Knowledge community (K-Comm): Towards a digital ecosystem with collective intelligence

Abstract

In this paper, we present a platform called Knowledge Community (K-Comm) that embodies the principles of a digital ecosystem with collective intelligence. This platform is a knowledge-based social network which allows users to contribute and seek information. Users can ask questions or answer questions asked by other members. K-Comm also captures the user profile, and based on a user's participation, identifies his/her area of interest and expertise. The platform is built around the philosophy that each individual has knowledge in a number of areas and that everybody can be an expert in one area or the other. The whole platform is driven by community effort. From a researcher's point of view, this platform provides the researcher with a rich resource in multiple domains. ©2009 IEEE.