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Scientists largely acknowledge the value of research data management (RDM) to enable reproducibility and reuse. But, RDM practices are not sufficiently rewarded within the traditional academic reputation economy. Recent work showed that emerging RDM tools can offer new incentives and rewards. But, the design of such platforms and scientists’ commitment to RDM is contingent on additional factors, including policies, training, and several types of personal motivation. To date, studies focused on investigating single or few of those RDM components within a given environment. In contrast, we conducted three studies within a global agricultural science organization, to provide a more complete account of RDM commitment drivers: one survey study (n = 23) and two qualitative explorations of regulatory frameworks (n = 17), as well as motivation, infrastructure, and training components (n = 13). Based on the sum of findings, we contribute to the triangulation of a recent RDM commitment evolution model. In particular, we find that strong support and suitable tools help develop RDM commitment, while policy conflicts, unclear data standards, and multi platform sharing, lead to unexpected negotiation processes. We expect that these findings will help to better understand RDM commitment drivers, to refine the RDM commitment evolution model, and to benefit its application in science.

The form is used for reporting data for computing indicator values for the indicator: Number of SLM projects and programmes using WOCAT tools, methods and services

The form is used for reporting data for computing indicator values for the indicator: Number of SLM/LDN projects supported

The form is used for reporting data for computing indicator values for the indicator: Number of capacity development events held in regions

The form is used for reporting data for computing indicator values for the indicator: Number of global training events conducted for UNCCD parties and other partners

This template is for use by WOCAT executive team and Secretariat staff to determine whether there are activities that contribute to performance indicators, and guide the subsequent reporting

The form is used for reporting data for computing indicator values for the indicator: Number of activities jointly implemented with Rio conventions

The form is used for reporting data for computing indicator values for the indicator: Number of presentations delivered at UNCCD, UNFCCC and CBD events