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RSU Software and IT Tools Catalogue

This section summarises the tools and software available to Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) users. Most tools are available with an RSU username and password, but for programmes such as IBM SPSS, Microsoft Office, EndNote, etc. RSU provides an institutional license.

To learn about the license status, installation options, or download of each tool, contact the RSU IT Service Center - itatrsu[pnkts]lv.

 Research Preparation Stage

  • Argos - OpenAIRE free platform for creating and maintaining data management plans (DMPs).
  • Data Stewardship Wizard - a DPP tool based on FAIR principles.
  • EndNote 21 - a reference management tool both available online and downloadable.
  • Mendeley - a free tool for managing references and organizing scientific literature.
  • Rayyan.ai - a free online tool for systematic analysis of literature reviews.
  • REDCap - a secure web platform for collecting and managing online survey and research data, especially suited for medical and epidemiological research.

Data Collection and Collaboration Stage

  • EasySense Software - data collection from scientific sensors.
  • eParaksts - signing electronic documents.
  • Microsoft Teams - for communication and collaboration.
  • OpenRefine - data extraction and cleaning.
  • Veyon - network management and monitoring.
  • Zoom (64-bit) - video conferencing platform.

Data Analysis and Processing Stage

  • IBM SPSS Statistics - statistical data processing.
  • JASP - free statistical analysis platform.
  • R - free program for statistics and data analysis.
  • RStudio - a free environment for R programming, available both online and for download.
  • KNIME Analytics Platform - data analysis and machine learning.
  • jamovi - a free resource for statistical analysis, available online and downloadable.
  • Anaconda - data science and programming.
  • Audacity - an open source tool for recording, editing, and analyzing audio signals.
  • PASCO Capstone - for the analysis of experimental data.
  • ACD/Labs ChemSketch - for drawing chemical structures (available only for Windows operating system).
  • Chromas - free program for DNA/sequence analysis.
  • MedModel - healthcare process modeling (designed for Windows operating system).
  • Beagle 5.5 - for phylogenetic/biological data analysis (library for accelerated computational procedures).
  • Amnesia - free software for data anonymization or pseudonymization.

Results Interpretation and Visualisation

  • Microsoft PowerBI - business data visualization.
  • Praat - acoustic/speech analysis and annotation (also useful for presentation of results).
  • GIMP - image editing.
  • Shotcut - video editing.
  • OBS Studio - video recording and live streaming.
  • QuickTime - multimedia playback and basic video processing (Mac environments).
  • VLC Media Player - universal media player (also useful for presentations).

Publication Preparation and Documentation

Data and File Storage/Accessibility

  • Nextcloud - cloud solution for data storage and management.
  • SharePoint - document and data management in the RSU internal environment with role-based access.
  • U: disks = "Section Data Exchange" - Shared resource on RSU's internal network. Centralized management and backups available. Access rights are configured according to user roles/AD groups.
  • Panopto - video recording and sharing.
  • 3D Slicer - medical image analysis.

RSU Register of Tests and Surveys

The RSU Register of Tests and Surveys compiles information on psychological tests and surveys that have been developed or adapted within the university across various fields.

It was created to provide clear and organized access to RSU-developed or adapted instruments and to support their use in academic studies and research, while respecting copyright restrictions.

The instruments are organized by thematic categories:

  • Intelligence and cognitive abilities (e.g., IST-2000-R)
  • Personality and emotional states
  • Motivation, values, beliefs (including spirituality and religiosity)
  • Organizational psychology, family and group functioning
  • Psychopathology, sports psychology, health, and quality of life

Visit the publicly available section of the register on the RSU website. To request a specific test or survey, contact the RSU Psychology Laboratory by emailing taratrsu[pnkts]lv.

Cloud Solutions

  • Azure - Microsoft cloud service platform (data storage, HPC, AI tools, etc.).
  • EOSC (European Open Science Cloud) - European open science infrastructure, HPC, FAIR data principles.

Tools acquired in projects

  • BioRender - online tool for creating scientific illustrations and diagrams. It offers over 50,000 scientifically accurate icons and templates across various biology and medical fields, allowing researchers and students to create professional visualizations without design experience.
  • Origin 2022 - data analysis and visualization software primarily used in scientific and technical research. It provides various statistical and graphical analysis tools to process and display experimental data in an understandable way.
  • SIMCA - software developed by Sartorius for multivariate data analysis. It is widely used in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and other scientific fields to analyze complex data sets and identify trends or anomalies.
  • SpectraGryph - spectroscopy data processing and visualization software. Used by scientists and researchers for analyzing spectrometric data, performing signal processing, and obtaining accurate spectral results.
  • DNAnexus - cloud computing platform designed for genomics and bioinformatics analysis. It provides tools for genetic data processing and enables researchers to efficiently work with large data sets for gene sequencing and bioinformatics studies.

Supporting Tools

Repository

RSU Dataverse is an open-source data repository platform used by researchers and institutions worldwide. It provides:

  • Secure data upload, storage, and version tracking.
  • Convenient metadata addition and citation (DOI or other persistent identifiers).
  • Public or private access to research datasets, depending on user preference.
  • Integration with other research information systems (ORCID, Harvard Dataverse, etc.).

E-resource repository – In the RSU Institutional Open Access E-Resource Repository on the DSpace platform, the scientific and academic outputs of RSU staff, as well as didactic and informational materials, doctoral theses, and students’ final papers, are stored in digital format.

Study material repository – The RSU Study Material Repository is a structured database for storing digital learning materials, which includes study resources created for teaching purposes at RSU or obtained through collaboration — such as presentations, video lectures, educational videos, infographics, digitally interactive scenarios, digital books, and other types of information.

Research Information Management System

ZDIS PURE is part of the Latvian Research Information System (ZDIS), based on Elsevier's Pure platform. It provides:

  • Centralized storage of research information: publications, projects, conferences, and other research-related metadata.
  • Integration with international registries and systems: ORCID, SCOPUS, and others.
  • Implementation of open science principles: supporting open repositories and data management plans.
  • Ability to track scientific activity and publication impact: citations, metrics, and other statistical indicators.
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