| |  | Brazhnik, Olga | Databases and the geometry of knowledge read moreAbstract: Based on a geometrical interpretation of knowledge space, this work defines relationships between data, concepts and models, and establishes a framework for their integration. Concepts encapsulate our knowledge and provide a basis for data acquisition. They change as we learn more. Every discipline operates with a specific set of concepts organized in models. In order to co-process data collected against different concepts, we need to map the underlying concepts. Modal Intentional Actual (MIA) structure, derived from knowledge representation theory, enables the separation of data from hypotheses, and provides a consistent approach for building data models, concept mapping and defining complex relationships, which are represented by morphisms in category theory. Essential data elements from enterprise modeling techniques provide specifications for storing concepts and morphisms in a database. | 2006 |
| |  | Way, Eileen C. | Conceptual Graph Overview read moreAbstract: This special issue of Jetai is devoted to papers concerning the knowledge representation language of Conceptual Graphs. The intent of this overview is to give readers a general understanding of what conceptual graphs are and how the formalism operates. Unfortunately, this overview is somewhat brief; however, it should provide a sufficient background to enable the reader to follow the papers in this issue. Interested readers should refer to John Sowa's book, Conceptual Structures, for a fuller account | 1992 |