The influence of similarity between concepts in evolving biomedical ontologies for mapping adaptation

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2014:205:1003-7.

Abstract

Biomedical ontologies continuously evolve which demands maintain associated mappings up-to-date. This article studies whether similarity calculated between values of concept attributes issued from successive ontology versions plays a role in deciding mapping adaptation actions. We empirically analyse the evolution of official mappings established between large biomedical ontologies. The results point out the relevance of this factor for mapping adaptation.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence*
  • Biological Ontologies*
  • International Classification of Diseases
  • Meaningful Use*
  • Medical Subject Headings
  • Natural Language Processing*
  • Semantics*
  • Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine
  • Translating*