Advances in Database Technology – EDBT

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The 7th International Conference on Extending Database Technology (EDBT 2000) held in Konstanz, Germany, featured 30 research papers selected from 187 submissions. The conference focused on themes such as XML, data warehousing, query processing, and performance. Notable topics included XML's impact on databases, data mining, and the evolution of LDAP directory caches. The proceedings are available through SpringerLink.
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2. Web Mining Research: A Survey
Raymond Kosala and Hendrik Blockeel published a comprehensive survey on web mining, highlighting its relevance to database, information retrieval, and AI communities. The paper categorized web mining into three areas: web content mining, web structure mining, and web usage mining, and discussed the challenges and methodologies in each. This foundational work set the stage for future research in web data analysis.
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3. Genetic Data Glut Looms
At the BioSilico 2000 conference, experts gambling data turkey discussed the challenges of managing the vast amounts of data generated by the Human Genome Project. IBM introduced "DiscoveryLink," a virtual database designed to mine genetic and protein information from various file types. The conference underscored the need for standardization and seamless information sharing in bioinformatics.
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4. Database Nation: The Death of Privacy in the 21st Century
Simson Garfinkel's book, "Database Nation," published in January 2000, delved into the implications of widespread data collection on privacy. Garfinkel explored various aspects, including purchasing data, medical records, and geographic information systems, raising awareness about the erosion of privacy in the digital age.
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5. Web-Enabled Databases: An Overview of Technology and Problems
An article by L.J. Haravu, published by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, provided an overview of web-enabled databases. It discussed the advantages of global access to data, platform-independent access, and dynamic data updating, emphasizing the importance of databases in the information age.