An algebra for specifying valid compound terms in faceted taxonomies
A faceted taxonomy is a set of taxonomies, each describing a given knowledge domain from a different aspect. The...
Using the uni-level description (ULD) to support data-model interoperability
We describe a framework called the Uni-Level Description (ULD) for accurately representing information from a broad range of data...
Migrating to an object-oriented database using semantic clustering and transformation rules
This paper presents a methodology for handling an important step of database migration. The methodology is based on a...
Experiences with EDO: An Evolutionary Database Optimizer
In this paper we introduce the database design tool EDO: an Evolutionary Database Optimizer. The term 'evolutionary' refers to...
An autonomic ontology-based approach to manage information in home-based scenarios: From theory to practice
Data integration is a key challenge in scenarios where different sources of information form part of a common service,...
A knowledge-based approach to relational database design
An approach for creating automated tools for database design is outlined. PROEX, a knowledgebased system for the conceptual and...
An ontology-based model for competence management
In the last years, the need for developing strategies, models and tools to manage competences clearly emerges in numerous...
A scenario-based verification technique to assess the compatibility of collaborative business processes
Successful E-Business is based on seamless collaborative business processes. Each partner in the collaboration specifies its own rules and...
Refining non-taxonomic relation labels with external structured data to support ontology learning
This paper presents a method to integrate external knowledge sources such as DBpedia and OpenCyc into an ontology learning...
ER isomorphisms and uniqueness conditions
Given a collection of entity types (database tables) there is usually more than one way to model their associations....
