PROV Ontology

The PROV Ontology (PROV-O) is a framework used to describe the origins and history of data and information. It provides standardized terms to detail how data was created, by whom, using what methods, and how different pieces of data are related over time. By using PROV-O, researchers and organizations can transparently track the provenance of data, ensuring its trustworthiness and reproducibility. It is expressed in a formal language that computers can interpret, enabling consistent recording and sharing of data origin stories across systems and disciplines.