Ten simple rules to make computable knowledge shareable and reusable.

Area of Science:

• Biomedical Informatics
• Knowledge Representation
• Scientific Publishing

Background:

• Computable biomedical knowledge (CBK) is explicit health-related information processable by machines.
• Machine-interpretable CBK enhances discovery, access, understanding, and deployment of health knowledge.
• Reusable CBK artifacts are crucial for implementation, reproducibility, and extension of research findings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide 10 Simple Rules for making shared computable knowledge artifacts more useful and reusable.
• To guide researchers and teams in sharing computable knowledge beyond traditional publication methods.
• To increase the accessibility and usability of research findings for a wider audience.

Main Methods:

• Development of 10 Simple Rules for computable knowledge artifacts, inspired by existing '10 Simple Rules' series.
• Organization of rules into three categories: planning, engineering, and documentation.
• Focus on researchers and teams committed to sharing their computable knowledge.

Main Results:

• A set of 10 actionable rules designed to improve the reusability and utility of computable knowledge.
• Guidelines applicable to researchers aiming to share knowledge beyond traditional publications.
• Rules are generalizable across research domains, with a focus on biomedical applications.

Conclusions:

• Adherence to these 10 Simple Rules can significantly enhance the value and reusability of shared computable knowledge.
• Implementing these guidelines facilitates the translation of research into practice and promotes collaborative science.
• The proposed rules offer a standardized approach to knowledge sharing in the digital age.