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The Consortia Advancing Standards in Research Administration Information (CASRAI) is an international non-profit organization that focuses on reducing administrative burdens and improving reporting outcomes in research through standardization of information management. Its members include universities, colleges, teaching hospitals, and other research institutions worldwide.[1] It is based in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.[2]
CASRAI develops and maintains standard information agreements, which define the necessary data elements for key business processes in the research lifecycle and provide definitions for related terms.[3] These standardized infrastructures developed by CASRAI can be integrated into local software systems and processes to facilitate consistent and comparable sharing of research information across the lifecycle. The standards are available in an online dictionary, facilitating the exchange of information in consistent formats, such as CERIF-XML.[1]
See main article: Contributor Roles Taxonomy. CASRAI develops and maintains the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT), which has become an ANSI/NISO standard.[4] CRediT provides a standardized method for recognizing diverse contributions to scholarly published work, defining 14 distinct roles including conceptualization, methodology, and data curation.[5] [6] [7]
A plugin integrates the CRediT taxonomy into Open Journal Systems (OJS), modifying the journal submission process by automating contributor role assignments, standardizing metadata management, and streamlining workflows. It ensures compliance with CRediT standards, supports XML and PDF output formats, and integrates seamlessly with existing journal workflows.[8]
CASRAI works with the National Information Standards Organization (NISO) to develop and maintain standards for research administration.[4] The collaboration focuses on aligning with international standards, supporting the development of research information frameworks, integrating with research management systems, and ensuring interoperability with global research infrastructure.[9]
CASRAI organizes workshops, webinars, and training sessions to support the adoption of its standards. These educational programs focus on the best practices in research administration and data management for institutions.[10]
CASRAI standards are actively used in Canada, the European Union, and the United States.[3]