CoORDinance - Shaping A Code of Conduct Concerning the ORD of the Indoor Positioning Research Field
The CoORDinance project aims to develop a comprehensive Code of Conduct for Open Research Data (ORD) in the Indoor Positioning (IP) field, addressing the current lack of standardized ORD practices and its fragmented ORD landscape. CoORDinance builds on the findings of the previous CoORDinates project, which performed a systematic study of the ORD landscape of the field, identified significant challenges of the IP community in terms of its ORD practices, and elaborated on lessons learned, on shortcomings, and identified best practices that emerged through its systematic study. CoORDinance aims to capitalize on these solid foundations to propose a clear Code of Conduct, in line with the Swiss National ORD Strategy and the FAIR principles. This initiative will involve collaborating with leading experts to ensure the guidelines are practical, comprehensive, and widely accepted. By promoting principles of Open Science, the project seeks to promote rigorous, transparent and reproducible (RTR) research practices in IP research, ultimately fostering a culture of collaboration and rigor, assisting the advancement of the field.
CoORDinance will integrate the lessons learned from CoORDinates project, to develop a concise and unambiguous Code of Conduct that will facilitate the motivated researcher of the field to engage with ORD, responsibly and adequately. CoORDinance aims to focus deeper on ethical considerations and scientific best practices, ensuring that the guidelines not only cover practical and technical aspects but also emphasize the ethical responsibilities of data providers and users. To achieve this, we will conduct a thorough review of existing codes of conduct and guidelines of other fields to inform our approach, ensuring that the Code of Conduct we develop is grounded in proven best practices.
The project is funded by the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences.