The prototype data sharing platform of Spoke 5 presented at GenOA Open Access Week 2024
At the GenOA Open Access Week 2024, held from November 4 to 8, 2024, with events both in person in Genoa and online, the prototype of an innovative platform for data sharing and publication developed by Spoke 5 was presented. This platform is designed to facilitate the sharing of data across all Spokes within the RAISE ecosystem.
The project aims to centralize and simplify access to research data generated in various scientific fields, embodying the fundamental principles of open science.
The presentation, titled Open Access Platform of the Ligurian RAISE Ecosystem, was part of the session on research infrastructures, organized by the National Research Council (CNR) at the Blue Room of the Research Area in Genoa.
Built on the D4SCIENCE infrastructure, this platform is designed to publish data generated by the different RAISE research Spokes, while ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with other systems. This approach reflects RAISE’s commitment to open, interoperable, and reusable data, promoting broader access to research findings.
To create a platform that facilitates smooth data sharing at both the national and European levels, technologies capable of “communicating” easily with each other were chosen. This approach relies on D-CAT, a widely used standard for organizing and describing data catalogs, which ensures compatibility with existing systems.
The platform was developed in collaboration with the Institute of Information Science and Technologies (ISTI – CNR) in Pisa, using the D4SCIENCE infrastructure. Thanks to this technology and the contributions of the various RAISE research sectors, it was possible to create an initial prototype that flexibly and interoperably meets the needs of the scientific community.
This collaborative effort represents a significant step towards creating a dynamic and open-access environment for the RAISE research community, paving the way for future developments in the availability and usability of scientific data in Liguria and beyond.
GenOA Week 2024 is organized by the University of Genoa, IIT (Italian Institute of Technology), INFN (National Institute for Nuclear Physics), CNR (National Research Council), and AIB Liguria (Italian Library Association – Liguria Section), under the patronage of the Italian Library Association.
