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CitSci.org: A New Model for Managing, Documenting, and Sharing Citizen Science Data.
Yiwei Wang1, Nicole Kaplan2, Greg Newman2
1DataONE, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America.
Citizen science data sharing is limited, hindering scientific advancement. CitSci.org offers a platform to improve data collection, sharing, and reuse, boosting scientific innovation and confidence in observations.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Ecology
- Conservation Biology
Background:
- Citizen science projects generate valuable data but face challenges in data sharing and reuse.
- Limited data accessibility restricts the full potential of citizen science for scientific innovation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address challenges in citizen science data sharing and reuse.
- To introduce CitSci.org, a platform designed to enhance data collection and accessibility.
Main Methods:
- Development of CitSci.org, a customizable online platform.
- Facilitation of diverse dataset collection and generation by users.
Main Results:
- CitSci.org enables users to collect and generate diverse datasets.
- The platform aims to increase the discoverability and confidence in citizen science observations.
Conclusions:
- CitSci.org has the potential to increase the use of citizen science data in scientific research.
- Enhanced data sharing and reuse can accelerate scientific discovery and innovation.
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