Knowledge organization scheme for cross-cultural and cross-language information systems. A discussion of issues and challenges.

Authors

  • Marcia Lei Zeng Kent State University
  • Pat Molholt Columbia University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7152/acro.v11i1.12775

Abstract

The purpose of our presentation is two-fold:First, to describe the significant challenges that have been encountered in a project to form a general conceptual framework to cover concepts and terminology used for information retrieval in the field of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Second, to initiate a discussion and seek advice regarding developing a knowledge organization schema for cross-culture information systems.

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2011-11-02

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11th ASIS SIG/CR Classification Research Workshop

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