THEOREM PROVING IN THE ONTOLOGY LIFECYCLE

Megan Katsumi, Michael Grüninger

2010

Abstract

In this paper we present a methodology for the verification of first-order logic ontologies, and provide a lifecycle in which itmay be implemented to develop a correct ontology. We discuss the need for a methodology to address development issues and illustrate the way in which this characterization of the ontology lifecycle supports the design and deployment of ontologies within software applications. Theorem proving plays a critical role in the specification of requirements, design, and verification of the ontology. We illustrate the application of theorem proving in the lifecycle using examples from the PSL Ontology.

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Katsumi M. and Grüninger M. (2010). THEOREM PROVING IN THE ONTOLOGY LIFECYCLE . In Proceedings of the International Conference on Knowledge Engineering and Ontology Development - Volume 1: KEOD, (IC3K 2010) ISBN 978-989-8425-29-4, pages 37-49. DOI: 10.5220/0003076400370049


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@conference{keod10,
author={Megan Katsumi and Michael Grüninger},
title={THEOREM PROVING IN THE ONTOLOGY LIFECYCLE},
booktitle={Proceedings of the International Conference on Knowledge Engineering and Ontology Development - Volume 1: KEOD, (IC3K 2010)},
year={2010},
pages={37-49},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0003076400370049},
isbn={978-989-8425-29-4},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the International Conference on Knowledge Engineering and Ontology Development - Volume 1: KEOD, (IC3K 2010)
TI - THEOREM PROVING IN THE ONTOLOGY LIFECYCLE
SN - 978-989-8425-29-4
AU - Katsumi M.
AU - Grüninger M.
PY - 2010
SP - 37
EP - 49
DO - 10.5220/0003076400370049