PolarBytes: Advancing polar research with a centralized open-source data sharing platform

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Nur Haznirah Hazman, Rohaizaazira Mohd Zawawi, Ainin Sofia Jusoh, Muhammad Akmal Remli, Marieanne Christie Leong, Mohd Saberi Mohamad, Sarahani Harun

2025 Environmental Modelling and Software Vol. 185 Article Cited by 1 SDG 13SDG 17 Quartile

Abstract

The polar regions hold immense ecological and historical significance, offering insights into biomarker identification, climate history, and natural antifreeze proteins. However, global climate change and scattered datasets threaten effective research in these areas. To address these challenges, we developed PolarBytes, a centralized platform for polar research, focusing on biodiversity, climatology, diseases, and molecular biology. PolarBytes streamlines data access, analysis, and visualization through an intuitive interface and advanced machine learning tools. Its robust API system, including RESTful and Swagger interfaces, eliminates manual downloads, supports automation, and enhances research efficiency. By centralizing data from isolated repositories, PolarBytes simplifies data retrieval and fosters collaboration, enabling researchers to focus on scientific exploration rather than technical hurdles. This user-friendly platform empowers the scientific community to uncover new insights and drive innovation in understanding polar ecosystems and their global impact. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd

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Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Kota Bharu, 16100, Malaysia; Faculty of Data Science and Computing, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Kota Bharu, 16100, Malaysia; Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor, Skudai, 81310, Malaysia; Faculty of Earth Science, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, Jeli, 17600, Malaysia; Health Data Science Lab, Department of Genetics and Genomics, College of Medical and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, 15551, United Arab Emirates; Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Melaka, 75450, Malaysia; Department of Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Brawijaya, East Java, Malang, 65145, Indonesia; Institute of Systems Biology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor, UKM Bangi, 43600, Malaysia

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