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Semantics based schema analysis

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A new method for schema analysis is described in which reasoning is based upon the real-world semantics of schema elements. The method distinguishes between intrinsic and in-context semantics, which respectively provide a basis for shallow and deep semantic comparisons between element. The method provides a basis for more accurate integration of component schemas within a federated database system.

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  1. Database Research Group, School of Computing and Mathematics, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK

    Nayyer Masood

  2. Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

    Barry Eaglestone

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Gerald Quirchmayr Erich Schweighofer Trevor J.M. Bench-Capon

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Masood, N., Eaglestone, B. (1998). Semantics based schema analysis. In: Quirchmayr, G., Schweighofer, E., Bench-Capon, T.J. (eds) Database and Expert Systems Applications. DEXA 1998. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1460. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0054470

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