Research Data Management In Higher Education: The Role Of Research Support Services

Abstract

The Fast Growth Of Digital Research Has Made Research Data Management (RDM) Important In Higher Education Institutions. As More Data Is Created Through Research, Managing This Data Has Become A Major Concern. In The Research Process, Things Like Data Quality, Data Access And Long-term Reuse All Depend On Good Data Management. Because Of This, There Is A Growing Need For Strong Research Support Services. This Review Article Looks At The Role Of Research Support Services In Managing Research Data In Higher Education Institutions.The Study Reviews The Concept And The Importance Of Research Data Management (RDM), The Essential Supports And Services That Researchers Need To Have At Their Disposal, And The Changing Nature Of The Academic Library's Role In Supporting Effective Data Stewardship. The Review Identifies The Major Functions Of Research Data Management (RDM) Support Such As Data Management Planning, Data Storage And Preservation, Metadata Activities, Repository Services, Data Sharing, And Researcher Training. It Also Explores New Trends In Research Data Management Including Open Science, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable And Reusable) Data Principles, Cloud-based Technologies, Artificial Intelligence And Research Analytics. The Results Show That Research Support Services Are Crucial To Improve Data Quality And For Long-term Preservation And Re-use Of Research Products. There Are Certain Issues Like Infrastructure, Funding, Staff, Awareness And Data Governance That Remain To Be Addressed Within The Institutions. The Study Suggests That Institutional Policies Need To Be Further Strengthened, Capital Investment In Professional Development Is Necessary And The Use Of New Technologies Must Be Strengthened To Progress Research Data Management (RDM) Knowledge And Practices.

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