In this paper we analyze the challenges of the workflow in archaeo-related disciplines. We extract the main parts of the workflow and consider them in our solution for an eScience service in this domain. First, we describe the dynamic framework xBook to be used for different archaeo-related databases. Afterwards, we show the Synchronization supporting the collaboration with colleagues and shari...

This paper presents progress and challenges made on setting-up the research and development (R&D) tools and capacities in a transitional country, Kosovo. Thus, the largest public higher education institution of Kosovo, the University of Prishtina (UP) is taken as a case study. It examines the establishment process of R&D structure at the UP from scratch; status quo analysis of R&D situation wit...

Створення засобів підтримки наукових досліджень завжди було і є одним із центральних напрямків розвитку інформатики. Головними особливостями сучасного моменту розвитку наукових досліджень є трансдисциплінарний підхід і глибока інтелектуалізація всіх етапів життєвого циклу постановки і вирішення наукових проблем. В роботі розглядаються теоретичні і практичні аспекти розробки перспективних компле...

This work intends to provide a large-scale scientific data management solution based on the concepts of dataspaces for e-Science applications. Our approach is to semantically enrich the existing relationship among primary and derived data items, and to preserve both relationships and data together within a dataspace to be reused by owners and others. To enable reuse, data must be well preserved...

Preserving processes requires not only the identification of all process components, but also the interception of all interactions of the process with the external influencers. In order to verify if the collected data is sufficient for the purpose of redeployment, as well as to verify that the redeployed process performs according to expectations, a framework for verification is needed. This pa...

This contribution examines various aspects of “openness” in research, and seeks to gauge the degree to which contemporary “e-science” practices are congruent with “open science.” Norms and practices of openness are held to have been vital for the work of modern scientific communities, but concerns about the growth of stronger technical and institutional restraints on access to research tools, d...

Scientific workflow systems have become a necessary tool for many applications, enabling the composition and execution of complex analysis on distributed resources. Today there are many workflow systems, often with overlapping functionality. A key issue for potential users of workflow systems is the need to be able to compare the capabilities of the various available tools. There can be confusi...

Purpose – This paper aims to look at a research project – StarPlane –a national dynamic photonic network controlled by grid applications. Design/methodology/approach – The paper examines StarPlane, a research project funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) and carried out by researchers at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and the Vrije University (VU). Findings – The paper finds that StarPl...

The UK’s railway network is extensive and utilised by many millions of passengers each day. Passenger and train movements around the network create large amounts of data; details of tickets sold, passengers entering and exiting stations, train movements etc. Knowing how passengers want to use the network is critical in planning services that meet their requirements. However, understanding and m...