FAIR Data in Action: The User-Centric Software Suite FAIRSave for Fully Digital, Data-Driven Studies in Materials Science
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/dsj-2026-020 | Journal eISSN: 1683-1470
Language: English
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Submitted on: Dec 16, 2025
Accepted on: Jun 1, 2026
Published on: Jun 10, 2026
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