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FAQs
What disciplines are appropriate for Dryad data submissions?
Dryad used to be for specific disciplines only, but is categorized as a general data repository because it now accepts data from all disciplines. However, if you are submitting data to Dryad to comply with certain publisher or funder requirements, check which data repositories they recommend before submitting your data to Dryad.
Can in-process data be stored in Dryad?
Dryad is for data that are final and publication-ready.
Are data submissions to Dryad required to be associated with an article/publication?
No-- Dryad does not require that data be associated with a publication.
If I have code, scripts, and software packages that I would like to deposit with my data to be published in Zenodo, do I have to log in to Zenodo or can I deposit all content at once through the Dryad interface?
No, you do not need to log in to Zenodo. You will be able to include code, scripts, and software packages in the tab titled “Upload Software.” Anything uploaded here will be sent directly to Zenodo. After curation and publication of the dataset, the Dryad and Zenodo outputs are linked publicly on each landing page and indexed with DataCite metadata. Versioning and updating of either package can happen at any time through the Dryad interface.
I would like to link my data submission in Dryad to the associated article - how do I do that in Dryad?
Dryad integrates with several publishers and will link data with publications when they exist.
Who is eligible to submit data into Dryad?
Anyone can submit data into Dryad for a cost. However, our institutional membership means researchers from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville can submit datasets for free.
What is the maximum data package size allowed for Dryad?
Users can upload datasets that are 300GBs or less through the web interface. Larger datasets will be considered on a case-by-case basis by Dryad. Researchers should contact Dryad at help@datadryad.org for help.
I’m having trouble uploading a file that is over 10GB - what method of upload should I use?
To upload files into Dryad of more than 10GB, you need to use the “upload by URL” option on the data upload page during submission. If the files can be stored on Box, Dropbox, Amazon, or a lab server, that would be the easiest way to transfer them over. Direct upload of files over 10GB files are not allowed because of servers time-out issues.
Does Dryad support large file transfers from Google Drive?
Currently, only files less than 3GB will effectively transfer from Google Drive to Dryad.
What license options are available for the data, code, scripts, and software packages that I submit to Dryad?
Dryad currently only offers a CC0 license for data. Zenodo offers licenses that are appropriate for code, scripts, and software packages. You will have the opportunity to view and choose those license options when you review your deposit.
Is the data submitted to Dryad free to use?
Data in Dryad is openly discoverable and downloadable. Data cannot contain any sensitive, restricted, or confidential information.
Can I restrict access to data that I submit to Dryad?
Dryad offers the option to make the dataset and any associate code, scripts, or software packages private during a related article's peer review process.
What types of metrics does Dryad track for each dataset?
Dryad tracks download, views, and citation metrics.
Does anyone review the datasets I submit to Dryad before they are made available to the public?
Dryad offers “light-weight” curation for all datasets to make data more FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). In the future, we may integrate with Dryad to provide more in-depth curation.
Will I get a DOI for my dataset?
Dryad reserves a DOI immediately when a depositor begins a dataset submission. The DOI is registered and can be resolved as soon as something is published, which occurs once the Dryad staff completes their data curation step (Dryad estimates this step to take 1-2 weeks). The DOI is unresolvable during the curation process, but Dryad reserves the DOI up front in case people need to provide it to a journal or update a DMP.
I have raw sequence data (FASTQ files) - should I submit it to SRA or Dryad?
It is preferable for FASTQ data files to be submitted to the Sequence Read Archive (SRA) where you can obtain SRA numbers for your sequences.
Is Dryad the only data repository that The University of Arkansas recommends?
No. As mentioned above, Dryad may not be the best solution for all of our researchers. If there is a disciplinary repository, we always recommend that you use that for greater visibility and impact. There may also be considerations depending on if you are grant funded, and/or if you are working with a publisher. Choosing a repository solution currently is not a one size fits all, and the Libraries is here to consult and offer advice when making these decisions.
