Proyecto NAPMIX

Metadata Integration for Nuclear Physics, Astroparticles, and Experiments

The National Accelerator Centre (CNA) and the Centre for Micro-Analysis of Materials (CMAM) actively contribute to the European project NAPMIX (Nuclear, Astro, and Particle Metadata Integration for eXperiments), funded under OSCARS Open Science initiative.

The main objective of NAPMIX is to develop a commo metadata schema for a wide range of experimental techniques used across international research infrastructures, as well as to create the digital tools required to implement and manage these standards effectively.

From OPENDATA4ICTS to NAPMIX

The groundwork began under the umbrella of the OPENDATA4ICTS project, which established the theoretical foundations for the FAIR data policy within the IABA-ICTS network and developed the initial Java-based desktop metadata generators. Following the consolidation of a robust, scalable, and future-proof web platform, the collaboration has been formally extended under the direct sponsorship of the NAPMIX project to fully deploy and integrate this technology into the daily workflow of our accelerator laboratories.

The Tool: IABA-ICTS Metadata Portal (IABAMP)

To operationalize the FAIR principles (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability), the IABAMP has been developed. This web platform (built on Django + React) serves as a digital logbook for researchers:

• File-Level Management: It establishes a strict 1-to-1 link between every raw data file produced by the accelerator's acquisition software and its corresponding scientific metadata.
• Automation: It integrates seamlessly with the Beamtime Portal to automatically retrieve and populate administrative proposal data.
• Beamtime Efficiency: It features "smart inheritance" that clones instrument configurations between consecutive experimental runs, ensuring that data logging does not slow down intensive beam shifts.
• Long-Term Preservation: It generates standardized export packages (.zip) compatible with institutional repositories, incorporating an automated 3-year embargo period to safeguard the researchers' intellectual property prior to public DOI assignment.

Roadmap & Implementation Status (NAPMIX Addendum)

The following section outlines the technical objectives and current execution status of the deployment phases underway:

1. Test Server Deployment (Demo Mode)

• Description: Hosting the portal on a University of Seville (US) virtual machine to allow external users to interact with the platform and run test workflows in demo mode.
• Status: 🟢 Completed. The demo instance is fully configured on the virtual machine and available for testing.. Accesible from: IABAMP Demo.

2. Integration into the Global NAPMIX Repository (GSI)

• Description: Deploying and hosting the latest version of the platform within the official international NAPMIX repository managed by GSI (Germany).
• Status: 🟢 Completed. The integration into the NAPMIX repository is fully realized. Going forward, corresponding updates will be continuously pushed to the repository as new features are developed.

3. Local Deployment at CNA

• Description: Installing the application on CNA local servers, enabling researchers and technicians to log scientific metadata in real time during ongoing experiments.
• Status: 🟢 Completed / Active. A fully functional version is already up and running locally at CNA. As software improvements are developed, updated builds will be deployed accordingly.

4. Uploading Local Pilot Data

• Description: Storing and indexing both raw data and metadata from pilot experiments within the designated local storage space at CNA and CMAM.
• Status: 🟢 Completed (Local Storage) / 🟡 In Progress (Export). Datasets from pilot experiments are already safely stored at both CNA and CMAM facilities. Current efforts are focused on integrating the automated Zenodo pipeline to upload these pilot datasets.

5. Automated Ingestion to Zenodo

• Description: Developing and testing the automated upload tool to push pilot experiment metadata packages straight to the Zenodo international repository utilizing its developer API.
• Status: 🟡 In Progress. The Zenodo REST API connection is successfully configured and verified, with API calls executing as expected. Work is currently focused on minor backend modifications to fully link and automate the export workflow.

6. CNA Internal Software Repository (Local GitHub Model)

• Description: Establishing an internal version-controlled environment (GitHub/GitLab instance) at CNA—following the CMAM infrastructure model—for the secure distribution of the portal and other instrument-related software.
• Status: 🟢 Completed. The repository is fully created and operational. Access is restricted exclusively to the CNA local network, serving as a secure internal hub for employees to share project data and software tools. Accesible from: CNA Repository
  

7. Metadata Extension for Microbeam Techniques (IBIC & TRIBIC)

• Description: Designing and integrating technical metadata schemas tailored for the specific analytical configurations of the CNA microbeam chamber (IBIC and TRIBIC).
• Status: ⚪ Secondary Priority. Milestone subject to time availability during the final stages of the addendum, prioritizing core platform stability first.

8. User Operations Manual

• Description: Drafting a user-friendly, step-by-step operation guide for CNA researchers and technical staff to ensure smooth metadata entry during beamtime shifts.
• Status: 🟡 In Progress. Manuals are actively progressing and being updated to incorporate the latest platform enhancements, particularly regarding the Zenodo export workflow.

(Note: This roadmap is updated periodically to accurately reflect the deployment progress of the project).

Workshop Presentations & Future Developments

The latest architecture of the platform, its development milestones for Ion Beam Analysis (IBA) experiments, and the roadmap for its future expansion into Nuclear Physics beamlines were officially presented at the international workshop:

• Event: NAPMIX Training Workshop 2026 - Metadata, RDM & FAIR Integration
• Content: A comprehensive overview of how the platform streamlines data managment, automates metadata harvesting, and bridges the gap between ram experimental outputs and FAIR compliance. 

Download the Official Presentation PDF file as an attachment below.

Project Continuity & Technical Contact

As the project transition from the foundational work of OPENDATA4ICTS into the full deployment phase under the NAPMIX framework, the continuos development, local maintenance, and integration of the IABA-ICTS Metadata Portal (IABAMP) at CNA is managed by: 

• Technical Lead & Maintainer: Carla Tatiana Muñoz Chimbo
• Institution: Centro Nacional de Aceleradores (CNA) / Universidad de Sevilla
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For technical inquieres, access request to the source repositories, or guidance on integrating new experimental beamlines into the schema, please reach out to the technical contact above. 

Attachments:

IABAMP NAPMIX workshop

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