Notice of RetractionMindmap-NG: A novel framework for modeling effective thinking

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Traditional mind map uses ordered hierarchical structure to obtain “clarity of thinking”, but it lacks of the subtle quality of the human´s thinking process such as association, comparison, summarization and reasoning which is vital for innovational activities. To address this issue, a mesh model framework of “the next generation mind map” (Mindmap-NG) is thus proposed to provide better help for effective knowledge management and effective thinking. Nodes in mindmap-NG are constructed initially as a tree structure but with additional attributes for back-linking to the other nodes. These back links can then be weighed by means of accessing frequency and content relevancy etc. When a node is visualized into focus, the hierarchical neighbors as well as the mesh links are shown. Additional operations such as searching and grouping can be performed on nodes´ attributes, enabling brain-like activities such as association, back-tracing, comparison and so on. A prototype test verifies part of its functionality, yet its cognitive significance needs further inspection.