Research Article
Development of Standards for Metadata Documentation in Citizen Science Projects
@ARTICLE{10.4108/eetsis.5704, author={Lizet Doriela Mantari Mincami and Hilario Romero Giron and Edith Mariela Quispe Sanabria and Luis Alberto Poma Lago and Jose Francisco Via y Rada Vittes and Jessenia Vasquez Artica and Linda Flor Villa Ricapa}, title={Development of Standards for Metadata Documentation in Citizen Science Projects}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on Scalable Information Systems}, volume={11}, number={6}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={SIS}, year={2025}, month={4}, keywords={Citizen science, Metadata, Standards, Interoperability, Data reuse, Collaboration}, doi={10.4108/eetsis.5704} }- Lizet Doriela Mantari Mincami
Hilario Romero Giron
Edith Mariela Quispe Sanabria
Luis Alberto Poma Lago
Jose Francisco Via y Rada Vittes
Jessenia Vasquez Artica
Linda Flor Villa Ricapa
Year: 2025
Development of Standards for Metadata Documentation in Citizen Science Projects
SIS
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eetsis.5704
Abstract
Introduction: Citizen science has generated large volumes of data contributed by citizens in the last decade. However, the lack of standardization in metadata threatens the interoperability and reuse of information. Objective: The objective was to develop a proposal for standards to document metadata in citizen science projects in order to improve interoperability and data reuse. Methods: A literature review was conducted that characterized the challenges in metadata documentation. Likewise, it analyzed previous experiences with standards such as Darwin Core and Dublin Core. Results: The review showed a high heterogeneity in the documentation, making interoperability difficult. The analyzes showed that standards facilitate the flow of information when they cover basic needs. Conclusions: It was concluded that standardizing metadata is essential to harness the potential of citizen science. The initial proposal, consisting of flexible norms focused on critical aspects, sought to establish bases for a collaborative debate considering the changing needs of this community.
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