Conceptual model of web service reputation

ABSTRACT

Current Web services standards enable publishing service descriptions and finding services on a match based on criteria such as method signatures or service category. However, current approaches provide no basis for selecting a good service or for comparing ratings of services. We describe a conceptual model for reputation using which reputation information can be organized and shared and service selection can be facilitated and automated.

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INDEX TERMS

Keywords:
endorsement, reputation, trust, web services