TRANSFORMATION OF RELEVÉS INTO LONG DATA FORMAT USING PYTHON PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53904/1682-2374/2024-26/14Abstract
This article presents methodological principles for transforming relevés into Long Data Format following Darwin Core standards using Python programming language in the development environment PyCharm. For the first time for Ukraine, a specialized Python script has been developed that implements these methodological approaches. The detailed instructions for installing the software and the necessary libraries, as well as data preparation, are provided. We also outline the advantages and disadvantages of using Python compared to the R programming language in this context. The main advantages of automating processes are highlighted: code execution speed, scalability, repeatability, error minimization and data management efficiency compared to the manual method of data conversion. The practical recommendations for researchers involved in relevés datasets processing are provided. The development of scripts for relevés datasets and their implementation will facilitate the preservation and integration of research results in Open Access, including publishing through the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
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