Ontology mapping using description logic and bridging axioms

► This paper presents an ontology mapping method to achieve interoperability in a virtual enterprise (VE). ► Description logic (DL) based bridging axioms are used to deal with various types of mapping conflicts and inconsistencies. ► Atomic concept level similarity has been taken as input to establi...

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Published in:Computers in industry 2013-01, Vol.64 (1), p.19-28
Main Authors: Kumar, Sri Krishna, Harding, J.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Bridging axioms
Computer science
control theory
systems
Computer systems and distributed systems. User interface
Description logic
Exact sciences and technology
Information sharing
Information systems. Data bases
Interoperability
Language theory and syntactical analysis
Memory organisation. Data processing
Ontology
Ontology mapping
Small & medium sized enterprises-SME
Software
Studies
Theoretical computing
Virtual enterprise
Virtual reality
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Summary:► This paper presents an ontology mapping method to achieve interoperability in a virtual enterprise (VE). ► Description logic (DL) based bridging axioms are used to deal with various types of mapping conflicts and inconsistencies. ► Atomic concept level similarity has been taken as input to establish the complex concepts and roles level mapping. ► Marketing and Manufacturing ontology mapping has been demonstrated as an example. In the last decade various proposals have been made to promote fruitful and efficient collaboration among small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the form of virtual enterprises (VEs). The success of VEs depends on seamless interoperability of knowledge and data sharing. Ontology implementation is becoming an essential and successful tool for VE operation but commonly ontology mapping is also required to achieve interoperability. The current state of the art in ontology mapping indicates that mapping systems require a great deal of human intervention as mapping brings various types of conflicts and inconsistencies. The ontology mapping method proposed in this paper uses description logic (DL) based bridging axioms between the ontologies. Atomic concept level similarity has been taken as input to establish the complex concepts and roles level mapping. Manufacturing and marketing enterprise ontologies are considered and their mapping has been demonstrated as an example of the proposed mapping process.
ISSN:0166-3615
1872-6194
DOI:10.1016/j.compind.2012.09.004