Kadi4Mat
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DescriptionKadi4Mat, or Kadi for short, is a generic and open source virtual research environment. Originally developed in the context of materials science, Kadi4Mat can be used for the management of any type of research data within different research disciplines and use cases. Its goal is to combine the ability to manage and exchange data, the repository component, with the possibility to analyse, visualise and transform said data, the electronic lab notebook (ELN) component. The focus on the repository component is on warm data, i.e. unpublished data that is yet to be analysed further, while in the ELN component it is on the automated and documented execution of heterogeneous workflows via an application programming interface (API). In this way, a customizable framework is created that facilitates good research data management (RDM) practices and collaboration between researchers.
ProviderKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
Information on ProviderKadi4Mat is an open source software for managing research data.
Activity Statusactive
Information on ActiveIn active development in close collaboration with the community
Last checked on
Provider's data safety and data security strategies
Reference users
Reviews
Exit strategyThe system supports import and export operations, which are actively being refined for greater efficiency and flexibility.
Communityhttps://mattermost.hzdr.de/kadi4mat-community
Known users> 35 Universities and research instituts
General
LicenseOpen Source, Apache License 2.0
SubjectGeneric
PricingFree
VersionsDemo
Location of providerGermany, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Usability
Customizable user interfaceCustomizable user interface
LanguagesGerman, English, Freely extensible
SupportOnline documentation, Support by provider, User training (online, on site), Depends on available resources.
Usage statisticsComplete statistics
Offline functionalities
Core functions (Daily work)
Data inputBrowser forms, Sketches, Plain text editor
Data import (formats)All formats can be stored. Preview for selected formats are available.
Data import (method)Drag & Drop / File Chooser
Data exportComplete content in machine readable format, Formats suitable for publication, Formats suitable for long term archiving, Complete content in document format
TemplatesDefine own templates, Import of own templates, Import from internet sources
Search functionsAdvanced search, Full text search, Search by command line
CollaborationRole management
Compliance with legal requirements
Preservation of evidenceVersioning, Timestamping
ComplianceGDPR
Extended functions (Daily work)
Laboratory management functionsSample Tracking, Inventory (devices), Materials database
Integrations and extensionsCreate own plug-ins
AutomationAutomation: On request, Device control, Data analysis, Work in progress. Demonstrators are up and running.
Device connection
Project management tools
WorkflowsCross-project workflows, Export possible, Graphical, Import possible, Project-related workflows, Reports, The ProcessManager and ProcessEngine are essential for managing and executing automated processes in the Kadi4Mat ecosystem.
Integration in RDM and IT environment
Application programming interfacesREST API, Python library
Controlled vocabularyNot controlled
Data accessBrowser based, Responsive Design
Data storage locationLocal, Cloud
Type of external cloudPublic cloud
Location of data storage or processingGermany
Level of data protection (e.g. certification)
Transport encryptionSSL
Data storage encryption
Access controlrole management
Guaranteed SLAs
Interval of Data Backupsdaily
Number of Data Backups
Data Backups EncryptedNo
Template for data processing agreement (DPA), including the technical and organizational measures (TOM)
Authentication methodsLDAP, OAuth2
User account security measures
Usage optionOn-premises, Software as a Service
Server operating systemLinux
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