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Chisom Ezekannagha^1,2, Marius Welzel^1,2, Dominik Heider^1,2

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This study introduces DNAsmart, a visual framework for ranking DNA data storage encoding methods. It helps users easily compare and select optimal DNA data storage solutions.

Keywords:

Attribute DNA Data storage Medium Ranking Visual analytic

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Computer Science
Information Science

Background:

The increasing demand for data storage necessitates novel solutions beyond conventional media.
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) offers superior capacity, density, and longevity for data storage.
Evaluating DNA data storage encoding methods requires expertise in coding theory and complex attribute analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an interactive and visual analytical framework for multi-attribute ranking in DNA storage systems.
To simplify the evaluation and comparison of different DNA data encoding and decoding approaches.
To enable users to identify optimal en-/de-coding strategies by adjusting parameters and attribute weights.

Main Methods:

The framework employs a three-step interactive view with user-configurable parameters.
It facilitates multi-attribute ranking by allowing users to set weights and combine various evaluation criteria.
User study with domain experts assessed task completion time, framework usability, and perceived usefulness.

Main Results:

Domain experts successfully completed evaluation tasks within two minutes using the framework.
The framework was rated positively for its design, usefulness, and intuitiveness.
Two real-world use cases demonstrated the practical application of the tool for analyzing DNA storage systems.

Conclusions:

DNAsmart provides an accessible and tractable method for evaluating and ranking DNA data storage en-/de-coding approaches.
The visualization and interactivity enhance the comparison and selection of optimal DNA storage solutions.
The framework empowers users to navigate complex coding theory for efficient DNA data storage.