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1International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature, London, United Kingdom.
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|December 31, 2011
Summary
The International Commission of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) redesigned its website using the Scratchpads platform. This transformation enhances the presentation of nomenclatural tools and user engagement for biodiversity informatics.
Area of Science:
- * Zoological nomenclature and taxonomy.
- * Biodiversity informatics and data management.
Background:
- * The International Commission of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) required a modernized platform for user engagement and data presentation.
- * Existing Scratchpads tools offered a foundation for developing advanced nomenclatural tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To redesign the ICZN website utilizing the Scratchpads platform.
- * To enhance the presentation and accessibility of linked nomenclatural tools.
- * To foster greater participation in the biodiversity informatics community.
Main Methods:
- * Leveraging the Scratchpads platform as the core for the ICZN website redesign.
- * Extending existing Scratchpads tools to incorporate additional functionalities.
- * Implementing a transformed presentation of linked nomenclatural data.
Main Results:
- * Successful redesign of the ICZN website on the Scratchpads platform.
- * Significant improvement in the presentation of linked nomenclatural tools.
- * Enhanced capabilities for user engagement and interaction.
Conclusions:
- * The Scratchpads platform provides a robust foundation for taxonomic commissions.
- * Website redesign facilitates improved access to nomenclatural information.
- * Future development will further integrate the ICZN into the biodiversity informatics landscape.
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