MLKN.lab · Scientific References
Scientific References
Theoretical and methodological foundations of MLKN.lab.
Overview
Curated List of Key References
MLKN.lab is built on a polyhierarchical framework that integrates metascience, computational epistemology, cognitive science, human-machine-interaction, human-AI interaction, network theory, systems science, and data-driven methods to model the structural topology of scientific knowledge. Below is a curated, interdisciplinary bibliography of 200+ references, organized by theme, that inspire our work. Use the search and filter tools to explore references relevant to your interests, from foundational theories to cutting-edge applications.
Core References: Foundations
Core References: Methods
Core References: Research Infrastructure
Core References: Applications
Extended References
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Core References (MLKN.lab Focus)
Foundational works that define the theoretical, mathematical, and cognitive underpinnings of MLKN.lab’s polyhierarchical framework. These references span metascience, computational epistemology, cognitive science, human-machine-interaction, human-AI-interaction, network theory, systems science, and data science, providing the conceptual bedrock for modeling knowledge as a dynamic, interconnected system.
Metascience
The Science of Science and Knowledge Diffusion.
Computational Epistemology
Knowledge Representation and Reasoning.
Cognitive Science & Unified Theories
Foundational Works on Human Cognition.
Foundational Works
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Fodor, J. A. (1975). The Language of Thought. Harvard University Press.
Cognitive Architectures
Knowledge Representation
Cognitive Processes
Cognitive Neuroscience
Human-Machine Interaction
Foundational Works on Human-Machine Collaboration.
Human-AI Interaction
Visionary Works on Human-AI Symbiosis.
Network Science
Mathematical Foundations of Complex Systems.
Systems Science
Complex Adaptive Systems and Emergence.
Graph Topology
Geometric and Topological Analysis of Knowledge.
Data Science
Methods and applications for analyzing and visualizing scientific knowledge, aligning with MLKN.lab’s data-driven approach.
Multi-Layer Networks
Mathematical Foundations and Applications of Multilayer Networks.
Hypergraphs
Mathematical Foundations and Applications of Hypergraphs.
Interdisciplinarity
Bridging Disciplines and Knowledge Systems.
Foundational Papers
Interdisciplinarity in Cognitive Science
Interdisciplinarity and Science Convergence
Interdisciplinarity and Citation Impact
Interdisciplinarity in Neuroscience and Philosophy
Interdisciplinarity and Societal Challenges
Interdisciplinarity and Impact
Interdisciplinarity in Complex Networks
Interdisciplinarity and AI
Interdisciplinarity in Biomedical Research
Interdisciplinarity in Education
Interdisciplinarity and Consciousness
Interdisciplinarity and Network Theory
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Zum, P., & Bassett, D. S. (2020). Network architectures supporting learnability. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, 375(1796), 1036–1039.
Semantic Web
Structured Knowledge Representation and Linked Data.
Collective Intelligence
How Knowledge Emerges from Communities.
Open Knowledge Graph Infrastructure
Platforms and Projects for Open Knowledge.
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Open Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science (OECS). A multilayer knowledge network graph for cognitive science, developed by MIT. OECS maps concepts, theories, and relationships in cognitive science as a dynamic, interconnected network, serving as a direct inspiration for MLKN.hypergraph.
Open Access
OpenAlex Studies
Research using, evaluating, and analyzing OpenAlex.
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OpenAlex & Research Policy Communications
OpenAlex Data Source, Institutional Endorsements of OpenAlex, Research Policy for Open Science Categories.
MLKN.lab is built on open data sources like OpenAlex, aligning with global movements toward open science, transparency, and research sovereignty. Below are key references on OpenAlex and institutional policies supporting this transition.
OpenAlex: Data Source for MLKN.lab
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OpenAlex is a free, open catalog of scholarly papers designed to democratize access to research metadata. It provides comprehensive, up-to-date, and interconnected data on publications, authors, institutions, and more, making it an ideal data source for MLKN.lab’s polyhierarchical knowledge hypergraph.
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OpenAlex API Documentation. The OpenAlex API provides programmatic access to a vast database of scholarly works, enabling researchers to build tools like MLKN.lab.
Open Data
Institutional Endorsements of OpenAlex
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CNRS (2025). Guide d'utilisation de la base OpenAlex. Guide to using the OpenAlex database. A comprehensive guide for researchers on how to use OpenAlex for bibliometric and network analysis, provided by CNRS as part of its transition to open science tools.
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CNRS (2024). Le CNRS s'émancipe du Web of Science. Press Release. The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) announced its decision to cancel its subscription to Scopus in 2024 and Web of Science in 2026, favoring OpenAlex as part of its commitment to open science and research sovereignty.
Open Policy
Research Policy for Open Science Categories
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CNRS (2019). Plaquette Science Ouverte. Open Science Policy Brochure. This document outlines CNRS’s commitment to open science, transparency, and research sovereignty, including the adoption of open tools like OpenAlex to reduce dependence on commercial databases.
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Ministry of Higher education and Research (2025). Partager les données liées aux publications scientifiques – Guide pour les chercheurs. Le guide – à destination des chercheurs – revient sur l’intérêt du partage des données avant d’expliquer de manière très concrète comment procéder pour lier données et publication..
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Ministry of Higher education and Research (2024). Passeport pour la Science Ouverte - Guide pratique à l'usage des doctorantes et des doctorants. Passeport for Open Science - A practical guide for PhD students. The Passport For Open Science is a guide designed to accompany PhD students at every step of their research career, whatever their disciplinary field. It provides a set of tools and good practices that can be directly implemented.
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Ministry of Higher education and Research (2024). Science ouverte – Données de la recherche. Open Science – Research Data. Derived from Passport for Open Science, this guide covers the main concepts involved in managing and disseminating research data.
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Ministry of Higher education and Research (2022). Science ouverte – Codes et logiciels. Open Science – Source code and software. Derived from Passport for Open Science, this booklet adresses the particular challenges of opening up the source code and software produced and used in scientific research.
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Ministry of Higher education and Research (2022). Science ouverte – Entrez dans le débat. Open Science – Join the debate. Derived from Passport for Open Science, this booklet adresses questions frequently asked by researchers about open science.
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European Commission (2023). Open Science and Research Sovereignty: A European Perspective. Policy Report. This report highlights the European Union’s push for open science infrastructure, including support for tools like OpenAlex to ensure research independence and transparency.
Open Policy
LLMs as Knowledge Graphs / Ontological Processors
Unifying Language Models and Structured Knowledge.
Graph Neural Networks & Geometric Deep Learning
Modern Graph-Based Machine Learning.
Grand Research Projects
Inspirations from Global Knowledge Initiatives.
Extended References (Long-Term Vision)
Works supporting MLKN.lab's broader scientific and cognitive goals.