We propose a multi-dimensional language called nD-SQL with the following features: (i) nD-SQL supports queries that interoperate amongst multiple relational sources with heterogen...
An information retrieval IR engine can rank documents based on textual proximityof keywords within each document. In this paper we apply this notion to search across an entire dat...
Roy Goldman, Narayanan Shivakumar, Suresh Venkatas...
Query optimizers normally compile queries into one optimal plan by assuming complete knowledge of all cost parameters such asselectivity and resourceavailability. The execution of...
The query execution engine in Microsoft SQL Server employs hash-based algorithms for inner and outer joins, semi-joins, set operations (such as intersection), grouping, and duplic...
Numerous applications such as stock market or medical information systems require that both historical and current data be logically integrated into a temporal database. The under...
Peter Muth, Patrick E. O'Neil, Achim Pick, Gerhard...