Posts Tagged ‘Taxonomies’
Seeking Consistency Through Taxonomies
Taxonomies create consistency. That is their core purpose, regardless of the topic or industry. This interesting topic came to us from FinExtra in their article, “Exchange body calls for creation of a global crypto taxonomy.” On that note, the World Federation of Exchanges has called for the creation of a common taxonomy to cover the…
Read MoreData Taxonomy Improves Findability
A new data taxonomy for the Canadian market has been launched and is categorized across a number of key classifications, updated in real-time to help marketers better understand shifting consumer behaviors and prioritize and adjust campaigns quickly and effectively. This interesting topic came to us from Newswire Cision in Canada in their article, “Datonics Launches New Canadian Data…
Read MoreAccess Innovations, Inc. Creates Taxonomy for Jury Verdict Review Publications, Inc. to Improve Search and Distribution Options
Access Innovations, Inc., provider of Data Harmony software solutions, is proud to announce they are working with Zarin’s Jury Verdict Review Publications, Inc. (JVRP), producer of the website www.JVRA.com. In order to facilitate a content management strategy for JVRP, Access Innovations developed a controlled vocabulary tailored to civil suits and structured their content with a…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Security Terms
Taxonomies, categories, classifications – whatever term you use – are all designed to provide order and hierarchy. This is true regardless of the topic or the industry. This interesting topic came to us from Security Boulevard in their article, “Using Similar Taxonomies To Understand Present And Future Security Challenges.” This is true for information and cyber security.…
Read MoreClassification Provides Consistency
Taxonomies exist in every industry from science to information management to healthcare. Classifications provide direction and consistency. Recently researchers have identified psychosis subgroups that may inform ongoing efforts to redefine the psychosis taxonomy using updated criteria. Healio brought this news to our attention in their article, “Five new subgroups may change psychosis taxonomy.” Schizophrenia and…
Read MoreThe Category of Pandemics
As information science professionals, we know that taxonomies exist everywhere. In the grocery store aisles, in libraries as the Dewey Decimal Classification system and of course online taxonomies on retail or informational websites – to name just a few. So as we are all experiencing our own personal journeys through this COVID-19 pandemic, where are…
Read MoreTaxonomies of Experience
Knowledge is broad with wide classifications. It can be classified into individual and collective knowledge. And then there are the more specific subjects that get classified through taxonomies. This interesting topic came to us from CEO World in their article, “Knowledge Taxonomies That Every Industry Leader Needs To Know.” Specific knowledge is something most recruiters are…
Read MoreTaxonomy of the K-9 Persuasion
If you are a frequent reader of this blog you know I like unique taxonomies. You also should know that I love dogs. So this particular taxonomy is right up my alley. The Ringer brought us this unique taxonomy in their article, “A Taxonomy of Movie Dogs.” There are many types of dogs and many…
Read MoreTaxonomy of Socialism
Before we get started, let me preface by saying this is not a political post. This is a post about taxonomies. If you are a frequent reader, you know I like finding unique examples of how solid taxonomies (whether they are truly scientific or just for fun) help classify and identify a subject matter. This…
Read MoreUsing Taxonomies to Classify Carbon Emissions
European heads of state and the European Parliament have reached an agreement that codifies the criteria for permitted carbon emissions of investment portfolios, known as the taxonomy, for universal use by investors across the Continent. The classification system will be adapted in two European fund management frameworks. This very interesting news came to us from Pensions…
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