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Foundations of reusable and interoperable facet models using category theory
1Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
Information Systems Frontiers : a Journal of Research and Innovation
|December 13, 2016
Summary
Category theory provides a mathematical foundation for faceted browsing, enabling abstract modeling of interactive interfaces. This approach enhances interoperability and reusability in digital libraries and search engines.
Area of Science:
- Information Science
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
Background:
- Faceted browsing is widely used in digital libraries and search engines.
- Current models struggle to support interoperable and reusable interfaces.
- Existing facet modeling relies on set theory, formal concept analysis, and ontologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose category theory as a theoretical foundation for faceted browsing.
- To mathematically abstract the interactive process of faceted browsing.
- To provide a specification for underlying structures and interactions in faceted browsing systems.
Main Methods:
- Applying category theory to model faceted browsing systems.
- Demonstrating the mathematical abstraction of the interactive browsing process.
- Specifying faceted objects and their relationships using category theory.
Main Results:
- Category theory offers a robust framework for modeling faceted browsing.
- The proposed models facilitate abstract comparison and communication between systems.
- This approach supports the development of interoperable and reusable faceted browsing interfaces.
Conclusions:
- Category theory provides a powerful theoretical foundation for faceted browsing.
- Mathematical abstraction through category theory enhances interface design.
- This framework promotes greater interoperability and reusability in digital information systems.
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