ACE Journal of Neurosciences (ACEJN) is committed to promoting transparency, reproducibility, and scientific integrity. The journal encourages authors to make the data supporting their published research available whenever ethically, legally, and practically possible. We believe that research data citation through standard reference lists offers an effective and reliable way to improve access to research data and facilitate reproducible research.

Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to retain and, where appropriate, share the datasets, protocols, software, and other materials that support the findings reported in their manuscripts. Research data may be deposited in recognized institutional, subject-specific, or public repositories to ensure long-term accessibility.

Data Citation

ACEJN encourages authors to formally cite research datasets in the manuscript's reference list in the same manner as other scholarly references. Where available, citations should include:

• Dataset author(s)
• Dataset title
• Repository name
• Version (if applicable)
• Publication year
• Digital Object Identifier (DOI) or other persistent identifier
• Direct URL, where appropriate

Proper data citation enables readers and researchers to locate, verify, and reuse research data, thereby supporting reproducibility and scientific collaboration.

Data Availability Statement

Authors are encouraged to include a Data Availability Statement describing:

• Where the supporting data can be accessed.
• The repository in which the data are stored.
• DOI or accession number, where applicable.
• Any restrictions on data availability due to ethical, legal, privacy, or confidentiality considerations.

Reproducibility

Authors should provide sufficient methodological detail, statistical information, software descriptions, and experimental procedures to allow other researchers to reproduce and validate the reported findings whenever possible.

Where applicable, authors are encouraged to make available:

• Raw and processed datasets.
• Statistical analysis files.
• Computer code or software.
• Experimental protocols.
• Supplementary materials.
• Laboratory methods and documentation.

Editorial Assessment

The Editorial Office may request access to supporting data during the editorial or peer-review process if necessary to verify the validity, integrity, or reproducibility of the reported research.

Ethical Considerations

Data sharing must comply with:

• Participant privacy and confidentiality.
• Institutional ethics approvals.
• National and international regulations.
• Intellectual property rights.
• Applicable data protection laws.

Sensitive or personally identifiable information should be anonymized or withheld where required.

Commitment to Open Science

ACEJN supports the principles of open science by encouraging responsible data sharing, transparent reporting, and reproducible research practices. Improving access to research data strengthens scientific reliability, facilitates collaboration, and enhances the long-term value of published research.