No researcher is perfect, and no research project can be perfectly conducted. Every study has its limitations, particularly those related to the data and methods used. Unfortunately, many researchers are afraid and embarrassed to articulate these limitations. Researchers who effectively state the limitations of their data can help inform audiences about the reliability of their findings and conclusions. Presenting limitations effectively is an excellent way to communicate the...

Allowing readers to access research data is considered good practice in science and is a mechanism for promoting transparency in scientific progress. For this reason, most journals require a data availability statement (DAS), in which authors publicly provide the information necessary for others to reproduce the research. A data availability statement (DAS) is a piece of information that informs readers whether the data behind a research project is...