Ten simple rules for starting FAIR discussions in your community

2023/12/14 by Frédérique Belliard, Angelica Maineri, Esther Plomp +3 · 1 voice
Computer Science · Decision Sciences · #Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping #Research Data Management Practices #Scientific Computing and Data Management

paper · pdf · doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1011668

openalex publication_date 2023/12/14 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31

Abstract

This work presents 10 rules that provide guidance and recommendations on how to start up discussions around the implementation of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles and creation of standardised ways of working. These recommendations will be particularly relevant if you are unsure where to start, who to involve, what the benefits and barriers of standardisation are, and if little work has been done in your discipline to standardise research workflows. When applied, these rules will support a more effective way of engaging the community with discussions on standardisation and practical implementation of the FAIR principles.

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