KJP implemented a formal data sharing policy in 2022, in accordance with the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) standards for research transparency and reproducibility [2,3]. This policy requires authors to deposit their data in publicly accessible repositories or provide the data upon reasonable request. Subsequently, numerous researchers have made their datasets publicly available [4–7]. This availability has substantially increased the credibility and reproducibility of published research. In the case of the recently retracted manuscript [1], access to the dataset allowed an independent researcher to detect irregularities. After being notified of these findings, KJP's editorial board, statistical editor, and research ethics committee carried out a thorough review. This incident is a powerful example of how data sharing strengthens accountability and ensures that published research withstands broad scientific scrutiny.

In addition to promoting transparency, data sharing has numerous benefits for researchers, journals, and the broader scientific community:

- Promoting reproducibility: Sharing data openly enables independent verification of results, either confirming that the findings are robust or identifying potential problems. The ability to determine whether results are reproducible fosters trust in the scientific process.

- Encouraging collaboration: Making datasets available allows researchers throughout the world to collaborate and pursue new research questions based on existing data.

- Maximizing data utility: Data collection requires substantial resources. Data sharing makes it possible for researchers to make the most of existing data, thereby avoiding duplication of effort.

- Supporting education and training: Shared datasets can serve as valuable educational tools for students and early-career researchers by providing them the opportunity to gain practical experience working with real-world data.

- Increasing research visibility and impact: Studies that share their data receive greater visibility and more citations, which helps amplify their reach and impact [8].

- Ensuring data preservation: Archiving data in repositories guarantees long-term accessibility, providing a more stable basis for future researchers to build upon prior work.

Regardless of its advantages, data sharing ultimately depends on the active engagement of authors. Researchers must ensure that their data are accurate, anonymized, and well-documented to enable others to effectively interpret and utilize them. Unfortunately, some researchers are hesitant to share their data due to fears of exposing weaknesses in their research, privacy issues, competitive disadvantage, or the risk of misuse. This reluctance can impede scientific progress and even compromise the integrity of the field. Nonetheless, these concerns can be addressed by establishing clear guidelines, implementing ethical safeguards, and promoting a culture that values openness and collaboration.