JSLR supports open, responsible data sharing for hepatology and splenic research. Authors should deposit data and code in trusted repositories when possible, with clear access instructions.

We recognize that clinical datasets require controlled access due to patient privacy, consent, or regulatory constraints. Authors should document restrictions and access pathways.

• General data repositories such as Zenodo, Figshare, or Dryad
• Clinical and cohort datasets with controlled access and data use agreements
• Genomics and transcriptomics repositories such as GEO or ArrayExpress
• Proteomics repositories such as ProteomeXchange
• Code repositories such as GitHub or GitLab with release tags

Patient identifiers must be removed and data should be de identified in line with applicable privacy regulations. When full sharing is not possible, provide deidentified summaries and clear instructions for requesting access.

Authors should document data governance, including data custodians, access review procedures, and consent limits.

• Include repository links or accession numbers in the manuscript
• State licensing terms for data and code when applicable
• Provide documentation for custom scripts or pipelines
• Describe any access restrictions and approval requirements

• Dataset metadata complete and consistent
• Repository accession numbers included
• Code and pipelines documented
• Ethics approvals and permits referenced
• Access restrictions clearly stated

• State whether clinical datasets are de identified and compliant with privacy regulations.
• Provide repository DOIs or accession numbers for deposited datasets.
• Describe metadata standards used to enable reuse and interoperability.
• Clarify whether imaging datasets include acquisition parameters and protocols.
• Report access controls for sensitive records and biospecimens.
• Include code repository links for analysis scripts or statistical models.
• List any embargo periods required by funders or collaborators.
• Explain data sharing exceptions and provide justification when data are restricted.
• Document governance for biobanks or clinical registries.
• Provide data dictionaries or variable definitions for key outcomes.
• Describe data versioning and update procedures for longitudinal cohorts.
• State how imaging or omics data were de identified and stored.
• Provide clear linkage between datasets and manuscript tables or figures.
• List accession numbers for omics datasets and analytical pipelines.
• Describe quality control thresholds for laboratory assays.
• Document consent limitations for sharing imaging or biopsy data.
• Provide anonymization techniques used for protected health data.
• Specify whether data are available upon request or repository only.
• Provide linkage between patient identifiers and study IDs in a secure key file.
• Describe data retention timelines and long term preservation plans.
• Confirm whether data use agreements are required for access.
• Document repository metadata such as schema or variable labels.

JSLR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in hepatology and spleen research. We emphasize reproducible clinical methods, clear reporting of diagnostic criteria, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal research.