Application of Semantic Web Technology for Development of an Adaptable Ontology to Manage University Data in Niger Delta University

Abstract

This research paper presents the application of semantic web technology in designing an adaptable ontology for efficient and easy university data management in Niger Delta University. The current system uses multiple portals with different servers, which makes retrieving specific information a challenging task. The proposed solution involves using Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design methodology to develop an adaptable ontology and SPARQL to test it. The ontology development includes three steps: enumeration of ontology terms, definition of ontology classes and object properties, and creation of class and object property hierarchy. The result of this research is a semantically structured data that can be deployed and adapted by other institutions. The Student Information Management Ontology was used to connect relevant data from different portals. The developed ontology provides a unified online structure, which holds essential university data, enabling efficient exploration and semantic interpretation of content. The research underscores the importance of ontologies in resolving ambiguities and provides building blocks for modeling legal concepts. In conclusion, this approach paves the way for the advent of software agents and other applications that require structured data to improve computational processes.