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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Linked Open Terms | ![]() Knowledge Modeling NeOn Methodology | ![]() Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Linked Open Terms connects terminology work with linked-data thinking and makes terminology technically connectable. Vocabulary, meanings, and references can thereby be maintained consistently. | The NeOn Methodology structures ontology work as a controlled process with reuse, scenarios, and reviews. It is useful when ontologies should not emerge ad hoc but modularly and reusably. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | Mehrere Wochen bis Monate | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Ontology Requirements, Conceptual Model, Published Ontology, Documentation, Maintenance Plan | Ontology Requirements Specification, Reuse Plan, Ontology Modules, Evaluation Report | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections |
Tagsno overlap | OntologyMethodologyAgileSemantic | OntologyMethodologyReuseSemanticEngineering | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange |
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