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For decades, information science has sought to model how individuals identify, locate, and use information. Early models (e.g., Taylor’s question negotiation, 1968) focused on rationality and problem-solving. However, the proliferation of digital content—from social media to open-access repositories—has revealed that users rarely follow linear paths. The (proposed by Foster, 2004, and later refined by subsequent researchers) addresses this gap by placing uncertainty, emotion, and recursive thinking at the center of the search process.

The Alissa Model represents a necessary evolution in our approach to learning and work. By treating education and industry as two sides of the same coin rather than separate entities, it offers a sustainable solution to the global skills gap.