Publication Data Model
A Publication entry documents key information about scientific articles, research studies, and related materials. Properly recording publications ensures that data is easily traceable, searchable, and meets compliance standards. This section explains how to create a valid publication entry using required fields, templates, and example data for guidance.
Why You Should Contribute Publication Entries¶
Contributing publication entries helps highlight research achievements, supports compliance with funding and reporting requirements, and ensures the discoverability of research outputs. Accurate publication records promote transparency, facilitate citation tracking, and showcase the impact of research to stakeholders. Including comprehensive details such as PubMed IDs, keywords, and grant numbers enables efficient data organization and cross-referencing within research ecosystems.
Who Should Be Contributing Publication Entries?¶
- Researchers and Authors – Showcase your research contributions, improve visibility, and enable easier access to your published work through linked identifiers and citations.
- Project Leads and Investigators – Ensure that key publications resulting from funded research projects are documented, supporting compliance and progress reporting.
- Research Administrators – Maintain an accurate record of research outputs tied to grants and projects, which aids in tracking productivity and measuring impact.
- Consortium Members – Document publications across collaborations to highlight the collective research contributions and foster recognition within the scientific community.
- Data Managers – Link datasets, tools, and studies to their associated publications, providing full context for data provenance and enhancing traceability.
Download Template¶
Download the publication entry template to streamline data entry and ensure required fields are completed.
Example Data Entry¶
The table below includes sample values to demonstrate proper attribute usage.
| Attribute | Example Value |
|---|---|
| Publication Doi | 10.1016/j.cell.2016.02.013 |
| Publication Journal | Nature Medicine |
| Pubmed Id | 12345678 |
| Pubmed Url | PubMed Link |
| Publication Title | Role of Inflammatory Pathways in Cancer Progression |
| Publication Year | 2023 |
| Publication Keywords | Cancer Pathways, Inflammation, Tumor Microenvironment |
| Publication Authors | Dr. Sarah Johnson, Dr. Michael Lee, Prof. Amanda Carter |
| Publication Abstract | This study investigates inflammatory pathways and their impact on tumor progression and metastasis. |
| Publication Assay | RNA Sequencing, In Vivo Bioluminescence |
| Publication Tumor Type | Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer |
| Publication Tissue | Lung, Breast |
| Publication Accessibility | Open Access |
| Publication View | Online |
| Publication Grant Number | CA302123, CA301987 |
| Publication Dataset Alias | GSE45678, DOI:10.1000/exampledataset |
| PublicationView_id | PublicationView_45678 |
Full Field Reference¶
Below is the full field reference table with attributes and their descriptions.
| Attribute | Description | Required | Validation Rules | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publication Doi | The digital object identifier associated with the publication in the form of https://www.doi.org/{doi} to comply with CrossRef DOI display guidelines. | False | unique | 10.1016/j.cell.2016.02.013 |
| Publication Journal | The name of the periodical publication in which the publication was published. | True | None | The New England Journal of Medicine |
| Pubmed Id | The PubMed identifier associated with the publication. | True | unique | 26571401 |
| Pubmed Url | Pubmed URL for the publication | True | url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12345678 |
| Publication Title | Title of the publication | True | None | The New York Times |
| Publication Year | Year of the publication | True | None | 2018 |
| Publication Keywords | Keywords associated with the publication. Multiple values permitted, comma separated. | False | list like | Cancer Pathways, Inflammation, Tumor Microenvironment |
| Publication Authors | Authors of the publication. Multiple values permitted, comma separated. | True | list like | Dr. Sarah Johnson, Dr. Michael Lee, Prof. Amanda Carter |
| Publication Abstract | The abstract of the publication. | True | None | Nan |
| Publication Assay | Assay(s) associated with the publication. Multiple values permitted, comma separated. | True | list like | In Vivo Bioluminescence |
| Publication Tumor Type | Tumor type(s) associated with the publication. Multiple values permitted, comma separated. | True | list like | Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia |
| Publication Tissue | Tissue type(s) associated with the publication. Multiple values permitted, comma separated. | True | list like | Brain |
| Publication Accessibility | Whether there are non-monetary restrictions on accessing an the publication. | True | None | Open Access |
| Publication View | The denormalized manifest for publication submission. | False | None | Online |
| Publication Grant Number | Relevant grant number associated witht the publication's development. Multiple values permitted, comma separated. | True | list like | CA202123 |
| Publication Dataset Alias | A list of the dataset aliases (An alias of the dataset must be unique. Can be the GEO identifier such as GSE12345, or a DOI. No Greek Letters) associated with the publication. Multiple values permitted, comma separated. | False | list like | GSE45678 |
| PublicationView_id | A unique primary key that enables record updates using schematic. | True | unique | PublicationView_45678 |