Research-Quest: Scientific Discovery Platform

Research-Quest A comprehensive desktop extension implementing the Research-Quest framework for systematic scientific reasoning through an 8-stage graph-based methodology. Overview The Research-Quest desktop extension provides researchers with a powerful tool for conducting systematic scientific analysis through a structured, graph-based approach. This extension implements the complete Research-Quest framework as defined in the Research-Quest.md specification, enabling: - Systematic Research Methodology: 8-stage process from initialization to reflection - Multi-dimensional Confidence Tracking: Bayesian belief updates with statistical rigor - Interdisciplinary Research Support: Bridge nodes connecting different domains - Causal Inference Capabilities: Pearl's do-calculus and counterfactual reasoning - Temporal Pattern Analysis: Dynamic relationship modeling - Bias Detection & Mitigation: Systematic bias identification and correction - Impact Assessment: Research significance and utility estimation - Collaborative Research Features: Multi-researcher attribution and consensus building Architecture 8-Stage Research-Quest Framework 1. Initialization: Create root node with task understanding 2. Decomposition: Break down research task into fundamental dimensions 3. Hypothesis/Planning: Generate competing hypotheses with detailed metadata 4. Evidence Integration: Bayesian confidence updates with typed relationships 5. Pruning/Merging: Graph refinement based on confidence and impact 6. Subgraph Extraction: Focus on high-value research pathways 7. Composition: Generate structured research narratives 8. Reflection: Comprehensive quality audit and validation