Abstract
In this work we explore application of XML schema similarity mapping in the area of conceptual modeling of XML schemas. We expand upon our previous e orts to map XML schemas to a common platform-independent schema using similarity evaluation based on exploitation of a decision tree.
In particular, in this paper a more versatile method is implemented and the decision tree is trained using a large set of user-annotated mapping decision samples. Several variations of training that could improve the mapping results are proposed.
The approach is implemented within a modeling and evolution management framework called eXolutio and its variations are evaluated using a wide range of experiments.