Taking "Pragmatic Dimensions" of ontologies into account: Frameworks

in Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Semantic Systems Proceedings (2011)

A major aim of the Pragmatic Web is “to support communities to put ontologies in context”. As a contribution to this aim, we present the framework we developed to analyze the way we attempted to ... [more ▼]

A major aim of the Pragmatic Web is “to support communities to put ontologies in context”. As a contribution to this aim, we present the framework we developed to analyze the way we attempted to contextualize the ontologies underlying a set of semantic knowledge services dedicated to communities of practice. The framework was derived from the “Ontology Framework” elaborated by members of the Ontology Engineering community during the Ontology Summit 2007. Both frameworks define a series of “pragmatic dimensions” of ontologies. Because our derived framework does not cover all possible dimensions, we propose to complement it, by relying on existing work from the Ontology Engineering community in general, and from the Pragmatic Web community in particular. In conclusion, we invite the Pragmatic Web community to pursue such a work by jointly elaborating a consensual “Pragmatic Ontology Framework”. [less ▲]

PALETTE: Analysis of Instrumental Genesis lived by the CoPs

Report (2009)

The research presented in this deliverable aimed at observing and analysing the use of PALETTE services in authentic CoP contexts. We first present our conceptual framework based on the instrumental ... [more ▼]

The research presented in this deliverable aimed at observing and analysing the use of PALETTE services in authentic CoP contexts. We first present our conceptual framework based on the instrumental genesis theory. We then present our methodology for the generation of data and the analysis. Seven cases of design in use of PALETTE services and scenarios by CoPs are then described and analysed. In the discussion section, we carry out a cross-case analysis aiming at highlighting the common conditions of use of the services through the seven analysed cases. This discussion provides reflection that may inform the use of PALETTE services by other CoPs in other contexts. Finally, in the conclusion, we reflect on our methodological approach and results, and provide guidelines for further research. [less ▲]