GORC International Model WG - Commons Model V1.0

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2	The Global Open Research Commons International Model Working Group (GORC-WG) has been working to create a model describing commons* attributes* so that commons* developers can compare aspects across research clouds and commons. This is the first official version of our commons attribute* model.
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4	This is the GORC WG commons* model version* 1.0. It represents the work done by the GORC-WG up until September 14th 2023, when it was submitted to RDA for a request for comment period. The request for comment period ended on October 20th 2023 and no comments were made on the model. It was then submitted to RDA to be published on Zenodo on October 21st 2023. Note that additional versions* of this model, as well as implementations and applications of it, are under development, and will be released in the future.
5	Most recent model version: V1.1 GORC International Model WG - Commons Model V1.1, DOI:10.15497/RDA00119
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7	What the model is:
8	This spreadsheet representation of the model includes a flat breakdown of the essential elements* of a commons* (from the GORC-IG definitions document), categories* and subcategories* of these essential elements, and the attributes and features* that exist for each. Of note is the relationship between all aspects of the model as presented here: the entities of essential elements, categories, and subcategories, and the attributes and features* that belong to them. Subcategories* are child entities of categories, and categories are child entities of essential elements. Attributes are inherited from parent to child entities, but are not necessarily shared between sibling entities. Categories* of essential elements* may be considered mandatory and not disjoint, in the way that any entity that is part of the essential element* must belong to a category* of the essential element and may belong to more than one category. Subcategories are optional and not disjoint, in the way that any entity that is part of a category* may or may not belong to a subcategory, and belong to more than one subcategory. Possible KPIs* and metrics* for consideration are listed in the last tab. A rough visual representation of these relationships is available in this conceptual model. In addition to the statement of the model (i.e. the name of each essential element, category, subcategory, attribute, feature, and KPI), there are extended descriptions, examples, consideration levels, and a listing of the source or sources where the item originated. The model is not intended to be prescriptive or indicate how any one commons should be structured or operate, and so the consideration level* provides a gentle guide on the priority for which aspects of the model should be considered. This does not indicate that items with "Core" consideration levels* must be implemented, but that the GORC-WG has identified them as important and therefore they should be considered by any and all commons* at any development stage. Similarly, "Desirable" items may be less critical for all commons to consider and may be more suited to established commons, and "Optional" for mature commons or commons* with specific interest in those areas of work.
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10	Any word throughout the model with an asterisk () has a specific definition captured in the glossary. In some cases, the same word may have different meanings depending on context, and so the same word may have an asterisk in one place and no asterisk when used in another part of the model as it means something different than our model-specific definition, especially within examples. Each essential element in the model has its own tab. Blue coloured cells indicate categories* and their information, and purple cells indicate subcategories* and their information. Orange coloured cells indicate attributes* and their information, and yellow cells indicate features* and their information. Attributes* and features* at the top of each tab that are not within a category* or subcategory* belong to the essential element, and are inherited by each category* and subcategory. Attributes and features* that belong to categories* are inherited by that category's* subcategories. Subcategories may also have attributes* and features, which are not necessarily shared with sibling subcategories. The ordering of categories, subcategories, attributes, and features within each tab is not indicative of importance.
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12	How to use the model	Counts
13	Commons* developers may use this model as a guide for what to consider as they build, maintain, and expand their commons. Not every commons should include every item in this model, however we encourage commons* to consider having some representation in each essential element. Commons developers should review and consider each attribute* and feature* and the subcategories* and categories* they belong to in each essential element, asking themselves if each is something their commons has at a sufficient level, has but needs to improve or expand, does not have and needs immediately, does not have and needs eventually, or doesn't need at all. Developers may consider keeping explanatory notes for themselves on their decisions for each item in the model, and revisiting them over time as part of their strategic planning process. Developers may find the list of possible KPIs and metrics helpful as a starting point to determine their own success indicators and metrics. A first edition adoption tool is available for those interested in adopting the model. Note that the access level on this sheet is set to "anyone can comment". Please do leave comments and suggestions on cells throughout the model. All parts of the model should be visible, but please contact CJ at c.joseph.woodford@gmail.com if you find you cannot see any area of the model clearly. We also have a running list of issues/considerations for future versions that address overarching ideas and potential changes. To assist with determining which components of the model to consider first, each tab has a slicer in cell 1E that allows you to select whether you view all items at once or only items of a particular consideration level* at a time. A counter at the top of each sheet will inform you of how many items you are currently viewing. The totals for each essential element are to the right for reference.	Essential Element*	Total items	Core Considerations	Desirable Considerations	Optional Considerations	Categories*	Subcategories*	Attributes* & Features
14		Governance & Leadership*	59	41	18	0	5	6	48
15	Relevant Resources:	Rules of Participation & Access*	15	11	4	0	2	8	5
16	Global Open Research Commons International Model, version 1, Model documentation	Sustainability*	12	5	5	2	3	5	4
17	The Global Open Research Commons International Model, version 1, supporting documentation	Engagement*	17	11	5	1	4	3	10
18	GORC IG: Typology and Definitions : https://doi.org/10.15497/RDA00087	Human Capacity*	27	22	5	0	5	1	21
19		ICT Infrastructure*	28	20	4	4	5	8	15
20		Interoperability*	21	9	11	1	3	3	15
21		Standards* & Conventions*	33	10	22	1	10	2	21
22		Services* & Tools*	74	28	36	10	10	10	54
23	© 2023. This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 license. Attribute as "Commons Model V1.0, GORC-WG, 2023"	Research Objects*	6	6	0	0	5	0	1
24	Cite as:	Subtotals	292	163	110	19	52	46	194
25	Woodford, C. J., Treloar, A., Leggott, M., Payne, K.., Jones, S., Lopez Albacete, J., Madalli, D., Genova, F., Dharmawardena, K., Chibhira, N., Åkerström, W. N., Macneil, R., Nurnberger, A., Pfeiffenberger, H., Tanifuji, M., Zhang, Q., Jones, N., Sesink, L., & Wood-Charlson, E. (2023). The Global Open Research Commons International Model, Version 1 (Version 1). Research Data Alliance. https://doi.org/10.15497/RDA00099	KPIs* & metrics*	104	49	34	21
26		Total Considerations:	396	212	144	40
27	Acknowlegements and thanks are extended to all GORC-WG members, speakers, and RDA community members who provided input to and feedback on the model. In particular, we thank Corrie, B., Crawley, F., Harrower, N., Maxwell, L., Sansone, S. A. for their contributions.
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