Incorporated glossary

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Research Infrastructures
Definition

Facilities, resources, and services used by the scientific community to conduct research. 

Example of use

OSCARS enhances the capabilities of European research infrastructures to support high-quality research.

Research Innovation
Definition

The introduction of new methods, ideas, or products in research. 

Example of use

OSCARS drives research innovation by fostering an environment where new approaches can be tested and implemented.

Science Clusters
Definition

Collaborative groups of research infrastructures organized around specific thematic areas. 

Example of use

OSCARS utilizes the concept of Science Clusters to streamline collaboration across related scientific disciplines.

Scientific Clusters
Definition

Groups of laboratories, centers, or institutions that focus on specific scientific areas or themes. 

Example of use

OSCARS organizes its resources around scientific clusters to enhance focus and resource allocation.

Scientific Outreach
Definition

Activities aimed at promoting public awareness and understanding of science. 

Example of use

OSCARS engages in scientific outreach to enhance the societal impact of its research findings.

Scientific Pathways
Definition

The methods and processes used to conduct scientific research. 

Example of use

OSCARS develops clear scientific pathways to guide researchers through complex investigations.

Service Accessibility
Definition

The ease with which users can access and benefit from services. 

Example of use

OSCARS enhances service accessibility by providing user-friendly interfaces and comprehensive support documentation.

Service Accessibility Layer
Definition

A framework that makes services easily accessible to users across different systems. 

Example of use

OSCARS introduces a service accessibility layer to simplify user interaction with its platforms.

Service Deployment
Definition

The process of making a new service available for use. 

Example of use

OSCARS manages service deployment carefully to ensure that new tools and platforms are reliable and user-friendly.

Service Provision
Definition

The offering of services to users or clients. 

Example of use

OSCARS enhances its service provision by integrating advanced data analysis tools.

Shared Solutions
Definition

Solutions that are developed in a collaborative environment and can be utilized by multiple parties. 

Example of use

OSCARS focuses on developing shared solutions that can be adapted to different research infrastructures.

Stakeholder Directionality
Definition

The strategic guidance provided by stakeholders to align a project with their goals. 

Example of use

OSCARS seeks stakeholder directionality to ensure its objectives meet broader scientific and societal needs.

Strengthening Roles
Definition

Enhancing the function or impact of an entity within a particular context. 

Example of use

OSCARS focuses on strengthening the roles of scientific clusters within the European research landscape.

Sustainability
Definition

The ability of a project or service to maintain its operations and impact over time. 

Example of use

OSCARS designs sustainability models to ensure long-term viability of its services.

Transdisciplinary Research
Definition

Research efforts that integrate knowledge from different disciplines. 

Example of use

OSCARS promotes transdisciplinary research to tackle complex scientific challenges that span multiple fields.

User Communities
Definition

Groups of users who interact with or are affected by a project or service. 

Example of use

OSCARS identifies and engages with specific user communities to tailor its services to meet their needs.

User Engagement
Definition

The involvement of users in the development, testing, and refinement of a project or service. 

Example of use

OSCARS involves end-users in the development phase to ensure the tools developed meet their needs.

Virtual Environments
Definition

Simulated digital environments that replicate real-world settings. 

Example of use

OSCARS uses virtual environments to conduct simulations that are impractical or impossible in the real world.

Widespread Uptake
Definition

The broad adoption of a practice, tool, or concept across a sector or community. 

Example of use

OSCARS aims for the widespread uptake of open science practices to enhance the transparency and accessibility of research.