Search Results for "knowledge"

An interactive data entry, querying, and editing system based on a generic conceptual schema for taxonomic databases. It combines the automated use of scientific names and synonyms in a species checklist with online access to geographical data and common knowledge data (morphological descriptors, genomics, ecology, vernacular names, economic uses, structured notes and conservation status) about the species. All these data can be cross-indexed to a citation list. The design and standard permits rapid customization to suit any taxonomic group.

This system is designed to support descriptive metadata for scientific data. Using descriptors and controlled vocabularies available, users should be guided through a web interface allowing quick and easy registration and maintenance of datasets that are under their custodianship. The initial aim is to produce a system that will support the UK MEDIN (a UK GEMINI Superset) metadata standard, with possible expansion to other standards at a later date.