FAIRsharing record for: FAIR Metric – R1.3 - Metadata – use of FAST subject vocabulary

This FAIRsharing record describes: ### What is being measured?

This metric evaluates whether the digital object referenced by the identifier includes at least one resolvable FAST (Faceted Application of Subject Terminology) subject heading. It inspects the subject or keyword fields of the metadata record to verify the presence of a persistent, resolvable FAST URI that successfully links to the recognised community authority.

### Why should we measure it?

FAIR Principle R1.3 requires metadata to follow domain-relevant community standards. While applicable to a variety of communities, the use of FAST is particularly useful for institutional repositories and other generalist contexts, as it provides a standardised, cross-disciplinary schema. Ensuring these identifiers are resolvable makes the subject description machine-actionable and provides alignment with a recognised global standard.