Speaker
Description
The development of open source software is increasingly recognized as a critical contribution across many disciplines, yet the mechanisms for credit and citation vary significantly. This poster uses astronomy as a case study to explore shared challenges in how software is cited in research. It will review the evolution of journal recommendations and policies over the past decade, alongside emerging publishing practices offering insights into their impact on the recognition of software contributions. It will demonstrate citation trend in recent year for a the largest journals in the field. An analysis of citation patterns for widely used libraries (numpy, scipy, astropy) highlights trends over time and their dependence on field practices and policies. The poster will finally offer strategies for both developers and users for improving the recognition of software, fostering collaboration and sustainability in software ecosystems. All data and analysis code will be made available in a public repository, supporting transparency and further study.
| Affiliation of the submitter | MPIA |
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| Attendance | in-person |
