation:
1. Department of Information Sciences, University of Zadar, 23 000 Zadar, Croatia
2. University of Split Library, University of Split, 21 000 Split, Croatia
3. Data Management Department, University of Zagreb University Computing Centre SRCE, 10 000 Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
This paper explores the landscape of research data in the humanities in the European context, delving into their diversity and the challenges of defining and sharing them. It investigates three aspects: the types of data in the humanities, their representation in repositories, and their alignment with the FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). By reviewing datasets in repositories, this research determines the dominant data types, their openness, licensing, and compliance with the FAIR principles. This research provides important insight into the heterogeneous nature of humanities data, their representation in the repository, and their alignment with FAIR principles, highlighting the need for improved accessibility and reusability to improve the overall quality and utility of humanities research data.
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