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In this paper a stepwise methodology for ontology alignment and merging is proposed. The knowledge model underlying this methodology is based on an extended version of the initial Dogma framework that is a database inspired approach to ontology engineering. The methodology we propose in this paper encompasses several techniques and algorithms that can be used and combined in order to assist the user with the integration of ontologies. We explain how some of these algorithms make use of already existing thesauri in order to provide the user with useful suggestions. The implementation of these algorithms has resulted in a tool that clearly visualises the overall ontology integration process.
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De Bo, J., Spyns, P., Meersman, R. (2004). Assisting Ontology Integration with Existing Thesauri. In: Meersman, R., Tari, Z. (eds) On the Move to Meaningful Internet Systems 2004: CoopIS, DOA, and ODBASE. OTM 2004. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3290. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-30468-5_51
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