@article{fdi:010085973, title = {{M}itigation strategies to improve reproducibility of poverty estimations from remote sensing images using deep learning}, author = {{M}achicao, {J}. and {B}en {A}bbes, {A}. and {M}eneguzzi, {L}. and {C}orrea, {P}. {L}. {P}. and {S}pecht, {A}. and {D}avid, {R}. and {S}ubsol, {G}. and {V}ellenich, {D}. and {D}evillers, {R}odolphe and {S}tall, {S}. and {M}ouquet, {N}. and {C}haumont, {M}. and {B}erti-{E}quille, {L}aure and {M}ouillot, {D}.}, editor = {}, language = {{ENG}}, abstract = {{T}he challenges of {R}eproducibility and {R}eplicability ({R} & {R}) in computer science experiments have become a focus of attention in the last decade, as efforts to adhere to good research practices have increased. {H}owever, experiments using {D}eep {L}earning ({DL}) remain difficult to reproduce due to the complexity of the techniques used. {C}hallenges such as estimating poverty indicators (e.g., wealth index levels) from remote sensing imagery, requiring the use of huge volumes of data across different geographic locations, would be impossible without the use of {DL} technology. {T}o test the reproducibility of {DL} experiments, we report a review of the reproducibility of three {DL} experiments which analyze visual indicators from satellite and street imagery. {F}or each experiment, we identify the challenges found in the data sets, methods and workflows used. {A}s a result of this assessment we propose a checklist incorporating relevant {FAIR} principles to screen an experiment for its reproducibility. {B}ased on the lessons learned from this study, we recommend a set of actions aimed to improve the reproducibility of such experiments and reduce the likelihood of wasted effort. {W}e believe that the target audience is broad, from researchers seeking to reproduce an experiment, authors reporting an experiment, or reviewers seeking to assess the work of others.}, keywords = {reproducibility ; {D}eep-{L}earning ; data-sharing ; remote sensing imagery ; street-level imagery ; {FAIR}}, booktitle = {}, journal = {{E}arth and {S}pace {S}cience}, volume = {9}, numero = {8}, pages = {e2022{EA}002379 [16 p.]}, year = {2022}, DOI = {10.1029/2022ea002379}, URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010085973}, }