{"id":346,"date":"2014-11-04T17:00:52","date_gmt":"2014-11-04T17:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/codata.org\/blog\/?p=346"},"modified":"2014-11-04T17:07:33","modified_gmt":"2014-11-04T17:07:33","slug":"takashi-gojobori-towards-codata-initiatives-for-data-centric-sciences-and-technologies-for-big-data-and-small-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/codata.org\/blog\/2014\/11\/04\/takashi-gojobori-towards-codata-initiatives-for-data-centric-sciences-and-technologies-for-big-data-and-small-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Takashi Gojobori: Towards CODATA Initiatives for Data-centric Sciences and Technologies for \u201cBig Data\u201d and \u201cSmall Data\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the statement below, in support of his candidacy as\u00a0CODATA President, Takashi Gojobori,\u00a0presents his vision of CODATA\u00a0initiatives for data-centric sciences and technologies\u00a0for ‘Big Data’ and ‘Small Data’ which he describes as ‘beyond 50 years of CODATA’. \u00a0It is also available as a pdf.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Takashi<\/a>Vision for CODATA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Following its\u00a0mission, CODATA works to improve the quality, reliability, management and accessibility of data of importance to all fields of science and technology, I would like to work, together with the elected EC members, to ensure that\u00a0CODATA takes a strong initiative of dealing with Data-centric Sciences and Technology for the so-called \u201cBig Data\u201d and \u201cSmall Data.\u201d Taking into account the fact that CODATA will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2016, I would like to try to make CODATA more visible in global scale, in both developed and developing countries.<\/p>\n

Challenging issues for\u00a0CODATA<\/h2>\n

The most important challenge for\u00a0CODATA in a practical sense is to carry out the CODATA Strategic Plan 2013-12018, as scheduled. Of course, I think that we may need some flexibility, depending upon any changes as time goes. However, this strategic plan was established through tremendous discussion and unified consensus among the CODATA members, so I would like to place greatest emphasis on carrying out this Plan.<\/p>\n

Taking into account the CODATA Strategic Plan 2013-2018, I think that the following issues can be addressed\u00a0in CODATA, under the common recognition that data is playing a central role in science and technologies. In particular, in order for us to take actual actions, I would like to try to lead to the situation that most issues listed here can be recognized as the common understandings among the CODATA members.<\/p>\n

Importance and significance of Data-centric Sciences and Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe that CODATA can take more active stance in promoting Data-centric Sciences and Technologies, recognizing its importance and significance.<\/p>\n

Computing resource and networking for Data-centric Sciences and Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u00a0is no doubt that we should encourage all stakeholders to assure effective use of computing resource and networking for Data-centric Sciences. and Technologies.<\/p>\n

Data explosion and care of \u201cSmall Data\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although we know that the time of the data explosion called \u201cBig Data\u201d has come, we have also to ensure\u00a0more careful care to \u201cSmall Data\u201d, because they are also precious and indispensable in most cases.<\/p>\n

Disaster and Data Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

We recognize that disaster issues demonstrate direct\u00a0connections between society and data. Data management for disasters should continue in\u00a0CODATA activities.<\/p>\n

Environments and Data Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

In developing the economic activities, environmental factors have already become a central matter of debate between the developing countries and developed countries. But, debates should be conducted using\u00a0scientifically justifiable data.<\/p>\n

Data Standardization<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is obvious that data standardization is essential for ensuring global activities of science and technologies. Thus, CODATA should continue its global contributions to Data Standardization.<\/p>\n

Data Visualization<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is getting more important to have Data Visualization to ensure further developments of Data-centric Science and Technologies and also to promote the reach-out activities to the Society.<\/p>\n

Data citation and commercial publications<\/strong><\/p>\n

In collaboration with publishes, we need more detailed\u00a0discussions on Data citation and commercial publications.<\/p>\n

Data Consumption and Necessity of Archives<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some data are used just like consumption, whereas the other data should be kept as archives. We need clearer concepts and definition of those features of data. We have to discuss the issues on Data Consumption and Necessity of Archives.<\/p>\n

Data literacy and Education of Data-centric Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n

CODATA promote its activities particularly in the developing countries on Data literacy and Education of Data-centric Sciences and Technologies.<\/p>\n

CODATA for Developing countries<\/strong><\/p>\n

CODATA contributes to developing countries by\u00a0promoting educational activities. Moreover, economic development can be achieved through the formation of a data-oriented society, in which CODATA can be helpful in every aspect of the related domains.<\/p>\n

CODATA and WDS<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the most important tasks in the coming years is the close\u00a0collaboration with WDS. The liaison between CODATA and WDS can be established to the stage of firm ground.<\/p>\n

Data Journal of CODATA<\/strong><\/p>\n

The present Data Journal of CODATA can be transformed into a more active and practical form, taking into account the development of open access journals including well-known commercial publishers.<\/p>\n

Discussion on CODATA Academy of Data Science<\/strong><\/p>\n

We should continue the discussion on the CODATA Academy of Data Science.<\/p>\n

CODATA as Practicing Organization<\/strong><\/p>\n

CODATA can play a role in\u00a0policy-making and its promotion of implement through various organizations and opportunities.<\/p>\n

What I would like to try to achieve in the coming 4 years.<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • I would like to increase global visibility of CODATA by taking i<\/strong>nitiative of Data-centric Sciences and Technologies for the so-called \u201cBig Data\u201d and \u201cSmall Data\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • I would lie to carry out the CODATA Strategic Plan 2013-12018, as scheduled.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • I would like to deepen the intimate collaboration between CODATA and WDS.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • I would like to conduct a 50 anniversary symposium for reinforcing the vision of the CODATA.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • I would like to promote activities the Task Groups and Working Groups of CODATA.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In short, I strongly value the reason for CODATA’s existence is to help foster and advance science and technology through developing and sharing knowledge about data and the activities that work with data.<\/p>\n

    That is all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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