Modeling language and tools for the semantic link network

Abstract

SUMMARYThe semantic link network (SLN) is the extension of the hyperlink Web by attaching semantics to hyperlinks. It is an approach to construct a semantic overlay on Web resources. The specification of the semantics of the SLN model is an essential issue of SLN application. This paper proposes a modeling language for SLN consisting of an algebraic definition for SLN, a SLN metamodel and a Unified Modeling Language (UML) profile for SLN. The SLN metamodel specifies the primitives of the modeling language. The UML profile for SLN defines the specific syntax on SLN to make the modeling language understandable and usable. The development of the SLN builder implementing this language and the graphical SLN browser is introduced. This work is a part of the SLN model.

Special Issue: The 2nd International Conference on Semantics, Knowledge and Grid

“…The paper titled 'The Modeling Language and Tools for the Semantic Link Network' presents a UML-based modeling language for the Semantic Link Network. The proposed metamodel, UML profile, and SLN builder and browser for Semantic Link Network are important parts of the Semantic Link Network model [10].…”