Data Availability

In line with the guidelines set by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), JKI requires authors to include a Data Availability Statement in their manuscript starting with Volume 29 No. 2 2026.

This statement must clarify whether the underlying data supporting the study’s findings are accessible to the public. To ensure transparency

• If the data are available: Authors must provide details on how to access them, including relevant links, public repositories, DOIs, or accession numbers.
• If the data cannot be shared publicly (e.g., due to ethical, legal, or privacy restrictions involving sensitive patient information): Authors must explicitly explain these restrictions and specify the conditions under which access may be granted upon reasonable request.