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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling NeOn Methodology | ![]() Operations Fishbone Diagram | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Linked Open Terms | ![]() Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | Linked Open Terms connects terminology work with linked-data thinking and makes terminology technically connectable. Vocabulary, meanings, and references can thereby be maintained consistently. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Mehrere Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min | Wochen bis Monate | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Ontology Requirements Specification, Reuse Plan, Ontology Modules, Evaluation Report | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Ontology Requirements, Conceptual Model, Published Ontology, Documentation, Maintenance Plan | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | OntologyMethodologyReuseSemanticEngineering | Root causeQualityOperations | OntologyMethodologyAgileSemantic | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |



