Key points
- A corpus defined before collection
- Observable and traceable relationships
- Candidates to qualify, not declared experts
- Nexus remains outside Decision Suite
Frame the investigation question
A search for partners, experts or influence intermediaries begins with a precise arena, period, languages and actor types. Without boundaries, the map confuses broad notoriety with relevance to the decision.
Seed sites and collection rules are recorded to keep the corpus interpretable.
Observe relationships available in the corpus
Nexus organizes links, citations and co-citations according to the selected investigation mode. The graph keeps the path and source behind each actor visible.
| Signal | Possible reading | Required check |
|---|---|---|
| Citation | Actor or source mentioned | Nature and context |
| Co-citation | Presence in the same neighborhood | Any direct relationship |
| Graph position | Structuring place in the corpus | Influence beyond the corpus |
| Theme | Editorial proximity | Current expertise and relevance |
Qualify candidates before outreach
The map is an investigation list, not an expert ranking. Human review checks roles, publications, affiliations, conflicts of interest and relevance.
Results can be exported for further work. No technical link to Atlas or Decision Suite is inferred from the editorial relationship.
Produce a verifiable outreach map
The deliverable ties every candidate to sources, selection rationale and open questions.
- Corpus and method
- Candidate actors and organizations
- Observed sources and relationships
- Verification priorities
- JSON or GEXF exports where relevant
Workspaces relevant to this question
Each workspace answers a specific question and contributes to the same decision file. Combined information remains sourced and checked before the trade-off.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nexus certify that someone is an expert?
No. It identifies candidates in a corpus; expertise and relevance require verification.
Is the map exhaustive?
No. It represents the declared corpus, seed sites, period and collection rules.
Is Nexus part of Decision Suite?
No. Nexus is a distinct Innovatio module outside Innovatio Decision Suite.