Monday, August 30, 1999

8:45 - 9:00 Opening

9:00 - 10:00 Invited Talk

G. Gottlob, Technical University of Vienna, Austria

On Tractable Queries and Constraints

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break

SESSION 1A OBJECT-ORIENTATION I

10:30 - 12:30

Tamzalit D., Oussalah C.; France

Instances Evolution Vs Classes Evolution

Rashid A., Sawyer P.; Peter Sawyer

Dynamic Relationships in Object Oriented Databases: A Uniform Approach

Yazici A., Koyuncu M, George R.; TURKEY, USA

IFOOD: An Intelligent Object-Oriented Database Architecture

Lee C.-H., L.-F. Chien; China

An OODBMS-IRS Integration Based on a Statistical Corpus Extraction Method for Document Management

SESSION 1B QUERY ASPECTS I

10:30 - 12:30

Bruno E., J. Le Maitre, Murisasco E.; France

Controlled Hypertextual Navigation in the SGMLQL Language

Güting R.H., Dieker S., Freundorfer C., Becker L., Schenk H.; Germany

SECONDO/QP: Implementation of a Generic Query Processor

S. Bonneau, Hameurlain A.; France

Hybrid Simultaneous Scheduling and Mapping in SQL Multi-query Parallelization

Lim E.-P., Xu J., W.-K. Ng, Singapore

Cluster-Based Database Selection Techniques for Routing Bibliographic Queries

SESSION 1C FUNDAMENTALS FOR APPLICATIONS I

10:30 - 12:30

Prekas N., Loucopoulos P., Rolland C., Grosz G., Semmak F., Brash D.; United Kingdom

Developing Patterns as a Mechanism for Assisting the Management of Knowledge in the Context of Conducting Organisational Change

Kulich M., Stepan P., Preucil L.; Czech Republic

Knowledge Acquisition for Mobile Robot Environment Mapping

Hahn U., Romacker M; Germany

SYNDIKATE. A Generator for Text Knowledge Bases

Küng J., Hagmüller S., Hagmüller H.; Austria

Knowledge Discovery with the Associative Memory Modell Neunet

SESSION 1D ADVANCED DATABASES I

10:30 - 12:30

Lee C., Ke C.-H., Chen C.-C.; China

Tracking Mobile Users Utilizing their Frequently Visited Locations

Kim J.-K., Chang J.-W.; Korea

VPSF: A Parallel Signature File Technique Using Vertical Partitioning and Extendable Hashing

Ghandeharizadeh S., Sommers F.; USA

Imagine: Incorporation of Deltas into PJama

van der Aalst W.; The Netherlands

Flexible Workflow Management Systems: An approach based on generic process models

12:30 - 14:00 LUNCH

SESSION 2A OBJECT-ORIENTATION II

14:00 - 15:30

Takizawa M., Enokido T., Higaki H.; Japan

Object-Based Ordered Delivery of Messages in Object-Based Systems

Yoshikawa M., Shimura T., Uemura S.; Japan

Storage and Retrieval of XML Documents using Object-Relational Databases

SESSION 2B QUERY ASPECTS II

14:00 - 15:30

Perng C.-S., Stott Parker D.; USA

SQL/LPP: a Time Series Extension of SQL based on Limited Patience Patterns

Hacid K.-S., Bellahsene Z.; France

A Knowledge Based Approach for Modeling and Querying Multidimensional Databases

Küng J., Palkoska J.; Austria

An Incremental Hypercube Approach for Finding Best Matches for Vague Queries

SESSION 2C FUNDAMENTALS FOR APPLICATIONS II

14:00 - 15:30

Bench-Capon T., Malcolm G.; United Kingdom

Formalising Ontologies and Their Relations

Royakkers L; The Netherlands

Is this Argument Justified, Overruled or Defensible?

Mayol E., Teniente E.; Spain

Addressing Efficiency Issues During the Process of Integrity Maintenance

SESSION 2D ADVANCED DATABASES II

14:00 - 15:30

Berti L.; France

Quality and Recommendation of Multi-Source Data for Assisting Technological Intelligence Applications

Oommen J., Thiyagarajah M.; Canada

Benchmarking Attribute Cardinality Maps for Database Systems Using the TPC-D Specifications

Rauber A., Merkl D.; Austria

Using Self-organizing Maps to Organize Document Archives and to Characterize Subject Matters: How to Make a Map Tell the News of the World

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break

SESSION 3A OBJECT-ORIENTATION III

16:00 - 18:00

Shin H., Chang J.; Korea

Combining C-signature with Path Dictionary for Query Processing of Nested Objects in OODBS

Tari Z., Hammoudi S., Wagner S.; Australia

A CORBA Object-based Caching with Consistency

Gomez J., Pastor O., Insfran E., Pelechano V.; Spain

From Object- Oriented Conceptual Modeling to Component-Based Development

SESSION 3B QUERY ASPECTS III

16:00 - 18:00

Liu M., Shan R.; Canada

Query Processing in Relationlog

Greco S., Flesca S.; Italy

Rewriting Queries using Views

Deen S.M.; Al-Qasem United Kingdom

A Query Subsumption Technique

SESSION 3C FUNDAMENTALS FOR APPLICATIONS III

16:00 - 18:00

Wang S.-J., Chang J.-F.; China

A Conference Key Multicasting Scheme using Knapsack and Secret Sharing

Lee S.-Y., Ling T.W.; Singapore

Verify Updating Trigger Correctness

Ounis I.; Singapore

A Flexible Weighting Scheme for Multimedia Documents

SESSION 3D ADVANCED DATABASES III

16:00 - 18:00

Lowden B.G.T., Robinson J.; United Kingdom

A Fast Method for Ensuring the Consistency of Integrity Constraints

Leiwo J.; Australia

A Mechanism for Deriving Specifications of Security Functions in the Common Criteria Framework

Welcome Party at the conference site.

SESSION 4A OBJECT-ORIENTATION IV

9:00 - 10:30

Berlanga R., M.J. Aramburu, Garcia S.; Spain

Efficient Retrieval of Structured Documents from Object-Relational Databases

Rabih Y., Schneider M.; France

Analysis of Active Database Rules Behaviour Using Rewriting Logic

Kroha P., Lindner J.; Germany

Parallel Object Server - Architecture and Performance

SESSION 4B QUERY ASPECTS IV

9:00 - 10:30

Buche P., Loiseau S.; France

Using Contextual Fuzzy Views to Query Imprecise Data

Chen Y., Aberer K.; Germany

Combining Pat-Trees and Signature Files for Query Evaluation in Document Databases

Gryz J., Godfrey P.; Canada

Answering Queries by Semantic Caches

SESSION 4C FUNDAMENTALS FOR APPLICATIONS IV

9:00 - 10:30

Furtado A.L., Ciarlini A.E.M.; Brasil

Simulating the Interaction of Database Agents

Ursino D., Palopoli L, Pontieri L.; Italy

Automatic and Semantic Techniques for Scheme Integration and Scheme Abstraction

Beer M.D., Bench-Capon T.J.M., Sixsmith A.; United Kingdom

Dialogue Management in a Virtual College

SESSION 4D ADVANCED DATABASES IV

9:00 - 10:30

Wöss W.; Austria

Meta Data Based EDI for Small Enterprises

Paton N.W., Moussouni F., Hayes A., Oliver S., Goble C.A., Brass A.; United Kingdom

Database Challenges for Genome Information in the Post Sequencing Phase

Hawryszkiewycz I.; Australia

Supporting Teams in Virtual Organizations

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

SESSION 5A OBJECT-ORIENTATION V

11:00 - 12:30

Leonard M., Al-Jadir L.; France

If We Refuse the Inheritance ....

Couloundre S., Libourel T.; France

Viewpoints Handling in an Object Model with Criterium-based Classes

SESSION 5B QUERY ASPECTS V

11:00 - 12:30

Farré C., Teniente E., Urpi T.; Spain

The Constructive Method for Query Containment Checking

Pivert O., Bosc P.; France

On the Specification of Representation-Based Conditions in a Context of Incomplete Databases

SESSION 5C FUNDAMENTALS FOR APPLICATIONS V

11:00 - 12:30

Roddick J.F., Mohania M., Madria S.K.; Australia, USA

Methods and Interpretation of Database Summarisation

Bamha M, Bentayab F., Hains G.; France

An Efficient Scalable Parallel View Maintenance Algorithm for Shared Nothing Multi-Processor Machines

Zhang M., Ciesielski V.; Australia

Using Back Propagation Algorithm and Genetic Algorithm to Train and Refine Neural Networks for Object Detection

SESSION 5D ADVANCED DATABASES V

11:00 - 12:30

Debenham J; Australia

An Adaptive, Maintainable, Extensible Process Agent

Zarri G.P.; France

Metadata, a "Semantic" Approach

12:30 - 14:00 LUNCH

SESSION 6A HETEROGENEOUS, DISTRIBUTED AND FEDERATED DATABASE SYSTEMS I

14:00 - 15:30

Uchoa E.M.A., Melo R.N.; Brasil

HEROS^fw: a Framework for Heterogeneous Database Systems Integration

Jones D.M., Bench-Capon T.J.M., Visser P.R.S., Diaz B., Beer M., Shave M.J.R.; United Kingdom

Resolving Ontological Heterogeneity in the KRAFT Project

Thiran P., Hainault J.-L., Hick J-M., Chougrani A.; Belgium

Generation of Conceptual Wrappers for Legacy Databases

SESSION 6B TRANSACTIONS I

14:00 - 15:30

Madria S.K., Tubaishat M.A.; USA, Malaysia

Design and Implementation of Linear Hash Algorithm in a Nested Transaction Environment

Brayner A.; Germany

Downgrading of Locks: An Approach to Increase Inter-Transaction Parallelism in Advanced Database Applications

Karlsen R.; Norway

Supporting Partial Isolation in Flat Transactions

SESSION 6C APPLICATIONS I

14:00 - 15:30

Gu H., Geller J., Liu L., Halper M.; USA

Using a Similarity Measurement to Partition a Vocabulary of Medical Concepts

Yip C.L., Kao B.; Hong Kong

A Study on Musical Features for Melody Databases

Duluc F.; France

Using Multimedia in Aeronautical Technical Documentation

SESSION 6D DATA-WAREHOUSING AND DATA-MINING I

14:00 - 15:30

Invited Talk:

Mohania M., Australia

Data Warehouse Design and Maintenance through View Normalizaiton

Lee M.L., Lu H., Ling T.W., Ko Y.T.; Singapore

Cleansing Data for Mining and Warehousing

Kao B., Cheung D.W., Zhou B.; Hong Kong

DROLAP - A Dense-Region Based Approach to On-line Analytical Processing

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break

SESSION 7A HETEROGENEOUS, DISTRIBUTED AND FEDERATED DATABASE SYSTEMS II

16:00 - 18:00

Khair M., Khalil N., Eid D.; Lebanon

Availability and Reliability Issues in Distributed Databases using Optimal Horizontal Fragmentation

Savonnet M., Terrasse M.-N., Yetongnon K.; France

Object Clustering Methods and a Query Decomposition Strategy for Distributed Object-Based Information Systems

Mazumdar S., Pietrzyk M., Cline R.; USA

Dynamic Adjustment of Localized Constraints

Reich S., Griffiths J., Millard D.E., Davis H.C.; United Kingdom

Solent - a Platform for Distributed Open Hypermedia Applications

SESSION 7B TRANSACTIONS II

16:00 - 18:00

Lee K., Park S.; Korea

Concurrency Control for Global Transaction Management in MDBSs

Berztiss A.T.; USA

Transactional Computation

Gancarski S.; France

Database Versions to represent Bitemporal Databases

SESSION 7C APPLICATIONS II

16:00 - 18:00

Kotlyar V., Viveros M.S., Lawrence R.D., Duri S.S., Almasi G.S.; USA

A Case Study in Information Delivery to Mass Retail Markets

Haddouti H., Wohner W., Bayer R.; Germany

Towards a Scalable System Architecture In Digital Libraries

Tan K.-L., Goh S.-T.; Singapore

MOSAIC: A Multi-Feature Access Method for Large Image Databases

SESSION 7D DATA-WAREHOUSING AND DATA-MINING II

16:00 - 18:00

Feng L., Dillon T.; China, Hong Kong

Enhancing Data Warehousing with Fuzzy Technology

Puuronen S., Terziyan V., Logvynovsky A.; Finland

Mining Several Databases with an Ensemble of Classifiers

Poncelet P., Masseglia F., Cicchetti R.; France

WebTool: An Integrated Framework for Data Mining

SESSION 8A HETEROGENEOUS, DISTRIBUTED AND FEDERATED DATABASE SYSTEMS III

9:00 - 10:30

Deruelle L., Goncalves G., Nicolas J.C.; France

Local and Federated Database Schemas Evolution. An Impact Propagation Model

Andres F., Ono K.; Japan

Adaptive Management in the AHYDS Platform

Wu X., Weissenberg N.; Germany

An Approach Towards Vortual Global Information Systems

SESSION 8B TRANSACTIONS III

9:00 - 10:30

Lam K.-y., Tsang W.-H., Law G.C.K., Kuo T.-W.; Hong Kong

Transaction Shipping Approach for Mobile Distributed Real-time Databases

Vonk J., Grefen P., Boertjes E., Apers P.; The Netherlands

Distributed Global Transaction Support for Workflow Management Systems

SESSION 8C SPATIAL ASPECTS I

9:00 - 10:30

Choi J.O., Hong B.H., Shin Y.S.; Korea

Update Propagation of Replicated Data in Distributed Spatial Databases

Teuhola J.; Finland

Split Algorithms for Sets of Hogh-Dimensional Objects

Zechinelli Martini J.L., Adiba M.; France

Spatio-Temporal Multimedia Presentations as Database Objects

SESSION 8D WORLD WIDE WEB APPLICATIONS I

9:00 - 10:30

Petrou C., Haritos D., Martakos D.; Greece

WWW Bookmark Modeling and Visualization: A Fuzzy Based Approach

Winiwarter W.; Austria

PTA - a Personal Translation Assistant for Accessing the World Wide Web

Guan T., Wong K.F.; Canada

Nstar: An Interactive Tool For Local Web Search

10:30 - 11:00 Coffee Break

SESSION 9A TEMPORAL ASPECTS

11:00 - 12:30

Chittaro L., Combi C.; Italy

Reasoning about Events with Imprecise Location and Multiple Granularities

Kim M.H., Kim J.S., Kang S.T.; Korea

Effective Temporal Aggregation using Point-based Trees

Becker L., Voigtmann A., Hinrichs K.H.; Germany

Temporal Indexing with Multidimensional File Structures

Miksch S.; Austria

Communicating Time-Oriented, Skeletal Plans to Domain Experts Lucidly

Session 9B Invited Talk

11:00 - 12:00

Bhargava B.; Purdue University, USA

Experiments in Adaptable and Secure Multimedia Database Systems''

SESSION 9C SPATIAL ASPECTS II

11:00 - 12:30

Freeston M., Geffner S., Hörhammer M.; USA

More BANG for your Buck: a Performance Comparison of BANG and R* Spatial Indexing

Park J.H., Kim K., Cha S.K., Song M.S., Lee S., Lee J.; Korea

A High-Performance Spatial Storage System Based on Main-Memory Database Architecture

SESSION 9D WORLD WIDE WEB APPLICATIONS II

11:00 - 12:30

Ng W.-K., Liu H., Lim E.-P.; Singapore

Some Preliminary Results on the Feasibility and Optimizations of Website Refresh Queries

Tan K.-L., Eng P.-K., Ooi B.C., Tan K.-L.; Singapore

Building CyberBroker in Digital Marketplaces Using Java and CORBA