Circular Context-Based Semantic Matching to Identify Web Service Composition

This paper provides initial analysis in identifying possible Web services composition using context-based semantic match-ing. Context-based semantic matching allows service com-position to be expanded beyond simple term matching and reduces erroneous compositions. A common method of con-text extraction is used to compare two types of service de-scription, textual and WSDL. The approach is unique since it provides the Web service designer with an explicit numeric estimation of the extent to which a composition “makes sense. ” Motivation for the work is displayed with examples from Web services in the field of business