Semantics and ontologies offer an extension to traditional information systems in which information is given well-defined meaning, enabling computers and people to work in cooperation. With expanding uses and integrations of semantics and ontologies, research in Semantic Web engineering has grown immensely.

Semantic Web Engineering in the Knowledge Society brings together contributions from researchers and scientists from both industry and academia and representatives from different communities for the understanding and exploration of the theories, tools, and applications of semantics and ontologies. This authoritative reference serves as the platform for exchange of both practical technologies and far reaching implications, offering academicians and practitioners a compendium of knowledge in Semantic Web engineering.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Association analytics
Benchmarking in the semantic Web
Fault-tolerant emergent semantics
Industrial use of semantics
Model-driven design approach
Network Connectivity
NNEC semantic interoperability
Ontology population
Semantic annotation
Semantic Processing
Semantic Web Applications
Semantic Web portals
Semantic Web Technologies
Social semantic collaboration
Social semantic desktop
Web Information Extraction

Reviews & Statements

This book lays the foundations for understanding the concepts and technologies behind the Semantic Web.

– Jorge Cardoso, SAP Research, Germany

This book addresses the language barriers between human computers and provides a bridge between conflicting information systems, and this collection of research articles delves into this emerging area of ontology.

– Book News Inc. (March 2009)

The book is a versatile reference for academics, senior students, researchers, and practitioners who are interested in exploring the solutions made possible by semantic web technologies and applications.

– Online Information Review, Vol. 33, No. 5

This title showcases cutting edge research and experiments in using semantics and ontologies to give information well-defined meaning with the aim of enabling seamless cooperation between computers and people. [...] This is a versatile reference for academics, senior students, researchers and practitioners who are interested in exploring the solutions made possible by Semantic Web technologies and applications.

– Marietjie Schutte, University of Pretoria The Australian Library Journal (August 2010)

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Editor/Author Biographies

Dr. Jorge Cardoso joined the University of Madeira (Portugal) in March 2003. He previously gave lectures at University of Georgia (USA) and at the Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (Portugal). Dr. Cardoso received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Georgia in 2002. While at the University of Georgia, he was a part of the LSDIS Lab. where he did extensive research on workflow management systems. He received his M. Sc. and B. Sc. also in Computer Science from the University of Coimbra (Portugal). In 1999, he worked at the Boeing Company on enterprise application integration. Dr. Cardoso was the co-organizer and co-chair of the First, Second, and Third International Workshop on Semantic and Dynamic Web Processes. He has published over 60 refereed papers in the areas of workflow management systems, Semantic Web, and related fields. He has also edited 3 books on Semantic Web and Web services. Prior to joining the University of Georgia, he worked for two years at CCG, Zentrum für Graphische Datenverarbeitung, where is did research on Computer Supported Cooperative Work.

Miltiadis D. Lytras has co-edited/co-edits, 25 special issues in International Journals (e.g., IEEE Transaction on Knowledge and Data Engineering, IEEE Internet Computing, IEEE Transactions on Education, Computers in Human Behaviour, etc.) and has authored/[co-]edited 12 books (e.g., Open Source for Knowledge and Learning Management, Ubiquitous and Pervasive Knowledge Management, Intelligent Learning Infrastructures for Knowledge Intensive Organizations, and Semantic Based Information Systems). He is the founder and officer of the Semantic Web and Information Systems Special Interest Group in the association for information systems (http://www.sigsemis.org). He serves as the (Co) Editor-in-Chief of 12 international journals (e.g., International Journal of Knowledge and Learning, International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, International Journal on Social and Humanistic Computing, International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems, International Journal on Digital Culture and Electronic Tourism, International Journal of Electronic Democracy, International Journal of Electronic Banking, and International Journal of Electronic Trade) while he is an associate editor or editorial board member of seven more.

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