Toward Interoperable and Globally Integrated Open Science in Antarctic Research through Standards and Identifiers

14 pages•Published: October 19, 2026

Sofia Zherebchuk, Andriy Fedchuk, Yulia Kryvytska, Olha Fedchuk and Iryna Tsybenko

Abstract

Antarctic research relies fundamentally on the continuous accumulation, preservation, and interpretation of diverse scientific data. These datasets ranging from long-term meteorological observations and cryospheric measurements to biological monitoring, geophysical surveys, and environmental assessments form the empirical foundation upon which present understanding and future projections of Antarctic systems depend. In Ukraine, the state institution National Antarctic Scientific Center (NASC) plays a central role in ensuring that such information is systematically collected, curated, and made accessible to the research community. As the operator of Ukraine’s long-standing Antarctic programme and station, NASC is responsible not only for generating new data but also for maintaining the scientific integrity of its program over decades.
The aim of this paper is to articulate the conceptual principles and practical considerations that should guide NASC in adopting such standards, identifiers, and open-science infrastructures. By outlining a cohesive vision for data interoperability and long-term stewardship, the article seeks to contribute to establishing a sustainable, globally aligned framework that will enhance the resilience, accessibility, and scientific value of Ukraine’s Antarctic research outputs.

Keyphrases: metadata standards, open science, persistent identifiers (pids), repositories, research data, standards

In: Pablo de Castro and Joachim Schöpfel (editors). Proceedings of 17th International Conference on Current Research Information Systems, vol 5, pages 171-184.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/k9FC
	https://doi.org/10.29007/41hs

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{CRIS2026:Toward_Interoperable_Globally_Integrated,
  author    = {Sofia Zherebchuk and Andriy Fedchuk and Yulia Kryvytska and Olha Fedchuk and Iryna Tsybenko},
  title     = {Toward Interoperable and Globally Integrated Open Science in Antarctic Research through Standards and Identifiers},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of 17th International Conference on Current Research Information Systems},
  editor    = {Pablo de Castro and Joachim Schöpfel},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Technology},
  volume    = {5},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2516-2322},
  url       = {/publications/paper/k9FC},
  doi       = {10.29007/41hs},
  pages     = {171-184},
  year      = {2026}}

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