E-research
The term e-Research (alternately spelled eResearch) refers to the use of information technology to support existing and new forms of research. E-research extends e-Science and cyberinfrastructure to other disciplines, including the humanities and social sciences.
Overview
Examples of e-Research problems range across disciplines which include:
- Modelling of ecosystems or economies
- Exploration of human genome structures
- Studies of large linguistic corpora
- Integrated social policy analyses
Principle features of e-Research include:
- Collaboration[1]
- Use of grid-computing technologies
- Data-intensive activity
E-Research includes research activities that use a spectrum of advanced information and communication technology (ICT) capabilities. It embraces new research methodologies emerging from increasing access to networks, services, and tools.
In Australia
Specialist services, centres or programmes instituted to support Australian data and technology intensive research operate under the umbrella term: eResearch. In March 2012, representatives from these eResearch groups came together to discuss the need build a "collaborative program to strengthen eResearch and address issues facing the sector nationally".[2] The Australian eResearch Organisation (AeRO) emerged from this forum as "a collaborative organisation of national and state-based research organisations to advance eResearch implementation and innovation in Australia".[3] Professionals working in Australian eResearch annually convene a conference known as: eResearch Australasia.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "e-Research Collaboration - Theory, Techniques and | Murugan Anandarajan | Springer". www.springer.com. Retrieved 2016-01-15.
- ^ "Intersect Newsletter, 6 March 2012". Intersect Australia. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ "About". Australian eResearch Organisation (AeRO). Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ "About". eResearch Australasia Conference. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
External links
- New Zealand eScience Infrastructure (NeSI)
- Auckland Centre for eResearch
- eResearch, the University of Michigan
- Research Paper Service
- Oxford e-Research Centre
- University of Cape Town eResearch Centre
- Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation (CeRDI) at Federation University