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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
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Author(s): Hong Zhang (Missouri State University, USA), Rajiv Kishore (State University of New York at Buffalo, USA)and Ram Ramesh (State University of New York at Buffalo, USA)
Copyright: 2009
Pages: 17
Source title: Advanced Principles for Improving Database Design, Systems Modeling, and Software Development
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Keng Siau (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR)and John Erickson (University of Nebraska, Omaha, USA)
DOI: 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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