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Application development

• Requirement specification and project initiation through to product development and completion for research related application development.
• Smart Meter Information Portal: A secure service provided to assist researchers from the Smart Water Research Centre in the query and maintenance of water logger details and associated data (logger data, household survey data, logger history). Restricted access to this site may be granted to suitable external collaborators. The Griffith University Smart Water Research Centre manages this service.
• eResearch Services partner with researchers on projects and can supply skilled staff for short term projects. Situations will vary depending on the work and funding arrangements.

Clinical trial data management and survey tool

• REDCap: A secure, web-based application for building and managing online surveys and databases. It provides automated export procedures for seamless data downloads to Excel and common statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, Stata, R), as well as a built-in project calendar, a scheduling module, ad hoc reporting tools, and advanced features, such as branching logic, file uploading, and calculated fields
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Clinical trials randomisation service

• An automated service that provides random allocation to randomised controlled trials. Researchers within the study team log in, and then enter key information. Allocation occurs instantly. Confirmation emails are generated automatically and sent to relevant personnel in the study team. This provides a completely independent randomisation process compatible with all major clinical trial standards and guidelines including those required by the International Council of Medical Journal Editors.
• For more information on the Griffith Randomisation Service.

LimeSurvey@Griffith

• LimeSurvey@Griffith is a research survey tool that allows researchers to create, develop and distribute an online survey, while also providing them with support, documentation, training and data management.
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  Login to LimeSurvey@Griffith with your Griffith SSO credentials  at the website.
• Request help from eResearch and Specialised Platforms support team
• This service is provided free of charge.
• For more information on LimeSurvey@Griffith service.

Qualtrics

• Qualtrics Core XM is a web-based survey tool enabling you to build surveys, feedback and polls using a variety of distribution means. Results can easily be analysed, downloaded and viewed in reports to inform your research.
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• Request help from eResearch and Specialised Platforms support team
• All Griffith staff and students are eligible to use Qualtrics. There is no charge for users under the Griffith enterprise licencing arrangements. Staff and students can access the platform using their Griffith single sign on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) steps.
• For more information on the Qualtrics service.

Microscopy Portal

• This service uses the OMERO software by Open Microscopy Environment. OMERO handles all images in a secure central repository where researchers can view, organise, analyse and share data.  The platforms supports over 150 image formats, including all major microscope formats. Analysis tools are available including ImageJ, MATLAB, R, scripts, etc. This allows researchers to easily create and customize algorithms to compare multiple samples, plates or batches. Visualized results can then be exported to formats such as Excel and PowerPoint.
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  • To request an account or seek further support from the eResearch and Specialised Platforms support team complete the support request webform.
  • This is offered as a self-service application and is free of charge.

Scientific software support

• Programming/scripting support is available for tasks such as:
  • automating data processing tasks that need to be done repeatedly
  • processing of very large datasets
  • complex data processing that requires advanced programming skills.
• Support for database technologies is available to assist with tasks such as:
  • database design
  • importing datasets (e.g. from Excel spreadsheets)
  • developing database queries
  • exporting data for analysis with other software tools.
• Assistance with popular data analysis software (e.g. R, python, Matlab and ArcGIS) can be provided where an eResearch support staff member has the required skills.
• Griffith has negotiated licensing agreements for many products used for data analysis, modelling and simulation. Products available free-of-charge or at subsidised rates include but are not limited to:
  • MATLAB - mathematical modelling and visualisation
  • Nvivo - qualitative analysis
  • SAS - statistical analysis
  • SPSS - statistical analysis
  • ArcGIS - geographical mapping and analysis
  • Ansys - engineering computation tool
  • Products and pricing can be obtained via the Software website.

Infrastructure provisioning

• Requirement gathering and provisioning of hardware, software, network resources and services required for the existence, operation and management of research and research related activities.

Consulting service for other data capture

• Requirement gathering and consultation to determine client needs for research.

Note: eResearch Services partner with researchers on projects and can supply skilled staff for short term projects. Situations will vary depending on the work and funding arrangements.