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In this paper it will be shown that a conceptual model based on nonfirst-normal-form (NF2) relations is well suited for applications in the area of form flow systems. A decomposition technique of NF2-relations is introduced which allows a semantic interpretation of the decomposed relations in an easy way.
The aim of the paper is:
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to describe the advantages of the NF2-relational data model for deriving forms in an office environment
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to propose a design methodology for conceptual modelling of NF2-relations
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to represent the realization of semantic concepts which are needed for form flow systems with NF2-relations
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to give an overview about the implementation of a prototype of a form flow system (called CBIS) based on the proposed concepts at the University of Vienna.
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Kappel, G., Tjoa, A.M., Wagner, R.R. (1985). Form Flow Systems Based on NF2-Relations. In: Blaser, A., Pistor, P. (eds) Datenbank-Systeme für Büro, Technik und Wissenschaft. Informatik-Fachberichte, vol 94. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-70284-6_20
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