Institutional Evidence (SAG)
The Sovereign Academic Graph (SAG) is the institutional evidence layer of the Aegis-Graph protocol. It integrates locally maintained institutional indices with global public registries (such as ROR and OpenAlex) to provide the necessary context for credential auditing.
📊 Data Topology
The SAG is not a "judgment database" that proves a credential's authenticity; rather, it is a dynamic model that provides institutional background evidence.
Core Evidence Sources
| Source | Role |
|---|---|
| Local Index | Caches metadata for high-trust institutions, blacklist aliases, and known fraud patterns. |
| ROR | Provides standardized identities (ROR IDs) and operational status for global research organizations. |
| OpenAlex | Provides scholarly output background and institutional impact metrics as supporting evidence. |
🏛️ Evidence Logic
During the audit process, the SAG is used to answer critical questions:
- Institutional Existence: Does the institution have a record in recognized global registries?
- Lifecycle Consistency: Is the credential issuance date within the institution's operational lifespan?
- Status Validation: Is the institution currently active, or has it been flagged for revocation or fraud?
Key Clarification: The presence of an institution in registries like ROR is evidence that the organization exists, but it is not proof that a specific credential issued in its name is authentic.
⚡ Indexing & Matching
To ensure accuracy in evidence resolution, Aegis-Graph utilizes several strategies:
- Normalization: Institutional names are standardized to eliminate variations in spelling or symbols.
- Multi-Factor Matching: Cross-references geographic location, founding year, and official domains.
- Evidence Weighting: Matching results are assigned a confidence score, which serves as a key input for the LogicAuditor's final decision.
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