Scientific Publications on SeMoX on SeMoX - Simple Semantic Data Modeling in XML

Simple Semantic Data Modeling in XML (SeMoX) [XMLPrague 2024]

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000

SeMoX was officially presented to the XML-community in June of 2024 at XMLPrague. The paper was well received by both researchers and practitioners.

In short, the article focuses on providing an overview of SeMoX' background, building blocks, schema design, usage scenarios in practice, and future work/research.

It is considered to be a suitable introductory paper for tech-savvy readers and does not require a scientific background.

Abstract

The aim of Simple Semantic Data Modeling in XML (SeMoX) is to provide non-technical domain experts a simple model and additional tooling for capturing semantics of data with a technology-neutral approach. It is foremost designed for modeling data exchange standards between heterogeneous systems. SeMoX is simple because all it needs are five basic concepts: Terms, Semantic Datatypes, Rules, Structures and Syntax Bindings. The core artifact of SeMoX is semo.xsd. This XML Schema defines a concise and linear unfolding XML structure for users to create own SeMoX based semantic data modeling projects. In contrast to many UML based model-driven approaches in standardization, SeMoX is able to leverage the entirety of the fully interoperable XML technology stack. SeMoX is set as the modeling approach of the whole German XEinkauf and already proved to be valuable in production for the development and maintenance of procurement standards such as eForms-DE and XRechnung. SeMoX is open source under a permissive MIT Licence and invites usage and participation.

Specification of the XKatalog [M.Sc. 2025]

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In January of 2025, a Master’s Thesis utilizing SeMoX as part of a sophisticated standardization methodology was published.

The Thesis adopts SeMoX as a core standardization component for specifying a national E-Catalogue standard for Public E-Procurement in Germany: the XKatalog.

It is advised to acquire a basic understanding of SeMoX before reading the Thesis. For interested readers, it is recommended to consult the thesis in the following order:
Abstract => Conclusion => 5.2 SeMoX Specification => All synthesis sections in chronological order

Domain Driven Data Specification in Public Procurement [ECIS 2025]

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This research article has been officially accepted and published in the Conference Proceedings of ECIS 2025.

In short, the research article explores the challenges in achieving interoperability within public procurement. SeMoX is introduced as a method to enhance interoperability by bridging the gap between domain-driven requirements and technical data standard specifications.

It is advised to gain a basic understanding of the European Interoperability Framework and the Framework for Interoperable Service Architecture Development before reading the Paper.