OntoZilla: an ontology-based, semi-structured, and evolutionary peer-to-peer network for information systems and services

ABSTRACT

We present a system called "OntoZilla", which combines ontologies and P2P systems, with a vision of improving the process of information searching and facilitating greater integration as well as interoperability. In OntoZilla, peers supporting the same concept are grouped into the same cluster, and the relationships between clusters are modeled according to the concepts they specialize in. Therefore, a query belonging to a specific concept can be routed to the suitable group of peers in a systematic way, thus supporting efficient concept search.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.2 Network Protocols

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.5 On-line Information Services

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.4 Knowledge Representation Formalisms and Methods