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A FAIR Data Ecosystem for Science of Science
Jian Qin1, Sarah Bratt2, Jeff Hemsley1
1Syracuse University, USA.
Summary
This study introduces Automated Research Workflows (ARWs) within a FAIR data ecosystem for science of science research. It guides researchers in automating data science projects for broader applicability.
Area of Science:
- Information Science
- Computational Social Science
- Science of Science Research
Background:
- Developing robust data ecosystems is crucial for advancing science of science research.
- Current data challenges hinder efficient research processes in this domain.
- Integrating automated workflows is key to overcoming these data hurdles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conceptually discuss Automated Research Workflows (ARWs) within a FAIR data ecosystem.
- To illustrate characteristics and expectations for FAIR data ecosystem designers and developers.
- To provide a guide for automating research workflows in science of science and beyond.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual discussion informed by information science and technology perspectives.
- Case studies of data problems in science of science research.
- Drawing from a decade-long data science project on GenBank metadata workflows.
Main Results:
- Identified key characteristics and expectations for designing FAIR data ecosystems.
- Demonstrated the integration of ARWs into the FAIR data ecosystem framework.
- Established a foundation for generalizing ARW applications across research domains.
Conclusions:
- Automated Research Workflows are essential for building effective FAIR data ecosystems.
- The proposed framework enhances the generalizability of data automation in scientific research.
- Researchers can leverage this guide to implement automated workflows in their data science projects.
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