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Area of Science:

  • Digital Humanities
  • Scholarly Communication
  • Research Software Engineering

Background:

  • Scholars rely on software tools, creating an implicit trust in their reliability and accuracy.
  • The complexity and limitations of software introduce risks into research workflows.
  • Existing practices often lack sufficient mechanisms for evaluating and crediting research software.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept of trust in research software within the Digital Humanities.
  • To advocate for improved practices in the review and development of scholarly software.
  • To increase the visibility and recognition of research software engineers and their contributions.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative exploration of trust in software within academic contexts.
  • Analysis of current practices in research software development and review.
  • Drawing on personal experience in the field.

Main Results:

  • Software, while essential, is inherently fallible and requires careful consideration.
  • There is a need for enhanced terminology and practices for reviewing research software.
  • The contributions of research software engineers are often overlooked.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting rigorous review processes for research software is crucial for maintaining scholarly integrity.
  • Making research software engineers and their development processes more visible is essential for academic credit and advancement.
  • Improved practices will foster greater trust and accountability in the use of software in scholarship.