[dxwg] Values for dcterms:conformsTo of instances dcat:DataService (sparql endpoints, for example) (#1211)

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== Values for dcterms:conformsTo of instances dcat:DataService (sparql endpoints, for example) ==
Dear DXWG,

I'm working in a profile for dataset description in cultural heritage (within Europena).
I'm looking for guidance on how to specify the values that the dcterms:conformsBy  values should have, and ensure machine interoperability.

I've observed some real-life cases and noticed sometimes the values are namespaces and in other cases the values are the links to the specifications. 
Since we are interested in machine interoperability, namespaces look more appropriate but I'm far from certain. 

Here is an example. In the case of a SPARQL endpoint...
... should namespaces defined by the protocol be used:
- http://www.w3.org/2005/sparql-results#
- http://www.w3.org/2005/08/sparql-protocol-query/#
... or the specification documentation:
https://www.w3.org/TR/sparql11-query/
 
Is there a common practice, or recommendation, within DCAT?

Thanks in advance,
Nuno

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Received on Friday, 24 January 2020 13:59:09 UTC