Decimalised Database of Concepts
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The decimalised database of concepts is a collection of topics suitable for use in linked data. It is inspired by the Dewey Decimal Classification, but no guarantees are made about the closeness of its resemblance as a whole. SKOS mapping links are provided from this database to the Dewey system, to Library of Congree Classification codes and to DBPedia resources where possible.
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Number
A number below 1000 to identify a resource within a scheme.
Computer science, information & general works
Generalities
Knowledge
The book
Systems
Data processing & computer science
Computer programming, programs & data
Special computer methods
Bibliography
Bibliographies
Bibliographies of individuals
Of anonymous & pseudonymous works
Bibliographies of works from specific places
Bibliographies of works on specific subjects
General subject catalogs
Catalogs arranged by author, date, etc.
Dictionary catalogs
Library & information sciences
Library relationships
Administration of physical plant
Personnel management
Library operations
Libraries for specific subjects
General libraries
Reading & use of other information media
General encyclopedic works
Encyclopedias in American English
Encyclopedias in English
In other Germanic languages
Encyclopedias in French, Occitan & Catalan
In Italian, Romanian & related languages
Encyclopedias in Spanish & Portuguese
Encyclopedias in Slavic languages
Encyclopedias in Scandinavian languages
Encyclopedias in other languages
General serial publications
General serials & their indexes
Serials in American English
Serials in English
Serials in other Germanic languages
Serials in French, Occitan & Catalan
Serials in Spanish & Portuguese
Serials in Slavic languages
Serials in Scandinavian languages
Serials in other languages
General organizations & museum science
General organization & museology
Organizations in North America
Organizations in British Isles; in England
Organizations in central Europe; in Germany
Organizations in France & Monaco
Organizations in Italy & adjacent islands
In Iberian Peninsula & adjacent islands
Organizations in eastern Europe; in Russia
Organizations in other geographic areas
Museum science
News media, journalism & publishing
Publishing
Newspapers in North America
Newspapers in British Isles; in England
Newspapers in central Europe; in Germany
Newspapers in France & Monaco
Newspapers in Italy & adjacent islands
Newspapers in eastern Europe; in Russia
Newspapers in Scandinavia
Newspapers in other geographic areas
General collections
Collections in American English
Collections in English
Collections in other Germanic languages
Collections in French, Occitan & Catalan
Collections in Spanish & Portuguese
Collections in Slavic languages
Collections in Scandinavian languages
Collections in other languages
Manuscripts & rare books
Rare books
Manuscripts
Block books
Incunabula
Printed books
Books notable for bindings
Books notable for illustrations
Books notable for ownership or origin
Prohibited works, forgeries & hoaxes
Books notable for format
Philosophy & psychology
Psychology & Philosophy
Theory of philosophy
Miscellany of philosophy
Dictionaries of philosophy
Serial publications of philosophy
Organizations of philosophy
Education, research in philosophy
Kinds of persons in philosophy
Historical treatment of philosophy
Metaphysics
Ontology
Cosmology (Philosophy of nature)
Space
Time
Change
Structure
Force & Energy
Number & quantity
Epistemology, causation & humankind
humankind
Epistemology (Theory of knowledge)
Causation
Determinism & indeterminism
Teleology
The self
The unconscious & the subconscious
Humankind
Origin & destiny of individual souls
Parapsychology & occultism
Paranormal phenomena / Occult sciences
Occult methods for achieving well-being
Dreams & mysteries
Divinatory graphology
Physiognomy
Phrenology
Specific philosophical schools
Idealism & related systems
Critical philosophy
Intuitionism & Bergsonism
Humanism & related systems
Sensationalism
Naturalism & related systems
Pantheism & related systems
Liberalism, eclecticism, traditionalism
Other philosophical systems
Psychology
Perception, movement, emotions, drives
Emotions
Mental processes & intelligence
Subconscious & altered states
Differential & developmental psychology
Developmental psychology
Comparative psychology
Applied psychology
Logic
Induction
Deduction
Fallacies & sources of error
Syllogisms
Hypotheses
Argument & persuasion
Analogy
Ethics
Ethics (moral philosophy)
Systems & doctrines
Political ethics
Ethics of family relationships
Economic & professional ethics
Ethics of recreation & leisure
Ethics of sex & reproduction
Ethics of social relations
Ethics of consumption
Other ethical norms
Ancient, medieval & eastern philosophy
Classic philosophy
Oriental philosophy
Pre-Socratic Greek philosophies
Ancient philosophy
Sophistic & Socratic philosophies
Sophists & Socratic philosophies
Platonic philosophy
Aristotelian philosophy
Skeptic and Neoplatonic philosophies
Skeptic & Neoplatonic philosophies
Epicurean philosophy
Stoic philosophy
Medieval Western philosophy
Modern western philosophy
Modern Western philosophy United States & Canada
Modern Western philosophy British Isles
Modern Western philosophy Germany & Austria
Modern Western philosophy France
Modern Western philosophy Italy
Modern Western philosophy Spain & Portugal
Modern Western philosophy Soviet Union
Modern Western philosophy Scandinavia
Modern Western philosophy Other geographical areas
Religion
Religious mythology, general classes of religion, interreligious relations and attitudes, social theology
Doctrines
Public worship and other practices
Religious experience, life, practice
Religious ethics
Leaders and organization
Missions and religious education
Sources
Sects and reform movements
Natural theology
Concepts of God
Existence, attributes of God
Nature of God
Creation
Theodicy
Science & religion
Bible
Old Testament
Historical books of Old Testament
Poetic books of Old Testament
Prophetic books of Old Testament
New Testament
Gospels & Acts
Gospels & Acts of the Apostles
Epistles
Revelation (Apocalypse)
Revelation
Apocrypha & pseudepigrapha
Apocrypha
Christian theology
God
Jesus Christ & his family
Jesus & his family
Salvation (Soteriology) & grace
Spiritual beings
Eschatology
Creeds & catechisms
Apologetics & polemics
Christian moral & devotional theology
Moral theology
Devotional literature
Evangelistic writings for individuals
Use of art in Christianity
Church furnishings & articles
Christian experience, practice, life
Christian observances in family life
Christian orders & local church
Preaching (Homiletics)
Texts of sermons
Pastoral office (Pastoral theology)
Parish government & administration
Religious congregations & orders
Activities of the local church
Christian social theology
Social theology
Ecclesiology
Times, places of religious observance
Public worship
Sacraments, other rites & acts
Missions
Associations for religious work
Religious education
Spiritual renewal
Christian church history
Religious orders in church history
Persecutions in church history
Heresies in church history
Christian church in Europe
Christian church in Asia
Christian church in Africa
Christian church in North America
Christian church in South America
Christian church in other areas
Christian denominations & sects
Christian Denominations
Early church & Eastern churches
Roman Catholic Church
Anglican churches
Anglican churches (English and Protestant Episcopal)
Protestants of Continental origin
Presbyterian, Reformed, Congregational
Baptist, Disciples of Christ, Adventist
Methodist & related churches
Other denominations & sects
Other denominations and sects
Other & comparative religions
Non-Christian religion
Comparative religion
Classical (Greek & Roman) religion
Greek mythology and Roman mythology
Germanic religion
Religions of Indic origin
Zoroastrianism (Mazdaism, Parseeism)
Zoroastrianism
Judaism
Islam, Bábism & Bahá'í Faith
Islam, Bábísm, Bahá'í Faith
Other religions
Social sciences
Sociology & anthropology
Anthropology
Social interaction
Social processes
Factors affecting social behavior
Social groups
Culture & institutions
Communities
General statistics
General statistics (of parts of the world)
General statistics Of Europe
General statistics Of Asia
General statistics Of Africa
General statistics Of North America
General statistics Of South America
General statistics Of other parts of the world
Political science
Political science (General)
Systems of governments & states
Relation of state to organized groups
Civil & political rights
The political process
International migration & colonization
Slavery & emancipation
International relations
The legislative process
Economics
Labor economics
Financial economics
Land economics
Economics of energy
Cooperatives
Socialism & related systems
Public finance
International economics
Production
Macroeconomics & related topics
Macroeconomics
Law
International law
Constitutional & administrative law
Military, tax, trade, industrial law
Social, labor, welfare, & related law
Criminal law
Private law
Civil procedure & courts
Courts
Law (Statutes), regulations, cases
Law of specific jurisdictions & areas
Public administration
Of central governments
Of local governments
City government
of U.S. federal & state governments
U.S. state governments
Of specific central governments
Military science
Foot forces & warfare
Mounted forces & warfare
Other specialized forces & services
Sea (Naval) forces & warfare
Social services; association
General social problems & services
Social welfare problems & services
Other social problems & services
Criminology
Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology
Penal & related institutions
Association
General clubs
Insurance
(Social) Insurance
Miscellaneous kinds of associations
Education
School management; special education
Special education
Elementary education
Secondary education
Adult education
Curriculums
Higher education
Government regulation, control, support
Commerce, communications, transport
Internal commerce (Domestic trade)
International commerce (Foreign trade)
Postal communication
Postal communications
Communications; Telecommunication
Telecommunication
Railroad transportation
Railways
Inland waterway & ferry transportation
Ferry transportation
Water, air, space transportation
Space transportation
Transportation; Ground transportation
Transport
Metrology & standardization
Customs, etiquette, folklore
Folklore
Costume & personal appearance
Costume and Personal Appearance
Customs of life cycle & domestic life
Death customs
Customs of Death
General customs
Etiquette (Manners)
Etiquette
Customs of war & diplomacy
Language
Philosophy & theory
Miscellany
Dictionaries & encyclopedias
Special topics
Serial publications
Organizations & management
Education, research, related topics
With respect to kinds of persons
Geographical & persons treatment
Linguistics
Writing systems
Etymology
Dictionaries
Phonology
Phonology phonetics
Structural systems (Grammar)
Grammar
Dialectology & historical linguistics
Standard usage; Applied linguistics
Verbal language not spoken or written
Sign language
English & Old English
English language
English writing system & phonology
English etymology
English dictionaries
English grammar
English language variations
Standard English usage
Old English (Anglo-Saxon)
Germanic languages; German
Germanic languages
German writing system & phonology
German etymology
German dictionaries
German grammar
German language variations
Standard German usage
Other Germanic languages
Romance languages; French
French language
French writing system & phonology
French etymology
French dictionaries
French grammar
French language variations
Standard French usage
Provencal & Catalan
Catalan
Italian, Romanian, Rhaeto-Romanic
Italian language
Italian writing system & phonology
Italian etymology
Italian dictionaries
Italian grammar
Italian language variations
Standard Italian usage
Romanian & Rhaeto-Romanic
Rhaeto-Romanic language
Spanish & Portuguese languages
Spanish language
Spanish writing system & phonology
Spanish etymology
Spanish dictionaries
Spanish grammar
Spanish language variations
Standard Spanish usage
Portuguese
Portuguese language
Italic; Latin
Latin language
Classical Latin writing & phonology
Classical Latin etymology & phonology
Classical Latin dictionaries
Classical Latin grammar
Old, Postclassical, Vulgar Latin
Classical Latin usage
Other Italic languages
Hellenic languages; Classical Greek
Greek language
Classical Greek writing & phonology
Classical Greek etymology
Classical Greek dictionaries
Classical Greek grammar
Preclassical & postclassical Greek
Classical Greek usage
Other Hellenic languages
Other languages
Indo-European Languages
East Indo-European & Celtic languages
Afro-Asiatic languages; Semitic
Afro-Asiatic languages
Non-Semitic Afro-Asiatic languages
Ural-Altaic, Paleosiberian, Dravidian
Altaic languages
Languages of East & Southeast Asia
Sino-Tibetan languages
African languages
North American native languages
North American languages (Native American languages)
South American native languages
South American Languages (Native American languages)
Miscellaneous languages
Natural sciences & mathematics
Natural history
Historical, areas, persons treatment
Mathematics
General principles
Algebra & number theory
Algebra
Arithmetic
Topology
Analysis
Analysis / Calculus
Geometry
Geometry (excluding Topology)
Numerical analysis
Probabilities & applied mathematics
Probability, Statistics, Numerical analysis
Astronomy & allied sciences
Astronomy
Celestial mechanics
Techniques, equipment, materials
Specific celestial bodies & phenomena
Earth (Astronomical geography)
Mathematical geography
Celestial navigation
Ephemerides
Chronology
Physics
Classical mechanics; Solid mechanics
Fluid mechanics; Liquid mechanics
Gas mechanics
Sound & related vibrations
Light & paraphotic phenomena
Heat
Electricity & electronics
Magnetism
Modern physics
Chemistry & allied sciences
Physical & theoretical chemistry
Analytical chemistry
Qualitative analysis
Quantitative analysis
Inorganic chemistry
Organic chemistry
Crystallography
Mineralogy
Earth sciences
Geology, hydrology, meteorology
Meteorology
Petrology
Economic geology
Earth sciences of Europe
Earth sciences of Asia
Earth sciences of Africa
Earth sciences of North America
Earth sciences of South America
Earth sciences of other areas
Paleontology; Paleozoology
Paleozoology
Paleobotany
Fossil invertebrates
Fossil primitive phyla
Fossil Mollusca & Molluscoidea
Other fossil invertebrates
Fossil Vertebrata (Fossil Craniata)
Fossil cold-blooded vertebrates
Fossil Aves (Fossil birds)
Fossil Mammalia
Life sciences
Life sciences - Biology
Physiology
Biochemistry
Physiological systems of animals
Physical anthropology
Physiological systems of plants
Genetics
Genetics and evolution
Microbiology
Ecology
Natural history of organisms
Microscopy in biology
Microorganisms, fungi, algae
Collection and preservation
Plants
Botanical sciences
Botany
Plants noted for specific vegetative characteristics and flowers
Spermatophyta (Seed-bearing plants)
Dicotyledones
Monocotyledones
Gymnospermae (Pinophyta)
Cryptogamia (Seedless plants)
Pteridophyta (Vascular cryptogams)
Bryophyta
Zoological sciences
Animals
Zoology
Invertebrates
Protozoa, Echinodermata, related phyla
Mollusca & Molluscoidea
Other invertebrates
Vertebrata (Craniata, Vertebrates)
Cold-blooded vertebrates, fishes
Reptiles and amphibians
Aves (Birds)
Mammalia (Mammals)
Technology (Applied sciences)
Organizations
research
Invention & patents
Medical sciences; Medicine
Medicine
Human anatomy, cytology, histology
Histology
Human physiology
Promotion of health
Incidence & prevention of disease
Pharmacology & therapeutics
Diseases
Surgery & related medical specialties
Surgery & Related Topics
Gynecology & other medical specialties
Other medical specialties
Experimental medicine
Engineering & Applied operations
Engineering & allied operations
Applied physics
Mining & related operations
Military & nautical engineering
Nautical engineering
Civil engineering
Engineering of railroads, roads
Engineering of highways
Hydraulic engineering
Sanitary & municipal engineering
Municipal engineering
Other branches of engineering
Agriculture
Plant injuries, diseases, pests
Field & plantation crops
Horticulture
Orchards, fruits, forestry
Orchards
Garden crops (Horticulture)
Animal husbandry
Processing dairy & related products
Insect culture
Hunting, fishing, conservation
conservation
Home economics & family living
Home economics
Food & drink
Meals & table service
Housing & household equipment
Household utilities
Household furnishings
Sewing, clothing, personal living
Management of public households
Housekeeping
Child rearing & home care of sick
Management & auxiliary services
Office services
Processes of written communication
Shorthand
Accounting
General management
Advertising & public relations
Advertising
Chemical engineering
Industrial chemicals technology
Explosives, fuels technology
Beverage technology
Food technology
Industrial oils, fats, waxes, gases
Ceramic & allied technologies
Cleaning, color, related technologies
Technology of other organic products
Metallurgy
Manufacturing
Metalworking & metal products
Iron, steel, other iron alloys
Nonferrous metals
Lumber processing, wood products, cork
Leather & fur processing
Pulp & paper technology
Textiles
Elastomers & elastomer products
Other products of specific materials
Manufacture for specific uses
Handicrafts
Precision instruments & other devices
Small forge work (Blacksmithing)
Hardware & household appliances
Furnishings & home workshops
Leather, fur, related products
Printing & related activities
Clothing
Other final products & packaging
Buildings
Building materials
Auxiliary construction practices
Specific materials & purposes
Wood construction; Carpentry
Roof covering
Utilities
Heating, ventilating, air-conditioning
Detail finishing
The arts
Arts
Galleries, museums, private collections
Museums
Civic & landscape art
Landscape art
Area planning (Civic art)
Landscape architecture
Landscape architecture of trafficways
Water features
Woody plants
Herbaceous plants
Structures
Landscape design of cemeteries
Natural landscapes
Architecture
Architectural structure
Architecture to ca. 300
Architecture from ca. 300 to 1399
Architecture from 1400
Public structures
Buildings for religious purposes
Buildings for education & research
Residential & related buildings
Design & decoration
Plastic arts; Sculpture
Plastic arts, Sculpture
Processes, forms, subjects of sculpture
Sculpture to ca. 500
Greek, Etruscan, Roman sculpture
Sculpture from ca. 500 to 1399
Sculpture from 1400
Carving & carvings
Numismatics & sigillography
Numismatics
Ceramic arts
Art metalwork
Metalwork
Drawing & decorative arts
Decorative arts
Drawing & drawings
Perspective (graphical)
Drawing & drawings by subject
Textile arts
Interior decoration
Glass
Furniture & accessories
Painting & paintings
Painting
Techniques, equipment, forms
Color
Symbolism, allegory, mythology, legend
Genre paintings
Religion & religious symbolism
Human figures & their parts
Other subjects
Graphic arts; Printmaking & prints
Graphic arts, Printmaking & prints
Relief processes (Block printing)
Lithographic (Planographic) processes
Lithography
Chromolithography & serigraphy
Metal engraving
Mezzotinting & related processes
Etching & drypoint
Prints
Photography & photographs
Metallic salt processes
Pigment processes of printing
Holography
Digital photography
Computer art
Fields & kinds of photography
Photographs
Music
General principles & musical forms
Vocal music
Music for single voices; The voice
Music for solo voice
Instruments & Instrumental ensembles
Orchestras, ensembles
Chamber music
Ensembles with one instrument per part
Keyboard & other instruments
Keyboard instrument
Stringed instruments (Chordophones)
strings
Wind instruments (Aerophones)
Wind
Recreational & performing arts
Recreation
Public performances
Stage presentations
Theater and other stage presentations
Indoor games & amusements
Indoor games of skill
Games of chance
Athletic & outdoor sports & games
Sport
Aquatic & air sports
Aquatic sports
Equestrian sports & animal racing
Fishing, hunting, shooting
Literature & rhetoric
Rhetoric & collections of literature
Literary history & criticism
American literature in English
American literature
Poetry
Drama
Fiction
Essays
Speeches
Letters
Satire & humor
Miscellaneous writings
English & Old English literatures
English literature
English poetry
English drama
English fiction
English essays
English speeches
English letters
English satire & humor
English miscellaneous writings
Literatures of Germanic languages
German literature
German poetry
German drama
German fiction
German essays
German speeches
German letters
German satire & humor
German miscellaneous writings
Other Germanic literatures
Literatures of Romance languages
French literature
French poetry
French drama
French fiction
French essays
French speeches
French letters
French satire & humor
French miscellaneous writings
Italian literature
Italian poetry
Italian drama
Italian fiction
Italian essays
Italian speeches
Italian letters
Italian satire & humor
Italian miscellaneous writings
Spanish & Portuguese literatures
Spanish literature
Spanish poetry
Spanish drama
Spanish fiction
Spanish essays
Spanish speeches
Spanish letters
Spanish satire & humor
Spanish miscellaneous writings
Portuguese literature
Italic literatures; Latin
Latin literature
Latin poetry
Latin dramatic poetry & drama
Latin epic poetry & fiction
Latin lyric poetry
Latin speeches
Latin letters
Latin satire & humor
Latin miscellaneous writings
Literatures of other Italic languages
Hellenic literatures; Classical Greek
Greek literature
Classical Greek poetry
Classical Greek drama
Classical Greek epic poetry & fiction
Classical Greek lyric poetry
Classical Greek speeches
Classical Greek letters
Classical Greek satire & humor
Classical Greek miscellaneous writings
Modern Greek
Literatures of other languages
World literature
East Indo-European & Celtic
Afro-Asiatic literatures Semitic
Non-Semitic Afro-Asiatic literatures
Literatures of East & Southeast Asia
African literatures
North American native literatures
South American native literatures
Other literatures
Geography & history
History
Collected accounts of events
World history
Geography & travel
Geography
Historical geography
Graphic representations of earth
Ancient world
Europe
Geography of Europe
Asia
Geography of Asia
Africa
Geography of Africa
North America
Geography of North America
South America
Geography of South America
Other areas
Geography of Oceania
Biography, genealogy, insignia
Insignia
Genealogy, names, insignia
History of ancient world
History of ancient world; China
History of ancient world; Egypt
History of ancient world; Palestine
History of ancient world; India
History of ancient world; Mesopotamia & Iranian Plateau
History of ancient world; Europe north & west of Italy
History of ancient world; Italy & adjacent territories
History of ancient world; Greece
History of the Greco-Roman World
History of ancient world; Other parts of ancient world
General history of Europe
History of Europe
General history of Europe; British Isles
General history of Europe; England & Wales
History of Britain
General history of Europe; Central Europe Germany
History of Germany
General history of Europe; France & Monaco
History of France
General history of Europe; Italian Peninsula & adjacent islands
History of Italy
General history of Europe; Iberian Peninsula & adjacent islands
History of the Iberian Peninsula
General history of Europe; Eastern Europe; Soviet Union
History of Russia, Soviet Union, and former Soviet republics.
General history of Europe; Northern Europe; Scandinavia
History of Northern Europe; Scandinavia
General history of Europe; Other parts of Europe
General history of Asia; Far East
General history of Asia and Far East
General history of Asia; China & adjacent areas
History of China
General history of Asia; Japan
History of Japan
General history of Asia; Arabian Peninsula & adjacent areas
History of Arabian Peninsula (History of Saudi Arabia, etc.)
General history of Asia; South Asia; India
History of India
General history of Asia; Iran
History of Iran (Persia)
General history of Asia; Middle East (Near East)
General history of Asia; Siberia (Asiatic Russia)
General history of Asia; Central Asia
General history of Asia; Southeast Asia
General history of Africa
History of Africa
General history of Africa; Tunisia & Libya
History of Tunisia
General history of Africa; Egypt & Sudan
History of Egypt
General history of Africa; Ethiopia
History of Eritrea
General history of Africa; Morocco & Canary Islands
General history of Africa; Algeria
History of Algeria
General history of Africa; West Africa & offshore islands
History of West Africa & offshore islands
General history of Africa; Central Africa & offshore islands
History of Central Africa & offshore islands
General history of Africa; Southern Africa
History of South Africa
General history of Africa; South Indian Ocean islands
History of South Indian Ocean islands
General history of North America
History of North America
General history of North America; Canada
History of Canada
General history of North America; Middle America; Mexico
History of Mexico
General history of North America; United States
History of United States
General history of North America; Northeastern United States
General history of North America; Southeastern United States
General history of North America; South central United States
General history of North America; North central United States
General history of North America; Western United States
General history of North America; Great Basin & Pacific Slope
General history of South America
History of South America
General history of South America; Brazil
History of Brazil
General history of South America; Argentina
History of Argentina
General history of South America; Chile
History of Chile
General history of South America; Bolivia
History of Bolivia
General history of South America; Peru
History of Peru
General history of South America; Colombia & Ecuador
General history of South America; Venezuela
History of Venezuela
General history of South America; Guiana
History of Guinea
General history of South America; Paraguay & Uruguay
General history of other areas
History of Oceania
General history of other areas; New Zealand
History of New Zealand
General history of other areas; Australia
History of Australia
General history of other areas; Melanesia; New Guinea
History of New Guinea
General history of other areas; Other parts of Pacific Polynesia
General history of other areas; Atlantic Ocean islands
General history of other areas; Arctic islands & Antarctica
Extraterrestrial worlds