Image retrieval has commonly been attempted using non-semantic approaches. It is clear though, that semantic retrieval is more desirable because it facilitates the user's tas...
We have investigated the use of an object database as a platform for storing and retrieving Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) documents. Qualitative studies convinced us...
A cooperative database allows the user to specify approximate or vague query conditions. A vague query requires the database system to rank the retrieved answers according to thei...
There is a manifold of meanings we could associate with the term \evolution" in the database arena. This paper tries to categorize some of these into a unique framework, showi...
Recent developments in software and hardware changed the way database systems are built and operate. In this paper we present database architectures based on the Client Server par...