TaxonImprint v1.5 (Beta)
TaxonImprint v1.5 is the first public beta release of the evidentiary metadata system used in Eikoniki Taxonomy. This release provides access to the extraction script, token lexicon, and supporting materials for testing and evaluation ahead of the full technical publication.
Downloads
The following files are available for public use and review:
• README
Reproducibility
Users are encouraged to apply the extraction script to any species level taxonomic paper of their choice. This release does not include example extractions, as these would necessarily reproduce copyrighted material. The reproducibility of the protocol can therefore be tested independently on manuscripts selected by the user.
The system is designed to operate on any modern species level taxonomic work that contains an explicit taxonomic act such as a description, diagnosis, redescription, or delimitation. This allows users to validate the method on material relevant to their own research area.
About the Beta Release
The beta release contains the domain structure, token definitions, boundary notes, and the strict extraction protocol used for both manual and AI assisted evidence mapping. Minor refinements may be made as user feedback is incorporated. All updates will be version controlled.
Using the Extraction Protocol
The extraction script is designed for deterministic, zero inference extraction of evidentiary metadata from species level taxonomic works. Users may follow the protocol directly or apply it through a large language model.
The general workflow is:
• Select a species level taxonomic paper.
• Apply the extraction script manually or through an LLM.
• Record only evidence explicitly used to support a species level conclusion.
• Summarise evidence using the domain.token format.
Core Principle
Evidence is recorded only when explicitly used in a species level conclusion. Inference is not permitted.
Citation
The full technical description of TaxonImprint will appear in the inaugural issue of Eikoniki Taxonomy. Until then, this beta release may be cited as:
TaxonImprint v1.5 (Beta Release), 2025. Eikoniki. Available at https://www.eikoniki.org/taxonimprint-downloads.html