How Research Data Management Enhances Research Activities: Departmental Practices and Challenges

Abstract

This paper examines how Research Data Management (RDM) can enhance research activities at the university level, using the case of the Analytical Instrument Facility at the Graduate School of Science, The University of Osaka. The facility operates advanced instruments such as NMR and electron microscopes in standalone environments to ensure data security. To address limitations in data sharing and management, custom-built data aggregation and distribution systems have been implemented. Additionally, a support framework and an automated data delivery system tailored to the distributed placement of devices contribute to the efficient utilization of research outputs. This case highlights practical approaches and challenges in promoting RDM at the departmental level.