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Interpretation

1. Project Level Statistics

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Yearly Total Downloads Separated by Method (Including Totals)

  • This bar chart displays yearly total downloads, separated by download methods: FTP, HTTP, and GridFTP-Globus.
  • The highest number of downloads occurred in 2022, followed by 2023 and 2024.
  • The GridFTP-Globus method was the most utilized, significantly contributing to the total downloads.

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Monthly Downloads: Total and by Method

  • This line chart shows monthly download trends from 2021 onward.
  • Peak download activity occurred around late 2022 and early 2023, with noticeable fluctuations across different months.
  • All methods followed similar trends, with GridFTP-Globus consistently being the preferred choice.

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Cumulative Downloads Over Time (Month-Year)

  • This plot tracks cumulative downloads over time, showing a steady increase in file retrievals.
  • Significant jumps in cumulative downloads are observed around mid-2022 and early 2023, reflecting major surges in download activity.

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Distribution of Projects by Download Count

  • This scatter plot illustrates the number of projects versus their download count.
  • The majority of projects have fewer than 2,000 downloads, with only a few exceeding 10,000.
  • This suggests that while a few projects are highly popular, most have moderate to low download counts.

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File Downloads Over Time

  • This time-series graph shows daily downloads over the years.
  • A significant spike in downloads is visible around mid-2022, followed by occasional surges in 2023 and 2024.
  • HTTP downloads (red) show the highest fluctuations, while FTP and GridFTP-Globus exhibit steadier trends.

3. Regional Level Statistics

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Downloads by Country Over Time

  • A world map visualizes download distributions across different countries.
  • Larger circles indicate higher download volumes, with notable activity in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • The color gradient represents download intensity, with warmer colors indicating higher downloads.

4. User Level Statistics

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Unique Users Over Time

  • This time-series graph shows the number of unique users downloading files over time.
  • Similar to file downloads, user activity peaked in mid-2022 and late 2024.
  • The graph indicates an increase in user engagement, especially during specific periods.

Key Insights

  • 2022 saw the highest number of downloads, with a sharp increase in activity.
  • GridFTP-Globus remains the most preferred download method.
  • The majority of projects have relatively low download counts, with a few exceptions driving the highest traffic.
  • Download activity is concentrated in North America, Europe, and Asia.
  • User engagement follows similar trends to total downloads, with peaks in 2022 and 2024.