Changes between Version 1 and Version 2 of IsmiWorkflow


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Jun 5, 2008, 10:09:35 AM (16 years ago)
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  • IsmiWorkflow

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    1 Only Testing:
     1= Input Workflow for ISMI project =
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    3       * For example if one types "Isfahani" or "Iṣfahānī" or "اصفهاني" all '''person''' objects (and associated aliases) that match (or are very similar) to those strings would be presented as suggestions to the data editor.((For this a "live-search" facility (like "[[http://www.google.com/webhp?complete=1&hl=en|Google Suggest]]") could be useful.)) Each suggestion would also provide minimal biographical info (place and dates) if available, in order to avoid the converse problem of merging two different persons who happen to share the same name.
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     5== Workflow for official editors  ==
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     7We assume that an editor wants to input new data to the ISMI database on the basis of a certain manuscript source. Here is the procedure that would be normally followed once all the data has been gathered and secured (i.e. the authorship and identification of the text has been made, and all the codicological data interpreted). This should be done on the basis of the two data sheets distributed by Sally Ragep.
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     9 //NB: In the following bold case is used to refer to the abstract object entities in the database//
     10  - The user interface (swing or web client) should be in the modus "input new manuscript source".
     11  - Look whether the author is already present as a **person** object in the database.
     12    * A control mechanism should be implemented to minimize the risk of entering one person twice under a different alias.
     13      * For example if one types "Isfahani" or "Iṣfahānī" or "اصفهاني" all **person** objects (and associated aliases) that match (or are very similar) to those strings would be presented as suggestions to the data editor.((For this a "live-search" facility (like "[[http://www.google.com/webhp?complete=1&hl=en|Google Suggest]]") could be useful.)) Each suggestion would also provide minimal biographical info (place and dates) if available, in order to avoid the converse problem of merging two different persons who happen to share the same name.
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     15  - If it is not present, add it (e.g. in a separate window).
     16  - Identify the author by linking to an appropriate **person.**
     17  - Same thing (steps 2-4 above) for **text**.
     18    * date of composition
     19    * place of composition
     20    * language of text
     21    * subject of text (hay'a, zīj, mīqāt, astrolabe, etc)
     22      * -> a canonical list of subjects should be present in the database
     23    * type/genre of text (matn, sharḥ, taḥrīr, ...)
     24    * format/structure of text (number of books, parts, chapters, sections)
     25    * Table of contents
     26    * dedication
     27    * incipit
     28    * explicit
     29    * information whether the work has been published, translated, studied, with refs to literature db
     30  - Same for **library**:
     31    * name of library
     32    * city/country
     33  - **collection**:
     34    * name of coll.
     35  - **codex**:
     36    * //Usually the **codex** will not be present in the db, unless it is a collection of several works.//
     37    * codex number.
     38    * number in codex
     39    * foliation/pagination
     40    * has codex been microfilmed? (if yes give ref number)
     41    * has codex been digitized? (if yes give ref number)
     42    * should microfilm/scans be ordered?
     43      * information about contact person at library/institution, with email, purchase price, how long it will take to order and mail
     44  - Enter all codicological details
     45    - on codex
     46      * dimensions
     47      * material
     48      * distinguishing features (e.g. presentation copy, decoration)
     49      * table of contents (with titles and folio numbers)
     50      * other information (including language(s) used in codex)
     51      * owner(s)
     52      * patron(s)
     53      * reader(s)
     54        * // for the above three: locations and dates if available//
     55    - on manuscript copy
     56      * folios
     57      * lines per page
     58      * script
     59        * include comments on legibility, ink, etc
     60      * distinguishing features (e.g. state of preservation)
     61      * diagrams
     62        * include number of diagrams, folios, color of ink, brief description
     63      * tables
     64        * include number of tables if possible, folios, color of ink, brief description
     65    - on content of manuscript
     66       * Copyist       
     67       * autograph?
     68       * Place of copy
     69       * Date of copy
     70       * Dedication of copy
     71       * Colophon
     72       * Other information
     73         * content
     74         * passages
     75         * marginal notes
     76         * if studied
     77         * annotations
     78         * etc
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     81
     82== Workflow for external/public contributors ==
     83
     84  * To be determined...
     85
     86== Additional Notes ==
     87  * The database should keep information on editors:
     88    * Name, City/Country
     89    * Date/time work began (for data collection)
     90    * Date/time work ended
     91  *