G08 — Topic, ontology, and taxonomy graph · Graph systems

177 words. Researched design, reviewed 2026-09-12: a library view or proposed design with its sources stated; not a deployed system, a live audit or a provider requirement. Source: Graph/G08-topic-ontology-and-taxonomy-graph.md. Graph systems, shelf 5 of 8; library release 2026.09.12-g40.

Status: NEW RESEARCHED DESIGN; not deployed
Reviewed: 2026-09-12
Nature: standards-backed library view
Priority: P1
Accountability: R10, R09, R11, R13

Question

Which concepts exist, and how do their meanings and scopes relate?

Nodes

Concept; Preferred label; Alternative label; Concept scheme

Relationship sketch

concept → broader/narrower concept
concept → related concept
label → concept

Evidence inputs

Domain definitions, terminology decisions, source-backed distinctions, and reader questions.

Implementation

Use controlled concepts to connect documents without making each term a public page. Record synonyms separately from broader concepts; avoid over-specific taxonomies that users cannot navigate.

Acceptance checks

Broader-than relationships are not mistaken for same-identity links
Ambiguous abbreviations have definitions
Concept revisions preserve stable identifiers

Do not infer

A dense taxonomy does not certify topical authority or completeness of expertise.

Publication boundary

A helpful subset may be published; internal editorial notes stay private.

Source basis

S15, S44. See Research/sources.json. Sources support the primitives or named technology. The organization, labels, actions, and acceptance contracts in this catalog are this library's design, not claimed provider requirements.