In this paper, we define the problem of spatial mapping. We present reasons why performing spatial mappings at run-time is both necessary and desirable. We propose what is—to ou...
Abstract. This paper describes a proposed formalization of the notion of Applications Profiles as used in the Dublin Core community. The formalization, called Description Set Profi...
Mikael Nilsson, Alistair J. Miles, Pete Johnston, ...
The Semantic Web envisions a World Wide Web in which data is described with rich semantics and applications can pose complex queries. To this point, researchers have defined new l...
Alon Y. Halevy, Zachary G. Ives, Peter Mork, Igor ...
Many authorization system models include some notion of obligation. Little attention has been given to user obligations that depend on and affect authorizations. However, to be u...
Murillo Pontual, Omar Chowdhury, William H. Winsbo...
In the era of knowledge economy, more and more people view online communities of practice (CoPs) as wellspring of precious knowledge. Notably, many researchers support the notion ...