IJOE supports open, responsible data sharing for occupational and environmental health research. Authors should deposit data and code in trusted repositories when possible, with clear access instructions.

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

• General data repositories such as Zenodo, Figshare, or Dryad
• Environmental and exposure data repositories with controlled access
• Clinical or occupational cohorts with data use agreements
• Geospatial repositories for environmental monitoring datasets
• Code repositories such as GitHub or GitLab with release tags

Worker 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 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 exposure models
• 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 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 access controls for sensitive worker or patient records.
• 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 occupational health registries or cohorts.
• Provide data dictionaries or variable definitions for key outcomes.
• Describe data versioning and update procedures for longitudinal cohorts.
• State how environmental samples were stored and quality checked.
• Provide clear linkage between datasets and manuscript tables or figures.
• List accession numbers for omics datasets and analytical pipelines if relevant.
• Document consent limitations for sharing sensitive exposure data.
• Specify whether data are available upon request or repository only.
• Describe secure storage procedures for protected health information.
• Confirm whether data use agreements are required for access.
• Describe calibration and validation of monitoring devices.
• Report deidentification techniques used for worker records.
• Provide retention timelines and preservation plans for datasets.

IJOE is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in occupational and environmental medicine. We emphasize reproducible exposure assessment, clear reporting of workplace and environmental context, 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 worker health, environmental safety, and preventive medicine.