# Publication in ODC-SCI

The ODC-SCI community has established a unique process and requirements to release a dataset to the public with a DOI. The process may take a few days, but ensures higher quality of the shared data and that data is FAIR.

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In addition to having your data [ready for DOI](https://fdilab.gitbook.io/open-data-commons/how-to-guides/get-a-doi), the ODC-SCI community has created a [minimal set of variables](https://fdilab.gitbook.io/open-data-commons/how-to-guides/prepare-data/getting-your-data-ready/required-variables) required for publication. Make sure you include them before you start the process!
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The final publishing step involves a two-step review process by the ODC-SCI Editorial Board and Data Team. The length of the review process depends on various factors including:

* Whether the Dataset is within the scope of ODC-SCI
* Dataset formatting
* Completeness of the dataset metadata
* Completeness of dataset-associated documents (i.e. data dictionary).