The Higher-Order Entity-Relationship Model and (DB)2

A new, formally defined data model is introduced that combines fundamental basic rules of "semantic" database modeling in a coherent understandable fashion. Using this model, a tool for data base design (DB) (data base design by beta) was developed.

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