Glossary

  • Data paper

    A publication that describes a scientific dataset particularly through structured information called metadata. A data paper presents the context in which the data were produced but does not refer to the hypotheses that were tested or the analyses carried out, unlike a traditional research article.
    Source: https://doranum.fr/data-paper-data-journal/data-papers-et-data-journals-fiche-synthetique_10_13143_2wcb-fw52/

  • Dataset

    A coherent set of information or resources (data files, explanation files, API, links, etc.) and metadata (presentation, publication date, keywords, geographical/temporal coverage, etc.).

  • Dataverse

    A free software used to develop the Recherche Data Gouv platform. Please see: https://dataverse.org/

     

  • Depositor

    Any person registered in the repository and authorised to access it who publishes a dataset of public interest.

     

  • Digital fingerprint

    A checksum consisting of numbers and letters that attests to a file's authenticity and technical reliability.

  • DOI

    Digital Object Identifier
    An identifier which provides permanent access to digital resources such as publications, data, journals, or reports thanks to a unique and stable link.
    Source: https://doranum.fr/identifiants-perennes-pid/zoom-doi/