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Towards a normalized systems gateway ontology for conceptual models
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Abstract
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| In software engineering, conceptual modelling is a technique for describing a problem domain related to a software system. Although its primary purpose is to promote human understanding and communication, conceptual models can be (re)used to generate the desired software systems or their fragments. Normalized Systems (NS) describe how to create enterprise software systems by utilising code generation for evolvability and sustainability. It uses modelling of the so-called Elements – building blocks ensuring evolvability. This dissertation thesis designs a solution to transform conceptual models into Normalized Systems (and vice versa) while maintaining mutual consistency. The Gateway Ontology designed on the basis of RDF technologies provides means to define the mappings between arbitrary conceptual modelling languages and Normalized Systems. It supports different types of modelling and enables semantic integration between various models. The thesis also covers the design and implementation of transformation execution that allows one to transform models of selected modelling languages. The overall solution considers evolvability on multiple levels – adopting changes in tools, models, metamodels, and mappings. According to the Design Science Research methodology, the research artefacts were refined and evaluated in design cycle iterations while confronted with the knowledge base and the NS environment. As part of the evaluation, we demonstrate several use cases with different conceptual models, their integration, and transformation into NS. |
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Language
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English
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Publication
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Prague
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Czech Technical University & University of Antwerp
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2023
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ISBN
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978-90-5728-828-9
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xxxi, 231 p.
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Note
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Pergl, Robert [Supervisor]
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Mannaert, Herwig [Supervisor]
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Full text (open access)
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