Does the fMRIDC database use a centralized, distributed or hybrid model?
The fMRIDC is a centralized resource for peer-reviewed neuroimaging studies. However, it is also important to realize that the fMRIDC database is part of a larger distributed federation of neuroscience databases being constructed. Therefore, it is of vital importance that fMRIDC database be able to interoperate with this federation. Back to top Are the interface and query languages standard or customized? Features for the query interface have been derived from the PubMed search engine – a search engine that many in fMRIDC’s target user community are already familiar with. Users can begin constructing searches at the fMRIDC site without needing to learn a new search language. However, the interface has been customized with some new features. An extensible grammar allows for both Boolean operators as well as field tags to limit search results. Basic searches available now can be enhanced for complex queries on the underlying data and metadata. Flexible field tag settings allow the user t
