Open AccessA biological perspective towards a standard for information exchange and reporting in XAS
Author(s) -
Sarangi Ritimukta
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of synchrotron radiation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 99
ISSN - 1600-5775
DOI - 10.1107/s1600577518008779
Subject(s) - standardization , x ray absorption spectroscopy , computer science , data science , absorption spectroscopy , optics , physics , operating system
The complex structural landscape of biological samples and their sensitivity to X‐ray exposure leads to specific challenges in biological X‐ray absorption spectroscopy (bio‐XAS) research, which in turn has necessitated standardization of various aspects of bio‐XAS data measurement, analysis and interpretation. The bio‐XAS community is therefore well suited for the development of a data‐reporting standard with the specific aim of creating a feedback loop for improving/standardizing data analysis protocols and optionally to make published data available to collaborators/researchers in a meaningful and quantitative format. The XIF (XAFS information file) reporting format presented here contains key experimental and analysis parameters, useful in developing a consistent platform for bio‐XAS research worldwide. Such a reporting standard, enforced by the user community and publishing groups alike, can be an important step towards the standardization of data measurement and analysis techniques in bio‐XAS.