Understanding the Legal Framework in Research Data Management: A Study of Selected Academic Libraries in Kenya
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2024-04
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Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management
Abstract
Rationale of Study – The study focused on the legal framework instrumental in
protecting research participants' rights and interests. It also sought to identify
potential legal risks and recommend strategies to mitigate them, promote ethical
conduct, and enhance security for data reuse and sharing.
Methodology – The study used a quantitative research design to gather quantifiable
data. The target population was academic librarians and executive library users from
Kenyatta and Egerton University. A total of 35 participants participated in the
study. Structured open-ended questionnaires were used to obtain responses from
participants purposively selected.
Findings – The study revealed that academic institutions have policies. However, to
maintain a healthy research ecosystem that facilitates accessibility, interdisciplinary
collaboration, knowledge transmission, and data sharing, academic libraries need to
implement research data management policies that match open science standards,
such as promoting reuse in the context of adherence to intellectual property rights
and security of sensitive data.
Implications – The study sheds light on issues and legal concerns addressed or should
be addressed by research data management policies adoption or being prepared for
adoption in academic libraries. Its issues are intellectual property, protection of data
against security breaches, terms and conditions regarding data use, and protection
of sensitive data confidentiality.
Originality – The paper shed light on research data management policy, precisely the
issues which should be included in the policy, as well as legal concerns.
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Njagi, P.R., Njoroge, G. & Bituka, R. (2024). Understanding the legal framework in Research Data Management: a study of selected academic libraries in Kenya. Regional Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 9(1),93-102.