Society for Classification
The German Society for Classification eV (GfKl) Data Science Society is an interdisciplinary specialist society in the field of data science, library and information science .
The association, based in Frankfurt am Main , has existed since February 12, 1977 and is a founding member of the International Federation of Classification Societies (IFCS), which has existed since 1985 . According to its own information, the GfKl currently (2016) has around 200 members. It sees itself as a link and discussion forum for the departments dealing with problems and methods in data science, data analysis and classification .
aims
The aim of the GfKl is to promote methods of classification and data analysis in theory and application. The application of such procedures in the sciences, business and administration is an essential focus of the GfKl. The fields of application range from data sciences, information sciences, life sciences and genetic engineering, medicine, psychology and chemistry to law, sociology, archeology, geology, Linguistics , music analysis and librarianship.
The annual conferences offer the opportunity to get an overview of the wealth of data analytical methods and their applications. In particular, the interdisciplinary exchange of information and the collaboration of more theoretical experts with users is promoted.
Data analysis methods, which are often discussed at GfKl conferences, fall under the following generic terms (among others):
- Cluster analysis
- Data mining
- Pattern recognition
- Multivariate method
- Time series analysis
- Machine learning
- Neural networks
- Network research
Publications
The GfKl regularly issues publications and information leaflets, for example:
- Studies in Classification, Data Analysis, and Knowledge Organization : English-language series with conference proceedings and monographs, Springer, Heidelberg. Managing editors: HH Bock (Aachen), W. Gaul (Karlsruhe), M. Vichi (Rome). Editorial Board: Ph. Arabie (Newark), D. Baier (Cottbus), F. Critchley (Milton Keynes), R. Decker (Bielefeld), E. Diday (Paris), M. Greenacre (Barcelona), C. Lauro ( Napoli), J. Meulman (Leiden), P. Monari (Bologna), S. Nishisato (Toronto), N. Ohsumi (Tokyo), O. Opitz (Augsburg), G. Ritter (Passau), M. Schader (Mannheim ), C. Weihs (Dortmund).
- Advances in Data Analysis and Classification. Theory Methods, and Applications in Data Science (from 2007)
- Archives of Data Science , Series A (conference proceedings 2016, 2017)
Working groups
Several working groups organize meetings as part of the annual GfKl conference and also smaller independent workshops.
- AG BIB - Working Group on Libraries
- AG BT - Biostatistics
- AG CAA - Working Group Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archeology
- AG DANK - Data Analysis and Numerical Classification
- AG DK - decimal classification
literature
- Hans-Hermann Bock, Peter Ihm (eds.): 25 years of the Society for Classification. Classification and data analysis through the ages . Shaker Verlag , Aachen, 2001. 184 pp. ISBN 3-8265-9778-8 .