Abstract. This paper proposes a framework for transforming and integrating heterogeneous XML data sources, making use of known correspondences from them to ontologies expressed in ...
One of the main limitations in using ontologies in modern information systems is due to the fact that the design and maintenance of ontologies is a complex activity that requires ...
The reasons for the lack of uptake of the semantic web amongst ordinary users can be attributed to technology perception, comprehensibility and ease of use. To address these three ...
A central aspect of HCONE-merge is the mapping of ontology concepts to a hidden intermediate ontology by uncovering the intended meaning of concepts. Such a mapping is realized by ...
Abstract. This paper discusses methodological strategies for architecting ontologies. The development context is an EC IST project, aimed at the use of ontology to help detect and ...