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    College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional
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    Life Science
    Language(s)
    English
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    Last updated
    12 December 2024
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    NowIKnowMyABCD: A global resource hub for researchers using data from the ABCD Study

    By Sana A. Ali, Clare F. McCann, Monica K. Thieu, Lucy B. Whitmore, Angela R. Laird

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    Level College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional · For Student, Teacher · Language English

    Abstract

    The Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study, involving over 11,000 youth and their families, is a groundbreaking project examining various factors impacting brain and cognitive development. Despite yielding hundreds of publications and counting, the ABCD Study has lacked a centralized help platform to assist researchers in navigating and analyzing the extensive ABCD dataset. To support the ABCD research community, we created NowIKnowMyABCD, the first centralized documentation and communication resource publicly available to researchers using ABCD Study data. It consists of two core elements: a user-focused website and a moderated discussion board. The website serves as a repository for ABCD-related resources, tutorials, and a live feed of relevant updates and queries sourced from social media websites. The discussion board offers a platform for researchers to seek guidance, troubleshoot issues, and engage with peers. Our aim is for NowIKnowMyABCD to grow with participation from the ABCD research community, fostering transparency, collaboration, and adherence to open science principles.

    Keywords Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience · ABCD