Developing A Semantic Ontology to Represent Knowledge About Thai Amulets

Abstract

This study aims to construct a comprehensive ontology for Thai amulets that accurately encapsulates the scope of knowledge, structure, and concepts pertaining to this subject. The ontology development process encompasses three primary stages. The initial stage involves gathering expertise from specialists and relevant literature on Thai amulets. The subsequent stage examines individuals interested in amulets' behavior and information requirements. The final stage entails the creation of the ontology using the Protege program. This process is subdivided into three main tasks: 1) defining the objectives of the ontology, 2) constructing the ontology, and 3) evaluating the ontology. The development of the amulet knowledge ontology resulted in the establishment of 17 main classes and 20 subclasses. Structural efficiency was assessed using the OntOlogies Pitfall Scanner (OOPS!). Understanding the structural integrity of the amulets facilitates their dissemination and community utilization. Expert evaluations indicate that the ontology achieved a comprehensive efficiency rating of 4.63. Additionally, creating a semantic search system is deemed suitable for further development.