In the logical approach to information retrieval (IR), retrieval is considered as uncertain inference. Whereas classical IR models are based on propositional logic, we combine Dat...
We investigate a class of path constraints that is of interest in connection with both semistructured and structured data. In standard database systems, constraints are typically ...
We introduce the natural class SP 2 containing those languages which may be expressed in terms of two symmetric quanti ers. This class lies between P 2 and P 2 P 2 and naturall...
Although computer speed has steadily increased and memory is getting cheaper, the need for storage managers to deal efficiently with applications that cannot be held into main memo...
Dimitris G. Kapopoulos, Michael Hatzopoulos, Panag...
Data exchange is the process of converting an instance of one schema into an instance of a different schema according to a given specification. Recent data exchange systems have l...