Document Type : Research Paper
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1 Assistant professor, Research Group of Islamic and Iranian Studies Resources and Manuscripts, National Library and Archives of I.R. of Iran, Tehran, Iran, f-afzali@nlai.ir
2 Retired Associate Professor, Department of Information Science and Epistemology, National Library and Archives of I.R. of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
This research aimed to develop an ontology of weak narrators in hadith sciences, focusing on the semantic relationships between terms indicating narrator weakness. Using Protege 5.5.0, we conducted a text content analysis of 150 weak narrators from "Ma'rifah Al-hadith" by Mohammad Reza Behboodi. The ontology consists of two classes: "weak narrators" and "words denoting weakness." We identified 107 terms related to narrator weakness, supported by 645 examples. Analysis revealed a diverse range of criticisms, often shared among weak narrators. These criticisms included belief issues, negative traits, affiliation with deviant sects, and narration-related weaknesses. By constructing a semantic network, we linked specific narrators to relevant terms and examples. This knowledge base enables efficient retrieval of information about narrator weaknesses. Expert opinions from both hadith sciences and ontology were incorporated to enhance the ontology's accuracy and relevance. this work is the result of a research project in the National Library of Iran, the stages of which were carried out under the supervision of supervisors and finally it was approved by the Research Council.
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