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Mapping a multidimensional universe of subjects for linear representation, such as in class number, subject heading, and facet structure is problematic. Into this context is recalled the near-seminal and postulational approach suggested by S. R Ranganathan. The non-hierarchical associative relationship or lateral relationship (LR) is distinguished at different levels—among information sources, databases, records of databases, and among concepts (LR-0). Over thirty lateral relationships at the concept level (LR-0) are identified and enumerated with examples from spiritual and religious texts. Special issues relating to LR-0 in multicultural, multilingual databases intended to be used globally by peoples of different cultures and faith are discussed, using as example the multimedia OM Information Service. Vocabulary assistance for users is described.
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Neelameghan, A. (2001). Lateral Relationships in Multicultural, Multilingual Databases in the Spiritual and Religious Domains: The OM Information Service. In: Bean, C.A., Green, R. (eds) Relationships in the Organization of Knowledge. Information Science and Knowledge Management, vol 2. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9696-1_12
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