The answer to whether you can use the same data for multiple publications with different objectives depends on the specific circumstances and the policies of the journals you are submitting to. In general, it is permissible to use the same data in multiple publications as long as each publication presents a unique and distinct research question, hypothesis, or objective, and provides new and original analysis or insights from the data. To ensure that the reuse of data is appropriate, it is recommended to consult the specific policies of each journal and seek guidance from a research ethics committee if necessary.
Hello Dr Sandip Mondal
I agree with the above comment and would encourage you to do this particularly if it has a different target audience.
I doubt if you are going to find explicit policy statements from journals about the "reuse" of data. Instead, I would advocate Ajit Singh's standard that "each publication presents a unique and distinct research question, hypothesis, or objective, and provides new and original analysis or insights from the data."
Yes, you could use the same data for multiple publications with different objectives as long as it adheres to ethical guidelines. Each publication should offer unique contributions, address different research questions, and avoid duplication of content. That said, proper acknowledgment of prior data use and transparency are important for maintaining scientific integrity. The following could be of interest.
Benos, D. J., Fabres, J., Farmer, J., Gutierrez, J. P., Hennessy, K., Kosek, D., Lee, J. H., Olteanu, D., Russell, T., Shaikh, F., & Wang, K. (2005). Ethics and scientific publication. Advances in Physiology Education, 29(2), 59–74. https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00056.2004
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