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posts/news-from-r-submissions-working-group-pilot-3/index.qmd

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 All submission materials can be found at: [submissions-pilot3-adam-to-fda](https://github.com/RConsortium/submissions-pilot3-adam-to-fda). This is the first publicly available R-based FDA submission package including R scripts to generate Analysis Data Models (ADaM) and Tables, Listings & Figures (TLFs).
 
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 _Open-Source Collaboration in standardizing Clinical Trial analyses and Submissions. Broadening ways to bring treatments to Patients._
 

posts/r-ladies-bariloche-in-argentina-fostering-a-different-approach/index.qmd

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 [Lina Moreno](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lina-moreno-azocar-81a5aa276/?originalSubdomain=ar), founder and organizer of the [R-Ladies Bariloche](https://www.meetup.com/es/rladies-bariloche/) chapter in Argentina, recently shared her journey with the R Consortium. A biologist focusing on evolutionary ecology, she discussed her experience building a local R community, the challenges of maintaining engagement post-pandemic, and her efforts to foster discussions on leadership and gender equity within academia. Through her work, she aims to create an inclusive space for women in data science and strengthen the R community in Bariloche.
 
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 After several years, I encountered a problem I couldn’t resolve. I turned to Google and found a helpful community of ladies. They assisted me a lot and saved me from a tight spot. After some communication, they suggested starting an R-Ladies community in Bariloche. I met with them in person when I traveled to Buenos Aires. They convinced me to start a Bariloche chapter, and by the end of 2019, a few of my colleagues and I, mainly biologists working in the same area, created the Bariloche chapter.
 
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 **_What are some challenges you have faced in organizing this group?_**
 
 We are currently facing some difficulties as people seem unwilling to get involved. As a result, we are exploring new strategies such as combined meetups (online and in person), and together with other R-Ladies groups. We also plan to organize three or four meetups this year. Despite our efforts, we are getting discouraged by the lack of response, but we will see how it goes.
 
 During the pandemic, there were five organizers, three of us with young children, so it was pretty difficult. We started a study group for the [R for Data Science](https://r4ds.hadley.nz/) book, which had recently been translated into [Spanish](https://es.r4ds.hadley.nz/). We also organized meetups, mainly led by us. Surprisingly, there was good attendance during the pandemic, with around 40 people each time, similar to before the pandemic. However, after returning to in-person meetups, the attendance dropped significantly. The most crowded meetup had only 15 people, whereas before, we used to have two meetups on the same subject, both with 40 attendees.
 
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 We are attempting to integrate virtual and in-person components, which has proven challenging. We aim to introduce a beginner’s course in R through a meetup to help attendees gain confidence for future meetups. Our meetups typically have a good turnout, but there is a lack of interest in specific topics, particularly those related to gender bias and women’s issues. Despite this, we are putting in a significant effort. Last year, we participated in a round table during a conference in Bariloche, focusing on gender bias and the difficulties of being a woman in Academia, and it received a lot of support, especially from women. The rest of the group is currently working on documenting our experience at that round table. I am not participating as I have been busy with other responsibilities.
 
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 The field of artificial intelligence and machine learning is rapidly evolving, which greatly helps incorporate knowledge in R. The leading software used for this purpose is R and Python. R is more popular than Python, as it has been around longer and is more user-friendly. Many people from academia with expertise in machine learning are transitioning to private industries. Regarding statistical analysis in biology, tools such as the [Vegan](https://cran.r-project.org/web/packages/vegan/vegan.pdf) package and those incorporating [GAM (Generalized Additive Models)](https://m-clark.github.io/generalized-additive-models/application.html) are commonly used. Tools that can handle multiple effects simultaneously are in high demand in ecology.
 
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 **_Would you like to talk about any recent activity from the group?_**
 

posts/r4socialscience-empowering-social-science-research/index.qmd

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 [Dr. Mohit Garg](https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmohitgarg9/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=in), organizer of the [R4SocialScience](https://www.meetup.com/r4socialscience/) group in Delhi, India recently talked to the R Consortium about his experience of starting an R user group. The R4SocialScience group aims to bridge the gap between social science research and data analysis, offering support and training to academics, researchers, and industry professionals. Dr. Garg shares his experiences, the growth of the R community in India, and his plans for expanding R’s reach.
 
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 **Please share about your background and involvement with the RUGS group.**
 
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 The community aims to provide support for those interested in social science and to make R more accessible by offering packages related to social science, basic R tutorials. One specific package gaining popularity in academia is “[biblo shiny bibliometrics](https://www.bibliometrix.org/home/),” which facilitates scientific productivity mapping using R. 
 
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 We want to emphasize that R is not just a programming language, but a software for data analysis, to encourage more people to explore its potential. While both R and Python are interpreted languages, we aim to dispel the fear of programming and demonstrate how these languages can be used effectively. Although Python appears to be more widely used in the industry, there is still a growing interest in R.
 
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 I am focusing on a “train the trainer” model, where I aim to train individuals who can then carry out training sessions in their respective regions. India has over 50,000 colleges and around 1,200 universities, all involved in significant research and analysis activities. We also aim to have dedicated R trainers in all districts in India by 2026.
 
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 Our approach involves dividing the country into five zones, followed by state-wise and district-wise planning. We are not heavily reliant on industry support, as our activities are primarily related to academia and research. 
 
 We plan to charge a nominal registration fee, which would cover expenses such as food and refreshment. We are hoping to minimize travel expenses, as they can be quite costly. But we will explore some way to fund the travel and accommodation expenses. We have hosted a one day workshop on “[Doing Research using R](https://x.com/RConsortium/status/1808219594232156479)” at Galgotias University.  
 
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 I am currently focusing on building a community and providing training sessions. I have noticed that online sessions may not be as effective as I had hoped, as participants seem to encounter many problems. Therefore, I am considering conducting more in-person workshops, which I believe will help popularize the training sessions. Additionally, I aim to develop specialized packages for social science and build a dedicated team. I am optimistic about these plans. During a recent workshop, I noticed that many participants preferred simple tools for data analysis. I intend to introduce such tools to make the training more accessible and user-friendly for participants. This is my vision for the community.
 
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 **Please share about a project you are currently working on or have worked on in the past using the R language. Goal/reason, result, anything interesting, especially related to the industry you work in?**
 
 We have developed a platform utilizing the shiny and other text mining packages. This platform is still in the testing phase. The platform allows real-time data fetching from the Scopus API.
 
 For example, if I search for a faculty member, it will display the publication data such as the number of publications, H-index, citations, types of publications, sources of publication, and annual publication distribution. We can also download this data.
 
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 We have also developed a word cloud based on the titles of the publications for each faculty member, processed using the TM package. This helps to infer the expertise of the professors. Furthermore, we have included a feature for identifying the H-classic, which is related to the H-index.  This platform is quite useful and efficient, especially for academic institutions. We now have the capability to download data from a specific date range as an Excel file. The data includes publication dates and the number of citations.
 
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 We’re in the process of creating a full dashboard for universities or institutions. We’ve also conducted a pilot study for other institutions. We are also considering publishing this work as a research paper to increase its visibility. 
 

posts/the-2024-isc-grant-program-will-begin/index.qmd

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 The R Consortium is excited to announce the second cycle of the 2024 Infrastructure Steering Committee (ISC) Grants Program. The [Call for Proposals will open soon](https://www.r-consortium.org/all-projects/call-for-proposals). This initiative aims to support projects that strengthen the R ecosystem’s technical and social infrastructure.