The FAIRFEST event, a key gathering for the Open Science community, recently hosted a presentation on the Research Discovery Graph (RDGraph) and the role of Persistent Identifiers (PIDs). The session, led by Carole Goble and over 40 experts, highlighted how RDGraph—an integral part of the OpenAIRE Graph—enhances research discovery and interoperability within the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC).

The Role of RDGraph in Open Science

The RDGraph is built as an extension of the EOSC Knowledge Graph, obtained from the OpenAIRE Graph by selecting research products that respect EOSC inclusion criteria. The RDGraph pioneers extensions of scholarly knowledge graph data models with the aim of making science more discoverable and reusable. Such extensions include research communities, RAID objects, and performance indicators, which overall favour the realisation of added value discovery services, such as Natural Language Processing and discovery by impact.

In this session, we focused on RDGraph and PIDs. We highlighted how important are for SKG consistency, but sometimes lacking, controls on authoritativeness, reliability, and persistency of PIDs. By leveraging Persistent Identifiers (PIDs), the service ensures accurate attribution and linking, and reduces duplication, thereby enabling advanced discovery solutions and better tracking of research impact. These features contribute to the broader FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) principles, reinforcing the infrastructure needed for a thriving Open Science ecosystem.

FAIRFEST: A Platform for Collaboration

The session took place in person, attracting 200 attendees, including researchers, research infrastructures, funders, developers, policy makers, and technical experts. The discussions focused on the current state and future evolution of FAIRness within EOSC, offering insights into how Open Science infrastructures can evolve to meet growing research demands.

Key Takeaways

• The event facilitated valuable networking and new collaborations, reinforcing the importance of projects like FAIRCORE4EOSC in shaping the future of Open Science.

• RDGraph and PIDs are pivotal in ensuring research outputs remain interconnected and accessible, helping institutions and researchers comply with Open Science mandates.

• Participation in FAIR-enabling initiatives like FAIRCORE4EOSC strengthens the European research ecosystem, ensuring greater transparency and interoperability.

Looking Ahead

FAIRFEST proved to be a high-impact event for OpenAIRE and the broader research community. With increasing attention on FAIR principles and Open Science, participation in projects like FAIRCORE4EOSC remains essential for driving innovation and fostering a more accessible research landscape.

For more details, visit the event website: FAIRFEST .