We study the representation, derivation and utilization of a special kind of constraints in multidatabase systems. A major challenge is when component database schemas are schemat...
We consider the incremental validation of updates on XML documents. When a valid XML document (i.e., one satisfying some constraints) is updated, it has to be verified that the n...
Extensibility is one of the mayor benefits of object-relational database management systems. We have used this system property to implement a StateMachine Module inside an object-...
Wolfgang Mahnke, Christian Mathis, Hans-Peter Stei...
The model of flexible relations supports heterogeneous sets of tuples in a strongly typed way. The elegance of the standard relational model is preserved by using a single, generi...
A complete workflow specification requires careful integration of many different process characteristics. Decisions must be made as to the definitions of individual activities, th...
Shazia W. Sadiq, Maria E. Orlowska, Wasim Sadiq, C...