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Discussion of authorship concerns when publishing open data, and how this affects early career scientists.

The author continues her call for case studies of research data re-use, as differentiated from re-use of data obtained from databases. She describes the responses received from the first call and resources that can be used to find more case studies.

The author suggests ways in which researchers and publishers can promote replication of sociology studies through data curation practices and requirements.

Feedback on the announcement of the OpenHouse Project, and a response from one of the founders. The discussion concerns openness and privacy issues regarding home sales data.

A report on the attempt to replicate 53 sociological studies, and the rate of response to requests for replication packages from social science researchers.

A description of contrasting ways that research data can be shared and obtained: free of charge via a willing researcher, or for a fee using donations from GoFundMe.

Tweets about the importance of efficient data sharing among doctors.

An explanation of how improved data curation methods can prevent situations like the controversial release of OK Cupid data from occurring.

Tweets about a lack of computer hardware curation and data documentation.

Since the original research data for a paper containing "suspicious" images could not be located, one of the authors has requested its retraction.