New Query Processing Algorithms for Range and k-NN Search in Spatial Network Databases
In this paper, we design the architecture of disk-based data structures for spatial network databases (SNDB). Based on this...
A ONCE-Updating Approach on Moving Objects
Indexing methods that manage current states of moving objects in a database are confronted with keeping their indexes up...
A Progressive Transmission Scheme for Vector Maps in Low-Bandwidth Environments Based on Device Rendering
The Internet has created an interesting environment for geospatial data sharing, so that users may transfer, visualize, manipulate and...
Preface to BP-UML 2006
Read the full paper here: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/11908883_3
Extending the UML 2 Activity Diagram with Business Process Goals and Performance Measures and...
The UML 2 Activity Diagram is designed for modelling business processes, but does not yet include any concepts for...
A Comparison of Two Approaches to Safety Analysis Based on Use Cases
Engineering has a long tradition in analyzing the safety of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems. Important methods like HazOp...
UN/CEFACT’S Modeling Methodology (UMM): A UML Profile for B2B e-Commerce
The United Nation’s Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT) is an e-business standardization body. It is known...
Using Unified Modeling Language for Conceptual Modelling of Knowledge-Based Systems
This paper discusses extending the Unified Modelling Language by means of a profile for modelling knowledge-based system in the...
Capturing Security Requirements in Business Processes Through a UML 2.0 Activity Diagrams Profile
Security has become a crucial aspect for the performance of present organizations since the protected object is the mission...
Tracing the Rationale Behind UML Model Change Through Argumentation
Neglecting traceability—i.e., the ability to describe and follow the life of a requirement—is known to entail misunderstanding and miscommunication,...
