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Leveraging Biolink as a “Rosetta Stone” Between C-Path and EJP-RD Semantic Models Provides Emergent Interoperability

Publicated to:Journal Of The Society For Clinical Data Management,Fall 2022 - Innovative Implementation Of Cdisc Standards. 2 (3): - 2022-11-01 2(3), DOI: 10.47912/jscdm.130

Authors: Pablo Alarcón Moreno; Ian Braun; Emily Hartley; Daniel Olson; Nirupama Benis; Ronald Cornet; Mark D. Wilkinson; Ramona Walls

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Abstract

Interoperability between clinical datasets is challenging due to, in part, the number of data models and vocabularies in use and the variety of implementations. Here we describe the first steps in an ongoing effort to achieve interoperability between two clinical datasets currently being constructed within independent international projects. Both are utilizing the FAIR Principles but have constructed their data models independently and have selected different ontologies. In this initial exploratory experiment, we examined the degree to which a mapping of both models into an independent schema, Biolink, can increase interoperability. Mapping was achieved by categorizing the key nodes in both data models as “types” of concepts in the Biolink schema. We found that with this very thin mapping in place, and without changing either model, queries could be constructed that extracted data from both datasets, demonstrating that at least some degree of interoperability had been achieved. Our results support the use of FAIR-compliant data representations, which are, by nature, more interoperable than legacy clinical data representations, even when the models have not been coordinated upfront.

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Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development goals

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-05-31:

  • Open Alex: 1
  • OpenCitations: 1

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-05-31:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 4 (PlumX).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.
Continuing with the social impact of the work, it is important to emphasize that, due to its content, it can be assigned to the area of interest of ODS 17 - Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, with a probability of 45% according to the mBERT algorithm developed by Aurora University.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

This work has been carried out with international collaboration, specifically with researchers from: Netherlands.

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (ALARCON MORENO, PABLO) .