ADR-0007: Remove qualification scoring from expert identification

• Date: 2026-02-03
• Status: Accepted
• Decision owner: Project lead
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Context

Expert Identification V1.0 included a Step 4 qualification scoring rubric and a ranked invitation list.

Decision

Remove Step 4 qualification scoring and avoid ranking invitees. Collect self-assessments of substantive theory, methodological, and pedagogical expertise instead.

Rationale

Scoring would be subjective and time-intensive, scholarly impact metrics do not map cleanly to project-relevant expertise, and availability cannot be assessed from public profiles.

Consequences

Invitations proceed without a numeric ranking; expertise self-assessments are collected for context rather than inclusion/exclusion.

Alternatives considered

Proceed with manual scoring and ranking despite subjectivity and measurement gaps.