Data dictionary design: a logic programming approach
Some steps of the design of a data dictionary with the use of a particular methodology are represented by...
Nesting quantification in a visual data manipulation language
In this paper we propose a new approach to provide us with (universal and existential) quantification in a visual...
An EER prototyping environment and its implementation in a datalog language
In this paper we present an approach to represent schema information, application data and integrity constraints as a logic...
A theory for Entity-Relationship view updates
The traditional problem of updating relational databases through views is an important practical problem that has attracted much interest....
Transforming conceptual data models into an object model
In this paper a conceptually simple structural object model focusing on object types, attributes and ISA relationships is introduced....
Meta object management and its application to database evolution
In this paper, we address the problem of supporting more flexibility on the schema of object-oriented databases. We describe...
Modelling of audio/video data
Advances in data compression are creating new possibilities for applications combining digital audio and digital video. These applications, such...
Local referential integrity
This paper introduces the concept of local referential integrity according to which an object may only reference objects belonging...
SUPER — Visual interaction with an object-based ER model
SUPER is a project aiming at the specification and development of a consistent set of visual user interfaces covering...
Entity tree clustering — A method for simplifying ER designs
Entity Tree Clustering (ETC) is a method for clustering entity sets in large ER designs in order to improve...
