Name: CLARETE APARECIDA DINIZ GOMES
Publication date: 21/10/2025
Examining board:
Name |
Role |
|---|---|
| CAMILA ZACCHE DE AGUIAR | Coorientador |
| FERNANDA ARAÚJO BAIÃO AMORIM | Examinador Externo |
| MONALESSA PERINI BARCELLOS | Examinador Interno |
| VITOR ESTEVAO SILVA SOUZA | Presidente |
Summary: The use of tools for ontology development has increased in recent years, but challenges
remain in selecting and integrating tools that support all stages of the process. Although
methods offer structured guidelines for ontology construction, there is a lack of studies
that systematically indicate appropriate tools for each stage and activity, as well as ways
to integrate them.
This study aimed to identify, select, and apply tools to support the SABiOx method,
mapping their use at each stage and evaluating their effectiveness through a practical
study. The research was conducted in three stages: (i) a literature review on ontology
development methods and tools; (ii) a survey of ontology engineers to identify practices
and perceptions regarding the use of tools; (iii) selecting tools according to each phase of
the SABiOx method; and (iv) practical application of the selected tools in the development
of an existing ontology (OOC-O) covering all phases of the SABiOx method.
The results showed that no single tool is capable of addressing all phases and activities
outlined in the SABiOx method. Nevertheless, the combined use of the solutions analyzed
enabled the complete execution of the process. The main challenge identified is the lack of
interoperability, since integration between tools does not yet occur automatically. Despite
this, it was possible to maintain the flow of information between phases, ensuring the
reuse and adaptation of artifacts and guaranteeing the consistency of the process.
The study demonstrated that the use of the SABiOx method can be expanded by carefully
selecting tools that are appropriate for each phase, reinforcing its usefulness and practical
value. The association of the method with already consolidated and recognized solutions
in the area made it more complete and applicable, presenting itself as a reference that is
not only functional but also effectively usable in the development of ontologies.
