Abstract
We propose a disciplined approach to domain schema sharing which enhances the role and the extent of semantic reasoning in the semi-automated support to knowledge sharing. We introduce a formal, class-centred, entity-relationship knowledge model based on a Description Logic (DL). In this way, we benefit from the specialised reasoning services available in DL-based inferential engines. This approach combines logic deductions with heuristic and linguistic inferences to propose a semantic articulation of overlapping components in conceptual schemas. This knowledge sharing approach has been implemented as a support functionality in our intelligent knowledge management environment\EER-CONCEPTOOL.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 63-74 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Engineering Intelligent Systems for Electrical Engineering and Communications |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2003 |
Keywords
- domain schema sharing
- knowledge sharing
- description logic