- Introduced Rule 42: No Ontology Prefixes in Slot Names to enforce clean naming conventions.
- Established Rule: No Rough Edits in Schema Files to ensure structural integrity during modifications.
- Implemented Rule: No Version Indicators in Names to maintain stable semantic naming.
- Created Rule: Ontology Detection vs Heuristics to emphasize the importance of verifying ontology definitions.
- Defined Rule 50: Ontology-to-LinkML Mapping Convention to standardize mapping practices.
- Added Rule: Polished Slot Storage Location to specify directory structure for polished slot files.
- Enforced Rule: Preserve Bespoke Slots Until Refactoring to prevent unintended migrations during slot updates.
- Instituted Rule 56: Semantic Consistency Over Simplicity to mandate execution of revisions in slot_fixes.yaml.
- Added new Genealogy Archives Registry Enrichment class with multilingual support and structured aliases.
- Removed obsolete slots: `has_or_had_custodian_observation`, `provider`, and `specificity_annotation`.
- Updated `has_or_had_score` slot to use `SpecificityScore` class and modified its description and examples.
- Added new slots: `end_seconds`, `end_time`, `has_archive_path`, `has_or_had_custodian_name`, `protocol_name`, and `protocol_version`.
- Introduced a script `check_annotation_types.py` to validate the presence and structure of `custodian_types` in YAML files.
- Added a script `update_specificity.py` to automate updates related to `SpecificityAnnotation` to `SpecificityScore`.
- Introduced GeospatialLocation class for specific geospatial locations.
- Added HandsOnFacility class representing facilities for hands-on experiences.
- Created Hyponym class for narrower terms or instances.
- Added ImagingEquipment class for imaging-related equipment.
- Introduced LoadingDock class for loading dock facilities.
- Created LocalCollection class for locally held collections.
- Added Locker class for storage lockers available to visitors/staff.
- Introduced MichelinStarRating class for Michelin star ratings.
- Created MicrofilmReader class for equipment used to read microfilms.
- Added OperationalArchive class for archives containing operational records.
- Introduced OperationalUnit class for operational units within organizations.
- Added has_or_had_archive slot for associating archives with entities.
- Created has_or_had_rating slot for ratings assigned to entities.
- Introduced has_or_had_section slot for sections or units within organizations.
- Added has_geospatial_location slot linking nominal places to precise geospatial coordinates.
