The new feature for describing code and software management in DMP OPIDoR

Maria Grazia Santangelo (INRIA)

Software is now one of the fundamental pillars of research, on par with publications and data. Yet, despite its central role, research software remains difficult to find, cite, and reference correctly. Due to the lack of appropriate mechanisms, software is often overlooked or poorly described in data management plans.

To address this challenge, a questionnaire specifically designed for source code and research software has been integrated into the OPIDoR DMP platform. It allows users to describe the software and associated research data within a single framework.

Designed in accordance with the FAIR principles and machine-readable, this questionnaire takes into account the specific characteristics of the source code and software lifecycle. It addresses key aspects such as the general description of the software, development tools and runtime environments, preservation (referencing and long-term archiving), legal issues (authors, licenses), and the scientific value of software products.

Open to everyone, free of charge and with no registration required, the meeting will take place via video conference using the following link:

Feel free to followthe EcoDoR Data Workshop’s news feedto stay informed about upcoming webinars and access recordings ontheworkshop’sCanal-U channel.