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The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model

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The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model

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This article presents a value oriented framework for the data life cycle and proposes a holistic model that organizes the continuous and perpetual journey of data from its formation to its transformation into value. The proposed model fundamentally includes the Steps component and the supporting components of Focus Areas, Resources, Technologies, and Measures, and the flow presented within the Steps component covers three stages: Input / Base, Analytical / Interpretation, and Output / Presentation. The model clarifies how these components interact with each other and provides examples from financial and non-financial sectors to follow the value flow defined in the model. While positioning value as the visible subject of the data life cycle, it preserves the human as a higher-level actor who produces, interprets, and uses value. The proposed model deviates from the value creation approach of traditional data flow models, supply chain-focused data life cycle models, and human-focused data life cycle models, and offers a value-focused life cycle with the novelties it puts forward. Thus, the model provides a human-centered, value-creating, and self-renewing life cycle. The article also questions the benefits and challenges that will arise during the implementation of the model.

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I declare that this manuscript is original, has not been published before, and is not currently being considered for publication elsewhere. All references are indicated in the article where relevant. I confirm that the study complies with ethical standards and, where applicable, informed consent was obtained. I am the only writer who contributed to the article. I stated my acknowledgments for them who supported me during my work. There are no conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, to disclose.

Teşekkür

I consider it my duty to express my gratitude to my colleague Özlem Küçükgöde, who supported me with her knowledge in the early days when I began to build the model in this study; to my colleague Hakan Mutlu, who guided me with his ideas at the point when I formed the model; and to my colleagues Alperen Albakır and Anıl Kürşat Aslan, who did not withhold their comments while I was turning the model into an article and contributed to the development of the model. I also extend my thanks to all my coworkers and my customers, with whom I worked in both audit and consultancy projects regarding data management, governance, and quality, and who have been a source of inspiration for me.

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Araştırma Makalesi

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Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

18 Mart 2026

Kabul Tarihi

23 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Önal, M. Z. (2026). The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model. Veri Bilimi, 9(1), 48-68. https://izlik.org/JA78ZL95UY
AMA
1.Önal MZ. The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model. Veri Bilim Derg. 2026;9(1):48-68. https://izlik.org/JA78ZL95UY
Chicago
Önal, Mehmet Zeki. 2026. “The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model”. Veri Bilimi 9 (1): 48-68. https://izlik.org/JA78ZL95UY.
EndNote
Önal MZ (01 Haziran 2026) The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model. Veri Bilimi 9 1 48–68.
IEEE
[1]M. Z. Önal, “The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model”, Veri Bilim Derg, c. 9, sy 1, ss. 48–68, Haz. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA78ZL95UY
ISNAD
Önal, Mehmet Zeki. “The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model”. Veri Bilimi 9/1 (01 Haziran 2026): 48-68. https://izlik.org/JA78ZL95UY.
JAMA
1.Önal MZ. The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model. Veri Bilim Derg. 2026;9:48–68.
MLA
Önal, Mehmet Zeki. “The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model”. Veri Bilimi, c. 9, sy 1, Haziran 2026, ss. 48-68, https://izlik.org/JA78ZL95UY.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Zeki Önal. The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model. Veri Bilim Derg [Internet]. 01 Haziran 2026;9(1):48-6. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA78ZL95UY