| The Problem [I'm trying to solve] Current research dissemination platforms repeat these problems with every publication: The research is presented in a publication layout (ever try converting a research paper PDF into an ePub or simply linear text?) Data are not stored in a data array (tables are static, values and functions used are not clear or represented in a searchable format) Graphs and other aids are stored as images rather than vector functions Functions per axis or table range are not reduced to a standardized, searchable, syntax Linkage of ideas, categories, subjects, functions, and what-have-yous across research is cumbersome Descriptions within the research are not clearly separated as nested descriptions. That is: the boundaries between descriptions are not clear. Or, when fuzziness is inherent in the subject, then the degree of fuzziness is unclear. A means to coherently discuss the research The process of peer review is nearly invisible; the discourse during the process of peer review is mostly unavailable; "reviewers" are basically anonymous and there is no simple way to reference their contributions to other peer reviews There is no seamless way to reconcile information within research to other research: it can be needlessly difficult to conduct redundancy checks between studies. This process is a component of the present peer review process, but current research is not set up for continuous peer review. The processes is invisible and gives no room for research to just evolve and branch out on its own. Matching data between hosts: Maybe this is silly but there is no good process to determine if my physical copy of a journal has no errors. These issues by their necessity to the current platform create resistance to the expansion of our scientific knowledgebase. The dissemination of knowledge must be completely open and standardized. The issues here expressed inform the remedy’s structure, syntax, means of access, a means for discourse, and a means to represent people. Starting now, it is important that this principle be upheld: An entity can never obtain more than one ID. |