A Metadata Registry for Metadata Interoperability

Authors

  • Jian-hui Li Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • Jia-xin Gao Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • Ji-nong Dong Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • Wei Wu Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences
  • Yan-fei Hou Computer Network Information Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2481/dsj.6.S379

Keywords:

Metadata, Metadata Registry, Interoperability, Crosswalk, Application Profile

Abstract

In order to use distributed and heterogeneous scientific databases effectively, semantic heterogeneities have to be detected and resolved. To solve this problem, we propose architecture for managing metadata and metadata schema using a metadata registry. A metadata registry is a place to keep facts about characteristics of data that are necessary for data sharing and exchange in a specific domain. This paper will explore the role of metadata registries and describe some of the experiences of implementing the registry.

Downloads

Published

2007-07-19

Issue

Vol. 6 (2007)

Section

Research Papers

License

Copyright (c) 2007 The Author(s)

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms.  If a submission is rejected or withdrawn prior to publication, all rights return to the author(s):

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.

  • Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.

  • Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.

Submitting to the journal implicitly confirms that all named authors and rights holders have agreed to the above terms of publication. It is the submitting author's responsibility to ensure all authors and relevant institutional bodies have given their agreement at the point of submission.

Note: some institutions require authors to seek written approval in relation to the terms of publication. Should this be required, authors can request a separate licence agreement document from the editorial team (e.g. authors who are Crown employees).