The implications of disciplinary practices for emerging modes of data sharing: a case study of Biomedical researchers

e-Research underpins a vision of a transformation of research practice that is predicated on increasing sharing and re-use of research resources, such as data (Jankowski, 2009; Procter et al., 2009). However, in most disciplines, existing data management practices, skills and infrastructure are simply inadequate to meet the challenges that meeting the e-Research vision raises. For example, without clear paths of recognition and reward, following an open access approach to data (Berlin Declaration, 2003) may be seen as a recipe for loss of intellectual capital and competitive advantage (Williams & Pryor, 2009).