Result description
The architectural model for the interoperability framework is accompanied by a commons which provides the shared resources to implement the interoperability framework. The OSTrails Commons are formally defined as a collection of open, reusable, and adaptable resources that collectively enable and enhance interoperability within the OSTrails ecosystem and beyond. D2.5 provides the first iteration of the OSTrails commons, serving as a blueprint for building the OSTrails Commons (D2.6 and beyond)
Problem addressed
It is currently not common practice to share FAIR assessment results. Consequently, there is a need for a data schema to identify them when they are shared and include them in scientific knowledge graphs and also in DMPs so they can be “consumed” from DMPs to assess the information they contain. In addition, OSTrails is working on FAIR assessment guidance (not only providing a score after the test, but also guiding the users on how they can improve things). The other problem concerns consensus. Different research communities don’t have a consensus on what constitutes FAIRness for their data. Some are strict, others are lax. Sharing and consensus in communities are addressed; there is a lack of consensus on what constitutes FAIRNess. By having the commons (definition) and the tests for FAIRness this will be addressed in OSTrails. Through the definition, both humans and machines will get an idea on how to evaluate FAIRness. OSTrails will provide tools plus tests, plus an additional governance layer to streamline criteria for FAIRness.