Semantics and ontologies offer an extension to traditional information systems in which information is given well-defined meaning, enabling computers and people to work in cooperation. With expanding uses and integrations of semantics and ontologies, research in Semantic Web engineering has grown immensely.

Semantic Web Engineering in the Knowledge Society brings together contributions from researchers and scientists from both industry and academia and representatives from different communities for the understanding and exploration of the theories, tools, and applications of semantics and ontologies. This authoritative reference serves as the platform for exchange of both practical technologies and far reaching implications, offering academicians and practitioners a compendium of knowledge in Semantic Web engineering.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Association analytics
Benchmarking in the semantic Web
Fault-tolerant emergent semantics
Industrial use of semantics
Model-driven design approach
Network Connectivity
NNEC semantic interoperability
Ontology population
Semantic annotation
Semantic Processing
Semantic Web Applications
Semantic Web portals
Semantic Web Technologies
Social semantic collaboration
Social semantic desktop
Web Information Extraction

Reviews & Statements

This book lays the foundations for understanding the concepts and technologies behind the Semantic Web.

– Jorge Cardoso, SAP Research, Germany

This book addresses the language barriers between human computers and provides a bridge between conflicting information systems, and this collection of research articles delves into this emerging area of ontology.

– Book News Inc. (March 2009)

The book is a versatile reference for academics, senior students, researchers, and practitioners who are interested in exploring the solutions made possible by semantic web technologies and applications.

– Online Information Review, Vol. 33, No. 5

This title showcases cutting edge research and experiments in using semantics and ontologies to give information well-defined meaning with the aim of enabling seamless cooperation between computers and people. [...] This is a versatile reference for academics, senior students, researchers and practitioners who are interested in exploring the solutions made possible by Semantic Web technologies and applications.

– Marietjie Schutte, University of Pretoria The Australian Library Journal (August 2010)

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Editor/Author Biographies

Dr. Jorge Cardoso joined the University of Madeira (Portugal) in March 2003. He previously gave lectures at University of Georgia (USA) and at the Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (Portugal). Dr. Cardoso received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Georgia in 2002. While at the University of Georgia, he was a part of the LSDIS Lab. where he did extensive research on workflow management systems. He received his M. Sc. and B. Sc. also in Computer Science from the University of Coimbra (Portugal). In 1999, he worked at the Boeing Company on enterprise application integration. Dr. Cardoso was the co-organizer and co-chair of the First, Second, and Third International Workshop on Semantic and Dynamic Web Processes. He has published over 60 refereed papers in the areas of workflow management systems, Semantic Web, and related fields. He has also edited 3 books on Semantic Web and Web services. Prior to joining the University of Georgia, he worked for two years at CCG, Zentrum für Graphische Datenverarbeitung, where is did research on Computer Supported Cooperative Work.

Miltiadis D. Lytras is a visiting researcher at Effat University. Dr Lytras is a world-class expert in the fields of cognitive computing, information systems, technology-enabled innovation, social networks, computers in human behavior, and knowledge management. He is an expert in advanced computer science and management, editor, lecturer, and research consultant, with extensive experience in academia and the business sector in Europe and Asia. He served as the Editor in Chief of the International Journal in Semantic Web and Information Systems. He has co-edited more than 110 high impact factor special issues in ISI/Scopus indexed journals and co-Edited/Authored more than 80 books in international publishers including Elsevier, Emerald, IGI-Global, Springer, etc. Dr Lytras has co-authored more than 120 high impact factor papers in Q1 and Q2, Web of Science and Scopus indexed Journals. Dr. Lytras has a 25 years’ experience on Research and Development projects and grants with significant skills and competencies to the successful conceptualization, financing and implementation of R&D projects with extensive experience in Europe, Middle East, and Far East. He has involved in more than 70 R&D projects overtime. Main areas of expertis Dr. Lytras has hold various senior editorial positions in prestigious journals over time including Editor in Chief and Associate Editor positions.

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