DCN-66: “Geometries for Minnesota Database 2019”, a chemistry database, was submitted to the DCN by Valerie Collins and curated by Xuying Xin.

This was a high quality dataset. Xuying’s recommendations included converting files to a more accessible format, updating the dataset’s documentation to include variable definitions and reconciling or explaining the differences in file names listed in the associated manuscript and those in the actual database.

Due to the Xuying’s expertise minimal curation actions were taken (small metadata or documentation edits/additions) – updated documentation better describing the contents of the database was provided and the metadata was updated.

For more information about this dataset please click the linked identifier above. Thank you Xuying and Valerie!


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