On the impact of network latency on distributed systems design
Research in distributed database systems to date has assumed a "variable cost" model of network response time. However, network...
A Logic Modeling Language for Automated Model Construction
This paper describes PM* (read PM-star), a first-order logic based language, that is the basis of a knowledge based...
Ontology learning: state of the art and open issues
Ontology is one of the fundamental cornerstones of the semantic Web. The pervasive use of ontologies in information sharing...
Understanding expertise in information systems design, or, What’ s all the fuss about objects?
The concept of Object Orientation (00) is very appealing to many in the information systems field. Although it requires...
A new approach for image databases design
This paper focuses on the methodologies to organize and structure image databases. Conventional relational database techniques are optimized to...
A structured modeling based methodology to design decision support systems
Many Decision Support Systems (DSS) support the decision making process through the use of mathematical models and data. DSS...
Semi-automated development of conceptual models from naturallanguage text
The process of converting natural language specifications into conceptual models requiresdetailed analysis of natural language text, and designers...
OO/DEVS: A platform for industry simulation and strategic modelling
OO/DEVS is a software platform designed for industry modelling and simulation. By that we refer to the modelling of...
ODAP: an ontological approach for expressing the semantics of analysis patterns in conceptual modeling
Systematic software reuse is emerging as a promising route to improved software development productivity and quality. While many benefits...
Evaluating the impact of smart technologies on harbor’s logistics via BPMN modeling and simulation
A smart Information and Communication Technology (ICT) enables a synchronized interplay of different key factors, aligning infrastructures, consumers, and...
