The use of a knowledge-based system in conceptual data modeling
Based on a study of the data modeling process of novice designers, and the errors they commit, a knowledge-based...
A Modular User-Oriented Decision Support for Physical Database Design
A decision support package for the design of indexes in a relational database environment is presented. It originates from...
Modeling deductive information systems using ERM
Today traditional information systems and deductive systems are modeled and implemented separately. Most users, however, demand integrated systems which...
Referential integrity quality metrics
Referential integrity is an essential global constraint in a relational database, that maintains it in a complete and consistent...
A knowledge-based system for performing reverse engineering of relational databases
A knowledge-based system, called the Knowledge Extraction System (KES), is presented which performs the process of reverse engineering of...
A case study on process modelling — Three questions and three techniques
In this case study we compare three process modelling techniques in order to find common concepts and to identify...
Bridging the gap between decision-making and emerging big data sources: An application of a...
With the emergence of big data and new data sources, a challenge posed to today’s organizations consists of identifying...
Ontology-based scenario modeling and analysis for bank stress testing
The 2008 banking crisis demonstrated that there is a lack of effective methods for modeling and analyzing “exceptional but...
Constraint-centric workflow change analytics
In a globalized economic environment with volatile business requirements, continuous process improvement needs to be done regularly in various...
Communication flow orientation in business process modeling and its effect on redesign success: Results...
Business process redesign has been intensely studied, particularly since the mid 1990s. One aspect that received little attention, however,...
