What is the difference between "public" and "published"?
From Network for Advanced NMR
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.
