dataset_description.json)The file dataset_description.json is a JSON file describing the dataset. Every dataset MUST include this file with the following fields:
| Key name | Requirement level | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | REQUIRED | string | Name of the dataset. |
Generic fields SHOULD be present: For consistency between studies and institutions, we encourage users to extract the values of these fields from the actual raw data. Whenever possible, please avoid using ad hoc wording.
| Key name | Requirement level | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| License | RECOMMENDED | string | The license for the dataset. The use of license name abbreviations is RECOMMENDED for specifying a license. |
| Authors | RECOMMENDED | array of strings | List of individuals who contributed to the creation/curation of the dataset. |
| Funding | RECOMMENDED | array of strings | List of sources of funding (grant numbers). |
| EthicsApprovals | RECOMMENDED | array of strings | List of ethics committee approvals of the research protocols and/or protocol identifiers. |