Dokumentohet

Dokumentohet is a term used in information management and documentation studies to describe a practice or method for producing and preserving formal documentation of information objects and processes. It refers to the systematic creation of records that capture the origin, context, content, and lifecycle of data, documents, and digital assets. The concept emphasizes traceability, recoverability, and long-term accessibility.

Origin and usage: The word appears to be a compound formed from the root dokumento (document) and the suffix -het, used in some languages to form abstract nouns. In theoretical discussions, dokumentohet is presented as an approach rather than a fixed standard, flexible across domains such as archives, governance, and software documentation.

Core principles and components: provenance capture; metadata schemas; persistent identifiers; versioning; audit trails; access controls; preservation planning; interoperability. The practice typically yields a documentation stack including artifacts, metadata records, provenance logs, and user guides.

Applications and implications: In archival science and records management, dokumentohet supports legal compliance and accountability. In research data management, it aids reproducibility. In software engineering and government portals, it enhances transparency and maintainability. Critics note that it can be resource-intensive and may require consensus on metadata standards.

See also: Documentation, Metadata, Data provenance, Information governance, Archival science.