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

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.

A member of the board of directors of the Center for Scientific Integrity warns that data sharing may have unintended consequences in addition to the high costs involved.

The author argues for the release of the data from the controversial PACE trial, which concerns treatments of chronic fatigue syndrome and their effectiveness.

After noticing a possible error in a scientific study, a researcher repeatedly requests access to the study's original supporting data without success.

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.

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

Due to a flood in Sri Lanka, researchers lost the raw data necessary to support their case in an image manipulation investigation.

A paper was retracted because researchers could not find the original decade-old data to defend against accusations of image manipulation.