UVM Reference Number: C0947
Summary:
Background
CoreMarketplace is an active international platform that enhances the visibility, citability, and reproducibility impact of research facilities through unique identifiers and dynamic publication tracking.
Technology Overview
CoreMarketplace (CM) is a global database hosting over 1,100 research facility homepages from 248 institutions, allowing detailed representation of staff, services, equipment, and publications. Each facility receives a unique and permanent Research Resource ID (RRID) to facilitate discovery and citation. The platform automates detection of publications citing registered facilities and enables keyword-driven searches to connect facilities and relevant research, supporting research reproducibility and resource acknowledgment.
Benefits
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Large and active international user base ensuring up-to-date facility information
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Unique, permanent RRID system for easy discovery and consistent citation
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Automated tracking of publications citing research facilities
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Powerful keyword search capabilities linking facilities to related research
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Free access for end users with plans for institutional memberships and API-based access
Applications
- Visibility challenges faced by research facilities in scholarly communications
- Difficulty in consistently citing and identifying research resources in publication
- Outdated or incomplete facility information in existing databases
- Limited tools for automated tracking of research facility impact through citation
- Barriers to connecting researchers with well-documented, specialized research facilities
Opportunity
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Research institutions seeking improved facility visibility and impact tracking
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Research administrators managing and reporting on facility usage and publications
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Scholarly publishers and authors requiring precise resource citation tools
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Technology transfer offices supporting commercialization of research infrastructure
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Data services and software providers offering integrated access to research resource data via API
Seeking
- Licensing
- Development partner
