Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 15, 2025
07:48
Working with Human Tissues for Translational Cancer Research
Published on: November 26, 2015
9.8K
Aspects of FAIRness for Research Software Registries.
Wiebke Herbst1, Christian Draeger1, Mona Perbix1
1Institute for Medical Informatics, Statistics and Epidemiology (IMISE), Leipzig University, Germany.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|April 9, 2025
Summary
This study identifies 17 key aspects for making research software registries FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). These criteria will guide the development of new metrics to improve registry FAIRness.
Area of Science:
- Computer and Information Science
- Scientific Software Engineering
Background:
- Research software registries are crucial for FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles.
- Existing guidelines for FAIRifying research software do not specifically address software registries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify criteria for FAIRifying research software registries.
- To develop recommendations for improving the FAIRness of software registries.
Main Methods:
- Mapped FAIR research software principles to granular metrics.
- Selected and summarized registry-applicable aspects.
- Presented 17 aspects in tables with references for easy access.
Main Results:
- Identified 17 aspects for FAIRifying metadata in research software registries.
- Developed a framework for assessing and improving registry FAIRness.
- Provided a reference for establishing or enhancing software registries.
Conclusions:
- The identified aspects provide a foundation for developing quantifiable metrics for registry FAIRness.
- These criteria are essential for upcoming international initiatives like the EOSC.
- Establishing FAIR software registries is increasingly important for research reproducibility and collaboration.
Related Concept Videos
01:56Ethics in Research
22.9K
Today, scientists agree that good research is ethical in nature and is guided by a basic respect for human dignity and safety. However, this has not always been the case. Modern researchers must demonstrate that the research they perform is ethically sound.
22.9K
01:22Bias
3.7K
Bias refers to any tendency that prevents a question from being considered unprejudiced. In research, bias occurs when one outcome or answer is selected or encouraged over others in sampling or testing. Bias can occur during any research phase, including study design, data collection, analysis, and publication.
In statistics, a sampling bias is created when a sample is collected from a population, and some members of the population are not as likely to be chosen as others (remember, each member...
In statistics, a sampling bias is created when a sample is collected from a population, and some members of the population are not as likely to be chosen as others (remember, each member...
3.7K
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
106
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
106
01:12Statistical Software for Data Analysis and Clinical Trials
428
Statistical software is pivotal in data analysis and clinical trials by providing tools to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make predictions. These software packages range from simple data management applications to complex analytical platforms, supporting various statistical tests, models, and simulation techniques. Their significance lies in their ability to handle vast amounts of data with precision and efficiency, enabling researchers to validate hypotheses, identify trends, and make...
428
02:07Blind Procedures
10.6K
Ideally, the people who observe and record the children’s behavior are unaware of who was assigned to the experimental or control group, in order to control for experimenter bias. Experimenter bias refers to the possibility that a researcher’s expectations might skew the results of the study. Remember, conducting an experiment requires a lot of planning, and the people involved in the research project have a vested interest in supporting their hypotheses. If the observers knew which...
10.6K
02:16Surveys
14.7K
Often, psychologists develop surveys as a means of gathering data. Surveys are lists of questions to be answered by research participants, and can be delivered as paper-and-pencil questionnaires, administered electronically, or conducted verbally. Generally, the survey itself can be completed in a short time, and the ease of administering a survey makes it easy to collect data from a large number of people.
14.7K