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I am reaching out through COPDESS to try to reach more of the journal and data repository communities.
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The </span><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><u><a href="https://worlddatasystem.org/" target="_blank" id="OWA6afe4e09-ae21-493a-b228-a8af9588773e" class="x_Hyperlink x_SCXW197316825 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://worlddatasystem.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-linkindex="0" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); margin: 0px;">World
Data System</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> (WDS) and its </span>
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><u><a href="https://worlddatasystem.org/about/scientific-committee/" target="_blank" id="OWA21c8e6be-925c-fd60-3723-1845e915e08a" class="x_Hyperlink x_SCXW197316825 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://worlddatasystem.org/about/scientific-committee/" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-linkindex="1" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin: 0px;">Scientific
Committee</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> are launching a study to identify the value-added benefits of data repositories. The ultimate goal of this project is to demonstrate the value of repositories in serving the needs of researchers,
funders, policy-makers and other stakeholders. Data repositories, an essential element of the scientific enterprise, must demonstrate continued relevance to the research communities they serve. As such, repositories are expected to keep pace with technology
advances and research data management practices. The seamlessness of well-managed repository services leaves the impression that the underlying effort is minimal or automated, although in reality ongoing maintenance and operations require significant resources.
Insufficient funding leads to stagnation, leaving the repository holdings vulnerable; thus continual investment by funders is necessary to sustain and enhance repository services. </span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">To this end, we have chosen the Delphi Study method to identify the top 10 value-added benefits that data repositories provide to the international research ecosystem, now and into the next decade.
</span><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><u><a href="https://monday.com/blog/project-management/delphi-technique/" target="_blank" id="OWA61f5973b-a62f-2ab5-a546-61b17b1c0ecf" class="x_Hyperlink x_SCXW197316825 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://monday.com/blog/project-management/delphi-technique/" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-linkindex="2" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); margin: 0px;">The
Delphi method</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> is well established in the scientific community. It is conducted in a number of survey rounds. The first round involves brainstorming benefits and services that repositories provide, allowing
participants to provide additional inputs and modifications to a pre-generated list based upon existing literature and expertise. The subsequent rounds narrow down and rank based upon the previous rounds so that a consensus is reached. </span></div>
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<b>Participants</b> </div>
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We are looking for five stakeholder categories to participate in our study. These include: </div>
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Researchers </div>
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Digital infrastructure and service providers (e.g., data repositories, harvesters, registries) </div>
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Policy-makers </div>
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Journal publishers </div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you fall into one of these categories, please
</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><u><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/drivr-1" target="_blank" id="OWAc4640a8b-d426-3b8d-0fa6-9fd9a16c2c22" class="x_Hyperlink x_SCXW197316825 x_BCX0 x_OWAAutoLink" title="https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/drivr-1" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-linkindex="3" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin: 0px;">click
on this link</a></u></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> to complete the first round of the survey. We estimate that it will take between 30-60 minutes depending on whether you take time to come up with benefits beyond those listed. Your participation
will be greatly appreciated. </span></div>
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If you have any questions or comments, please contact ito-director@oceannetworks.ca. </div>
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World Data System </div>
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