Publication Details |
| Category | Text Publication |
| Reference Category | Journals |
| DOI | 10.1007/s42832-025-0354-7 |
| Document | Shareable Link |
| Title (Primary) | Regional collaborative data harmonization: Building the next generation of global observations |
| Author | Jurburg, S.D.; Arboleda-Baena, C.; Xie, A.; Che, R.; Ge, T.; Yang, Y.; Cai, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Li, G.; Sun, X. |
| Source Titel | Soil Ecology Letters |
| Year | 2025 |
| Department | iDiv; AME |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page From | art. 250354 |
| Language | englisch |
| Topic | T7 Bioeconomy |
| Abstract | The Datathon series is a global initiative designed to foster microbial data reuse through community-driven metadata harmonization. By convening researchers from specific geographic regions, each annual Datathon promotes standardized metadata practices, supports sequence data archiving, and enables collaborative reuse of microbial metabarcoding datasets. Following successful events in Latin America (2022–2023) and Africa (2024), upcoming Datathons are scheduled for China (June 1–5, 2026) and the Polar regions (November 2026). Each three-day event combines inspiration, training, and collaboration, and is followed by a year of virtual courses, a data helpdesk, and the creation of consolidated datasets co-authored by data contributors. These efforts address critical gaps in metadata quality and accessibility, especially from underrepresented regions, enhancing the utility of publicly archived microbiome data. By empowering local researchers and promoting interoperability, the Datathons aim to build lasting, regionally grounded networks that contribute to a more inclusive, global understanding of microbial biodiversity. We invite participation and collaboration in these upcoming events. |
| Persistent UFZ Identifier | https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=31986 |
| Jurburg, S.D., Arboleda-Baena, C., Xie, A., Che, R., Ge, T., Yang, Y., Cai, Y., Zhang, Y., Li, G., Sun, X. (2025): Regional collaborative data harmonization: Building the next generation of global observations Soil Ecol. Lett. 7 (4), art. 250354 10.1007/s42832-025-0354-7 |
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