Conceptual model for knowledge discovery process in databases based on multi-agent system
VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems
ISSN: 2059-5891
Article publication date: 9 May 2016
Abstract
Purpose
Knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) is a tedious and repetitive process. A challenge for the effective use of KDD is understanding and confirming its results derived from the harmonized process. To exploit the advantages of agents’ application, this paper aims to propose a conceptual model based on a multi-agent system (MAS) to control each step of the KDD process.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper reports the empirical findings of a survey conducted among academic and industrial sectors in Tehran, Iran. In this survey, the participants answered a questionnaire about the main factors of designing a suitable model for the KDD process based on MAS. The factor analysis reveals important insights of previous models developed by various researchers.
Findings
This research uses the survey results to find six critical success factors, continuity in refinement and improvement; learning and acting concurrently; loosely or tightly coupled approach for using technologies; cooperative, dynamic and flexible environment; documentation and reporting; and extracting and evaluating knowledge intelligently, for a proper conceptual model of the KDD process based on MAS.
Research limitations/implications
The proposed model reflects all aspects of the KDD process by applying the intelligent agents for each process steps. In addition, this research only considers the Iran society; hence, it cannot be generalized to other nations, and it may need further research in other countries and to be implemented in real-world business domains.
Originality/value
This research helps organizations to adopt a proposed model and implement a KDD process to advantage the valuable knowledge that exists in their data resources.
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Citation
Jahani, A., Akhavan, P., Jafari, M. and Fathian, M. (2016), "Conceptual model for knowledge discovery process in databases based on multi-agent system", VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems, Vol. 46 No. 2, pp. 207-231. https://doi.org/10.1108/VJIKMS-01-2015-0003
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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