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AGRIS: providing access to agricultural research data exploiting open data on the web
Fabrizio Celli1, Thembani Malapela1, Karna Wegner1
1Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, Rome, 00153, Italy.
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|September 5, 2015
Summary
The International System for Agricultural Science and Technology (AGRIS) database uses Semantic Web technology to retrieve agricultural information. User feedback drives its continuous development and service delivery.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science and Technology
- Information Science
- Knowledge Management
Background:
- AGRIS aggregates bibliographic data, leveraging Semantic Web capabilities for content retrieval.
- It functions as a global public good, supported by a diverse community of data providers, partners, and users.
- The system prioritizes responsiveness to user needs for its continuous development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the current technical setup and network of AGRIS.
- To demonstrate how user responsiveness influences AGRIS's technical development.
- To present a use case of stakeholder input shaping AGRIS's evolution.
Main Methods:
- Aggregation of bibliographic data using Semantic Web technologies.
- Assimilation of periodic e-consultations, partner meetings, and user feedback.
- Analysis of stakeholder input and e-consultation results for application development.
Main Results:
- AGRIS employs Semantic Web capabilities for enhanced information retrieval.
- Continuous development is inspired by client needs and stakeholder feedback.
- E-consultation results directly influence AGRIS application, knowledgebase, and service delivery.
Conclusions:
- AGRIS's responsive development model ensures its relevance and effectiveness.
- Stakeholder engagement is crucial for the evolution of agricultural knowledge systems.
- The integration of user feedback drives improvements in information accessibility and service quality.
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