Abstract
The Topic Maps paradigm allows people and organizations to use a specific
piece of addressable information, often called a "published subject indicator,"
as a "binding point" for information about a specific subject. Information
about subjects could be collated by merging sets of such bindings. A given subject
may be classified according to multiple classification schemes simultaneously.
For example, different authorities could create classifications in the same
subject area; the purpose of one scheme might be to restrict access to subjects,
while another might be to enhance their findability. Each classification scheme
itself consists of some set of subjects. Examples in XTM syntax show how the Electronic Commerce Code Management Association's Universal Standard Products and Services Classification Code can be a set of published subjects. Emerging issues
and standards are discussed, including the OASIS Published Subject activity.
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