Creating interactive scientific publications using bindings.Open Access

Konkol M., Kray C., Suleiman J.

Forschungsartikel (Zeitschrift) | Peer reviewed

Zusammenfassung

Many scientific publications report on computational results based on code and data, but even when code and data are published, the main text is usually provided in a separate, traditional format such as PDF. Since code, data, and text are not linked on a deep level, it is difficult for readers and reviewers to understand and retrace how the authors achieved a specific result that is reported in the main text, e.g. a figure, table, or number. In addition, to make use of new the opportunities afforded by data and code availability, such as re-running analyses with changed parameters, considerable effort is required. In order to overcome this issue and to enable more interactive publications that support scientists in more deeply exploring the reported results, we present the concept, implementation, and initial evaluation of bindings. A binding describes which data subsets, code lines, and parameters produce a specific result that is reported in the main text (e.g. a figure or number). Based on a prototypical implementation of these bindings, we propose a toolkit for authors to easily create interactive figures by connecting specific UI widgets (e.g. a slider) to parameters. In addition to inspecting code and data, readers can then manipulate the parameter and see how the results change. We evaluated the approach by applying it to a set of existing articles. The results provide initial evidence that the concept is feasible and applicable to many papers with moderate effort.

Details zur Publikation

Jahrgang / Bandnr. / Volume3
Ausgabe / Heftnr. / IssueEICS
StatusVeröffentlicht
Veröffentlichungsjahr2019 (19.06.2019)
Sprache, in der die Publikation verfasst istEnglisch
DOI10.1145/3331158
Link zum Volltexthttps://doi.org/10.1145/3331158
StichwörterOpen science; Reproducibility; Research Compendia; Interactive Papers

Autor*innen der Universität Münster

Konkol, Markus
Professur für Geoinformatik (Prof. Kray)
Kray, Christian
Professur für Geoinformatik (Prof. Kray)
Suleiman, Jan
Professur für Geoinformatik (Prof. Kray)

Projekte, aus denen die Publikation entstanden ist

Laufzeit: 01.03.2019 - 31.07.2021 | 2. Förderperiode
Gefördert durch: DFG - Wissenschaftliche Literaturversorgung und Informationssysteme
Art des Projekts: Gefördertes Einzelprojekt
Laufzeit: 01.11.2015 - 31.12.2018 | 1. Förderperiode
Gefördert durch: DFG - Wissenschaftliche Literaturversorgung und Informationssysteme
Art des Projekts: Gefördertes Einzelprojekt

Promotionen, aus denen die Publikation resultiert

Publishing Reproducible Geoscientific Papers: Status quo, benefits, and opportunities
Promovend*in: Konkol, Markus | Betreuer*innen: Kray, Christian
Zeitraum: 01.03.2016 - 18.10.2019
Promotionsverfahren erfolgt(e) an: Promotionsverfahren an der Universität Münster