This metric ensures that metadata remains accessible even if the associated data is no longer available, supporting transparency, traceability, and long-term discoverability.
What is being measured?
Whether the metadata record remains accessible through a persistent location or identifier, even when the corresponding data resource has been removed, restricted, or become unavailable.
Why should we measure it?
To research integrity, historical reference, provenance tracking, and the FAIR principle of long-term data stewardship.
What must be provided for the measurement?
The metadata description file (rocrate-metadata) associated with a Research Object.
What are considered valid results?
The metadata record is still resolvable and accessible through its original identifier or landing page.