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<p>Ontology-driven conceptual models are generally considered a distinct class of conceptual models, as they draw on the semantics of foundational ontologies to provide a strong basis for modeling elements. These models are designed as tools for knowledge sharing and are therefore expected to be widely reused within their respective domains. However, studies indicate that understanding existing artefacts often poses challenges for users. To address this issue, we adopted a pragmatic approach to explanation, in which a model is clarified through a dedicated model view. We further demonstrated how such views, including model abstractions, can be systematically constructed by relying on the semantics provided by the underlying foundational ontology. User experiments confirmed that this approach can enhance the comprehension of ontology-driven conceptual models. The PhD dissertation with the corresponding title was defended at the Free University of Bozen–Bolzano&#xa0;[<CitationRef CitationID="CR8">8</CitationRef>]. Here, we summarize the key findings of this research and refer to the relevant literature for a more detailed discussion.</p>

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Abstraction and Explanation of Ontology-Driven Conceptual Models

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    2026年4月16日

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  • Elena Romanenko

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Ontology-driven conceptual models are generally considered a distinct class of conceptual models, as they draw on the semantics of foundational ontologies to provide a strong basis for modeling elements. These models are designed as tools for knowledge sharing and are therefore expected to be widely reused within their respective domains. However, studies indicate that understanding existing artefacts often poses challenges for users. To address this issue, we adopted a pragmatic approach to explanation, in which a model is clarified through a dedicated model view. We further demonstrated how such views, including model abstractions, can be systematically constructed by relying on the semantics provided by the underlying foundational ontology. User experiments confirmed that this approach can enhance the comprehension of ontology-driven conceptual models. The PhD dissertation with the corresponding title was defended at the Free University of Bozen–Bolzano [8]. Here, we summarize the key findings of this research and refer to the relevant literature for a more detailed discussion.