linkagesuch
Linkagesuch is a term used to describe a family of methods for discovering and analyzing linkages between entities across heterogeneous data sources. It emphasizes identifying direct connections and often uncovering indirect associations that emerge when datasets are joined or aligned.
Etymology: The name combines 'linkage' with the German word suche, meaning 'search.' The term is not widely
Core concepts and methods: Linkagesuch combines record linkage, entity resolution, and link mining. Common techniques include
Applications: It has been proposed for integrating data in social networks, public health surveillance, supply-chain analytics,
Challenges: Data quality, privacy and consent, scalability to large datasets, and the lack of standardized evaluation
See also: Record linkage, entity resolution, data fusion, network science, heterogeneous information networks.