Thematic Portal (Catalysis Data Infrastructure Example)

The Catalysis Data Infrastructure (CDI) Data Objects resource provides access to the UK Catalysis Hub (UKCH) published data objects that support research outputs. Through the CDI Portal, PSDI Cross Data Search and PSDI Index search users can search, explore, and reuse these data resources. In the Catalysis Data Infrastructure (CDI) knowledge graph, data objects are linked with researchers, institutions, publications, and research themes, fostering data discovery, highlighting collaborations, and supporting analysis of data-driven research. CDI Data Objects can be extended to include domain-specific data resources such as chemical entities, materials, or analytical methods.

The Catalysis Data Infrastructure (CDI) Publications resource provides access to the UK Catalysis Hub (UKCH) Publications, including peer-reviewed articles, books, and theses. CDI Publications offer a dedicated entry point into the CDI knowledge graph through the CDI Portal. PSDI Cross Data Search and PSDI Index search can be used to explore and analyse research publications. Within CDI, publications are linked to researchers (authors), institutions, research themes, and associated data objects. The linking enhances publication discovery, displays research relationships, and supports insight into research activity. CDI Publications can be expanded to include domain-specific indexes about chemicals, materials, and analysis methods.

The data of the community portal is accessible programmatically through custom web services (API calls). Each entity can respond to call with JSON data which can be used to create custom views or feed third party applications. For example, the UK catalysis hub uses a web service that delivers filtered bibliographic lists of publications, is used to populate the publications pages on its website and to generate custom reports. We can assist in developing tailored services to meet specific community requirements.

The deployed Thematic Portal for the UK Catalysis Hub (CDI) offers summary reports on publications and research impact within this important scientific domain. It provides insights into publications, authors, institutions, top researchers, countries, and themes, while tracking changes over time to identify research trends. This use case illustrates how thematic portals can showcase research productivity, emphasize emerging trends, and simplify access to supporting data.

The code for the thematic portal is open source, enabling communities to customize it to meet their specific needs. Its flexibility allows for rapid deployment and personalization, including logos, custom headings, and tailored functionality. The open-source licensing ensures communities can download, modify, and adapt the code further. We offer support for deployment on institutional servers or commercial platforms.