Category Ontology & Knowledge Representation

Ontology & Knowledge Representation

Ontology Mapping: How to Align Different Models

Reading Time: 3 minutesAs knowledge systems grow more complex, integrating different models has become a critical task in information science. Ontology mapping addresses the challenge of connecting diverse ontologies so they can “speak” to one another. Without proper alignment, data remains siloed, hindering collaboration in fields such as healthcare, artificial intelligence, and digital libraries. By learning how to […]

Ontology & Knowledge Representation

Ontology vs Taxonomy: Where Do They Overlap?

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn knowledge management and information science, professionals often debate the relationship between ontology vs taxonomy. While both aim to organize knowledge, they differ in scope, purpose, and complexity. A taxonomy provides hierarchical structures for classification, while an ontology defines entities, their relationships, and the rules that govern them. Yet, these concepts are not mutually exclusive—they […]