A Multidimensional Approach for the Semantic Representation of Taxonomies and Rules in Adaptive web-based Systems to appear

Abstract. This paper introduces a semantic framework for adaptive systems. The core is a multidimensional matrix whose different planes contain the ontological representation of different types of knowledge. On these planes we represent user features, her actions, context, device, domain, adaptation goals and methods. The intersection between planes allows us to represent and managing semantic rules for inferring new user features or defining adaptation strategies. We exploit OWL to represent taxonomic knowledge and SWRL for rules.