Simple Knowledge Organization System (SKOS) is a standard for representing knowledge organization systems such as thesauri, classification schemes, and taxonomies. Essential for enabling interoperability and sharing of structured knowledge across different systems.
Knowledge Organization System (KOS) refers to a structured framework for organizing, managing, and retrieving information within a specific domain or across multiple domains. Essential for improving information findability, enhancing semantic interoperability, and supporting effective knowledge management in digital environments.