Survey options Load unfinished survey Resume later default Caution: JavaScript execution is disabled in your browser or for this website. You may not be able to answer all questions in this survey. Please, verify your browser parameters. Mathematical Research Data This is a survey on the production and use of mathematical research data, and the challenges involved. If you only have a minute, please answer just the questions on this page and click ‘Submit’. If you have more time, we would be very thankful if you could answer all the questions in this questionnaire. It takes about five to ten minutes. Participation in the survey is voluntary. Participation is anonymous. We do not store IP addresses. We plan to publish the data collected from this survey (excluding the "About You" section and any free-text responses) in an open repository. This survey is being conducted on behalf of the Mathematical Research Data Initiatie (MaRDI). If you have any questions, please contact Tabea Bacher at bacher@mis.mpg.de or +49 341 9959643. This survey is anonymous. The record of your survey responses does not contain any identifying information about you, unless a specific survey question explicitly asked for it. If you used an identifying access code to access this survey, please rest assured that this code will not be stored together with your responses. It is managed in a separate database and will only be updated to indicate whether you did (or did not) complete this survey. There is no way of matching identification access codes with survey responses. Short survey What describes your role? Choose one of the following answers Section head/Group leader Postdoc/Senior scientist PhD student Other: No answer How well do you know ...? Not at all familiar Slightly familiar Somewhat familiar Moderately familiar Extremely familiar No answer the FAIR principles Not at all familiar Slightly familiar Somewhat familiar Moderately familiar Extremely familiar No answer MaRDI Not at all familiar Slightly familiar Somewhat familiar Moderately familiar Extremely familiar No answer Have you attended training on research data management? Choose one of the following answers Yes, and it was helpful Yes, but it was not relevant to my work in mathematics No, but I would be interested No, and I don't see the need No answer How useful would the following services be for your research? Not useful at all Slightly useful Moderatly useful Very useful Extremely useful No answer Knowledge Graph for mathematical objects, methods, software Not useful at all Slightly useful Moderatly useful Very useful Extremely useful No answer Workflow documentation and publication tool Not useful at all Slightly useful Moderatly useful Very useful Extremely useful No answer Search and discovery for mathematical datasets Not useful at all Slightly useful Moderatly useful Very useful Extremely useful No answer RDM consulting specifically for mathematicians Not useful at all Slightly useful Moderatly useful Very useful Extremely useful No answer Tools to document and reproduce my computational workflows and software environments (e.g. for sharing with collaborators or reviewers) Not useful at all Slightly useful Moderatly useful Very useful Extremely useful No answer How relevant are the following topics to you? Very irrelevant Irrelevant Neutral Relevant Very relevant No answer Research data management in general Very irrelevant Irrelevant Neutral Relevant Very relevant No answer The FAIR principles Very irrelevant Irrelevant Neutral Relevant Very relevant No answer Reproducibility of research data Very irrelevant Irrelevant Neutral Relevant Very relevant No answer Open access Very irrelevant Irrelevant Neutral Relevant Very relevant No answer Do you have an additional 5 to 10 minutes to answer some more in-depth questions? Choose one of the following answers Yes No No answer Choose one of the following answers I have read and understood the information provided about this survey and the handling of my data. I voluntarily agree to participate in this survey. About You Which country is your current affiliation based in? Choose one of the following answers Please choose... Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra Angola Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cambodia Cameroon Canada Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Eswatini Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Grenada Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia Rwanda Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Samoa San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Timor-Leste Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Vatican City Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe What is your institutional affiliation? Choose one of the following answers University / Hochschule University of applied sciences / Fachhochschule Helmholtz Center Max Planck Institute Fraunhofer Institute Leibniz-Gemeinschaft (WGL) Other research institute Other: No answer Which fields are you working in? (MSC 2020 classification) Choose one of the following answers Please choose... 01 History and biography 03 Mathematical logic and foundations 05 Combinatorics 06 Order, lattices, ordered algebraic structures 08 General algebraic systems 11 Number theory 12 Field theory and polynomials 13 Commutative algebra 14 Algebraic geometry 15 Linear and multilinear algebra; matrix theory 16 Associative rings and algebras 17 Nonassociative rings and algebras 18 Category theory; homological algebra 19 K-theory 20 Group theory and generalizations 22 Topological groups, Lie groups 26 Real functions 28 Measure and integration 30 Functions of a complex variable 31 Potential theory 32 Several complex variables and analytic spaces 33 Special functions 34 Ordinary differential equations 35 Partial differential equations 37 Dynamical systems and ergodic theory 39 Difference and functional equations 40 Sequences, series, summability 41 Approximations and expansions 42 Harmonic analysis on Euclidean spaces 43 Abstract harmonic analysis 44 Integral transforms, operational calculus 45 Integral equations 46 Functional analysis 47 Operator theory 49 Calculus of variations and optimal control; optimization 51 Geometry 52 Convex and discrete geometry 53 Differential geometry 54 General topology 55 Algebraic topology 57 Manifolds and cell complexes 58 Global analysis, analysis on manifolds 60 Probability theory and stochastic processes 62 Statistics 65 Numerical analysis 68 Computer science 70 Mechanics of particles and systems 74 Mechanics of deformable solids 76 Fluid mechanics 78 Optics, electromagnetic theory 80 Classical thermodynamics, heat transfer 81 Quantum theory 82 Statistical mechanics, structure of matter 83 Relativity and gravitational theory 85 Astronomy and astrophysics 86 Geophysics 90 Operations research, mathematical programming 91 Game theory, economics, social and behavioral sciences 92 Biology and other natural sciences 93 Systems theory; control 94 Information and communication, circuits 97 Mathematics education Other: Other: Choose one of the following answers Please choose... 01 History and biography 03 Mathematical logic and foundations 05 Combinatorics 06 Order, lattices, ordered algebraic structures 08 General algebraic systems 11 Number theory 12 Field theory and polynomials 13 Commutative algebra 14 Algebraic geometry 15 Linear and multilinear algebra, matrix theory 16 Associative rings and algebras 17 Nonassociative rings and algebras 18 Category theory, homological algebra 19 K-theory 20 Group theory and generalizations 22 Topological groups, Lie groups 26 Real functions 28 Measure and integration 30 Functions of a complex variable 31 Potential theory 32 Several complex variables and analytic spaces 33 Special functions 34 Ordinary differential equations 35 Partial differential equations 37 Dynamical systems and ergodic theory 39 Difference and functional equations 40 Sequences, series, summability 41 Approximations and expansions 42 Harmonic analysis on Euclidean spaces 43 Abstract harmonic analysis 44 Integral transforms, operational calculus 45 Integral equations 46 Functional analysis 47 Operator theory 49 Calculus of variations and optimal control; optimization 51 Geometry 52 Convex and discrete geometry 53 Differential geometry 54 General topology 55 Algebraic topology 57 Manifolds and cell complexes 58 Global analysis, analysis on manifolds 60 Probability theory and stochastic processes 62 Statistics 65 Numerical analysis 68 Computer science 70 Mechanics of particles and systems 74 Mechanics of deformable solids 76 Fluid mechanics 78 Optics, electromagnetic theory 80 Classical thermodynamics, heat transfer 81 Quantum theory 82 Statistical mechanics, structure of matter 83 Relativity and gravitational theory 85 Astronomy and astrophysics 86 Geophysics 90 Operations research, mathematical programming 91 Game theory, economics, social and behavioral sciences 92 Biology and other natural sciences 93 Systems theory, control 94 Information and communication, circuits 97 Mathematics education Other: Other: Choose one of the following answers Please choose... 01 History and biography 03 Mathematical logic and foundations 05 Combinatorics 06 Order, lattices, ordered algebraic structures 08 General algebraic systems 11 Number theory 12 Field theory and polynomials 13 Commutative algebra 14 Algebraic geometry 15 Linear and multilinear algebra, matrix theory 16 Associative rings and algebras 17 Nonassociative rings and algebras 18 Category theory, homological algebra 19 K-theory 20 Group theory and generalizations 22 Topological groups, Lie groups 26 Real functions 28 Measure and integration 30 Functions of a complex variable 31 Potential theory 32 Several complex variables and analytic spaces 33 Special functions 34 Ordinary differential equations 35 Partial differential equations 37 Dynamical systems and ergodic theory 39 Difference and functional equations 40 Sequences, series, summability 41 Approximations and expansions 42 Harmonic analysis on Euclidean spaces 43 Abstract harmonic analysis 44 Integral transforms, operational calculus 45 Integral equations 46 Functional analysis 47 Operator theory 49 Calculus of variations and optimal control; optimization 51 Geometry 52 Convex and discrete geometry 53 Differential geometry 54 General topology 55 Algebraic topology 57 Manifolds and cell complexes 58 Global analysis, analysis on manifolds 60 Probability theory and stochastic processes 62 Statistics 65 Numerical analysis 68 Computer science 70 Mechanics of particles and systems 74 Mechanics of deformable solids 76 Fluid mechanics 78 Optics, electromagnetic theory 80 Classical thermodynamics, heat transfer 81 Quantum theory 82 Statistical mechanics, structure of matter 83 Relativity and gravitational theory 85 Astronomy and astrophysics 86 Geophysics 90 Operations research, mathematical programming 91 Game theory, economics, social and behavioral sciences 92 Biology and other natural sciences 93 Systems theory, control 94 Information and communication, circuits 97 Mathematics education Other: Other: About Your Research Data Research data in this survey refers to data that is generated, developed, or analysed during scientific activities. What kinds of research data do you typically generate in your research? Select all that apply Texts/Mathematical documents (PDF, LaTeX, XML, MathML etc.) Simulation data (i.e. HDF5) Computer code or scripts Images Notebooks (Mathematica, Jupyter, Pluto, etc.) Domain-specific research software packages and libraries Collections of mathematical objects Web tools Binary raw or processed data Experimental or measurement data Benchmark tests Other: How do you obtain your research data? Select all that apply Theoretical work / analytical derivation Simulations and numerical methods Statistics and reference data (parameters) Experimental data (from partners, repositories, etc.), measurement data Literature Databases / Collections of mathematical objects Calculations and code Other: Do you use version control for your code or data? Choose one of the following answers Yes, systematically Yes, occasionally No No answer Where do you store your current/active research data? Select all that apply Other: Local computer / external hard drive Institutional storage / HPC cluster Version control platform (e.g. GitHub, GitLab, SVN, Overleaf) General repository (e.g. Zenodo, Figshare) Electronic lab notebooks No systematic storage Which metadata (documentation of your data) do you collect for your research data? Choose all that apply. Select all that apply Administrative metadata (creation date, creator, version of the data set, etc.) Content-related metadata (title, keywords, research question, etc) Technical metadata (file format, software, resolution, accuracy, etc.) Provenance metadata (processing steps, transformations, etc.) Hardware metadata Settings and parameters No metadata is recorded Other: What is your preferred platform for publishing your research data including research software and code? Select all that apply Supplement to journal article Preprint server (e.g. arXiv) Domain-specific research data repository (e.g. LMFDB, PolyDB, NIST, ...) Institutional Repository General data repository (e.g. Zenodo, Figshare, GitHub ...) I don't publish data Other: Which of these data types cause you the most challenges in terms of management, sharing, or reuse? Select all that apply Texts/Mathematical documents (PDF, LaTeX, XML, MathML etc.) Simulation data (i.e. HDF5) Computer code or scripts Images Notebooks (Mathematica, Jupyter, Pluto, etc.) Domain-specific research software packages and libraries Collections of mathematical objects Web tools Binary raw or processed data Experimental or measurement data Benchmark tests Other: FAIRness of Your Data When you consider your research data as a whole, how would you classify it based on the FAIR principles? Not at all A little Somewhat Rather good Completely No answer Findable (e.g. well-named, searchable, indexed) Not at all A little Somewhat Rather good Completely No answer Accessible (e.g. stored in accessible repositories, metadata available) Not at all A little Somewhat Rather good Completely No answer Interoperable (e.g. standard formats) Not at all A little Somewhat Rather good Completely No answer Reusable (e.g. documented, licensed) Not at all A little Somewhat Rather good Completely No answer What are the main barriers that prevent you from making your research data more FAIR? Select all that apply Lack of time Lack of knowledge / training No community-agreed standards in my field Lack of recognition / incentives in academia Technical barriers (tools, formats, infrastructure) Non-disclosure agreements My data is not suitable for sharing I don't see the need to make my research data FAIR There are no barriers Other: Research Data in Your Field Are there formal guidelines, procedures or workflows that specify your handling of data? Choose one of the following answers Yes, and I follow them Yes, but I don't follow them No, but I would welcome them No, and I don't think they are needed I don't know No answer Are there any privacy or confidentiality issues associated with research data in your field? Choose one of the following answers Yes In some cases No No answer Do the journals in which you publish have data-sharing/accessibility requirements? Choose one of the following answers Yes Some of them No I don't know No answer About Research Data By Others Do you reuse published research data including research software obtained from data repositories? Choose one of the following answers Yes, regularly Yes, occasionally No No answer Please let us know how you reuse the data What challenges do you face using data by others? Select all that apply Correct citation unclear Licensing issues Difficulty finding and accessing data Poor or missing documentation Poor quality of data Results not reproducible Other: Research Data Management Plans Have you ever created a Research Data Management Plan (DMP) or a Software Management Plan (SMP)? Choose one of the following answers Yes, I created a DMP Yes, I created a SMP Yes, I created both No, but I would if required No, and I don't see the need No answer In which context have you created a DMP/SMP? Select all that apply Grant application Internal documentation Other: Are there tools or templates you use? Is research data management coordinated within your team? Yes No No answer How important do you consider DMPs/SMPs for good scientific practice? Choose one of the following answers Very irrelevant Irrelevant Neutral Relevant Very relevant No answer How useful do you find DMPs/SMPs for your day-to-day research? Choose one of the following answers Very irrelevant Irrelevant Neutral Relevant Very relevant No answer What would make DMPs and SMPs more useful for your day-to-day research? Select all that apply Templates specific to mathematical research Automatic integration with my tools (GitHub, Jupyter, project and workflow tools etc.) Shorter / lighter-weight format Clearer guidance on what to include Recognition by journals, funders or employers Requirement by journals, funders or employers I already find them useful Your Suggestions and Wishes What would you need to improve the documentation of your research data? Select all that apply Project-related data management resources (staff, funds etc.) Data documentation tools (e.g. electronic laboratory books, metadata templates) Community agreed standards Clearly defined workflows Appreciation in the community Other: Where do you see the greatest need for support in your research data management process? Select all that apply Advice and guidance on general research data management issues Advice and guidance on technical issues (e.g. metadata, standards) Advice and guidance on citing and publishing (your own) data Advice and guidance on legal issues (e.g. access restrictions, sensitive data, licensing) Long-term archiving/preservation of my research data (finding adequate repository) Support on compiling a data management plan if requested by a funding agency Secure and backed-up storage for my research data I have no need for support or services Other: How would you prefer to receive RDM support? Select all that apply Personal consultation (HelpDesk) Online self-service materials (guides, FAQs) Workshops and training Automated tools integrated into my workflow Community forums / peer exchange Other: Is there anything else you would like to tell us about research data management in mathematics? 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