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The benefits to the scientific systems can be that experiment using software can be replicated and built upon more easily, and in addition research in the area of software development can be helped by increased discovery and reuse.
The relationship of researchers to research software
In this editorial theme of 'software citation' we want to look at what initiatives and project are working on these issues of software citation and improving the reuse of software. We also want to look practical steps that a variety of users and public institutions can take to improve their systems for software citation.
Our these theme are run over a four week periodflexible time period, but as default for three weeks, and then periodically we will revisit a theme. Our editorial approach is to support the Open Science community in its ongoing work in a given area. We do this by carrying short blog posts, engaging in discourse and support on our own forum and on social media, as well as carry carrying resource documentation, as collaborative documents on key sources and how-tos if needed.
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