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An Empirical Analysis of Contribution Evaluation in Open Source Courses Using OpenRank

  • Wentong Dai
  • , Jie Wang
  • , Wenrui Huang
  • , Shengyu Zha
  • , Xiaoya Xia
  • , Fanyu Han
  • , Yanbin Zhang
  • , Wei Wang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • East China Normal University
  • Tongji University

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Abstract

This paper presents an OpenRank-based approach for evaluating contributions in open source projects, addressing the challenge of quantifying student participation. Using the “Open Source Software Design and Development” course as a case study, the method evaluates student contributions across key open source practices, including discussions, problem-solving, and coding. Built on developer collaboration networks, the OpenRank algorithm provides a comprehensive assessment of student performance. Experimental results indicate that OpenRank aligns with traditional grading methods while offering a more holistic evaluation of contributions. By integrating OpenRank with conventional grading systems, this approach delivers a more scientific and thorough assessment of student contributions and skills in open source projects.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEvaluation Science and Engineering - 17th BenchCouncil International Symposium, Bench 2025, Revised Selected Papers
EditorsJianfeng Zhan, Fanda Fan, Wei Wang, Yushan Su
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages176-191
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)9789819596935
DOIs
StatePublished - 2026
Event17th BenchCouncil International Symposium on Benchmarking, Measuring, and Optimizing, Bench 2025 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 3 Dec 20255 Dec 2025

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science
Volume16471 LNCS
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference17th BenchCouncil International Symposium on Benchmarking, Measuring, and Optimizing, Bench 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period3/12/255/12/25

Keywords

  • Design studies
  • Evaluation
  • Open Source

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