What is the difference between "public" and "published"?

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Public Datasets

A public dataset is visible to everyone on the NAN portal, whether or not they are logged in.

• For logged-in users:
  • Select All Datasets or All Public Datasets from the navigation bar to view public data.
  • Select My & Lab Data to hide public datasets not owned by you or your lab, allowing for easier focus on your own data.

• For users not logged in:
  • All public datasets are visible by default.
  • Selecting Knowledgebase Datasets filters the view to only public datasets designated as part of the Knowledgebase.

• Editability and provenance:
  • Public datasets can still be edited by authorized users.
  • They are not permanent records.
  • All changes are tracked in the dataset’s provenance record.

Published Datasets

A published dataset is a snapshot of a dataset that has been made public and preserved in a persistent, version-controlled form.

• Publishing creates a new record in the NAN archive that:
  • Is public.
  • Is permanently fixed (not editable).
  • Is linked to the original "parent" dataset, which remains editable if you have the necessary permissions.

• Versioning:
  • Each time a dataset is published, a new version is created (e.g., V1, V2) only if changes have been made since the last published version.
  • If no changes have occurred, re-publishing does not create a new version.
  • The data browser displays the most recent version by default.
  • Users can access prior versions and the editable parent dataset as needed.