Lacey W Heinsberg, Theresa A Koleck, Mitali Ray, Daniel E Weeks, Yvette P Conley
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Abstract
Scientific data visualization is a critical aspect of fully understanding data patterns and trends. To date, the majority of data visualizations in nursing research - as with other biomedical fields - have been static. The availability of electronic scientific journal articles (which are quickly becoming the norm) has created new opportunities for dynamic and interactive data visualization which carry added cognitive benefits and support the ability to understand data more fully. Therefore, here we highlight the benefits of R, an open-source programming language, for scientific data visualization, with a specific focus on creating dynamic, interactive figures using the R shiny package. For R users, we have included a tutorial with example code to create three increasingly complex shiny applications. For individuals more interested in understanding the potential of R shiny as an innovative tool to interact with research data, we have included links to online versions of the examples that do not require any programming or R experience. We believe that widespread adoption of dynamic and interactive scientific data visualization will further support nurse scientists' higher-level mission of advancing our understanding of health and wellness of individuals and communities.
科学数据可视化是充分了解数据模式和趋势的一个重要方面。迄今为止,与其他生物医学领域一样,护理研究中的大多数数据可视化都是静态的。电子科学期刊论文的可用性(正在迅速成为常态)为动态和交互式数据可视化创造了新的机会,这种可视化具有更多的认知优势,有助于更全面地理解数据。因此,我们在此重点介绍开放源码编程语言 R 在科学数据可视化方面的优势,尤其是使用 R shiny 软件包创建动态交互式图表的优势。对于 R 用户,我们提供了一份教程,其中包含创建三个日益复杂的 shiny 应用程序的示例代码。对于更有兴趣了解 R shiny 作为与研究数据交互的创新工具的潜力的个人,我们还提供了不需要任何编程或 R 经验的示例在线版本链接。我们相信,动态和交互式科学数据可视化的广泛采用将进一步支持护士科学家的更高层次使命,即促进我们对个人和社区健康和福祉的了解。
期刊介绍:
Accounts of Chemical Research presents short, concise and critical articles offering easy-to-read overviews of basic research and applications in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. These short reviews focus on research from the author’s own laboratory and are designed to teach the reader about a research project. In addition, Accounts of Chemical Research publishes commentaries that give an informed opinion on a current research problem. Special Issues online are devoted to a single topic of unusual activity and significance.
Accounts of Chemical Research replaces the traditional article abstract with an article "Conspectus." These entries synopsize the research affording the reader a closer look at the content and significance of an article. Through this provision of a more detailed description of the article contents, the Conspectus enhances the article's discoverability by search engines and the exposure for the research.