Scientists need a way to quickly access different definitions and context of use of a term with an emphasis on how definitions vary across disciplines

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

"I think the real problem has been communication across disciplines. The terminology is confusing and means different things to different people, which is why I agree with  @SaskiaPopescu that we need to reconsider the language we use to discuss “airborne” transmission. 2/2"

-@angie_rasmussen

Dr.Angela Rasmussen tweets the difficulty of communicating across disciplines because of terminology.

Solutions: Researchers of different disciplines need tools to bridge the gaps between disciplines and find a common language to communicate effectively

Rasmussen discusses the issues regarding communication across disciplines due to differences in the meaning of scientific terms.


Analysis of Dr.Angela Rasmussen tweet

Scientists taking for granted the nuances and differences of terms across disciplines leading to misunderstandings. 


Hypothesis of Dr.Angela Rasmussen tweet 


Hypothesis 2 (Solution) of Dr.Angela Rasmussen tweet


Jose-Luis Jimenez tweets a solution for the problem of different terminology

Information should be structured hierarchal system so that scientists understand prerequisite concepts.  

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