Universal Decimal Classification Research Articles

Pemetaan Informasi Sebaran Bidang Ilmu Pada Skripsi Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Lulusan IPB University Tahun 2015 - 2019 Berdasarkan Universal Decimal Classification:

Preliminary. IPB-University, a leading university in Indonesia, always produces a lot of research and innovation. Academic writing in the form of a thesis is a real proof. However, there has been no study that has mapped the results of these studies. This research was conducted to determine: the distribution of research topics, create a map of the field of science based on the Universal Decimal Classification standard, and visualize a map of keywords, as well as the productivity of the supervisor in the thesis of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University. Research Methods. This research is a bibliometric study with quantitative research methods, in order to describe the mapping of information on the distribution of knowledge in the thesis of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University. Research Data Processing. The object of this research is the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences thesis data in the IPB University Library database. The data is processed using the M.S. Excel and grouped according to the Universal Decimal Classification standard. The keyword data was created in an RIS File and analyzed using the VosViewer-Visualizing Scientific Landscapes 1.6.1.5 program developed by Nees Jan Van Eck and Ludo Waltman. Research Result. Proving that the thesis research topics of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, IPB University graduates in 2015-2019 are 3,550 titles. Map of fields of science based on UDC showing research topics at most grade 004: “Computer Science and Technology, Computing and Data Processing” 719 (20.25%) titles, research topics at least grade 590: “Zoology” 43 (1.21%) . Co-word analysis using Vosviewer 1.6.1.5 on the occurrence of a minimum of 5 keywords succeeded in visualizing 683 keywords in 12 clusters. The keyword that appears the most occurs is Computer Science and Technology 153 times. Network Visualization shows the trend of the most popular research topics: “Computer Science and Technology” is in cluster 5 with a total network link strength of 397. Overlay Visualization shows a tendency the year the research was conducted, which was between 2016-2018. Density Visualization shows the tendency for the density of research volumes for each of these keywords to vary. The highest productivity of the thesis supervisor as the main supervisor is Imas Sukaesih Sitanggang as many as 79 guidance, while as member supervisors are Ali Kusnanto and Budi Waryanto, the number of guidance is 42 and 8 thesis guidance, respectively

Automatic classification of older electronic texts into the Universal Decimal Classification–UDC

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to develop a model for automated classification of old digitised texts to the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC), using machine-learning methods.Design/methodology/approachThe general research approach is inherent to design science research, in which the problem of UDC assignment of the old, digitised texts is addressed by developing a machine-learning classification model. A corpus of 70,000 scholarly texts, fully bibliographically processed by librarians, was used to train and test the model, which was used for classification of old texts on a corpus of 200,000 items. Human experts evaluated the performance of the model.FindingsResults suggest that machine-learning models can correctly assign the UDC at some level for almost any scholarly text. Furthermore, the model can be recommended for the UDC assignment of older texts. Ten librarians corroborated this on 150 randomly selected texts.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitations of this study were unavailability of labelled older texts and the limited availability of librarians.Practical implicationsThe classification model can provide a recommendation to the librarians during their classification work; furthermore, it can be implemented as an add-on to full-text search in the library databases.Social implicationsThe proposed methodology supports librarians by recommending UDC classifiers, thus saving time in their daily work. By automatically classifying older texts, digital libraries can provide a better user experience by enabling structured searches. These contribute to making knowledge more widely available and useable.Originality/valueThese findings contribute to the field of automated classification of bibliographical information with the usage of full texts, especially in cases in which the texts are old, unstructured and in which archaic language and vocabulary are used.

Problems of Subject Retrieval in the Electronic Catalogue of Scientific Library: Review of Studies

Scientific libraries use different approaches and tools for subject retrieval. Issues related to electronic subject retrieval are widely discussed in the library community. The purpose of this review is to analyse publications of recent years on the aspects and problems related to subject retrieval in electronic catalogue (EC). For its preparation, the author used publications (and references to them) taken from the national bibliographic database — the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI); the time coverage is 2003—2019. Particular attention in the studies is focused on the need to combine different information retrieval languages (IRL), thesauruses, subject headings and keywords to ensure effective and multi-aspect search. Since the domestic libraries have accumulated a lot of experience in indexing and retrieval through hierarchical classifications (UDC and LBC), it is necessary to use this at the full extent in the electronic subject retrieval. The authors of the recent studies on subject retrieval consider being the most effective the functioning of classification systems as part of the complex of linguistic tools of electronic catalogue. In the electronic environment, it becomes possible to use classification indexes as a set of characters that maximally reflect the content of the document, what involves the use of all fragments of the index as independent retrieval elements. However, the lexical composition of the classification information retrieval languages needs to be modified for effective use in the electronic catalogue. The main directions here can be as follows: unification of the structure and vocabulary of classification schedules, optimization of the structure of classification systems (using facetization principles), as well as formalization of the use of grammar tools, (it is necessary to ensure the unambiguity of their interpretation in the electronic catalogue). The review presents and analyses the areas where the subject retrieval has been developed in the electronic environment for over the past 16 years. For example, there has been developed and is being implemented the superstructure over Universal Decimal Classification (Library for Natural Sciences of the Russian Academy of Sciences), which allows users of the library to remotely conduct full-fledged subject retrieval. The paper also presents the new developments by the Russian State Library on subject retrieval, in particular, the project “Presentation of classification metadata of electronic libraries using linked data technology”. The author concludes that it is necessary to form a common space of related open data of various libraries.

Mapas Nabais Conde: catalogação do Fundo

Em 2011, a Biblioteca Geral da Universidade de Coimbra adquiriu a Coleção de Mapas Nabais Conde. Após a digitalização dos 1191 mapas, iniciou-se o seu tratamento técnico, que decorreu entre janeiro de 2017 e janeiro de 2018. Terminado o tratamento técnico e analisando a coleção, pode-se observar que, no que concerne à época de publicação, o século XVIII é o mais representado, da mesma forma que o Reino Unido, a França e a Holanda são os países de onde procede a maioria dos editores/impressores. O mapa mais valioso é um mapa de Portugal segundo Álvaro Seco, datado de 1560, e orientado a Ocidente. Grande parte dos mapas são representações de Portugal. Além dos mapas encontramos ainda cartas náuticas, assim como inúmeras imagens que representam vistas de cidades. Quanto ao tratamento catalográfico, foi usada a ISBD (edição consolidada); o Fundo foi classificado com a Classificação Decimal Universal e indexado com termos de indexação da base de dados Millennium da Universidade de Coimbra.

Senake Bandaranayake library classification system for archaeology (SBC)

Senake Bandaranayake library classification system is based on the Library collection of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology (PGIAR), University of Kelaniya. It was introduced by Emeritus Professor Senaka Bandaranaike in 1987. It has formulated its own classification system to suit the needs of a small to medium scale library. Archaeology is a multi-disciplinary subject. Therefore the use of a general classification system was problematic when organizing a specialized collection, such as archaeology. The Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) are the most widely used classification systems in the world. It is observed that neither the DDC nor UDC is suitable to classify an archaeological collection of this nature. There is no other generally accepted scheme for a special collection such as archaeology. Therefore, Prof. Senake Bandaranayake has decided to formulate its own classification scheme to serve the needs. This classification system is designed mainly for the purpose of organizing a collection of archeology and related subjects, giving priority to Sri Lanka. This makes it easier for the reader to access the information they need. For over 30 years, this classification system has been used by the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology to organize their library collection. However, this classification has not been discussed in the field of Library Science in Sri Lanka. The main objective of this article is to introduce the Senaka Bandaranayake classification system for archaeology and to get suggestions and ideas from the library community.

Combining classification systems and building the array of keyworks for defining the space of microbiological knowledge

Using various classifiers, which are thought to facilitate analytical work through structuring subject areas, in fact impedes this work. The authors present the method of combining several classification systems, namely the State Rubricator of Sci-tech Information (SRNTI); and RAS VINITI’s Rubricator of Disciplines; Universal Decimal Classification (UDC); International Patent Classification (IPC). The combination of these classification systems solves the fundamental problem which is to obtain the most detailed understanding of any scientific problem. The solution of this problem enables to determine search boundaries, filter out insignificant and irrelevant information on the subject (in this case – Microbiology). In their study, the authors selected the author's keywords and phrases. On the basis of the arrays of author’s keywords and phrases, an essential harmonized list of keywords and phrases for the basic Microbiology local rubricator was designed. Further, the selected keywords and phrases will serve as the foundation for building the ontological model of the discipline, which will enable computerized ontology building. The Microbiology draft rubricator developed by the authors comprises a three-level hierarchy. In particular, the first level is based on the classical concept of classification systems. Rubricator in Microbiology is developed on the basis of VINITI RAS classification of disciplines through the detailing method.

Research on the OPAC’s quality should be cotinued. Call to memory of Galina Skaruk (1969–2019)

The author talks about research related to the efficiency and quality of the OPAC’s, which was conducted inNovosibirskfor a quarter of a century, in the State Public Scientific and Technical Library of the Siberian Branch of theRussianAcademyof Sciences. Galina Anatolyevna Skaruk concluded that the prestige of the library was connected with the reader's satisfaction with the search. The first study showed: the reader does not find the necessary literature unassisted. Search is a reader function. But the “untrained reader” cannot be an effective user of OPAC. We need a certain level of information culture. The possibilities of the OPAC’s linguistic tools in the thematic search are used slightly. They need to be combined into a system, applied in a complex. The complex included: the language of bibliographic description (in particular, the title), classification systems – Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) and Library Bibliographic Classification (LBC), State Rubricator of Scientific and Technical Information and verbal languages (subject headings, keywords). It became clear that the composition of the complex should not be formed by chance, but be determined by the parameters of the library (such as the contingent of its readers, the composition of the collections, the service system). With the help of questioning and other sociological methods, it was comprehensively studied: what does the reader in OPAC look for, what is the mechanism of interaction of the reader with OPAC. Considered the search situation, analyzed in detail the search behavior of readers. A number of theoretical problems were solved. The basic concepts are clarified: efficiency, quality, criteria of completeness, correctness, operativeness are defined. For the first time introduced the concept of comfort search. In many publications, the methodology of conducting research was described in detail, questionnaires were attached, and the technology of content and statistic processing was explained. Dozens of publications by Galina Anatolyevna Skaruk (1969–2019) tell us about the research conducted. Their study enables libraries to conduct similar scientific work in their conditions. It is clear that we can expand the horizons of research. Studying the quality and effectiveness of OPAC in every library will increase the circulation of collections, the level of service to readers, and ultimately enhance the prestige of the library. Therefore, together with the article devoted to G. A. Skaruk, who died early, a list of her scientific works is published.

Classifying the LOD cloud

Massive amounts of data from different contexts and producers are collected and connected relying often solely on statistical techniques. Problems to the acclaimed value of data lie in the precise definition of data and associated contexts as well as the problem that data are not always published in meaningful and open ways. The Linked Data paradigm offers a solution to the limitations of simple keywords by having unique, resolvable and shared identifiers instead of strings This paper reports on a three-year research project “Digging Into the Knowledge Graph,” funded as part of the 2016 Round Four Digging Into Data Challenge (https://diggingintodata.org/awards/2016/project/digging-knowledge-graph). Our project involves comparing terminology employed within the LOD cloud with terminology employed within two general but different KOSs – Universal Decimal Classification and Basic Concepts Classification. We are exploring whether these classifications can encourage greater consistency in LOD terminology and linking the largely distinct scholarly literatures that address LOD and KOSs. Our project is an attempt to connect the Linked Open Data community, which has tended to be centered in computer science, and the KO community, with members from linguistics, metaphysics, library and information science. We focus on the shared challenges related to Big Data between both communities.

Revisiting Duyvis: A Chemical Engineer’s Zeal to Organize Knowledge

This paper presents an analytical study on Frits Donker Duyvis’ role in developing and revising Universal Decimal Classification (UDC). Also, his role as Secretary General of International Institute of Bibliography (IIB) has been analysed. The IIB was formed in 12th September 1895 at Brussels actually to sponsor UDC. It was renamed as International Institute for Documentation in 1931. During Duyvis’ tenure in IIB, several controversies occurred with Paul Otlet and Henri La Fontaine, the inventors of UDC. Otlet’s universal philosophy and notion of a great centralised bibliographic repertory confronted Duyvis’ pragmatic outlook, which is perhaps one of the most remarkable conflicts in the history of knowledge classification in IIB. The excerpts of some memorable letters of Otlet and Duyvis are presented here to present a layout of the historical conflicts took place centring the revision process of UDC. According to Ranganathan, Donker Duyvis was primarily a classificationist and not a grammarian of classificatory language. Several excerpts from different documents are presented to reckon that if Otlet was the first to understand that classification was at the heart of all documentation, it was Duyvis who made this finding in everyday practice.

"Facets in an Analytico-Synthetic Classification and Their Role in Subject Retrieval "

The limitations of the enumerative nature of the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) are compensated by the existence of the auxiliary tables, also known as facets, which provide flexibility to and enhance the expressiveness of the classification as a whole. Their use makes new notations possible through synthesis, avoiding as a result further subdividing and enumeration of concepts. This way, new compound numbers are created with a direct impact on the flexibility of the classificatory structure. The paper aims to focus on the UDC auxiliary tables and their contribution to improved expressiveness of the subjects represented by the UDC main class numbers. Our purpose is to demonstrate that despite the limitations of an analytico-synthetic classification system designed more than one hundred years ago, successive developments of the scheme along with the consistent updating of its functionalities enables it to be successfully used in modern information retrieval systems both from bibliographic and non-bibliographic domain. The impact of these features on subject retrieval are explored in the paper.

Comparative Approaches to Interdisciplinary KOSs: Use Cases of Converting UDC to BCC

We take a small sample of works and compare how these are classified within both the Universal Decimal Classification and the Basic concepts Classification. We examine notational length, expressivity, network effects, and the number of subject strings. One key finding is that BCC typically synthesizes many more terms than UDC in classifying a particular document – but the length of classificatory notations is roughly equivalent for the two KOSs. BCC captures documents with fewer subject strings (generally one) but these are more complex.

`国際十進分類法(UDC)CD-ROM版 : 検索機能付き'の刊行とその活用法

`国際十進分類法(UDC)CD-ROM版 : 検索機能付き'の刊行とその活用法

New Russian State Standard devoted Universal Decimal Classification

Due to certification of GOST P 7.0.90-2016 regulating structure, rules of maintaining and indexing on the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) information of system in general, of the UDC Consortium, the place which occupies UDC in the world is given. It is told also about M. Dewey Decimal classification (DDC) and activities of International society for knowledge organization (ISKO). The structure of the standard is in detail considered, a number of correctly notes on the applied terminology indicated. Recently published guide books which can be used for profound studying of classification systems and technology of indexing are listed. At the end of article the author says about why all librarians should know UDC. Influence of this system on further development of the theory and practice of classification is huge. Article in general is aimed at the development of classification culture.

Precise Zoological Information: The Concilium Bibliographicum, 1895–1940

EDITOR'S SUMMARYCognizant of the benefits and challenges of deep bibliographical searching for zoological resources, Herbert Haviland Field, an American zoologist, established the Concilium Bibliographicum in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1895. The Concilium provided bibliographic data on articles from over 2,000 journals in 20 languages and developed the zoology section of the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) system, a new system in 1895 that improved search through flexible ordering of topical facets. The institute published annual indexes of zoological literature that could be tailored for specific interests; it later introduced card files for new zoological species and other services. But the Concilium faced insurmountable challenges. Poor funding, international hostilities leading to World War I and Field's death in 1921 handicapped daily operations, affecting the Concilium's language use policy, currency and comprehensiveness of references and staffing to maintain the index. An admirable effort that would have been well suited to modern digital solutions, the Concilium was suspended during the war and ceased operations in 1940.

Herbert Haviland Field (1868–1921): Bibliographer of Zoology

EDITOR'S SUMMARYBefore the field of bioinformatics was imagined, zoologist Herbert Haviland Field advanced the Concilium Bibliographicum, a comprehensive bibliographic resource for zoology. Born in New York to a wealthy family, Field pursued his early interest in science and earned multiple degrees but was frustrated by the difficulty of searching publications. Field developed a vision and plan for the Concilium, garnering financial support from donors and his family's resources and implementing the young Universal Decimal Classification for the project. Despite contacts with scientists throughout Europe, reliable funding for the Concilium eluded him. At the start of World War I, Field shifted his attention to relief missions, eventually using his international social position and language skills in commerce, the intelligence field and ultimately peace efforts. Attempts to rebuild the Concilium after the war failed, and Field died of influenza in 1921 at age 53, falling short of his goal to use the best technology of the day to improve information access.

Roundtable: How has the profession changed since you graduated?

Roundtable provides an opportunity for librarians to reflect on their own practice and experiences related to a particular question. In light of our 10th anniversary issue, the topic for this issue’s Roundtable is “How has the profession changed since you graduated?” Three librarians share their thoughts on this topic. Roundtable fournit une opportunité aux bibliothécaires de réfléchir sur leur pratique et leurs expériences liées à une question particulière. À la lumière du numéro de notre dixième anniversaire, le sujet du Roundtable de ce numéro est «Comment la profession a-t-elle changé depuis que vous avez reçu votre diplôme? » Trois bibliothécaires partagent leurs pensées à ce sujet.

UDC Online: A Study

In this paper an attempt has been made to highlight the online services provided by UDC Online database. In the modern techno-savvy era, the traditional library classification scheme 'Universal Decimal Classification' has radically changed its structure and published on Web in 2001 entitled' UDC Online'. It has created new opportunities to classifier for searching the term and class numbers, browsing UDC database, number building facility and advance searches. It is a very user friendly scheme in this era of information technology. It is the most updated version on the web, updated annually. It is concluded that it is a prominent and effective knowledge organization tool to classify universe of subjects and provide the fixed place to every things, documents, and electronic items. The databases have been accessed through trial accounts of their official websites.

Basis for Study of Compatibility, and of Compatibility of the Colon Classification with the Universal Decimal Classification

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.

Evgeniy Dobrzhinsky (1864-1938). The Outstanding Talent of Librarian

E.N. Dobrzhinsky (1864-938) stood at the origins of library education in Russia; he developed the system of implementation of the Universal Decimal Classification in the library practice, and he was an active member of the First All-Russian Congress of Libraries. Numerous works of E.N. Dobrzhinsky on establishing the librarianship for a long time were the main guidance for the majority of library institutions in our country. There are considered the circumstances contributed to discover the talents of one of the brightest representatives of the library community at the crucial point in the Russian history. On January 21 we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of E.N. Dobrzhinsky. The article shows the close relationship of the life of the first director of the Fundamental Library of the St. Petersburg State Polytechnic Institute with the history of this institution (nowadays - St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University).

Subject description of non-fiction literature for adults: expert-theoretical basis for the realisation of the »Hidden Treasure« research project

AbstractLibrary users searching through non-fiction library material by subject in online OPACs, expect to be able to search fiction by subject as well. The research project Skriti zaklad (Hidden Treasure) was launched in 2002 and was aimed at improving the current subject description of non-juvenile literary works in Slovenian libraries. An overview of the current practice of fiction subject description in Slovenian libraries revealed that Universal Decimal Classification class numbers are usually assigned, while subject headings or abstracts are scarce. The article presents a model designed for subject description of fiction, with special emphasis on subject headings, for the Bežigrad High School Library and the Bežigrad Public Library (both in Ljubljana).