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456 456  Figure 1 provides an overview of the overall process. As a first step, the context of the data exchange(s) that should be covered by the DSD(s) is defined in terms of purpose, domains, level of exchange, type of data, type of recipient, role of in data exchange, process pattern, and GSBPM phase (see Figure 2). Since reusing existing artefacts is one of the guiding principles, the second step identifies existing DSDs that may be reused (see Figure 3). In case relevant DSDs are available, their suitability in the present context is evaluated in step 3. Aspects to be taken into account are concept coverage, concept roles, attribute attachment levels, and code lists (see Figure 4). Step 4 is subject to the outcome of step 3. In case of a favorable assessment, the DSDs are simply reused. If the DSDs are partly suitable, modified versions can be derived. See section 2. for a summary of possible DSD modification scenarios. If the DSDs are not suitable or if no relevant DSDs are available at all, new DSDs will be defined as described in section 3. Finally, supporting artefacts such as data flow definitions and data provision agreements are defined (see Figure 5).
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460 460  Figure 1. Overview of the DSD design process
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463 463  Figure 2 summarizes the characteristics of the data exchange context that is defined in step 1. These characteristics affect the decision on the data structuring approach that is part of the process of defining the concepts of a new DSD (step 4.3. in Figure 1; see Figure 7 in section 2.).
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467 467  Figure 2. Characteristics of data exchange context
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469 469  Figure 3 recaps the priorities given to different types of existing DSDs when searching for candidates for reuse in step 2. Global DSDs maintained by the SDMX consortium are ranked the highest. They can be found via the Global SDMX Registry.
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473 473  Figure 3. Priority ranking of existing DSDs for reuse
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476 476  Figure 4 summarizes the aspects to be considered in the assessment of the suitability of existing DSDs in step 3. For a detailed description of the cases of partial unsuitability see section 2.1. above.
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480 480  Figure 4. Aspects of DSD suitability
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483 483  Figure 5 lists the most relevant artefacts required in addition to a DSD, its concept scheme, and code lists.
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486 486  Figure 5. Supporting artefacts
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490 490  Figure 6 briefly recapitulates the actions that can be taken to overcome partial unsuitability of DSDs. As far as possible, existing artefacts should be reused in this case. This means that even if a DSD cannot be reused as a whole, concepts and code lists from that DSD can be included in the new DSD by reference.
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492 -**Figure 6. DSD modification scenarios**
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499 +Figure 6. DSD modification scenarios
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494 494  == 6.3 Defining new DSDs ==
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496 496  In case no (suitable) DSD is available, the actual process of specifying a new DSD is started. Figure 7 depicts this process (step 4.3. in Figure 1). It encompasses the specification of concepts, code lists, and data formats. All three specification steps include the identification of already existing artefacts that could be reused or modified to satisfy the requirements at hand and the definition of new artefacts in case no suitable artefacts are detected. Several iterations of steps 1 (specification of concepts; see Figure 8) and 2 (specification of code lists; see Figure°13) may be necessary, including revisions of the decision concerning the data structuring approach. Finally all artefacts defined in the previous steps are put together into a DSD.
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498 -==== Figure 7. New DSD specification process ====
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509 +Figure 7. New DSD specification process
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500 500  Figure 8 outlines step 4.3.1, the process of concept specification. It covers the decision on the structuring approach, the identification of relevant concepts and the assessment of their suitability, the definition of new concepts, concept roles, and attribute attachment levels.
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502 -==== Figure 8. Concept specification process ====
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504 504  Both, the decision on reuse of existing concepts as well as the definition of new ones, may lead back to a revision of the data structuring approach. For example, it could turn out that a certain concept needs to be broken down further which may lead from a “few composite dimensions” to a “many pure dimensions” approach. Figure 9 provides the design options involved in the decision on a data structuring approach. The options are defined in terms of the number of DSDs and the number of concepts (especially dimensions). The reasonability and feasibility of these options depend on the context of the present data exchange(s) as defined in the first step of the overall design process and on the content of the data exchange with respect to concepts.
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506 -==== Figure 9. DSD design options ====
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508 508  In the second step of new DSD design, relevant existing concepts are identified. Figure 10 indicates potential sources of those concepts such as the SDMX COG for cross-domain concepts, global or other DSDs as already identified earlier in the process, and domain standards such as the UN's System of National Accounts Manual 2008 for domain-specific concepts.
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510 -==== Figure 10. Potential sources of concepts and definitions ====
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533 +Figure 10. Potential sources of concepts and definitions
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512 512  The definition of new concepts (step 4.3.1.4.2.) is necessary if no (suitable) concept can be reused. It entails giving each concept a name, a code, and a definition. Further details about the usage of the concepts in the DSD are specified in steps 4.3.1.5. (concept roles), 4.3.1.6. (dimension groups), and 4.3.1.7. (attribute attachment levels). Figure 11 and 12 summarize the possible concept roles and attribute attachment levels.
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514 514  The second step in the process of defining a new DSD is the specification of code lists for all coded concepts. All dimensions must be coded (with time being an exception to this rule); attributes may be coded. For uncoded concepts, a data format has to be specified. Existing formats may be reused or new ones defined. An example is the time format that is specified in the SDMX COG. Figure 13 illustrates the code list specification process. If no relevant and suitable code list exists, a new one will be defined or a partially suitable one will be adapted (see Figure 16). Suitable code lists can simply be reused via reference.
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542 +Figure 11. Possible concept roles
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518 518  Figure 13. Code list specification process
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521 521  Figure 14 recaps the priorities given to different types of existing code lists when searching for candidates for reuse (step 4.3.2.1.). Code lists recommended by the SDMX COG (and maintained by the SDMX consortium) are ranked the highest.
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525 525  Figure 14. Priority ranking of existing code lists for reuse
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528 528  Figure 15 summarizes the aspects to be considered in the evaluation of the suitability of existing code lists (step 4.3.2.2.). Figure 16 summarizes the scenarios of adapting existing code lists that do not fully meet the specified needs (step 4.3.2.3.2). For a detailed description of the cases of partial unsuitability see section 2.1. above.
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532 532  Figure 15. Aspects of code list suitability
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536 536  Figure 16. Code list modification scenarios
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544 544  Figure 17 provides an overview of all steps in the DSD design process as described in the previous subsections 1. to 3. Figure 18 compiles those steps into a checklist for DSD designers to help them make sure all aspects are considered.
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546 546  Figure 17. DSD design process
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549 549  Figure 18. Checklist for DSD design process
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