The influence of similarity between concepts in evolving biomedical ontologies for mapping adaptation

Abstract : Biomedical ontologies continuously evolve and impact associated mappings. This demands to adapt ontology mappings to maintain them up-to-date. This article studies whether similarity calculated between values of concept attributes issued from successive ontology versions plays a role in deciding mapping adaptation actions. We empirically analyse the evolution of official mappings established between large biomedical ontologies. The results point out the relevance of this factor for mapping adaptation.