True CL5D Non-Binary Algorithm for Deterministic Valuation of Forest Products: Breaking Exploitative Pricing in Tribal Value Chains
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: We present the True CL5D (Five-Dimensional) Non-Binary Algorithm, a deterministic mathematical framework for phytochemical valuation that preserves unique chemical signatures across five dimensions: Concentration (C), Diversity (D), Phase (Φ), Amplitude (A), and Coupling (K). Unlike conventional binary normalization that collapses distinct profiles into homogeneous [0,1] scales, CL5D generates unique 5D signatures enabling objective quality certification and transparent pricing. Validation across three forest products (Mahua, Kendu, Sal) demonstrates complete signature separation with 5D magnitudes spanning three orders of magnitude (1,267 to 208,744) and efficacy scores differentiating by 25% price premiums. This framework addresses systematic exploitation in tribal Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) markets where information asymmetry enables monopolistic traders to suppress prices. Implementation in Van Dhan Vikas Kendra cooperatives could impact 10+ million forest-dependent households in India by establishing transparent, deterministic quality-based pricing mechanisms.
Author: Chakraborty, Mrinmoy
Language: English
Subfield: Forestry
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7106282200
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