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Semantics of the MibML Conceptual Modeling Grammar: An Ontological Analysis Using the Bunge-Wand-Weber Framework

Semantics of the MibML Conceptual Modeling Grammar: An Ontological Analysis Using the Bunge-Wand-Weber Framework

Hong Zhang, Rajiv Kishore, Ram Ramesh
Copyright: © 2009 |Pages: 17
ISBN13: 9781605661728|ISBN10: 1605661724|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781616926038|EISBN13: 9781605661735
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60566-172-8.ch001
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Zhang, Hong, et al. "Semantics of the MibML Conceptual Modeling Grammar: An Ontological Analysis Using the Bunge-Wand-Weber Framework." Advanced Principles for Improving Database Design, Systems Modeling, and Software Development, edited by Keng Siau and John Erickson, IGI Global, 2009, pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-172-8.ch001

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Zhang, H., Kishore, R., & Ramesh, R. (2009). Semantics of the MibML Conceptual Modeling Grammar: An Ontological Analysis Using the Bunge-Wand-Weber Framework. In K. Siau & J. Erickson (Eds.), Advanced Principles for Improving Database Design, Systems Modeling, and Software Development (pp. 1-17). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-172-8.ch001

Chicago

Zhang, Hong, Rajiv Kishore, and Ram Ramesh. "Semantics of the MibML Conceptual Modeling Grammar: An Ontological Analysis Using the Bunge-Wand-Weber Framework." In Advanced Principles for Improving Database Design, Systems Modeling, and Software Development, edited by Keng Siau and John Erickson, 1-17. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2009. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-172-8.ch001

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Abstract

A conceptual modeling grammar should be based on the theory of ontology and possess clear ontological semantics to represent problem domain knowledge in a precise and consistent manner. In this paper, we follow the notion of ontological expressiveness and conduct an ontological analysis of a newly-developed conceptual modeling grammar termed MibML (Multiagent-based Integrative Business Modeling Language). The grammar is developed to respond to the emerging needs for a special-purpose conceptual modeling grammar for the MIBIS (Multiagent-based Integrative Business Information Systems) universe. We assign ontological semantics to the MibML constructs and their relationship using the BWW (Bunge-Wand-Weber) model. This paper provides a starting point to further develop ontological principles and step-by-step guidelines to ensure the straightforward mapping from domain knowledge into MibML modeling constructs.

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