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A Workflow-Based Approach for Metadata Interoperability via Domain-Specific Schema Mapping to DataCite Cong, Yan Takaku, Masao Minamiyama, Yasuyuki Aoki, Takaaki Matsubara, Shigeki As research becomes increasingly data-driven and interdisciplinary, metadata interoperability has become essential for efficient data discovery and reuse. However, many domain-specific metadata schemas lack clear specifications and standardized structures, making cross-domain integration difficult. To address this issue, this study proposes a systematic three-phase workflow for cross-domain metadata mapping. The workflow consists of Phase (i) preliminary assessment of metadata schemas, Phase (ii) mapping relationship analysis, and Phase (iii) XSLT-based metadata transformation. To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed workflow, a case study is conducted using a set of 125 metadata schemas. The results show that only 10 out of 125 schemas satisfy the requirements for mapping to the six mandatory DataCite properties, while the remaining schemas are limited by incomplete documentation or structural heterogeneity. In particular, challenges in representing properties such as ``Identifier'' and ``ResourceType'' highlight persistent semantic and structural mismatches across metadata standards. XSLT transformation files were developed and released, enabling practical implementation of the proposed mapping approach. This study contributes a systematic workflow for metadata mapping and provides empirical evidence on the limitations of current metadata standardization practices, supporting future efforts toward improved cross-domain metadata interoperability. Dublin Core Metadata Initiative 2026-09-10 info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject Text application/pdf text/html https://doi.org/10.23106/dcmi.952681186 https://dcpapers.dublincore.org/article/952681186 Dublin Core Metadata Initiative Conference Proceedings eng info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/