Research data storage policy
Research data are materials collected or created by researchers using different methods, which are subsequently analysed and serve as evidence supporting a research project.

Authors are expected, wherever possible, to deposit the research data underlying the published results in a trusted repository that provides long-term access and a persistent identifier (preferably a DOI). The manuscript must include a Data availability statement describing where the data can be accessed, including the repository name and persistent link or DOI. If data cannot be shared due to legal, ethical, confidentiality, or commercial restrictions, the reasons and access conditions must be clearly stated.

Trusted repositories
Authors should use discipline-specific repositories where available. Otherwise, a general-purpose trusted repository may be used (e.g., Zenodo, OSF, Dataverse), provided that it ensures long-term preservation and a persistent identifier.

When searching for a suitable repository, authors are encouraged to use tools such as FAIRsharing or re3data.

Authors are also encouraged to apply an appropriate licence to published datasets in order to clarify reuse conditions. In many repositories, selecting a standard licence is part of the deposit process.

Data availability statement
A Data availability statement describes where the research data are located, whether and under what conditions they are accessible, and any restrictions on access.

A Data availability statement must be included in the manuscript. Examples:

• Data are available in: Repository name, DOI (or persistent link).
• Data are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request due to: [reason].
• No new data were created or analysed: in this study.

Exceptions
When data sharing is not possible, authors must clearly explain the reason for the restriction (e.g., privacy, confidentiality, legal constraints, third-party ownership, or commercial sensitivity). Where feasible, they should also indicate how qualified researchers may request access.

Research data should be made openly available in accordance with the requirements of the journal’s co-funder, the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS), and the Decree on the implementation of scientific research work in accordance with the principles of open science, following the principle “as open as possible, as closed as necessary”.