This working group aims to improve collaboration and coordination between repository and publisher workflows as they pertain to- and rely upon the data publication process. The group proposes to refine and formally document a detailed workflow(s) between the journal, publication author, and Earth, Space, and Environmental Science disciplinary data repository and identify cross-stakeholder dependencies to recommend activities that are necessary for relevant processes to move forward in a more coordinated way. The WG intends to advance current progress on this effort by using the specific use cases of data submission to a data repository for curation and preservation at, or near, the time the respective manuscript is submitted to the journal that will cite the data. 

The WG plans to engage journal, repository, and research communities to solicit feedback that result in a set of recommendations for better transparency and coordination across both processes.

This work has been presented for discussion at prior working sessions of the Earth, Space and Environmental Science Interest Group at Research Data Alliance Plenaries (P17, P18, P19, P20, P21, P22) and the Earth Science Information Partners meetings over the past four years. The group experienced challenges in continuity during the COVID-19 Pandemic, however is now enjoying lively engagement with the RDA community and additional external stakeholders.

This working group aims to improve collaboration and coordination between repository and publisher workflows as they pertain to- and rely upon the data publication process. The group proposes to refine and formally document a detailed workflow(s) between the journal, publication author, and Earth, Space, and Environmental Science disciplinary data repository and identify cross-stakeholder dependencies to recommend activities that are necessary for relevant processes to move forward in a more coordinated way. The WG intends to advance current progress on this effort by using the specific use cases of data submission to a data repository for curation and preservation at, or near, the time the respective manuscript is submitted to the journal that will cite the data. 

The WG plans to engage journal, repository, and research communities to solicit feedback that result in a set of recommendations for better transparency and coordination across both processes.

This work has been presented for discussion at prior working sessions of the Earth, Space and Environmental Science Interest Group at Research Data Alliance Plenaries (P17, P18, P19, P20, P21, P22) and the Earth Science Information Partners meetings over the past four years. The group experienced challenges in continuity during the COVID-19 Pandemic, however is now enjoying lively engagement with the RDA community and additional external stakeholders.