hortus:appendix:abbreviations
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hortus:appendix:abbreviations
Abbreviations
This section lists common abbreviations and acronyms used in HORTUS.
Use it when you:
- encounter unfamiliar terms
- need quick clarification
- want consistent understanding of platform terminology
Core platform terms
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| HORTUS | Digital research platform developed within ITSERR |
| ITSERR | Infrastructure for the Study of Religion |
| WP | Work Package (project structure unit) |
| VRE | Virtual Research Environment |
| RBAC | Role-Based Access Control |
User roles
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| N/A | Visitor (non-authenticated user) |
| User | Registered (signed-in) user |
| Contributor | Researcher with content creation rights |
| Maintainer | Project or content manager |
| Moderator | Reviewer responsible for approval workflows |
| Admin | Platform administrator |
Content and workflow
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | Work-in-progress item not yet submitted |
| Pending | Submitted item awaiting moderation |
| Approved | Accepted item ready for publication |
| Published | Publicly visible item |
| Rejected | Item requiring revision |
Metadata and FAIR
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FAIR | Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable |
| Metadata | Structured data describing a resource |
| Schema | Metadata structure/template |
| DOI | Digital Object Identifier |
| ORCID | Open Researcher and Contributor ID |
Platform features
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| UI | User Interface |
| UX | User Experience |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |
| API | Application Programming Interface |
| ID | Identifier |
External systems and services
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| D4Science | Infrastructure providing backend services |
| StorageHub | Distributed storage system used by HORTUS |
| Zenodo | External repository for research outputs |
Notes
- Some abbreviations may vary depending on deployment
- Context determines exact meaning in certain cases
- Always refer to full documentation when in doubt
Summary
This appendix helps ensure:
- consistent understanding of terminology
- easier navigation of documentation
- clearer communication between users
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