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Regularly organize your own workshops where you can (re)train your staff and keep it updated with the latest technology developments. In addition to technical training, staff can also benefit from training in [[Communication: Recommendations|communication]], [[Communication: Recommendations#problems|problem solving]], [[Interaction with users: Recommendations|customer service]] and [[Management: Recommendations|management]] [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32655325/]. Present actual situations and problems and discuss how to solve them. Focus on the issues raised in the staff’s and users’ feedback. <br />
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== External training possibilities ==<br />
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* [http://ritrain.eu/ RItain : Research Infrastructure Training Programme]<br />
* [https://coreforlife.eu/ Core for Life: training program for Core facility staff]<br />
* [https://ctls-org.eu/ctls-monthly-discussions/ CTLS monthly discussions]<br />
* [https://www.abrf.org/workshops-webinars ABRF webinars]<br />
* [https://www.embo.org/funding-awards/fellowships/core-facility-fellowships.html EMBO Core facility fellowship] <br />
* [https://www.crg.eu/en/event/v-core-management-workshop-%E2%80%9Ctraining-trainers%E2%80%9D Core Management Workshop “Training the trainers”]<br />
* [https://www.gerbi-gmb.de/CFLMC2020 Core Facility Leadership and Management Course]<br />
* [https://www.imb.de/core-facilities IMB Core Facilities lecture series]<br />
* [https://www.ebi.ac.uk/training/events/2020/managing-bioinformatics-core-facility-virtual Managing a bioinformatics core facility]<br />
* [https://hfp-consulting.com/2013/05/13/leadership-training-for-core-facility-managers/ Leadership training for core facility managers]<br />
* [https://hfp-consulting.com/on-site-services/core-facility-management/ Core facility management]<br />
* [https://www.globalbioimaging.org/international-training-courses-for-core-facility-staff International Training Courses for Core Facility Staff]<br />
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== At your facility ==<br />
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Regularly organize your own workshops where you can (re)train your staff and keep it updated with the latest technology developments. In addition to technical training, staff can also benefit from training in [[Communication: Recommendations|communication]], [[Communication: Recommendations#problems|problem solving]], [[Interaction with users: Recommendations|customer service]] and [[Management: Recommendations|management]] [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32655325/]. Present actual situations and problems and discuss how to solve them. Focus on the issues raised in the staff’s and users’ feedback. <br />
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== External training possibilities ==<br />
<br />
* [http://ritrain.eu/ RItain : Research Infrastructure Training Programme]<br />
* [https://coreforlife.eu/ Core for Life: training program for Core facility staff]<br />
* [https://ctls-org.eu/ctls-monthly-discussions/ CTLS monthly discussions]<br />
* [https://www.abrf.org/workshops-webinars ABRF webinars]<br />
* [https://www.embo.org/funding-awards/fellowships/core-facility-fellowships.html EMBO Core facility fellowship] <br />
* [https://www.crg.eu/en/event/v-core-management-workshop-%E2%80%9Ctraining-trainers%E2%80%9D Core Management Workshop “Training the trainers”]<br />
* [https://www.gerbi-gmb.de/CFLMC2020 Core Facility Leadership and Management Course]<br />
* [https://www.imb.de/core-facilities IMB Core Facilities lecture series]<br />
* [https://www.ebi.ac.uk/training/events/2020/managing-bioinformatics-core-facility-virtual Managing a bioinformatics core facility]<br />
* [https://hfp-consulting.com/2013/05/13/leadership-training-for-core-facility-managers/ Leadership training for core facility managers]<br />
* [https://hfp-consulting.com/on-site-services/core-facility-management/ Core facility management]<br />
* [https://www.globalbioimaging.org/international-training-courses-for-core-facility-staff International Training Courses for Core Facility Staff]<br />
* [https://www.roswellpark.org/education/oico/oico-training-programs/core-facilities-training Core Facilities Training Program]<br />
* [https://www.gu.se/en/core-facilities/bioinformatics-bcf/bcf-events/core-facilities-staff-soft-skills-training Core Facilities Staff Soft Skills Training]<br />
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[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Management:_Recommendations&diff=891Management: Recommendations2021-09-15T07:34:09Z<p>Isabelle: /* CF management software */</p>
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<div>[[File:Management_software.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
Think about your current management processes: what do you spend most time at? What could be automatized? A '''management software''' (commercial, open access or home-made) can help you and give you more time, which you can then invest for development, research quality improvement or customer service. Another advantage is that all information will be centralised, interconnected, traceable and searchable. <br />
<br />
Additionally, keep records of all your samples, reagents, freezer content and so on in (Excel) databases, including all necessary information and the location of the items. <br />
<br />
There are 2 types of management software, which are complementary: 1) CF management software and 2) data management software (see scheme). Fully integrated solutions also exist.<br />
<br />
==CF management software==<br />
This type of software manages the communication with the users, the user database, the training records, the equipment booking and billing. Information and documentation regarding the experimental procedure can be added but they don’t specifically deal with this aspect. The 4 most used are: <br />
* [https://iris.science-it.ch/ Open IRIS] is an open access software.<br />
* [https://www.stratocore.com/ PPMS from Stratocore] <br />
* [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/lab-management-software/core-facility-management iLab from Agilent]<br />
* [https://www.agendo.science Agendo from CKLO]<br />
<br />
==<span id="ELN"></span>Data management software==<br />
This type of software focuses on the documentation of the experimental procedures. There are two different subtypes:<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook electronic lab books (ELN)]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_information_management_system Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)] are usually linked to lab equipment. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://gbcs.embl.de/portal/tiki-index.php?page=STOCKS STOCKS (open access)] In addition to be an ELN, STOCKS contains also many other integrated modules (e.g. lab collections, inventory, ordering, protocols, samples, datasets). It is flexible and can be programmatically customised and expanded.<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook commercial Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)]<br />
* Microsoft OneNote can also be adapted to be used as an ELN.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advantages:''' <br />
<br />
ELNs have multiple advantages over traditional documentation. ELNs ensure documentation is complete, precise, relevant and easy to read. The data is structured, files and images can be uploaded to each entry, links and handwritten notes can be added, and cross referencing is easy. Information is organised, it can be easily tagged, searched and retrieved. ELNs improve data traceability. Entries can be edited and corrected, with an automatic edit and version history of any changes to guarantee integrity. ELNs are flexible, expandable, can be shared with collaborators, backed up and take less space to store!<br />
<br />
https://www.goldbio.com/articles/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-electronic-lab-notebook-eln <br />
<br />
https://www.biocompare.com/Editorial-Articles/347276-Electronic-Lab-Notebooks-Are-the-Future/ <br />
<br />
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4722687/ <br />
<br />
https://eu.idtdna.com/pages/community/blog/post/thinking-about-making-the-switch-to-an-electronic-lab-notebook-here-are-some-pros-and-cons<br />
<br />
==<span id="ELN"></span>Fully integrated systems==<br />
These are CF management software and ELN combined in a single system, making data traceability even easier.<br />
<br />
'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://keralia.com/ newLab from Keralia] is free for small academic core facilities.<br />
<br />
== Criteria for a good software ==<br />
<br />
* easy implementation and maintenance<br />
* cheap<br />
* secure (protected from hacking) on local network<br />
* doesn't allow the modification of raw data<br />
* imports metadata<br />
* transfers data automatically<br />
* user friendly, practical, daily use<br />
* time gain and not time-consuming<br />
* operating system independent<br />
* flexible: customization to the CF needs<br />
* allows the addition of extra modules (e.g. user database, booking, billing, ordering, budgeting)<br />
* compatible and integrable with other software<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Management:_Recommendations&diff=890Management: Recommendations2021-09-15T07:33:54Z<p>Isabelle: /* CF management software */</p>
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<div>[[File:Management_software.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
Think about your current management processes: what do you spend most time at? What could be automatized? A '''management software''' (commercial, open access or home-made) can help you and give you more time, which you can then invest for development, research quality improvement or customer service. Another advantage is that all information will be centralised, interconnected, traceable and searchable. <br />
<br />
Additionally, keep records of all your samples, reagents, freezer content and so on in (Excel) databases, including all necessary information and the location of the items. <br />
<br />
There are 2 types of management software, which are complementary: 1) CF management software and 2) data management software (see scheme). Fully integrated solutions also exist.<br />
<br />
==CF management software==<br />
This type of software manages the communication with the users, the user database, the training records, the equipment booking and billing. Information and documentation regarding the experimental procedure can be added but they don’t specifically deal with this aspect. The 4 most used are: <br />
* [https://iris.science-it.ch/ Open IRIS] is an open access software <br />
* [https://www.stratocore.com/ PPMS from Stratocore] <br />
* [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/lab-management-software/core-facility-management iLab from Agilent]<br />
* [https://www.agendo.science Agendo from CKLO]<br />
<br />
==<span id="ELN"></span>Data management software==<br />
This type of software focuses on the documentation of the experimental procedures. There are two different subtypes:<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook electronic lab books (ELN)]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_information_management_system Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)] are usually linked to lab equipment. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://gbcs.embl.de/portal/tiki-index.php?page=STOCKS STOCKS (open access)] In addition to be an ELN, STOCKS contains also many other integrated modules (e.g. lab collections, inventory, ordering, protocols, samples, datasets). It is flexible and can be programmatically customised and expanded.<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook commercial Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)]<br />
* Microsoft OneNote can also be adapted to be used as an ELN.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advantages:''' <br />
<br />
ELNs have multiple advantages over traditional documentation. ELNs ensure documentation is complete, precise, relevant and easy to read. The data is structured, files and images can be uploaded to each entry, links and handwritten notes can be added, and cross referencing is easy. Information is organised, it can be easily tagged, searched and retrieved. ELNs improve data traceability. Entries can be edited and corrected, with an automatic edit and version history of any changes to guarantee integrity. ELNs are flexible, expandable, can be shared with collaborators, backed up and take less space to store!<br />
<br />
https://www.goldbio.com/articles/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-electronic-lab-notebook-eln <br />
<br />
https://www.biocompare.com/Editorial-Articles/347276-Electronic-Lab-Notebooks-Are-the-Future/ <br />
<br />
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4722687/ <br />
<br />
https://eu.idtdna.com/pages/community/blog/post/thinking-about-making-the-switch-to-an-electronic-lab-notebook-here-are-some-pros-and-cons<br />
<br />
==<span id="ELN"></span>Fully integrated systems==<br />
These are CF management software and ELN combined in a single system, making data traceability even easier.<br />
<br />
'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://keralia.com/ newLab from Keralia] is free for small academic core facilities.<br />
<br />
== Criteria for a good software ==<br />
<br />
* easy implementation and maintenance<br />
* cheap<br />
* secure (protected from hacking) on local network<br />
* doesn't allow the modification of raw data<br />
* imports metadata<br />
* transfers data automatically<br />
* user friendly, practical, daily use<br />
* time gain and not time-consuming<br />
* operating system independent<br />
* flexible: customization to the CF needs<br />
* allows the addition of extra modules (e.g. user database, booking, billing, ordering, budgeting)<br />
* compatible and integrable with other software<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Management:_Recommendations&diff=889Management: Recommendations2021-09-15T07:32:32Z<p>Isabelle: /* Fully integrated systems */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:Management_software.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
Think about your current management processes: what do you spend most time at? What could be automatized? A '''management software''' (commercial, open access or home-made) can help you and give you more time, which you can then invest for development, research quality improvement or customer service. Another advantage is that all information will be centralised, interconnected, traceable and searchable. <br />
<br />
Additionally, keep records of all your samples, reagents, freezer content and so on in (Excel) databases, including all necessary information and the location of the items. <br />
<br />
There are 2 types of management software, which are complementary: 1) CF management software and 2) data management software (see scheme). Fully integrated solutions also exist.<br />
<br />
==CF management software==<br />
This type of software manages the communication with the users, the user database, the training records, the equipment booking and billing. Information and documentation regarding the experimental procedure can be added but they don’t specifically deal with this aspect. The 4 most used are: <br />
* [https://iris.science-it.ch/ Open IRIS (open access)] <br />
* [https://www.stratocore.com/ PPMS from Stratocore] <br />
* [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/lab-management-software/core-facility-management iLab from Agilent]<br />
* [https://www.agendo.science Agendo from CKLO]<br />
<br />
==<span id="ELN"></span>Data management software==<br />
This type of software focuses on the documentation of the experimental procedures. There are two different subtypes:<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook electronic lab books (ELN)]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_information_management_system Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)] are usually linked to lab equipment. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://gbcs.embl.de/portal/tiki-index.php?page=STOCKS STOCKS (open access)] In addition to be an ELN, STOCKS contains also many other integrated modules (e.g. lab collections, inventory, ordering, protocols, samples, datasets). It is flexible and can be programmatically customised and expanded.<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook commercial Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)]<br />
* Microsoft OneNote can also be adapted to be used as an ELN.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advantages:''' <br />
<br />
ELNs have multiple advantages over traditional documentation. ELNs ensure documentation is complete, precise, relevant and easy to read. The data is structured, files and images can be uploaded to each entry, links and handwritten notes can be added, and cross referencing is easy. Information is organised, it can be easily tagged, searched and retrieved. ELNs improve data traceability. Entries can be edited and corrected, with an automatic edit and version history of any changes to guarantee integrity. ELNs are flexible, expandable, can be shared with collaborators, backed up and take less space to store!<br />
<br />
https://www.goldbio.com/articles/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-electronic-lab-notebook-eln <br />
<br />
https://www.biocompare.com/Editorial-Articles/347276-Electronic-Lab-Notebooks-Are-the-Future/ <br />
<br />
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4722687/ <br />
<br />
https://eu.idtdna.com/pages/community/blog/post/thinking-about-making-the-switch-to-an-electronic-lab-notebook-here-are-some-pros-and-cons<br />
<br />
==<span id="ELN"></span>Fully integrated systems==<br />
These are CF management software and ELN combined in a single system, making data traceability even easier.<br />
<br />
'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://keralia.com/ newLab from Keralia] is free for small academic core facilities.<br />
<br />
== Criteria for a good software ==<br />
<br />
* easy implementation and maintenance<br />
* cheap<br />
* secure (protected from hacking) on local network<br />
* doesn't allow the modification of raw data<br />
* imports metadata<br />
* transfers data automatically<br />
* user friendly, practical, daily use<br />
* time gain and not time-consuming<br />
* operating system independent<br />
* flexible: customization to the CF needs<br />
* allows the addition of extra modules (e.g. user database, booking, billing, ordering, budgeting)<br />
* compatible and integrable with other software<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Management:_Recommendations&diff=888Management: Recommendations2021-09-15T07:31:26Z<p>Isabelle: /* Fully integrated systems */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:Management_software.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
Think about your current management processes: what do you spend most time at? What could be automatized? A '''management software''' (commercial, open access or home-made) can help you and give you more time, which you can then invest for development, research quality improvement or customer service. Another advantage is that all information will be centralised, interconnected, traceable and searchable. <br />
<br />
Additionally, keep records of all your samples, reagents, freezer content and so on in (Excel) databases, including all necessary information and the location of the items. <br />
<br />
There are 2 types of management software, which are complementary: 1) CF management software and 2) data management software (see scheme). Fully integrated solutions also exist.<br />
<br />
==CF management software==<br />
This type of software manages the communication with the users, the user database, the training records, the equipment booking and billing. Information and documentation regarding the experimental procedure can be added but they don’t specifically deal with this aspect. The 4 most used are: <br />
* [https://iris.science-it.ch/ Open IRIS (open access)] <br />
* [https://www.stratocore.com/ PPMS from Stratocore] <br />
* [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/lab-management-software/core-facility-management iLab from Agilent]<br />
* [https://www.agendo.science Agendo from CKLO]<br />
<br />
==<span id="ELN"></span>Data management software==<br />
This type of software focuses on the documentation of the experimental procedures. There are two different subtypes:<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook electronic lab books (ELN)]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_information_management_system Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)] are usually linked to lab equipment. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://gbcs.embl.de/portal/tiki-index.php?page=STOCKS STOCKS (open access)] In addition to be an ELN, STOCKS contains also many other integrated modules (e.g. lab collections, inventory, ordering, protocols, samples, datasets). It is flexible and can be programmatically customised and expanded.<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook commercial Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)]<br />
* Microsoft OneNote can also be adapted to be used as an ELN.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advantages:''' <br />
<br />
ELNs have multiple advantages over traditional documentation. ELNs ensure documentation is complete, precise, relevant and easy to read. The data is structured, files and images can be uploaded to each entry, links and handwritten notes can be added, and cross referencing is easy. Information is organised, it can be easily tagged, searched and retrieved. ELNs improve data traceability. Entries can be edited and corrected, with an automatic edit and version history of any changes to guarantee integrity. ELNs are flexible, expandable, can be shared with collaborators, backed up and take less space to store!<br />
<br />
https://www.goldbio.com/articles/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-electronic-lab-notebook-eln <br />
<br />
https://www.biocompare.com/Editorial-Articles/347276-Electronic-Lab-Notebooks-Are-the-Future/ <br />
<br />
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4722687/ <br />
<br />
https://eu.idtdna.com/pages/community/blog/post/thinking-about-making-the-switch-to-an-electronic-lab-notebook-here-are-some-pros-and-cons<br />
<br />
==<span id="ELN"></span>Fully integrated systems==<br />
These are CF management software and ELN combined as a single solution.<br />
<br />
'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://keralia.com/ newLab from Keralia] is free for small academic core facilities.<br />
<br />
== Criteria for a good software ==<br />
<br />
* easy implementation and maintenance<br />
* cheap<br />
* secure (protected from hacking) on local network<br />
* doesn't allow the modification of raw data<br />
* imports metadata<br />
* transfers data automatically<br />
* user friendly, practical, daily use<br />
* time gain and not time-consuming<br />
* operating system independent<br />
* flexible: customization to the CF needs<br />
* allows the addition of extra modules (e.g. user database, booking, billing, ordering, budgeting)<br />
* compatible and integrable with other software<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Management:_Recommendations&diff=887Management: Recommendations2021-09-15T07:30:57Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:Management_software.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
Think about your current management processes: what do you spend most time at? What could be automatized? A '''management software''' (commercial, open access or home-made) can help you and give you more time, which you can then invest for development, research quality improvement or customer service. Another advantage is that all information will be centralised, interconnected, traceable and searchable. <br />
<br />
Additionally, keep records of all your samples, reagents, freezer content and so on in (Excel) databases, including all necessary information and the location of the items. <br />
<br />
There are 2 types of management software, which are complementary: 1) CF management software and 2) data management software (see scheme). Fully integrated solutions also exist.<br />
<br />
==CF management software==<br />
This type of software manages the communication with the users, the user database, the training records, the equipment booking and billing. Information and documentation regarding the experimental procedure can be added but they don’t specifically deal with this aspect. The 4 most used are: <br />
* [https://iris.science-it.ch/ Open IRIS (open access)] <br />
* [https://www.stratocore.com/ PPMS from Stratocore] <br />
* [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/lab-management-software/core-facility-management iLab from Agilent]<br />
* [https://www.agendo.science Agendo from CKLO]<br />
<br />
==<span id="ELN"></span>Data management software==<br />
This type of software focuses on the documentation of the experimental procedures. There are two different subtypes:<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook electronic lab books (ELN)]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_information_management_system Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)] are usually linked to lab equipment. <br />
<br />
<br />
'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://gbcs.embl.de/portal/tiki-index.php?page=STOCKS STOCKS (open access)] In addition to be an ELN, STOCKS contains also many other integrated modules (e.g. lab collections, inventory, ordering, protocols, samples, datasets). It is flexible and can be programmatically customised and expanded.<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook commercial Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)]<br />
* Microsoft OneNote can also be adapted to be used as an ELN.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Advantages:''' <br />
<br />
ELNs have multiple advantages over traditional documentation. ELNs ensure documentation is complete, precise, relevant and easy to read. The data is structured, files and images can be uploaded to each entry, links and handwritten notes can be added, and cross referencing is easy. Information is organised, it can be easily tagged, searched and retrieved. ELNs improve data traceability. Entries can be edited and corrected, with an automatic edit and version history of any changes to guarantee integrity. ELNs are flexible, expandable, can be shared with collaborators, backed up and take less space to store!<br />
<br />
https://www.goldbio.com/articles/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-electronic-lab-notebook-eln <br />
<br />
https://www.biocompare.com/Editorial-Articles/347276-Electronic-Lab-Notebooks-Are-the-Future/ <br />
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4722687/ <br />
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https://eu.idtdna.com/pages/community/blog/post/thinking-about-making-the-switch-to-an-electronic-lab-notebook-here-are-some-pros-and-cons<br />
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==<span id="ELN"></span>Fully integrated systems==<br />
These are CF management software and ELN combined as a single solution.<br />
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'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://keralia.com/ newLab from Keralia] is free for small academic core facilities.<br />
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== Criteria for a good software ==<br />
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* easy implementation and maintenance<br />
* cheap<br />
* secure (protected from hacking) on local network<br />
* doesn't allow the modification of raw data<br />
* imports metadata<br />
* transfers data automatically<br />
* user friendly, practical, daily use<br />
* time gain and not time-consuming<br />
* operating system independent<br />
* flexible: customization to the CF needs<br />
* allows the addition of extra modules (e.g. user database, booking, billing, ordering, budgeting)<br />
* compatible and integrable with other software<br />
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Think about your current management processes: what do you spend most time at? What could be automatized? A '''management software''' (commercial, open access or home-made) can help you and give you more time, which you can then invest for development, research quality improvement or customer service. Another advantage is that all information will be centralised, interconnected, traceable and searchable. <br />
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Additionally, keep records of all your samples, reagents, freezer content and so on in (Excel) databases, including all necessary information and the location of the items. <br />
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There are 2 types of management software, which are complementary: 1) CF management software and 2) data management software (see scheme).<br />
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==CF management software==<br />
This type of software manages the communication with the users, the user database, the training records, the equipment booking and billing. Information and documentation regarding the experimental procedure can be added but they don’t specifically deal with this aspect. The 4 most used are: <br />
* [https://iris.science-it.ch/ Open IRIS (open access)] <br />
* [https://www.stratocore.com/ PPMS from Stratocore] <br />
* [https://www.agilent.com/en/products/lab-management-software/core-facility-management iLab from Agilent]<br />
* [https://www.agendo.science Agendo from CKLO]<br />
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==<span id="ELN"></span>Data management software==<br />
This type of software focuses on the documentation of the experimental procedures. There are two different subtypes:<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook electronic lab books (ELN)]<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laboratory_information_management_system Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)] are usually linked to lab equipment. <br />
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'''Examples:'''<br />
* [https://gbcs.embl.de/portal/tiki-index.php?page=STOCKS STOCKS (open access)] In addition to be an ELN, STOCKS contains also many other integrated modules (e.g. lab collections, inventory, ordering, protocols, samples, datasets). It is flexible and can be programmatically customised and expanded.<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_lab_notebook commercial Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)]<br />
* Microsoft OneNote can also be adapted to be used as an ELN.<br />
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'''Advantages:''' <br />
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ELNs have multiple advantages over traditional documentation. ELNs ensure documentation is complete, precise, relevant and easy to read. The data is structured, files and images can be uploaded to each entry, links and handwritten notes can be added, and cross referencing is easy. Information is organised, it can be easily tagged, searched and retrieved. ELNs improve data traceability. Entries can be edited and corrected, with an automatic edit and version history of any changes to guarantee integrity. ELNs are flexible, expandable, can be shared with collaborators, backed up and take less space to store!<br />
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https://www.goldbio.com/articles/article/the-pros-and-cons-of-using-an-electronic-lab-notebook-eln <br />
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https://www.biocompare.com/Editorial-Articles/347276-Electronic-Lab-Notebooks-Are-the-Future/ <br />
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4722687/ <br />
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https://eu.idtdna.com/pages/community/blog/post/thinking-about-making-the-switch-to-an-electronic-lab-notebook-here-are-some-pros-and-cons<br />
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== Criteria for a good software ==<br />
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* easy implementation and maintenance<br />
* cheap<br />
* secure (protected from hacking) on local network<br />
* doesn't allow the modification of raw data<br />
* imports metadata<br />
* transfers data automatically<br />
* user friendly, practical, daily use<br />
* time gain and not time-consuming<br />
* operating system independent<br />
* flexible: customization to the CF needs<br />
* allows the addition of extra modules (e.g. user database, booking, billing, ordering, budgeting)<br />
* compatible and integrable with other software<br />
<br />
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[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=File:Core_Facility_Website.pptx&diff=885File:Core Facility Website.pptx2021-06-16T10:32:28Z<p>Isabelle: Isabelle uploaded a new version of File:Core Facility Website.pptx</p>
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All aspects of research quality are presented on this page. Each aspect contains 3 parts: <br />
* in the first one is a '''test''' to assess one’s strengths and weaknesses in this area (5-6 questions) <br />
* in the second one are '''recommendations''' how to improve this specific aspect <br />
* in the third one is a '''download centre''' to share concrete files and templates.<br />
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== I don’t know! ==<br />
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If you don't know where to start you can take this general test (54 questions, 15 minutes) to identify in which areas your weaknesses are.<br />
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== Specific recommendations per core facility type ==<br />
<br />
In addition to the general recommendations above, which are valid for all types of core facilities, there are particular aspects, which are relevent to one type of core facilities. <br />
<br />
This section is for [[specific recommendations per CF types]].<br />
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== Please contribute ==<br />
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This is a wiki website. Please feel free to share your experience and add your own recommendations. In order to do that you first need to log in. For detailed instructions, click on "Help" in the left sidebar. We thank you for your collaboration.</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Current_literature&diff=883Current literature2021-05-06T09:45:27Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
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[https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0023677220986819?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed CORE management: The reality principle, 2021]<br />
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[https://osf.io/ng32b Introduction to the EQIPD Quality System, 2020] <br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32655325/ Building a Quality Management System in a Core Facility: A Genomics Core Case Study, 2020]<br />
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[https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-642-57049-0_54 Core facility management, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32382253/ Bioinformatics Core Survey Highlights the Challenges Facing Data Analysis Facilities, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33304201/ An international survey of Training Needs and Career Paths of Core Facility Staff, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33196023/ The Rigor and Transparency Index Quality Metric for Assessing Biological and Medical Science Methods, 2020]<br />
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[https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-642-57049-0_54 Core Facility Management,2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31969795/ A Review of the Scientific Rigor, Reproducibility, and Transparency Studies Conducted by the ABRF Research Groups, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31696348/ Resolving the Tension Between Exploration and Confirmation in Preclinical Biomedical Research, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32214315/ Preregistration of exploratory research: Learning from the golden age of discovery, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33057427/ Improving quality of preclinical academic research through auditing: A feasibility study, 2020]<br />
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[https://elifesciences.org/articles/62212 A survey of research quality in core facilities, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30518534/ Rethinking research reproducibility, 2019]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30341068/ Quality management for academic laboratories: burden or boon?, 2018]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30140172/ Building a Sustainable Portfolio of Core Facilities: a Case Study, 2018]<br />
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[http://www.cell.com/pb/assets/raw/journals/society/biophysj/PDFs/reproducibility-guidelines.pdf Reproducibility guidelines, 2017]<br />
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[http://www.hhmi.org/sites/default/files/About/Policies/sc_300.pdf Responsibilities of HHMI Authors, 2017]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28606390/ Reproducibility in light microscopy: Maintenance, standards and SOPs, 2017]<br />
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[https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-016-0021 A manifesto for reproducible science, 2017]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29151820/ Name It! Store It! Protect It!: A Systems Approach to Managing Data in Research Core Facilities, 2017]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28620458/ Reproducibility2020: Progress and priorities, 2017]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26819028/ How quality control could save your science, 2016]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26848284/ Metrics for Success: Strategies for Enabling Core Facility Performance and Assessing Outcomes, 2016]<br />
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[https://www.who.int/medicines/publications/pharmprep/WHO_TRS_996_annex05.pdf?ua=1 WHO Guidance on good data and record management practices, 2016]<br />
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[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjF8tO8rITuAhV6wQIHHaDqBP4QFjAAegQIBxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faseb.org%2FPortals%2F2%2FPDFs%2Fopa%2F2016%2FFASEB_Enhancing%2520Research%2520Reproducibility.pdf&usg=AOvVaw13YBpPvsMsI7Yjtr_GZc6b FASEB Research Reproducibility Steering Committee, 2016]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27906976/ A Laboratory Critical Incident and Error Reporting System for Experimental Biomedicine, 2016]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26835004/ A pocket guide to electronic laboratory notebooks in the academic life sciences, 2016]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26113702/ SCIENTIFIC STANDARDS. Promoting an open research culture, 2015]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23814500/ Best practices for core facilities: handling external customers, 2013]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22131887/ Institutional Management of Core Facilities during Challenging Financial Times, 2011]<br />
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[https://osf.io/3yxq4/ PREMIER: Structured Quality Assurance from and for Academic Preclinical Biomedicine]<br />
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[http://www.cell.com/star-methods Star Methods]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Current_literature&diff=882Current literature2021-05-06T09:42:19Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
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[https://osf.io/ng32b Introduction to the EQIPD Quality System, 2020] <br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32655325/ Building a Quality Management System in a Core Facility: A Genomics Core Case Study, 2020]<br />
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[https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-642-57049-0_54 Core facility management, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32382253/ Bioinformatics Core Survey Highlights the Challenges Facing Data Analysis Facilities, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33304201/ An international survey of Training Needs and Career Paths of Core Facility Staff, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33196023/ The Rigor and Transparency Index Quality Metric for Assessing Biological and Medical Science Methods, 2020]<br />
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[https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-642-57049-0_54 Core Facility Management,2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31969795/ A Review of the Scientific Rigor, Reproducibility, and Transparency Studies Conducted by the ABRF Research Groups, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31696348/ Resolving the Tension Between Exploration and Confirmation in Preclinical Biomedical Research, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32214315/ Preregistration of exploratory research: Learning from the golden age of discovery, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33057427/ Improving quality of preclinical academic research through auditing: A feasibility study, 2020]<br />
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[https://elifesciences.org/articles/62212 A survey of research quality in core facilities, 2020]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30518534/ Rethinking research reproducibility, 2019]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30341068/ Quality management for academic laboratories: burden or boon?, 2018]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30140172/ Building a Sustainable Portfolio of Core Facilities: a Case Study, 2018]<br />
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[http://www.cell.com/pb/assets/raw/journals/society/biophysj/PDFs/reproducibility-guidelines.pdf Reproducibility guidelines, 2017]<br />
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[http://www.hhmi.org/sites/default/files/About/Policies/sc_300.pdf Responsibilities of HHMI Authors, 2017]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28606390/ Reproducibility in light microscopy: Maintenance, standards and SOPs, 2017]<br />
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[https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-016-0021 A manifesto for reproducible science, 2017]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29151820/ Name It! Store It! Protect It!: A Systems Approach to Managing Data in Research Core Facilities, 2017]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28620458/ Reproducibility2020: Progress and priorities, 2017]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26819028/ How quality control could save your science, 2016]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26848284/ Metrics for Success: Strategies for Enabling Core Facility Performance and Assessing Outcomes, 2016]<br />
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[https://www.who.int/medicines/publications/pharmprep/WHO_TRS_996_annex05.pdf?ua=1 WHO Guidance on good data and record management practices, 2016]<br />
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[https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjF8tO8rITuAhV6wQIHHaDqBP4QFjAAegQIBxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faseb.org%2FPortals%2F2%2FPDFs%2Fopa%2F2016%2FFASEB_Enhancing%2520Research%2520Reproducibility.pdf&usg=AOvVaw13YBpPvsMsI7Yjtr_GZc6b FASEB Research Reproducibility Steering Committee, 2016]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27906976/ A Laboratory Critical Incident and Error Reporting System for Experimental Biomedicine, 2016]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26835004/ A pocket guide to electronic laboratory notebooks in the academic life sciences, 2016]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26113702/ SCIENTIFIC STANDARDS. Promoting an open research culture, 2015]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23814500/ Best practices for core facilities: handling external customers, 2013]<br />
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[https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22131887/ Institutional Management of Core Facilities during Challenging Financial Times, 2011]<br />
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[https://osf.io/3yxq4/ PREMIER: Structured Quality Assurance from and for Academic Preclinical Biomedicine]<br />
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[http://www.cell.com/star-methods Star Methods]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=File:Data_management_guideline.docx&diff=881File:Data management guideline.docx2021-04-29T15:43:15Z<p>Isabelle: Isabelle uploaded a new version of File:Data management guideline.docx</p>
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== I don’t know! ==<br />
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== Specific recommendations per core facility type ==<br />
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All aspects of research quality are presented on this page. Each aspect contains 3 parts: <br />
* in the first one is a '''test''' to assess one’s strengths and weaknesses in this area (5-6 questions) <br />
* in the second one are '''recommendations''' how to improve this specific aspect <br />
* in the third one is a '''download centre''' to share concrete files and templates.<br />
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== Specific recommendations per core facility type ==<br />
<br />
In addition to the general recommendations above, which are valid for all types of core facilities, there are particular aspects, which are relevent to one type of core facilities. <br />
<br />
This section is for [[specific recommendations per CF types]].<br />
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== Please contribute ==<br />
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This is a wiki website. Please feel free to share your experience and add your own recommendations. In order to do that you first need to log in. For detailed instructions, click on "Help" in the left sidebar. We thank you for your collaboration.</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Start_here&diff=875Start here2021-04-26T10:30:20Z<p>Isabelle: /* What would you like to improve at your facility? */</p>
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== I don’t know! ==<br />
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[[File:Q-CoFa-test-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=https://q-cofa.paasp.net/general-test/]]<br />
<br />
== Specific recommendations per core facility type ==<br />
<br />
In addition to the general recommendations above, which are valid for all types of core facilities, there are particular aspects, which are relevent to one type of core facilities. <br />
<br />
This section is for [[specific recommendations per CF types]].<br />
<br />
== Please contribute ==<br />
<br />
This is a wiki website. Please feel free to share your experience and add your own recommendations. In order to do that you first need to log in. For detailed instructions, click on "Help" in the left sidebar. We thank you for your collaboration.</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Start_here&diff=874Start here2021-04-26T10:29:51Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
<hr />
<div>__NOTOC__<br />
All aspects of research quality are presented on this page. Each aspect contains 3 parts: <br />
* in the first one is a '''test''' to assess one’s strengths and weaknesses in this area (5-6 questions) <br />
* in the second one are '''recommendations''' how to improve this specific aspect <br />
* in the third one is a '''download centre''' to share concrete files and templates.<br />
<br />
== What would you like to improve at your facility?==<br />
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== I don’t know! ==<br />
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[[File:Q-CoFa-test-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=https://q-cofa.paasp.net/general-test/]]<br />
<br />
== Specific recommendations per core facility type ==<br />
<br />
In addition to the general recommendations above, which are valid for all types of core facilities, there are particular aspects, which are relevent to one type of core facilities. <br />
<br />
This section is for [[specific recommendations per CF types]].<br />
<br />
== Please contribute ==<br />
<br />
This is a wiki website. Please feel free to share your experience and add your own recommendations. In order to do that you first need to log in. For detailed instructions, click on "Help" in the left sidebar. We thank you for your collaboration.</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=MediaWiki:Sidebar&diff=873MediaWiki:Sidebar2021-04-26T09:57:52Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
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<div>User’s fees don’t cover CF running cost. However, [[:File:Funding.jpg|sufficient funding]] is required to maintain and improve quality standards. Here is a list of funding possibilities. <br />
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'''Germany'''<br />
* [https://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/infrastructure/scientific_instrumentation/funding_opportunities/core_facilities/index.html DFG]<br />
* [https://www.embl.de/training/technology-developers-programme/ ARISE]<br />
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* [https://grants.nih.gov/funding/searchguide/index.html#/ NIH]<br />
* [https://uh.edu/research/funding-opportunities/internal-awards/minor-cores/ University of Huston]<br />
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[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Quality_checkpoints:_Recommendations&diff=867Quality checkpoints: Recommendations2021-04-20T07:18:45Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
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<div>To find a balance between quality and cost, define which steps of the experimental procedure should be checked before proceeding to the next one in order to maximize data quality while keeping the procedure manageable (timewise and cost-wise).<br />
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Implement checkpoints at strategic steps of the experiment so that they are most effective at monitoring quality in order to achieve rigorous and reproducible results. <br />
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The following [[:File:Quality_checkpoints.docx|'''checkpoints''']] are especially important. At these steps, the process should be checked (by the core facility or PI or another scientist, depending on the discussed [[:File:Responsibility distribution.docx|responsibility distribution]]) and can only proceed if it passes quality control.<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
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! Checkpoints<br />
! Recommendations<br />
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| Experimental design<br />
| CFs should provide information and advice on the experimental design and encourage their users to follow good research practices. Experimental design should be checked by the CF or PI or another scientist before proceeding further to ensure the results will be meaningful and to avoid waste of money and resources. Ill-designed projects should be rejected.<br />
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| Sample quality<br />
| CFs or PI or another scientist should control sample quality before starting data acquisition and reject poor samples. Were the samples prepared optimally? Are all relevant controls included? <br />
In case of limiting or rare samples, CFs should discuss with their users what consequences the sample quality will have on data interpretation and if the experiment should continue. <br />
|-<br />
| Data analysis<br />
| CFs and PIs should decide who will be responsible for checking the correctness of data analysis to avoid misinterpretation and bias. <br />
|-<br />
| Publication<br />
| CFs should be informed before the data produced at the CF are submitted for publication to have a last possibility to check them if they wish to. The CF should have the right to check and validate the relevant figures before publication. <br />
|}<br />
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The quality checkpoints are part of the implementation process of the EQIPD Quality System in CFs. When setting up the quality system with the provided tools (i.e. Planning Tool) CF leaders can include the "[https://eqipd-toolbox.paasp.net/wiki/NEED#EQIPD_for_Core_Facilities EQIPD NEED]" in their system.<br />
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[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Training_the_users:_Recommendations&diff=866Training the users: Recommendations2021-04-20T07:17:30Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
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<div>Training is very important. It should include all aspects relevant for the user, e.g. overview of the whole procedure, theoretical aspects, good scientific practice, experimental design, sample preparation, controls, techniques, protocols, instruments usage, raw data acquisition, data analysis, limitations, safety, using SOPs, rules to follow.<br />
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It can be delivered in person (one-to-one or in groups), in writing (handbooks) or virtually (videos). Hands-on training is very important as it is the only way to transmit '''tacit knowledge'''. <br />
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Keep [[:File:Training_records.docx|'''training records''']] for all users. Booking and billing of training can be integrated in the [[Management: Recommendations|'''management software''']]. <br />
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Regarding the pricing, there are 3 possibilities to consider: <br />
* price per training <br />
* or flat-rate<br />
* or price included in the experiment price. <br />
A price per training may seem fairer but research groups could be saving on it and therefore not receive the training needed to guarantee optimal experimental quality. A flat rate might seem unfair because not all experiments may require the same amount of training. Including the training cost in the experimental cost might be a fair solution and prevent PI saving on it.<br />
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The [https://eqipd-toolbox.paasp.net/wiki/EQIPD_for_Core_Facilities EQIPD guidance for users of CF] is a comprehensive collection of information created by a working group describing important aspects users should follow. <br />
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[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Quality_improvements:_Recommendations&diff=865Quality improvements: Recommendations2021-04-20T07:14:40Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
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<div>There are many possibilities how to improve research quality:<br />
* Use a [[Management: Recommendations|management software and ELN]] to improve efficiency and traceability.<br />
* Maintain the equipment, keep up with technology, automate processes.<br />
* Provide [[Training the users: Recommendations|training]] and visit conferences/workshops<br />
* Set up and regularly improve [[SOPs: Recommendations|SOPs]], [[Data management: Recommendations|data management]] and [[Documentation: Recommendations|documentation]].<br />
* Organise an audit or a yearly review of the CF processes<br />
* Provide CF staff feedback and [[:File:User-feedback-form.docx|user’s feedback]]<br />
* Set up a quality system and get a [[Accreditation: Recommendations|quality accreditation]], <br />
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'''Audit / Review'''<br />
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A yearly '''audit''' from external colleagues or a '''self-review''' with all the CF staff will allow you to reflect on your performance, identify and solve problems together and think of possible improvements (the [https://eqipd-toolbox.paasp.net/wiki/4.1.2_Self_assessment Self-assessment] by EQIPD can give guidance). You should cover the following topics:<br />
* Past: check the implementation status of the previous year’s resolutions and assess their usefulness.<br />
* Present: review the current processes. <br />
* Future: identify improvements to implement in the coming year.<br />
Write a summary of the session, including the findings, solutions and responsibilities. And don’t forget to schedule the next year meeting.<br />
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[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Quality_improvements:_Recommendations&diff=864Quality improvements: Recommendations2021-04-20T07:13:03Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
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<div>There are many possibilities how to improve research quality:<br />
* Use a [[Management: Recommendations|management software and ELN]] to improve efficiency and traceability.<br />
* Maintain the equipment, keep up with technology, automate processes.<br />
* Provide [[Training the users: Recommendations|training]] and visit conferences/workshops<br />
* Set up and regularly improve [[SOPs: Recommendations|SOPs]], [[Data management: Recommendations|data management]] and [[Documentation: Recommendations|documentation]].<br />
* Organise an audit or a yearly review of the CF processes<br />
* Provide CF staff feedback and [[:File:User-feedback-form.docx|user’s feedback]]<br />
* Set up a quality system and get a [[Accreditation: Recommendations|quality accreditation]], <br />
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'''Audit / Review'''<br />
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A yearly '''audit''' from external colleagues or a '''self-review''' (the [https://eqipd-toolbox.paasp.net/wiki/4.1.2_Self_assessment Self-assessment] by EQIPD can give guidance) with all the CF staff will allow you to reflect on your performance, identify and solve problems together and think of possible improvements. You should cover the following topics:<br />
* Past: check the implementation status of the previous year’s resolutions and assess their usefulness.<br />
* Present: review the current processes. <br />
* Future: identify improvements to implement in the coming year.<br />
Write a summary of the session, including the findings, solutions and responsibilities. And don’t forget to schedule the next year meeting.<br />
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[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Raw_data_acquisition:_Recommendations&diff=863Raw data acquisition: Recommendations2021-04-20T07:10:48Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
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<div>Provide written [[SOPs: Recommendations|'''SOPs''']] and protocols (can be uploaded in protocol repositories like http://www.bio-protocol.org/ or http://www.protocols.io) for reproducibility and transparency. Protocol videos can also communicate '''tacit knowledge''' [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28620458/]. Make clear which parts of the protocols can be modified and which ones cannot (and why).<br />
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Provide '''guidance''' how to increase the quality and robustness of the research outcome (in person, in writing).<br />
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Provide written instructions or supervision on how to operate each equipment, Write the name and phone number of the responsible person next to each equipment in case the user experiences a problem.<br />
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Make sure the reagents were checked and the equipment is maintained and calibrated.<br />
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Use common data standards (eg [[Current guidelines and norms#ALCOA|ALCOA]] or [[Current guidelines and norms#FAIR|FAIR]]) from your field. '''Uniform''' data (and metadata) allow compatibility and interoperability. They can be easily read, searched, compared, reused and interpreted by other labs. It facilitates metastudies [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28620458/].<br />
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Be available for '''troubleshooting''' (ideally, do not charge extra for it but include its cost in the basic fare).<br />
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'''Links'''<br />
* Additional information on EQIPD site [https://eqipd-toolbox.paasp.net/wiki/2.3.1_Generation,_recording,_handling_and_archiving_of_raw_data Generation, recording, handling and archiving of raw data]<br />
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[[Start_here|Go back to menu]]</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Publication:_Recommendations&diff=862Publication: Recommendations2021-04-20T07:09:07Z<p>Isabelle: </p>
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<div>Provide detailed information for writing the “materials & methods” section of a publication (or thesis) so that experiments can be replicated. Do not write the method was “as previously described” if you made small changes. You can upload your step-by-step protocol in a repository (for example https://www.protocols.io).<br />
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Instruct the users that they should '''inform''' the CF before submitting a manuscript containing data acquired at the CF. The CF should be given the possibility to check the relevant sections and validate the corresponding figures before publication. This is the last opportunity for the CF to '''check''' data quality. Over 90% of CFs believe that the quality of published data would improve if they were involved:<br />
* “ensures correct understanding and an accurate account of what happened.”<br />
* “[CF] can view the data unbiased”.<br />
* “It is the policy of our institute that all data generated through platforms is checked by the platform staff/head before publication”.<br />
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'''Other recommendations'''<br />
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* Guidelines from RMS:<br />
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:: The guiding principles on acknowledging and co-authoring CF by the Royal Microscopical Society is supplemented with a template for contracts clarifying the relationship between CF and research unit [https://www.rms.org.uk/resources-downloads/core-facilities-publication-policy.html]: [[:File:RMS_publication_policy.docx|RMS CFs publication policy]].<br />
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* Guidelines from ABRF: [[:File:ABRF_Guidelines_for_authorship.pdf|ABRF Guidelines for authorship]].<br />
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* [https://eqipd-toolbox.paasp.net/wiki/2.4.2_Publication EQIPD Recommendations on publication] <br />
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== What is Q-CoFa? ==<br />
<br />
Q-CoFa is a project funded by [https://www.bmbf.de/ BMBF] to assess the interactions between core facilities and their users in order to provide recommendations for improving research practices and data quality. It was initiated as a response to the recent data reproducibility crisis in life-sciences, as exemplified by the survey of 1500 scientists published in Nature in 2016 [http://www.nature.com/news/1-500-scientists-lift-the-lid-on-reproducibility-1.19970], revealing that 70% scientists could not reproduce published results.<br />
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== Who is Q-CoFa for? ==<br />
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This website is mainly intended for core facility leader but the information is also useful to core facility staff members and users.<br />
<br />
== Mission of Q-CoFa ==<br />
<br />
This website presents a compilation of practical recommendations on how to ensure research quality in core facilities. The ideas and proposed solutions address all aspects of research quality in core facilities. They are applicable in general or can be adapted to the specific needs of your core facility.<br />
<hr/> <br />
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[[File:Q-CoFa-start-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=Start here]]<br />
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== Q-CoFa recommendations are based on: ==<br />
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* '''[https://elifesciences.org/articles/62212 Results of the survey]''' of 275 core facilities about quality and management between CFs and users (in 2020)<br />
* Review of the '''[[current literature]]'''<br />
* '''[[Current guidelines and norms]]'''<br />
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== How can Q-CoFa help me? ==<br />
<br />
* improve research quality <br />
* improve efficiency and service<br />
* review my facility (critical self-assessment)<br />
* benchmarking<br />
* prepare for an audit <br />
* establish a new core facility<br />
<br />
== Is Q-CoFa useful for me? ==<br />
<br />
Here you can find out how you are performing in all aspects of research quality in order to identify your strengths and weaknesses.<br />
<br />
[[File:Q-CoFa-test-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=https://q-cofa.paasp.net/test-yourself/]]<br />
<br />
== New role for core facilities? ==<br />
<br />
* Teach and promote good scientific practices<br />
* Scientific gatekeeping of good quality research<br />
* Deliver a quality stamp in the future?<br />
<br />
== Please contribute ==<br />
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This is a wiki website. Please feel free to share your experience and add your own [[Start_here| recommendations here]]. In order to do that you first need to log in. We thank you for your collaboration.</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Q-CoFa&diff=851Welcome to Q-CoFa2021-04-01T12:38:26Z<p>Isabelle: /* For is Q-CoFa for? */</p>
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<div>[[File:Q-CoFa-title.jpg|800px]]<br />
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== What is Q-CoFa? ==<br />
<br />
Q-CoFa is a project funded by [https://www.bmbf.de/ BMBF] to assess the interactions between core facilities and their users in order to provide recommendations for improving research practices and data quality. It was initiated as a response to the recent data reproducibility crisis in life-sciences, as exemplified by the survey of 1500 scientists published in Nature in 2016 [http://www.nature.com/news/1-500-scientists-lift-the-lid-on-reproducibility-1.19970], revealing that 70% scientists could not reproduce published results.<br />
<br />
== Who is Q-CoFa for? ==<br />
<br />
This website is mainly targeted to core facility leader but the infirmation is also useful to core facility staff and users.<br />
<br />
== Mission of Q-CoFa ==<br />
<br />
This website presents a compilation of practical recommendations on how to ensure research quality in core facilities. The ideas and proposed solutions address all aspects of research quality in core facilities. They are applicable in general or can be adapted to the specific needs of your core facility.<br />
<hr/> <br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Q-CoFa-start-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=Start here]]<br />
<br />
== Q-CoFa recommendations are based on: ==<br />
<br />
* '''[https://elifesciences.org/articles/62212 Results of the survey]''' of 275 core facilities about quality and management between CFs and users (in 2020)<br />
* Review of the '''[[current literature]]'''<br />
* '''[[Current guidelines and norms]]'''<br />
<br />
== How can Q-CoFa help me? ==<br />
<br />
* improve research quality <br />
* improve efficiency and service<br />
* review my facility (critical self-assessment)<br />
* benchmarking<br />
* prepare for an audit <br />
* establish a new core facility<br />
<br />
== Is Q-CoFa useful for me? ==<br />
<br />
Here you can find out how you are performing in all aspects of research quality in order to identify your strengths and weaknesses.<br />
<br />
[[File:Q-CoFa-test-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=https://q-cofa.paasp.net/test-yourself/]]<br />
<br />
== New role for core facilities? ==<br />
<br />
* Teach and promote good scientific practices<br />
* Scientific gatekeeping of good quality research<br />
* Deliver a quality stamp in the future?<br />
<br />
== Please contribute ==<br />
<br />
This is a wiki website. Please feel free to share your experience and add your own [[Start_here| recommendations here]]. In order to do that you first need to log in. We thank you for your collaboration.</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Q-CoFa&diff=850Welcome to Q-CoFa2021-04-01T11:14:02Z<p>Isabelle: /* For is Q-CoFa for? */</p>
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<div>[[File:Q-CoFa-title.jpg|800px]]<br />
__NOTOC__ <!-- removes table of content --><br />
== What is Q-CoFa? ==<br />
<br />
Q-CoFa is a project funded by [https://www.bmbf.de/ BMBF] to assess the interactions between core facilities and their users in order to provide recommendations for improving research practices and data quality. It was initiated as a response to the recent data reproducibility crisis in life-sciences, as exemplified by the survey of 1500 scientists published in Nature in 2016 [http://www.nature.com/news/1-500-scientists-lift-the-lid-on-reproducibility-1.19970], revealing that 70% scientists could not reproduce published results.<br />
<br />
== For is Q-CoFa for? ==<br />
<br />
This website is mainly targeted to core facility leader but the infirmation is also useful to core facility staff and users.<br />
<br />
== Mission of Q-CoFa ==<br />
<br />
This website presents a compilation of practical recommendations on how to ensure research quality in core facilities. The ideas and proposed solutions address all aspects of research quality in core facilities. They are applicable in general or can be adapted to the specific needs of your core facility.<br />
<hr/> <br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Q-CoFa-start-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=Start here]]<br />
<br />
== Q-CoFa recommendations are based on: ==<br />
<br />
* '''[https://elifesciences.org/articles/62212 Results of the survey]''' of 275 core facilities about quality and management between CFs and users (in 2020)<br />
* Review of the '''[[current literature]]'''<br />
* '''[[Current guidelines and norms]]'''<br />
<br />
== How can Q-CoFa help me? ==<br />
<br />
* improve research quality <br />
* improve efficiency and service<br />
* review my facility (critical self-assessment)<br />
* benchmarking<br />
* prepare for an audit <br />
* establish a new core facility<br />
<br />
== Is Q-CoFa useful for me? ==<br />
<br />
Here you can find out how you are performing in all aspects of research quality in order to identify your strengths and weaknesses.<br />
<br />
[[File:Q-CoFa-test-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=https://q-cofa.paasp.net/test-yourself/]]<br />
<br />
== New role for core facilities? ==<br />
<br />
* Teach and promote good scientific practices<br />
* Scientific gatekeeping of good quality research<br />
* Deliver a quality stamp in the future?<br />
<br />
== Please contribute ==<br />
<br />
This is a wiki website. Please feel free to share your experience and add your own [[Start_here| recommendations here]]. In order to do that you first need to log in. We thank you for your collaboration.</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Q-CoFa&diff=849Welcome to Q-CoFa2021-04-01T11:13:40Z<p>Isabelle: /* For whom is Q-CoFa? */</p>
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<div>[[File:Q-CoFa-title.jpg|800px]]<br />
__NOTOC__ <!-- removes table of content --><br />
== What is Q-CoFa? ==<br />
<br />
Q-CoFa is a project funded by [https://www.bmbf.de/ BMBF] to assess the interactions between core facilities and their users in order to provide recommendations for improving research practices and data quality. It was initiated as a response to the recent data reproducibility crisis in life-sciences, as exemplified by the survey of 1500 scientists published in Nature in 2016 [http://www.nature.com/news/1-500-scientists-lift-the-lid-on-reproducibility-1.19970], revealing that 70% scientists could not reproduce published results.<br />
<br />
== For is Q-CoFa for? ==<br />
<br />
This site is mainly targeted to core facility leader but the infirmation is also useful to core facility staff and users.<br />
<br />
== Mission of Q-CoFa ==<br />
<br />
This website presents a compilation of practical recommendations on how to ensure research quality in core facilities. The ideas and proposed solutions address all aspects of research quality in core facilities. They are applicable in general or can be adapted to the specific needs of your core facility.<br />
<hr/> <br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Q-CoFa-start-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=Start here]]<br />
<br />
== Q-CoFa recommendations are based on: ==<br />
<br />
* '''[https://elifesciences.org/articles/62212 Results of the survey]''' of 275 core facilities about quality and management between CFs and users (in 2020)<br />
* Review of the '''[[current literature]]'''<br />
* '''[[Current guidelines and norms]]'''<br />
<br />
== How can Q-CoFa help me? ==<br />
<br />
* improve research quality <br />
* improve efficiency and service<br />
* review my facility (critical self-assessment)<br />
* benchmarking<br />
* prepare for an audit <br />
* establish a new core facility<br />
<br />
== Is Q-CoFa useful for me? ==<br />
<br />
Here you can find out how you are performing in all aspects of research quality in order to identify your strengths and weaknesses.<br />
<br />
[[File:Q-CoFa-test-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=https://q-cofa.paasp.net/test-yourself/]]<br />
<br />
== New role for core facilities? ==<br />
<br />
* Teach and promote good scientific practices<br />
* Scientific gatekeeping of good quality research<br />
* Deliver a quality stamp in the future?<br />
<br />
== Please contribute ==<br />
<br />
This is a wiki website. Please feel free to share your experience and add your own [[Start_here| recommendations here]]. In order to do that you first need to log in. We thank you for your collaboration.</div>Isabellehttp://q-cofa-wiki.paasp.net/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Q-CoFa&diff=848Welcome to Q-CoFa2021-04-01T11:12:58Z<p>Isabelle: /* What is Q-CoFa? */</p>
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<div>[[File:Q-CoFa-title.jpg|800px]]<br />
__NOTOC__ <!-- removes table of content --><br />
== What is Q-CoFa? ==<br />
<br />
Q-CoFa is a project funded by [https://www.bmbf.de/ BMBF] to assess the interactions between core facilities and their users in order to provide recommendations for improving research practices and data quality. It was initiated as a response to the recent data reproducibility crisis in life-sciences, as exemplified by the survey of 1500 scientists published in Nature in 2016 [http://www.nature.com/news/1-500-scientists-lift-the-lid-on-reproducibility-1.19970], revealing that 70% scientists could not reproduce published results.<br />
<br />
== For whom is Q-CoFa? ==<br />
<br />
This site is mainly targeted to core facility leader but the infirmation is also useful to core facility staff and users.<br />
<br />
== Mission of Q-CoFa ==<br />
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This website presents a compilation of practical recommendations on how to ensure research quality in core facilities. The ideas and proposed solutions address all aspects of research quality in core facilities. They are applicable in general or can be adapted to the specific needs of your core facility.<br />
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== Q-CoFa recommendations are based on: ==<br />
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* '''[https://elifesciences.org/articles/62212 Results of the survey]''' of 275 core facilities about quality and management between CFs and users (in 2020)<br />
* Review of the '''[[current literature]]'''<br />
* '''[[Current guidelines and norms]]'''<br />
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== How can Q-CoFa help me? ==<br />
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* improve research quality <br />
* improve efficiency and service<br />
* review my facility (critical self-assessment)<br />
* benchmarking<br />
* prepare for an audit <br />
* establish a new core facility<br />
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== Is Q-CoFa useful for me? ==<br />
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Here you can find out how you are performing in all aspects of research quality in order to identify your strengths and weaknesses.<br />
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== New role for core facilities? ==<br />
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* Teach and promote good scientific practices<br />
* Scientific gatekeeping of good quality research<br />
* Deliver a quality stamp in the future?<br />
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== Please contribute ==<br />
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== What is Q-CoFa? ==<br />
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Q-CoFa is a project funded by [https://www.bmbf.de/ BMBF] to assess the interactions between core facilities and their users in order to provide recommendations for improving research practices and data quality. It was initiated as a response to the recent data reproducibility crisis in life-sciences, as exemplified by the survey of 1500 scientists published in Nature in 2016 [http://www.nature.com/news/1-500-scientists-lift-the-lid-on-reproducibility-1.19970], revealing that 70% scientists could not reproduce published results.<br />
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== For whom is Q-CoFa? ==<br />
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This site is mainly targeted to core facility leader but the infirmation is also useful to core facility staff and users.<br />
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== Mission of Q-CoFa ==<br />
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This website presents a compilation of practical recommendations on how to ensure research quality in core facilities. The ideas and proposed solutions address all aspects of research quality in core facilities. They are applicable in general or can be adapted to the specific needs of your core facility.<br />
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[[File:Q-CoFa-start-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=Start here]]<br />
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== Q-CoFa recommendations are based on: ==<br />
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* '''[https://elifesciences.org/articles/62212 Results of the survey]''' of 275 core facilities about quality and management between CFs and users (in 2020)<br />
* Review of the '''[[current literature]]'''<br />
* '''[[Current guidelines and norms]]'''<br />
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== How can Q-CoFa help me? ==<br />
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* improve research quality <br />
* improve efficiency and service<br />
* review my facility (critical self-assessment)<br />
* benchmarking<br />
* prepare for an audit <br />
* establish a new core facility<br />
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== Is Q-CoFa useful for me? ==<br />
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Here you can find out how you are performing in all aspects of research quality in order to identify your strengths and weaknesses.<br />
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[[File:Q-CoFa-test-thin-dark.jpg|170px|link=https://q-cofa.paasp.net/test-yourself/]]<br />
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== New role for core facilities? ==<br />
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* Teach and promote good scientific practices<br />
* Scientific gatekeeping of good quality research<br />
* Deliver a quality stamp in the future?<br />
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== Please contribute ==<br />
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<div>Why is an accreditation important for research labs?<br />
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An accreditation is the recognition that required practices are implemented and maintained. It shows independent parties that an organization works according to well established practices and brings confidence and trust in a facility.<br />
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They can also be seen as a good and helpful exercise to reflect on our own behaviours. Like a mirror, they identify gaps or aspects to improve within a given research unit. Seeing it in such a way, an accreditation is like a tool to develop further instead of being seen as a burden.<br />
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Several quality systems are available and we describe four in greater detail: <br />
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* [[Current guidelines and norms#ISO|ISO9001]]<br />
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* [[Current guidelines and norms#EQIPD|EQIPD Quality System]]<br />
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* [[Current guidelines and norms#Premier|Premier]]<br />
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* [[Current guidelines and norms#GLP|Good Laboratory practice (GLP)]]<br />
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These quality systems fulfil slightly different purposes and depending on the situation they might be a requirement, whereas others could indeed be just a tool for a research group to improve their organization and systematic procedures. If a core facility is mainly looking for such systematic procedures, the ISO9001 standard might be the first choice to look into. For core facilities with a purely academic orientation the newly developed EQIPD and PREMIER quality systems might be more relevant.<br />
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<div>Provide written [[SOPs: Recommendations|'''SOPs''']] and protocols (can be uploaded in protocol repositories like http://www.bio-protocol.org/ or http://www.protocols.io) for reproducibility and transparency. Protocol videos can also communicate '''tacit knowledge''' [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28620458/]. Make clear which parts of the protocols can be modified and which ones cannot (and why).<br />
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Provide '''guidance''' how to increase the quality and robustness of the research outcome (in person, in writing).<br />
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Provide written instructions or supervision on how to operate each equipment, Write the name and phone number of the responsible person next to each equipment in case the user experiences a problem.<br />
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Make sure the reagents were checked and the equipment is maintained and calibrated.<br />
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Use common data standards (eg [[Current guidelines and norms#ALCOA|ALCOA]] or [[Current guidelines and norms#FAIR|FAIR]]) from your field. '''Uniform''' data (and metadata) allow compatibility and interoperability. They can be easily read, searched, compared, reused and interpreted by other labs. It facilitates metastudies [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28620458/].<br />
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Be available for '''troubleshooting''' (ideally, do not charge extra for it but include its cost in the basic fare).<br />
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