Configuring, optimizing and enhancing Dataverse: The case of SoDaNet Repositories


Published: Jul 26, 2024
Keywords:
Data Repositories, metadata, FAIR data, data management
Apostolos Linardis
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3363-0562
Dimitra Kondyli
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1037-5415
Konstantinos Alexandris
Konstantinos Papagiannopoulos
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4549-6436
Konstantinos – Symeon Nisiotis
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3812-7052
Nikolaos Mastoris
Nicolas Klironomos
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1485-6251
Abstract

Current trends in computational social sciences and data-driven research require access to reliable data sources. Data repositories fulfil this role, providing high-quality data services, since they satisfy certain requirements that can be briefly summarized as complying with the FAIR data principles. In this context, we outline the measures undertaken by SoDaNet to enhance the data repositories within our infrastructure. Through the adoption and implementation of the Dataverse software, along with a series of adaptations and customizations, we have improved the Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability (FAIR) of the data hosted in these repositories. This effort has resulted in data repositories responding effectively to the demands of the research community, improving the user experience both nationally and internationally.

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Author Biographies
Apostolos Linardis, National Centre for Social Research (ΕΚΚΕ)

Research Director, President of the SoDaNet General Assembly

Dimitra Kondyli, National Centre for Social Research (ΕΚΚΕ)

Research Director,  President of the SoDaNet Steering Committee

Konstantinos Alexandris , National Centre for Social Research (ΕΚΚΕ)

Scientific Associate

Konstantinos Papagiannopoulos , National Centre for Social Research (ΕΚΚΕ)

Scientific Associate

Konstantinos – Symeon Nisiotis , National Centre for Social Research (ΕΚΚΕ)

Scientific Associate

Nikolaos Mastoris , National Centre for Social Research (ΕΚΚΕ)

Scientific Associate

Nicolas Klironomos , National Centre for Social Research (ΕΚΚΕ)

Scientific Associate

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