Best Practices for conceptualization and modeling of an ontological model

Abstract

The clear modeling of a domain is crucial to ensure the success of any system project related to it. Errors in the clear description of domain concepts can lead to misunderstandings, which may imply negatively in meeting the needs of users of such a system. In this sense, in this article we aim to establish good practices in order to minimize the ambiguous understanding of domain concepts, when expressed in models. To that end, this article addresses concepts, principles, good practices and rules for modeling concepts and ontologies with greater precision in conceptualizing their terms. To mark the assumptions in such a way that it is possible to apply them, we used the Theory of Concept, SABiO methodology and ontology of foundation Unified Foundational Ontology (UFO). As a result, we developed a framework that comprises the initial stages of modeling ontologies, taking into account these principles. The methodology used was a bibliographic survey carried out on the portal Periódicos Capes, and on the BRAPCI and BTDT database, comprising articles published on the topic ontology, UFO, concept modeling and ontology modeling published within the period from 2010 to 2019.