riformation
Riformation is a term used in information science to describe deliberate processes for reforming information systems and data assets to improve structure, quality, accessibility, and interoperability. It combines elements of data curation, metadata management, and information architecture. While not a formal standard, the term has been used in research and industry discussions to distinguish ongoing reform from one-off data cleaning.
Core concepts include standardization of metadata schemas, alignment of ontologies and vocabularies, schema mapping, data cleansing,
Applications include digital libraries and archives, scientific data management, enterprise data governance, and knowledge graphs. Techniques
Challenges include resource requirements, balancing standardization with flexibility, keeping standards up-to-date, and managing evolving data. Success
See also: data governance, information architecture, metadata management, data curation, ontology engineering, interoperability.