GB/T 7713.4-2025 Information and documentation—Presentation of documentation—Part 4: Data papers English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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ICS 01.140.20 CCS A 14
People's Republic of China National Standard
GB/T 7713.4-2025
Information and Documentation—Rules for Compilation—Part 4: Data Papers
Issued on 2025-08-29
Implemented on 2026-03-01
Issued by State Administration for Market Regulation
Standardization Administration of China
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions, Abbreviations
3.1 Terms and Definitions
3.2 Abbreviations
4 Components
4.1 General Requirements
4.2 Front Matter
4.3 Main Text
4.4 Back Matter
4.5 Supplementary Components
5 Formatting
Appendix A (Normative) Elements of Data Papers
Appendix B (Informative) Examples of Academic Contribution Types for Data Paper Authors
References
Information and Documentation—Rules for Compilation—Part 4: Data Papers
1 Scope
This document specifies the components and formatting requirements for data papers.
This document applies to data papers in all dissemination formats, including print, microform, and electronic versions.
2 Normative References
The following referenced documents contain provisions which, through citation in the text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 3101 General Rules for Quantities, Units, and Symbols
GB/T 3102.1 Quantities and Units for Space and Time
GB/T 3102.2 Quantities and Units for Periodic and Related Phenomena
GB/T 3102.3 Quantities and Units for Mechanics
GB/T 3102.4 Quantities and Units for Thermodynamics
GB/T 3102.5 Quantities and Units for Electricity and Magnetism
GB/T 3102.6 Quantities and Units for Light and Related Electromagnetic Radiation
GB/T 3102.7 Quantities and Units for Acoustics
GB/T 3102.8 Quantities and Units for Physical Chemistry and Molecular Physics
GB/T 3102.9 Quantities and Units for Atomic Physics and Nuclear Physics
GB/T 3102.10 Quantities and Units for Nuclear Reactions and Ionizing Radiation
GB/T 3102.11 Mathematical Symbols Used in Physical Sciences and Technology
GB/T 3102.12 Characteristic Numbers
GB/T 3102.13 Quantities and Units for Solid State Physics
GB/T 6447 Rules for Compiling Abstracts
GB/T 7408.1 Date and Time—Representation of Information—Part 1: Basic Principles
GB/T 7713.2 Rules for Compiling Academic Papers
GB/T 7714 Rules for Bibliographic References
GB/T 13745 Classification and Codes for Disciplines
GB/T 14559 Symbols and Units for Quantities of Change
GB/T 19710.1 Geographic Information—Metadata—Part 1: Fundamentals
GB/T 32843 Scientific and Technological Resource Identification
GB/T 35294 Information Technology—Citation of Scientific Data
GB/T 42813 Metadata for Data Paper Publishing
CY/T 173 Academic Publishing Guidelines—Rules for Compiling Keywords
ISO 26324 Information and Documentation—Digital Object Identifier System
Note: GB/T 36369—2018 Information and Documentation—Digital Object Unique Identifier System (ISO 26324:2012, IDT)
3 Terms and Definitions, Abbreviations
3.1 Terms and Definitions
The following terms and definitions apply to this document.
3.1.1
Scientific Data
Symbolic records of measurement or observation results conducted on target objects or phenomena following academic community consensus and necessary standards, including but not limited to numerical, textual, audio, and video formats.
3.1.2
Data Paper
An article that provides standardized descriptions of one or more logically related datasets (3.1.4) and is published according to academic standards.
[Source: GB/T 42813—2023, 3.2, modified]
3.1.3
Data File
A physically independent electronic file.
Note: Each data file has a name and a specific technical format. One or more related data files form a dataset.
3.1.4
Dataset
A collection of data files reflecting the same topic.
Note: A database is a form of dataset.
[Source: GB/T 31075—2014, A.2.16, modified]
3.1.5
Data Object
An individual, group, or phenomenon described by data.
3.2 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations apply to this document.
CCO: Creative Commons Zero (a sharing protocol where authors waive all rights)
CRediT: Contributor Roles Taxonomy
CSTR: Common Science and Technology Resource Identification
DOI: Digital Object Unique Identifier
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
xls: Excel Spreadsheet
4 Components
4.1 General Requirements
A paper should include the following four components:
a) The front matter summarizes the core attributes of the data paper, and each item in the front matter should be expressed in both Chinese and English (preferably English);
b) The main text describes the content of the dataset;
c) The back matter describes the paper's relationships with other resources;
d) The supplementary components describe additional information about the paper.
The components of the data paper and related metadata should be organized according to Appendix A. Depending on the actual needs of the journal for print or electronic version production, the arrangement and order of elements may be adjusted.
4.2 Front Matter
4.2.1 Title
The title is an accurate summary of the dataset described in the data paper, representing a logical combination of the dataset's content, spatiotemporal characteristics, technical features, and academic attributes.
The title should be concise. Words in the title should facilitate selection for keywords and compilation of bibliographic information, using standard terms, full scientific names, and generic names for drugs and chemicals. Broad terms and exaggerated expressions should be avoided.
A subtitle may be used in the following cases:
When the title does not fully convey the meaning, a subtitle can supplement specific content;
When research results are reported in parts or stages, different subtitles can distinguish them;
When a subtitle is necessary to extend or explain the title.
The title should be consistent throughout the paper.
This item is mandatory.
4.2.2 Author Information
The authorship of the data paper should comply with the requirements of the Copyright Law of the People's Republic of China.
For individual authors, the paper should include the author's name, institution, academic title, and other personal information. It is recommended to include the author's unique identifier and contact information. For single authors, contact information should be provided; for multiple authors, a corresponding author should be designated, and contact information should be provided. The order of multiple authors should be based on their substantive contributions to the paper, from greatest to least.
For group authors, the paper should use the full standard name of the group, avoiding abbreviated or shortened forms alone. Contact information for the corresponding author should be provided. It is recommended to list all authors or key author information.
This item is mandatory.
4.2.3 Author Contributions
The data paper should clearly describe the contributions of each author. A single author may have multiple types of contributions. Specific contribution types may be determined by the journal publishing unit, preferably following the author contribution type structure in Appendix B or reference structures such as CRediT.
Contributions may be described individually for each author or for each task.
This item is mandatory.
