On the satisfiability of dependency constraints in entity-relationship schemata
The satisfiability problem for a specific class of integrity constraints in data bases, namely the dependency constraints, is studied....
Relational data base design for the intensional aspects of a knowledge base
The paper describes a methodology for designing relational data base schemata for intensional knowledge represented in terms of structured...
An automated tool for relational database design
This paper addresses relational database design using the concept of functional dependencies (FDs). The classical synthesis approach processes a...
A case study of database design using the dataid approach
This paper reports on the application of the DATAID-1 database design methodology, which has been described in the associated...
An automated entity–relationship clustering algorithm for conceptual database design
Entity–relationship (ER) modeling is a widely accepted technique for conceptual database design. However, the complexities inherent in large ER...
SQL/EER—syntax and semantics of an Entity-Relationship-based query language
This paper presents the high-level query language SQL/EER for an extended Entity-Relationship model (EER model). SQL/EER directly supports all...
An integrated methodology for functional analysis, process design and database design
A methodology that combines and integrates the major stages of information systems development is presented. The methodology is based...
From information system requirements to designs: A mapping framework
Comprehensive methodologies for information system development need to provide a framework for the adequate representation of system requirements and...
A requirements modeling language and its logic
This paper describes some aspects of a Requirements Modeling Language (RML) which can be used in the initial phases...
DATAID-1: A database design methodology
DATAID-1 is a database design methodology developed as part of the DATAID project financed by the Italian National Research...
