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Research > Lines of Investigation > Quality of models (UML, ER, etc.) 

This research line includes the definition and validation of quality models, techniques of evaluation fro UML and ER models and OCL expressions.

Some publications int this topic are:

A conceptual modeling quality framework.PDF
Nelson, J.,Poels, G.,Genero, M.,Piattini, M.
Software Quality Journal . Springer. ISSN: 0963-9314. Vol.20, Nº 1, 2012. Págs.:201-228.
An ontology for the harmonization of multiple standards and models.PDF
Pardo, C.,Pino , F.,García, F.,Piattini, M.,Baldassarre, M.
Computer Standards & Interfaces. Elservier. ISSN: 0920-5489. Vol.34, Nº 1, 2011. Págs.:48-59.
Evaluating requirements modeling methods based on user perceptions: A family of experiments
Abrahao, S.,Insfrán, E.,Carsí, J.,Genero, M.
Information Sciences. Elsevier. ISSN: 0020-0255. Vol.181, Nº 16, 2011. Págs.:3356-3378.
Research Review: A Systematic Literature Review on the Quality of UML Models.PDF
Genero, M.,Fernández, A.,Nelson, J.,Piattini, M.,Poels, G.
Journal of Database Management. IGI Global. ISSN: 1063-8016. Vol.22, Nº 3, 2011. Págs.:46-70.
Assessing the influence of import-coupling on OCL expression maintainability: A cognitive theory-based perspective.PDF
Reynoso, L.,Manso, M.,Genero, M.,Piattini, M.
Information Sciences. Elservier. ISSN: 0020-0255. Vol.180, Nº 20, 2010. Págs.:3837-3862.
The Impact of Structural Complexity on the Understandability of UML Statechart Diagrams” .PDF
Cruz, J.,Maes, A.,Genero, M.,Poels, G.,Piattini, M.
Information Sciences. Elservier. ISSN: 0020-0255. Págs.:2209-2220.
Assessing the understandability of UML statechart diagrams with composite states -A family of emprirical studies
Cruz, J.,Genero, M.,Manso, M.,Morasca, S.,Piattini, M.
Empirical Software Engineering. Springer Netherlands. ISSN: 1382-3256 (Print) 1573-7616 (Online). Vol.14, Nº 6, 2009. Págs.:685-719.
Quality of UML models
Genero, M.,Piattini, M.,Chaudron, M.
Information and Software Technology. Elsevier. ISSN: 0950-5849. Vol.51, Nº 12, 2009. Págs.:1629-1630.
Defining and validating metrics for assesing the understandabiity of entity-relationship digrams
Genero, M.,Poels, G.,Piattini, M.
Data &knowedge engineering. Elsiver. ISSN: 01669-023X. Vol.64, Nº 3, 2008. Págs.:534-557.
Building measure-based prediction models for UML class diagram mainteinability
Genero, M.,Manso, M.,Visaggio, C.,Canfora, G.,Piattini, M.
Empir Software eng. Springer. ISSN: 10664-007-9038-4. Vol.12, Nº 5, 2007. Págs.:517-549.
Towards improving the navigability of Web applications: a model-dirven approach
Cachero, C.,Meliá, S.,Genero, M.,Poels, G.
European Jorunal of Information Systems. Operatinal Research Society. ISSN: 0960-085X. Vol.16, Nº 10, 2007. Págs.:420-447.
Towards a Consistent Terminology for Software Measurement
García, F.,Bertoa, M.,Calero, C.,Vallecillo, A.,Ruiz, F.,Piattini, M.,Genero, M.
Information and Software Technology. Elsevier. ISSN: 0950-5849. Vol.48, Nº 8, 2006. Págs.:631-644.
A Survey of Metrics for UML Class Diagrams
Genero, M.,Piattini, M.,Calero, C.
Journal of Object Technology. Vol.4, Nº 9, 2005.
Assessing the capability of internal metrics as early indicators of maintenance effort through experimentation
Genero, M.,Moody, D.,Piattini, M.
Journal of Software Maintenance and Evolution: Research and Practice. Jhon Wiley & Sons. ISSN: 1532-060X. Vol.17, Nº 3, 2005. Págs.:225-246.
Evaluating the Effect of Composite States on the Understandability of UML Statechart Diagrams
Cruz, J.,Genero, M.,Manso, M.,Piattini, M.
ACM/IEEE 8th International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems (LNCS 3713). Springer Verlag. ISSN: 0302-9743. Págs.:113-125.
Quality in conceptual modeling: Five examples of the state of the art
Genero, M.,Poels, G.,Nelson, J.,Piattini, M.
Data and Knowledge Engineering. Elsevier - Special Issue on Conceptual Modeling. ISSN: 0169-023X. Vol.55, Nº 3, 2005. Págs.:237-242.
Empirical Evaluation and Review of a Metrics-Based Approach for Use Case Verification
Bernárdez, B.,Durán, A.,Genero, M.
Journal of Research and Practice in Information Technology. Vol.36, Nº 4, 2004.
Empirically Driven use Case Metamodel Evolution
Durán, A.,Bernárdez, B.,Genero, M.,Piattini, M.
UML 2004: 7th International Conference on the Unified Modeling Language (LNCS 3273). Baar, T., Strohmeier, A., Moreira, A. (eds.). ISSN: 0302-9743. Págs.:1-11.
A conceptual model independent of implementation paradigm
Dieste, O.,Genero, M.,Cursito, N.,Maté, J.,Moreno, A.
Journal of Systems and Software. Vol.68, Nº 3, 2003. Págs.:183-198.
No-redundant metrics for UML class diagrams structural complexity
Manso, E.,Genero, M.,Piattini, M.
CAiSE 2003: 15th International Conference. Advanced Information Systems Engineering (LNCS 2681). Springer. ISSN: 0302-9743. Págs.:127-142.
Quality in Conceptual Modeling - New Research Directions
Poels, G.,Nelson, J.,Genero, M.,Piattini, M.
IWCMQ 2002: International Workshop on Conceptual Modeling Quality at ER 2002 (LNCS 2784). Springer. ISSN: 0302-9743. Págs.:243-248.
A Metric-Based Approach For Predicting Conceptual Data Models Maintainability
Piattini, M.,Genero, M.,Jimenez, L.
International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering. World Scientific Publishing Company. ISSN: 0218-1940. Vol.11, Nº 6, 2001. Págs.:703-729.
Using metrics to predict OO information systems maintainability
Genero, M.,Olivas, J.,Piattini, M.,Romero, F.
CAiSE 2001: 13th International Conference. Advanced Information Systems Engineering (LNCS 2068). Springer-Verlag. ISSN: 0302-9743. Págs.:388-401.
Early Measures for UML class diagrams
Genero, M.,Piattini, M.,Calero, C.
L object - Logiciel, bases de données, réseaux. HERMES Science Publications. ISSN: 1262-1137. Vol.6, Nº 4, 2000. Págs.:489-515.
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