By submitting your research data with your article, you increase transparency and confidence in your findings. Several studies have shown that articles with associated data is available receive more citations.

The benefits of submitting research data with an article include:

• Enables authors to comply with the increasing number of funder mandates requiring data to be made publicly available.
• Links datasets to the associated article on ScienceDirect and vice versa.
• Allows fellow researchers to cite research data independently, as datasets posted to Mendeley Data receive a DOI.
• Lets readers preview data files directly within the browser without having to download large files on the computer.

For more information on submitting research data with an article see these FAQs:

• How can I submit my research dataset along with an Elsevier article?
• What can I do if I encounter issues submitting my research data with my article?
• Which license should I select when posting my research data?
• Can I make changes to my dataset after submitting or publication?

For more information and examples of Mendeley Data for Journals, visit the Elsevier website.