7. Data Availability and Reporting Standards

7.1. Data availability

Please include a statement specifying where the data supporting the findings of this study are stored and how they can be accessed. Where applicable, provide links/DOIs to publicly archived datasets.

The data availability statement should clearly indicate whether any additional, unpublished data from the study are available, identify the potential recipients, and explain how such data can be obtained.

If the authors choose not to share their data or are unable to do so, the statement should explicitly note that the data will not be shared and provide the reasons.

Template for Data Availability Statements

• Data openly available in a public repository:
The data supporting the findings of this study are openly available in [repository name] at [URL] or http://doi.org/[DOI], reference number [reference number].

• Data available on request from the authors:
The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

• Data available on request due to restrictions:
The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. However, the data are not publicly available due to privacy or ethical restrictions.

• Data sharing not applicable:
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analysed during the current study.

• Author elects not to share data:
The research data are not shared due to xxx reason.

7.2. Reporting Standards

To support clear and comprehensive communication of research, several consensus-based, study-design–specific reporting guidelines have been developed. For medicine, health, and biosciences research, we strongly recommend that authors consult these guidelines when preparing their manuscripts prior to submission. A comprehensive list of reporting guidelines is available at:

• Medicine and health research: EQUATOR network website

• Biosciences research: MIBBI Foundry portal