Creating ontology-driven repositories based on topic maps

ABSTRACT

This tutorial will provide the participants with substantial knowledge about topic maps, their concepts, their application, and how to develop topic maps. Designing an ontology is an integral and important aspect of every Topic Map application. Practical examples will be used in applying ontology modeling based on task requirements. Furthermore, a workshop-like interactive creation of an example topic map will make the tutorial valuable for the attendees. By the end of the tutorial, the participants will learn how to apply topic maps to their own information resources and will be able to use and edit topic maps based on the freely available Topic Maps editor, TM4L.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.5 PATTERN RECOGNITION
      I.5.2 Design Methodology
          Subjects: Classifier design and evaluation

Additional Classification:
  H. Information Systems
  H.3 INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL
      H.3.1 Content Analysis and Indexing

General Terms:
Design

Keywords:
ontology, semantic web, topic maps