A semantic-web-based decision support system for stakeholders of specific degree programs

Abstract

The paper describes the first phases of a development and implementation project of a semantic-web-based information system. It shall support standard decision use cases for different stakeholders of specific degree programs in the German-speaking world. The goal is to enhance the provision of information via program websites by standardized semantic annotation based on a domain-specific ontology. Starting with a description of the knowledge domain, the paper discusses different solution approaches and outlines a system design for the chosen approach. The basic technical feasibility of the system is shown in a proof of concept. The paper ends with a short survey of further work, comprising research and development tasks, as well as social and management tasks.