Lähteelemendid
Lähteelemendid are foundational components that provide the basic material, information or conceptual basis for a larger system, theory, or body of knowledge. The term is used primarily in Estonian academic and scientific writing to denote the essential units that serve as sources of data, facts or ideas.
The word is formed from the Estonian noun “lähte” (source, origin) and “elemendid” (elements). Etymologically it
In practice, lähteelemendid appear in several contexts. In information science they denote the core files or
The concept aligns with related notions such as “elementid” (elements) and “lähtekood” (source code). While elementid
Modern reference management systems, especially those used in Estonian academic institutions, incorporate kohta to designate lähteelemendid