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

Mehmet Zeki Önal(PwC Bağımsız Denetim ve SMMM A.Ş.)
Pages
48–68
Publication Date
2026-06-30
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The article also questions the benefits and challenges that will arise during the implementation of the model.

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Objective & Hypothesis: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.
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Key Findings & Data: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.
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Conclusion & Impact:The article also questions the benefits and challenges that will arise during the implementation of the model.
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⚙️Variables:Veri Yaşam Döngüsü · Veri Değer Zinciri · Veri Yönetişimi

Abstract

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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Bu makale, veri yaşam döngüsünün değer odaklı bir çerçevesini sunmakta ve verinin oluşumundan değere dönüşümüne kadar olan sürekli ve daimi yolculuğunu düzenleyen bütünsel bir model önermektedir. Önerilen model, temelde Adımlar ve bu adımları destekleyen Odak Alanları, Kaynaklar, Teknolojiler ve Önlemler bileşenlerini içermekte ve Adımlar bileşeni içinde sunulan akış Giriş / Baz, Analitik / Yorum ve Çıktı / Sunum olmak üzere üç aşamayı kapsamaktadır. Model, bu bileşenlerin birbirleriyle nasıl etkileşim kurduğunu açıklığa kavuşturmakta ve modelde tanımlanan değer akışını takip etmek için finansal ve finansal olmayan sektörlerden örnekler vermektedir. Değeri, verinin yaşam döngüsünün görünür öznesi olarak konumlandırırken, insanı değeri üreten, yorumlayan ve kullanan daha üst düzey bir aktör olarak korumaktadır. Önerilen model, geleneksel veri akışı modellerinin, tedarik zinciri odaklı veri yaşam döngüsü modellerinin ve insan odaklı veri yaşam döngüsü modellerinin değer yaratma yaklaşımından saparak, ortaya koyduğu yeniliklerle değer odaklı bir yaşam döngüsü sunmaktadır. Böylece model, insan merkezli, değer yaratan ve kendini yenileyen bir yaşam döngüsü sağlamaktadır. Makale ayrıca, modelin uygulanması sırasında ortaya çıkacak faydaları ve zorlukları da sorgulamaktadır.

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Önal, M. Z. (2026). The Perpetual Journey of Data: The Value Oriented Data Life Cycle Model. Veri Bilimi, Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1, 48–68. https://ajindex.com/articles/1575861

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