1. Category Architecture
Aevum uses a four-tier hierarchical structure to ensure logical grouping while maintaining flexibility for emerging disciplines. All new articles must map to an existing node or request a new one through the Editorial Board.
| Tier | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 - Domain | Broad academic or cultural field | Science, History, Arts |
| Tier 2 - Discipline | Established sub-field | Physics, Medieval Studies, Visual Arts |
| Tier 3 - Sub-discipline | Specialized area of focus | Quantum Mechanics, Byzantine Era, Impressionism |
| Tier 4 - Topic | Specific subject or concept | Quantum Entanglement, Iconography, Color Theory |
2. Naming & Tagging Conventions
Category Titles
- Use Title Case for all category names
- Avoid acronyms unless universally recognized (e.g., DNA, AI, RNA)
- Prefer established academic terminology over colloquialisms
- Language-specific aliases are supported but the primary slug must remain English-based for routing
Tagging System
Each article requires a minimum of 3 and maximum of 7 tags. Tags follow the format #Domain.Discipline or #Concept.
#Science.Biology) and flat tags for themes (#ClimateChange, #OpenAccess). The AI classifier suggests tags, but human reviewers must validate relevance.
3. Content Requirements by Category
Minimum standards vary slightly by domain to respect disciplinary norms. All content must meet core Aevum standards regardless of category.
| Domain | Min. Length | Citations | Media | Review Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Sciences | 1,500 words | 8+ primary sources | Diagrams required | 30 days |
| Humanities | 2,000 words | 6+ scholarly sources | Images/archives recommended | 45 days |
| Technology | 1,200 words | 5+ verified sources | Code/infographics encouraged | 21 days |
| Arts & Culture | 1,000 words | 4+ credible sources | Multimedia required | 30 days |
All articles must include: an abstract, structured headings, a references section formatted in Aevum Citation Style (ACS), and a knowledge graph node mapping.
4. Cross-Referencing Standards
Interdisciplinary connection is a core Aevum principle. Guidelines for linking:
- Internal Links: Must use canonical slugs. Avoid linking to redirects or deprecated articles.
- Contextual Placement: Place cross-references where conceptual overlap occurs, not in introductory fluff.
- Graph Nodes: Every article generates a node. Edges are weighted by relevance score (0.0â1.0). Manual curation can adjust weights.
- Circular References: Prohibited. If Article A links to B and B links to A, a third contextual article must break the loop.
[[Quantum Computing]]. The editor auto-resolves to canonical URLs and validates category proximity.
5. Review & Moderation Workflow
Content classification follows a transparent, multi-stage pipeline:
- AI Classification: Initial category assignment, tag suggestion, and structure validation
- Peer Review: Two domain experts verify accuracy, categorization, and citation quality
- Community Feedback: 7-day open comment period for corrections or contextual additions
- Final Publication: Editorial Board approval and knowledge graph integration
- Periodic Audit: Articles are re-evaluated every 12 months for relevance and updates
Disputes over categorization are escalated to the Category Committee, which publishes binding decisions quarterly.
6. AI Collaboration Protocols
AI tools accelerate classification but do not replace human judgment. Rules for AI-assisted categorization:
- AI may suggest categories, but the submitter must confirm or override with justification
- Confidence scores below 0.85 trigger mandatory expert review
- AI-generated summaries must be clearly marked and never replace original citations
- Language translation AI requires native-speaker verification before multilingual publication
7. Special Cases & Emerging Fields
Interdisciplinary Topics
Articles spanning multiple Tier 1 domains (e.g., Bioethics, Digital Humanities) are assigned a Primary Category and Secondary Category. The primary determines editorial jurisdiction; secondary enables cross-domain discovery.
Controversial or Evolving Subjects
Topics with rapidly changing consensus (e.g., AI Safety, Climate Tipping Points) use a [Dynamic] flag. These articles undergo 6-month review cycles and display version history prominently.
Regional/Cultural Knowledge
Locally significant topics that lack global academic infrastructure are housed in Regional Studies with localized metadata. Translation and contextualization are prioritized over immediate universal categorization.
Need Assistance?
Guidelines evolve with the community. For clarification, template requests, or category disputes, reach out to the Editorial Support team.