- Implement `normalize_linkml_alt_descriptions.py` to convert structured alt_descriptions to the expected scalar form.
- Implement `normalize_linkml_structured_aliases.py` to flatten language-keyed structured_aliases into a standard list-of-objects format.
- Implement `validate_linkml_schema_integrity.py` to validate the integrity of LinkML schema bundles, checking for import resolution, YAML parsing, and reference existence.
- Introduced the ImageTilingServiceEndpoint class for tiled high-resolution image delivery, including deep-zoom and transformation capabilities, with multilingual descriptions and structured aliases.
- Archived the ID class as a backwards-compatible alias for Identifier, marking it as deprecated to enforce the use of the canonical Identifier model.
- 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`.
- Updated WorldCatIdentifier.yaml to remove unnecessary description and ensure consistent formatting.
- Enhanced WorldHeritageSite.yaml by breaking long description into multiple lines for better readability and removed unused attributes.
- Simplified WritingSystem.yaml by removing redundant attributes and ensuring consistent formatting.
- Cleaned up XPathScore.yaml by removing unnecessary attributes and ensuring consistent formatting.
- Improved YoutubeChannel.yaml by breaking long description into multiple lines for better readability.
- Enhanced YoutubeEnrichment.yaml by breaking long description into multiple lines for better readability.
- Updated YoutubeVideo.yaml to break long description into multiple lines and removed legacy field name.
- Refined has_or_had_affiliation.yaml by removing unnecessary comments and ensuring clarity.
- Cleaned up is_or_was_retrieved_at.yaml by removing unnecessary comments and ensuring clarity.
- Added rules for generic slots and avoiding rough edits in schema files to maintain structural integrity.
- Introduced changes_or_changed_through.yaml to define a new slot for linking entities to change events.
- 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.
- Introduced CreationEvent class to represent the creation of objects, including temporal extent, creator, and place of creation.
- Added DatePrecision class to indicate the precision level of date values, supporting various formats from day to century.
- Implemented IdentificationEvent class for taxonomic identification, capturing identification date, method, and confidence level.
- Created Image class for visual content representation, including URL and metadata for images used in collections.
- Archived previous slots related to card images and titles, replacing them with structured slots for better data representation.
- Enhanced slots for decommission dates, degree of certainty, and identification events to improve temporal data handling.
