DATA INTEROPERABILITY AND THE OPEN DATA ECOSYSTEM: ROLES AND RESEARCH AREAS

In this study, we analyzed the existing knowledge about the open data ecosystem and interoperability. The systematic literature review (SLR) was performed to collect the relevant research articles from 5 digital libraries using a predefined keywords list (e.g., "open data ecosystem", "open data ecosystem + interoperability", "open data ecosystem + interoperability + portal"). The role of interoperability in the sustainable, participatory, and value-creating open data ecosystem has been explained based on the literature collected from digital libraries. The explanation of the interoperability layers and OD ecosystem properties is self-evident that there is a clear gap in the interoperability layers to achieve the desired sustainable, participatory, and value-creating OD ecosystem. Furthermore, the research areas that are related to interoperability layers, principles, and recommendations in the light of the OD ecosystem properties have been recognized. The research areas are mapped to each of the properties of the open data ecosystem, which has been elaborated. Please note that the results and outcomes of this extended abstract are not completely finalized. It requires more effort to make them more precise and accurate.