Seeking a common ground for the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL). Reflections on science, method, theory and templates
Data sharing is a fundamental process for the advancement of both natural and social sciences. Starting from the idea that computers and the internet have drastically changed the world in the last decades, this paper advocates for the creation of a space where archaeologists from around the world ca...
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| author | Ricardo Borrero L. Patricia Schwindingera Ana Castelli Nicolas C. Ciarlo Rodrigo Torres Martijn Manders Filipe Castro Richard Furuta |
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| description | Data sharing is a fundamental process for the advancement of both natural and social sciences. Starting from the idea that computers and the internet have drastically changed the world in the last decades, this paper advocates for the creation of a space where archaeologists from around the world can share information about maritime history and exchange data with colleagues. Following the principles of open access, we argue that raw data publication is necessary and significant for the development and democratization of the discipline. This study explains the fundamental aspects of the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL) and its efforts to standardize information collection for shipwrecks and related sites, so that scholars can create a community to disseminate both raw data and complete information in the field of maritime archaeology. To achieve this, our purpose is to facilitate the development of common-ground methodology and terminology that promotes an intelligible dialogue within the global community of nautical archaeologists. This paper addresses some considerations on terminology and systematization in scientific disciplines and discusses the theoretical and methodological issues linked to the process of making a template for recording shipwrecks. Furthermore, this article analyses some of the problems related to the standardization of description processes and the necessity to create a flexible system that accounts for data diversity. The third section discusses how science is greatly enhanced by publishing information in open access platforms.
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Standardization of data allows robust comparative and inter-subjective analysis of coastal and maritime projects, shipwrecks and nautical technology.
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Research is strongly benefited by sharing information underlying publications and raw data generated within a project in open source platforms.
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Digital databases such as NADL enhance cooperative research, as well as teaching and outreach strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-84ac3d5c71fc4c53a5da6ab468dcd2bf2025-01-02T14:52:59ZengUniversitat Politècnica de ValènciaVirtual Archaeology Review1989-99472021-01-011224112410.4995/var.2021.143318388Seeking a common ground for the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL). Reflections on science, method, theory and templatesRicardo Borrero L.0Patricia Schwindingera1Ana Castelli2Nicolas C. Ciarlo3Rodrigo Torres4Martijn Manders5Filipe Castro6Richard Furuta7Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M UniversityConsejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas - Instituto Multidisciplinario de Historia y Ciencias Humanas (IMHICIHU- CONICET)Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) - Universidad de Buenos AiresCentro de Investigaciones del Patrimonio Costero (CIPAC/CURE). Centro Universitario Regional del Este, Universidad de la RepúblicaCultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE), University of LeidenTexas A&M UniversityTexas A&M UniversityData sharing is a fundamental process for the advancement of both natural and social sciences. Starting from the idea that computers and the internet have drastically changed the world in the last decades, this paper advocates for the creation of a space where archaeologists from around the world can share information about maritime history and exchange data with colleagues. Following the principles of open access, we argue that raw data publication is necessary and significant for the development and democratization of the discipline. This study explains the fundamental aspects of the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL) and its efforts to standardize information collection for shipwrecks and related sites, so that scholars can create a community to disseminate both raw data and complete information in the field of maritime archaeology. To achieve this, our purpose is to facilitate the development of common-ground methodology and terminology that promotes an intelligible dialogue within the global community of nautical archaeologists. This paper addresses some considerations on terminology and systematization in scientific disciplines and discusses the theoretical and methodological issues linked to the process of making a template for recording shipwrecks. Furthermore, this article analyses some of the problems related to the standardization of description processes and the necessity to create a flexible system that accounts for data diversity. The third section discusses how science is greatly enhanced by publishing information in open access platforms. Highlights: • Standardization of data allows robust comparative and inter-subjective analysis of coastal and maritime projects, shipwrecks and nautical technology. • Research is strongly benefited by sharing information underlying publications and raw data generated within a project in open source platforms. • Digital databases such as NADL enhance cooperative research, as well as teaching and outreach strategies.https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/var/article/view/14331standardizationprimary dataopen-source publicationnautical archaeologymaritime archaeologydigital archaeology |
| spellingShingle | Ricardo Borrero L. Patricia Schwindingera Ana Castelli Nicolas C. Ciarlo Rodrigo Torres Martijn Manders Filipe Castro Richard Furuta Seeking a common ground for the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL). Reflections on science, method, theory and templates Virtual Archaeology Review standardization primary data open-source publication nautical archaeology maritime archaeology digital archaeology |
| title | Seeking a common ground for the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL). Reflections on science, method, theory and templates |
| title_full | Seeking a common ground for the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL). Reflections on science, method, theory and templates |
| title_fullStr | Seeking a common ground for the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL). Reflections on science, method, theory and templates |
| title_full_unstemmed | Seeking a common ground for the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL). Reflections on science, method, theory and templates |
| title_short | Seeking a common ground for the Nautical Archaeology Digital Library (NADL). Reflections on science, method, theory and templates |
| title_sort | seeking a common ground for the nautical archaeology digital library nadl reflections on science method theory and templates |
| topic | standardization primary data open-source publication nautical archaeology maritime archaeology digital archaeology |
| url | https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/var/article/view/14331 |
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