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  • Basis for Study of Compatibility, and of Compatibility of the Colon Classification with the Universal Decimal Classification
    SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2014
    Co-Authors: S. R. Ranganathan, A. Neelameghan
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    Five types of compatibility studies are possible between document-finding systems. A Basis of Reference for compatibility studies is given, in terms of the dominant purpose and of the factors in the mental set of the majority of the readers seeking the service of the system. A document-finding system should have an efficient scheme for Classification built into it. The latter should be based on a sound and dynamic theory of Classification. The essential features of the current general theory of Classification are indicated. The extent to which CC and UDC conform to it is examined. Illustrates, with examples, the compatibility of CC-in-Theory with UDC-in-Theory and of CC-in-Action with UDC in- Action. Even though UDC-in-Theory may not be fully compatible with CC-in-Theory, UDC-in-Action can be made compatible with CC-in-Action and with the Basis of Reference with the aid of the guiding principles given in the Guide to U DC (1963). These principles are in conformity with the general theory of Classification. The advantages of basing an electronic document-finding system on an efficient scheme for Classification and the compatibility of CC and UDC for the purpose are mentioned. The additional advantage of using CC is indicated.

  • Tamil Classics: Categorization, Classification and Arrangement
    SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2013
    Co-Authors: A. Neelameghan, S. K. Lalitha
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    Discusses different categorizations and Classification of the 41 Tamil works of the Sangam period – first three centuries of the Common Era. The Tamil classics are (1) classified and arranged by Colon Classification, (3) organized into a thesaurus structure, and (3) arranged in the conventional list of these classics. Different search, retrieval and display facilities and hyper-linking within the schedules and with external files are demonstrated with examples. Greenstone Digital Library (GSDL) software has been used.

  • Multilingual Thesaurus and Interoperability
    DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 2013
    Co-Authors: A. Neelameghan, S. K. Lalitha
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    This paper briefly describes a pilot project to design and develop a multilingual- English and eight other languages of India – thesaurus for ‘Education’. The thesaurus is derived from the bilingual (English-Kannada) Colon Classification (CC), (Ed. 7 revised). The CC number and Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) number are metadata in the thesaurus structure. The thesaurus for each language is separately built using Greenstone Digital Library software. The descriptors are hyperlinked. Descriptor terms, terms in the Scope Note (text), CC and DDC numbers are indexed. Two or more of the thesauri can be searched simultanseously. The advantages of using class number in the search and retrieval are mentioned. Other issues discussed include interoperability as key to effective interlinking among knowledge organising tools (KOTs) and in integrating two or more KOTs, and issues and problems in building multilingual thesaurus (thesauri) with particular reference to the cultural frames and languages of India. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.4883

  • Online integrated use of bilingual thesaurus + Colon Classification + lexicon: A case study in the domain of Tamil classics†
    Information Studies, 2007
    Co-Authors: A. Neelameghan
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    Presents a case study of an online integrated use of knowledge organization tools (KOTs) namely, Colon Classification + bi-lingual thesaurus + lexicons (through hyperlinking) in the domain of Tamil classics. The facility enhances and facilitates access to, retrieval from and organization of, resource materials, thus giving added value to KOTs in information systems.

  • Preparation of Sehedule-on-Tape for Synthesis of Class Number by Computer
    SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2002
    Co-Authors: S. Venkataraman, A. Neelameghan
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    Describes the procedure and gives flow-charts for the operation of a general-purpose computer for the transfer on to magnetic tape a schedules of BASIC Subjects, schedules of Special Isolates for subjects going with different Basic Subjects, and schedules of Common Isolates of different kinds. Mentions the technique used in identifying a specific schedule and the symbols to indicate the use of a particular Colon Classification Device in forming Isolate Number.

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  • Save the national heritage: Revise the Colon Classification
    2016
    Co-Authors: Mohinder Partap Satija
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    The paper presents a case for the revival of Colon Classification (CC). It traces the status of CC in brief and discusses its features. The author brings to light attempts made at providing a base for continuous improvements in the scheme and bringing it back to life. Measures for the revival of CC are suggested.

  • Colon Classification: A Requiem
    DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 2013
    Co-Authors: Mohinder Partap Satija, Jagtar Singh
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    This paper lists important publications on Classification by S. R. Ranganathan (1892-1972), veritably called the father of Indian library movement. It outlines brief history of the seven editions of his revolutionary Colon Classification (CC) from 1928 to 1987. Seven editions are grouped into three evolutionary versions. It states the unique features of the CC as based on his deep study of the nature and growth of knowledge, and explains the work of designing a Classification system into three successive but demarcated planes of work, namely, idea, verbal, and notional planes. Tools for designing and evaluating a system are enshrined in his 55 canons, 22 principles, 13 postulates and 10 devices. Further, this paper discusses the division and mapping of knowledge, types of subjects, and modes of their formation in the universe of knowledge as envisaged by Ranganathan. Semantic and syntactic relations are enshrined in his PMEST facet formula fitted with rounds and levels of facets, and other principles, such as the famous Wall-Picture principle, for citation order of facets. It also briefly explains facet analysis and number building with its notational base of 74 digits, and concludes with extent of its use and its enduring contribution to the science of Classification and its future. http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/djlit.33.4881

  • Colon Classification (CC)
    Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences Third Edition, 2009
    Co-Authors: Mohinder Partap Satija, Jagtar Singh
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    S. R. Ranganathan (1892–1972) has been called the father of the Indian Library movement. He developed the revolutionary Colon Classification (CC), which was published in seven editions from 1928 to 1987. The evolution of the Classification through the editions is discussed. The unique features of the CC are described, including the idea, verbal, and notational planes. Tools for designing and evaluating a system are enshrined in his 55 canons, 22 principles, 13 postulates, and 10 devices. Semantic and syntactic relations are enshrined in his PMEST facet formula, fitted with rounds and levels of facets, and other principles, such as the famous wall-picture principle, for citation order of facets. Briefly explained are facet analysis and number building with its notational base of 74 digits. The entry concludes with a discussion of the extent of use of the CC, its enduring contribution to the science of Classification, and its future

  • Mapping of social sciences in the Colon Classification
    Annals of Library and Information Studies, 2008
    Co-Authors: Mohinder Partap Satija
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    Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar – 143005, Email: satija_mp@yahoo.comDefines knowledge as sum total of ideas, emotions, beliefs, and experiences conserved by the society. Enumerates itsproperties as being social, ever growing, multidimensional and fragmentary. Explains in brief social epistemology. Lists thegrowth of knowledge by specialization, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary modes. Views Classifications as impermanentmaps of knowledge which change with society and time. Explains the four principles of the mapping of knowledge as given byD W Langridge, namely, ideological, social purpose, taxonomic, and disciplinary. Defines the field and scope of social sciencesand briefly introduces the Colon Classification, its method, structure and kind of subjects therein. Further outlines and criticallyevaluates the order of basic subjects as divided in to major disciplines of sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Lastly itdwells minutely on the order of social sciences main classes, namely, education, geography, history, political science, economics,sociology and law. Ranganathan claimed this order to be of increasing artificiality of their laws. Refutes Ranganathan’s conceptof artificiality of social laws. This paper by analysis argues the order of CC-6(1960) main classes to be of serial dependency asgiven by August Comte and already practiced by the Library of Congress Classification.

  • Relationships in Ranganathan’s Colon Classification
    Information Science and Knowledge Management, 2001
    Co-Authors: Mohinder Partap Satija
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    Ranganathan’s Colon Classification (CC) treats knowledge as a multidimensional structure, enshrining a multiplicity of complex relations. This complexity is manipulated within the CC on the basis of numerous of Ranganathan’s contributions to subject analysis, including the modes of formation of subjects; an objective rationale for the arrangement of main classes; the PMEST facet formula, extended by the postulate of rounds and levels; a general dependency principle for collocation of related components in a facet formula; phase relationships between the components of complex interdisciplinary subjects; the recurrence of an APUPA arrangement throughout the linear ordering of materials; and an absolute syntax of ideas.

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  • Use of Ranganathan’s analytico-synthetic approach in developing a domain ontology in library and information science
    2016
    Co-Authors: Shrabana Ghosh, Pijushkanti Panigrahi
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    Classification is the basis of knowledge organization. Ontology, a comparatively new concept used as a tool for knowledge organization, establishes connections between terms and concepts enhancing the scope and usefulness of library Classification. Ranganathan had invented the strong theory of the analytico-synthetic method in Classification and devised Colon Classification. In this study a domain ontology on library and information science has been developed by implementing Raganathan’s faceted approach of Classification. The hierarchical relationships among terms have been established primarily keeping conformity with that of Ranganathan’s Colon Classification (7 th edition). But to accommodate new vocabularies, DDC 23 rd edition and UDC Standard edition are consulted. The Protege ontology editor has been used. The study carefully examines the steps in which the analytico-synthetic method have been followed. Ranganathan’s Canon of Characteristics and its relevant Canons have been followed for defining the class-subclass hierarchy. It concludes by identifying the drawbacks as well as the merits faced while developing the ontology. This paper proves the relevance and importance of Ranganathan’s philosophy in developing ontology based knowledge organization.

  • Facet Analysis Techniques for Automatic Classification Systems: A Study for Colon Classification
    SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2007
    Co-Authors: Pijushkanti Panigrahi
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    The method of identification of facets from the title of documents is discussed in this paper. States the technique of selecting respective category name of facets to follow the facet formula in general. Also includes the scope of defining the specific facet formula for any specific subject. Illustrates steps followed in analyzing titles (i.e. in the form of natural language sentence) of documents for finding out noun phrases and picking up isolate numbers, symbols, basic subjects from the frame based knowledge base designed for this purpose. Emphasizes on integration of expert system and natural language processing components to proceed towards a successful automatic Classification system.

  • Implementation of the Anteriorising Common Isolates in Automatic Classification System
    SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2007
    Co-Authors: Pijushkanti Panigrahi
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    Discusses briefly the need of form divisions in library Classification. Mentions the nomenclature of form divisions in different schemes, for instance it is called Anteriorising Common Isolates (ACI) in Colon Classification. Describes the procedure of knowledge representation for ACI and their respective notations, symbols etc. States the technique of selecting their respective category names to follow the facet formula. Also includes the scope of defining the specific facet formula for ACI. Illustrates steps followed in analysing titles (i.e. in the form of natural language sentence) of documents for finding out noun phrases and picking up isolate numbers, symbols, basic subjects from the frame based knowledge base designed for this purpose. Includes the treatment of three types of ACI to prepare a suitable knowledge base in the automated environment. Facet formula for ACI of Colon Classification is also included to handle it successfully following postulates and principles.

  • Facet sequence in analytico synthetic scheme: A study for developing an AI based automatic Classification system
    Annals of Library and Information Studies, 2007
    Co-Authors: Pijushkanti Panigrahi, A. R. D. Prasad
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    Aims to demonstrate the techniques of fixing the facet sequence in developing an automatic Classification system to construct Classification numbers for document titles, which appear in natural language. Describes the procedure of knowledge representation for basic subjects and their facets with regard to five fundamental categories, their respective notations, symbols etc. States the techniques of selecting their respective category name to follow the facet formula in general. Discusses the method of identification of facets from the title of the document. Also includes the scope of defining the specific facet formula for any specific subject. Facet formula for ACI of Colon Classification is also included to handle it successfully following postulates and principles.

  • A Knowledge Representation Model for Time Isolates of Colon Classification (7 th Edition)
    SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2005
    Co-Authors: A. R. D. Prasad, Pijushkanti Panigrahi
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    Elaborately discusses the treatment of the time isolates of Colon Classification (CC), 7th edition in the automatic environment. From the very beginning CC has separately specified isolate numbers for time, which is one of the five fundamental categories. As the time isolates can appear with any one of the Main Classes enlisted in the schedule of basic subjects, the schedule for time isolates is mentioned as a common schedule. This research paper describes the importance of time (i.e. Meteorological time, Civil time, etc.) in classifying the thought content of any document. It also discusses the structure of the schedule of the Common Time Isolates including all divisions and subdivisions. Discusses the rules of expert systems developed using Prolog to handle the procedure of picking up numbers from other schedules and forming the special components to build compound time isolates. Describes the procedure of developing knowledge base in respect of time isolates. Some special techniques of defining lexical knowledge regarding time isolates are also discussed. Working procedure of different program segment of inference engine is illustrated. Includes the scope of forming compound time isolates according to CC7. Illustrates the specific techniques used for different groups to follow the instruction of the schedule.

Carlo Bianchini - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Il trattamento delle relazioni nella Classificazione Colon
    JLIS.it, 2017
    Co-Authors: Carlo Bianchini
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    italianoL’obiettivo di questo contributo e individuare se, come e quali relazioni tra i concetti e tra le entita bibliografiche sono state trattate all’interno del sistema di organizzazione della conoscenza che si basa sulla classificazione Colon e come esse vengono eventualmente rappresentate all’interno delle notazioni che si producono durante il processo di classificazione.L’obiettivo proposto viene perseguito attraverso una rassegna degli strumenti di individuazione e rappresentazione dei concetti e delle loro relazioni presentati nella prima parte del manuale della classificazione Colon e attraverso un’analisi dei significati dei simboli di volta in volta utilizzati per l’individuazione e la rappresentazione delle relazioni. EnglishThe objective of this paper is to detect if, how and what relations among concepts and bibliographic entities have been examined in the knowledge organisation system based on Colon Classification, and how these are represented within notations produced during the Classification process. The aim is pursued through the review of tools to locate and represent concepts and their relations presented in the first part of the Colon Classification manual, and through the analysis of the meaning of the symbols used to this purpose.

  • The APUPA bell curve : Ranganathan’s visual pattern for knowledge organization
    2017
    Co-Authors: Carlo Bianchini, Luca Giusti, Claudio Gnoli
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    Among many clever innovations, the pioneer of faceted Classifications, S.R. Ranganathan, introduced a structural model called APUPA (Alien-Penumbral-Umbral-Penumbral-Alien). This model can be visualized in the form of a bell curve. APUPA is commonly cited as an ideal shape resulting from the arrangement of works according to the principles of faceted Classification, which should enable a reader browsing shelves to visually find "his book" as located in the middle of a sequence of related subjects on both its left and its right. However, we show how this is but one application of a more general model of thought recurring throughout Ranganathan’s works. Main classes order of Colon Classification (CC), and anteriorizing common isolates, are two more features where the bell curve model can be observed. We analyze the presence of this concept in Ranganathan’s work through excerpts from a variety of his published books. The concept is compared with models adopted in the work of other Classificationists, and with various ideas available in scientific literature, including Bernoulli numbers and the mathematical theory of communication. It can be concluded that the bell curve pattern is yet another facet of the deep originality of Ranganathan’s complex and rich classificatory thought.

  • Arrangement of FRBR Entities in Colon Classification Call Numbers
    Cataloging & Classification Quarterly, 2012
    Co-Authors: Carlo Bianchini
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    This article analyzes similarities and differences between Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records (FRBR) entities and their representation in the Colon Classification call numbers. Dealing with lack of organization in library shelves and in the lists of bibliographic records resulting from users’ searches in our present online catalogs, the article discusses the chance to organize bibliographic resources by FRBR entities using the model of the facet formula provided for call numbers in Colon Classification and by means of relevant, ready, and useable extant data. Main results of this analysis are: correspondences between FRBR entities and categories expressed in Ranganathan's bibliographic system can be found; a sound but not completely FRBRized bibliographic arrangement can be reached by call numbers also in catalogs not structurally capable to satisfy the FRBR model; in Ranganathan's classified catalog 1 semantic and semiotic cataloging are perfectly integrated, giving access to the bibliogra...

  • Organising knowledge with the filiatory sequence of the Colon Classification
    JLIS.it, 2011
    Co-Authors: Carlo Bianchini
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    L'articolo esamina il problema dell'ordine di presentazione dei risultati di una ricerca su opac. A tale scopo, illustra la struttura concettuale della disposizione classificata dei documenti a scaffale (sequenza di filiazione) ottenuta mediante l'uso della Classificazione Colon. Dimostra con esempi che la sequenza di filiazione: rispetta i principi definiti da Pollard e Krummel per l'organizzazione delle bibliografie; rispecchia la struttura completa dei dati e delle relazioni richieste dalla teoria della catalogazione; e in grado, infine, di rappresentare adeguatamente le relazioni tra un'opera e le altre entita associate (FRBR). L'articolo mostra come, nella sequenza di filiazione, sia possibile trovare una visione unitaria (olistica) del catalogo, realizzando una complessa organizzazione bibliografica che rappresenti correttamente il contenuto semantico, le relazioni letterarie e gli aspetti formali delle risorse bibliografiche. Suggerisce l'adozione della struttura concettuale della sequenza di filiazione come metodo di ranking delle notizie e ne evidenzia le potenzialita per la realizzazione di strumenti di navigazione.

  • Organizzare la conoscenza con la sequenza di filiazione della Classificazione Colon di S. R. Ranganathan
    JLIS.it, 2011
    Co-Authors: Carlo Bianchini
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    The paper deals with the issue of the method of arrangement of the results of a opac search. For this reason, the paper presents the conceptual structure of shelf classified arrangement of documents (filiatory sequence) by Colon Classification. It shows with examples that filiatory sequence complies with principles provided for bibliographies by Pollard and Krummel, it presents a complete structure of data and relationships provided by actual cataloguing theory, and it manages correctly relationships among a Work and its associated entities (FRBR). The paper shows that the filiatory sequence expresses a holistic vision of the catalog, creating a complex bibliographic organization that represents with exhaustiveness semantic content, literary relationships, and formal features of the resources. The use of conceptual structure of filiatory sequence in ranking search results is suggested and its relevance for creating new navigating tools is highlighted.

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  • Facet sequence in analytico synthetic scheme: A study for developing an AI based automatic Classification system
    Annals of Library and Information Studies, 2007
    Co-Authors: Pijushkanti Panigrahi, A. R. D. Prasad
    Abstract:

    Aims to demonstrate the techniques of fixing the facet sequence in developing an automatic Classification system to construct Classification numbers for document titles, which appear in natural language. Describes the procedure of knowledge representation for basic subjects and their facets with regard to five fundamental categories, their respective notations, symbols etc. States the techniques of selecting their respective category name to follow the facet formula in general. Discusses the method of identification of facets from the title of the document. Also includes the scope of defining the specific facet formula for any specific subject. Facet formula for ACI of Colon Classification is also included to handle it successfully following postulates and principles.

  • Inference engine for devices of Colon Classification in AI based automated Classification system
    Annals of Library and Information Studies, 2005
    Co-Authors: Piiushkanti Panigrahi, A. R. D. Prasad
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    This paper presents the use of various devices enunciated in Colon Classification (CC) to sharpen any isolate idea, especially when a new subject enters into the universe of subjects. Discusses their helpfulness in the automatic Classification system, the Viswamitra, designed using Artificial Intelligence techniques with the help of PROLOG language. Discusses the procedure of building numbers for compound isolates using superimposition devices, alphabetical devices, geographic devices etc. Some suggestions are also made to rethink about the rule for alphabetical devices. For example, the system suggests to pick up the first three letters of a single worded term, first two letters from each word of a binomial term and the first letter from each word of a multinomial term to build isolate number using alphabetical device. Suggests some modifications in Colon Classification so that the concept of Analytico Synthetic Classification is used elaborately for information retrieval in the age of ontology.

  • A Knowledge Representation Model for Time Isolates of Colon Classification (7 th Edition)
    SRELS Journal of Information Management, 2005
    Co-Authors: A. R. D. Prasad, Pijushkanti Panigrahi
    Abstract:

    Elaborately discusses the treatment of the time isolates of Colon Classification (CC), 7th edition in the automatic environment. From the very beginning CC has separately specified isolate numbers for time, which is one of the five fundamental categories. As the time isolates can appear with any one of the Main Classes enlisted in the schedule of basic subjects, the schedule for time isolates is mentioned as a common schedule. This research paper describes the importance of time (i.e. Meteorological time, Civil time, etc.) in classifying the thought content of any document. It also discusses the structure of the schedule of the Common Time Isolates including all divisions and subdivisions. Discusses the rules of expert systems developed using Prolog to handle the procedure of picking up numbers from other schedules and forming the special components to build compound time isolates. Describes the procedure of developing knowledge base in respect of time isolates. Some special techniques of defining lexical knowledge regarding time isolates are also discussed. Working procedure of different program segment of inference engine is illustrated. Includes the scope of forming compound time isolates according to CC7. Illustrates the specific techniques used for different groups to follow the instruction of the schedule.