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Data Import and Validation in the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database.
1Fachinformationszentrum Karlsruhe, D-76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany.
Summary
This paper details input procedures for the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database (ICSD), including data flow, bibliometric analysis of literature sources, data types, and essential data checking methods for accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Crystallography
- Materials Science
- Database Management
Background:
- The Inorganic Crystal Structure Database (ICSD) is a critical resource for crystallographic data.
- Accurate and well-structured data are essential for scientific research and applications.
- Existing literature sources require systematic processing for database inclusion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the input procedures for the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database (ICSD).
- To explain the data input flow and bibliometric analysis of relevant literature.
- To discuss data types, recording formats, and emphasize data checking importance and methods.
Main Methods:
- Description of data input procedures for the ICSD.
- Bibliometric analysis of scientific literature for data extraction.
- Detailed explanation of data checking protocols and their significance.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive overview of the ICSD data input workflow.
- Identification of key data types and their standardized recording formats.
- Demonstration of the critical role of data validation through detailed checking procedures.
Conclusions:
- Standardized input procedures ensure the integrity and usability of the ICSD.
- Bibliometric analysis provides insights into the literature landscape for crystallographic data.
- Rigorous data checking is paramount for maintaining a high-quality scientific database.
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