Ontology-based Data Integration: A Case Study In Clinical Trials
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چکیده
In studies involving medical devices, standardization of data formats of medical devices is still an open problem. Although some standards exist, manufacturers often implement their own proprietary format or use competing standards. Furthermore, especially during the development of a medical device the data format may change. Therefore, flexible means to integrate different kinds of data sources and schemas are required.
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