FACET MODELLING: AN APPROACH TO FLEXIBLE AND INTEGRATED CONCEPTUAL MODELLING
The paper points to weaknesses of conceptual modelling languages that are oriented towards certain aspects of the problem domain...
A survey of modeling language specification techniques
Visual modeling languages such as the Business Process Model and Notation and the Unified Modeling Language are widely used...
The Agent–Object-Relationship metamodel: towards a unified view of state and behavior
We present an agent-oriented approach to the conceptual modeling of organizations and organizational information systems, called Agent–Object-Relationship (AOR) modeling,...
Unifying temporal data models via a conceptual model
To add time support to the relational model, both first normal form (1NF) and non-1NF data models have been...
“Modeling with tools is easier, believe me”—The effects of tool functionality on modeling grammar...
Increasingly, studies are reported that examine how conceptual modeling is conducted in practice. Yet, typically the studies to date...
Towards a declarative approach for reusing domain ontologies
To ensure the reuse of domain ontologies, we propose an approach which uses a unique translator whatever the target...
From BPMN process models to DMN decision models
The interplay between process and decision models plays a crucial role in business process management, as decisions may be...
Conceptual independence: A design principle for the construction of adaptive information systems
This paper examines the problem of conceptual dependence, the coupling of software applications׳ internal structures and logic with their...
Reasoning about UML/OCL class diagrams using constraint logic programming and formula
Model Driven Engineering promotes the use of models as the main artifacts in software and system development. Verification and...
Modeling languages for business processes and business rules: A representational analysis
Process modeling and rule modeling languages are both used to document organizational policies and procedures. To date, their synergies...
