Delta: A Modular Ontology Evaluation System

Abstract

Ontologies are widely used nowadays. However, the plethora of ontologies currently available online, makes it really difficult to identify which ontologies are appropriate for a given task and to decide on their quality characteristics. This is further complicated by the fact that multiple quality criteria have been proposed for ontologies, making it even more difficult to decide which ontology to adopt. In this context, in this paper we present Delta, a modular online tool for analyzing and evaluating ontologies. The interested user can upload an ontology to the tool, which then automatically analyzes it and graphically visualizes numerous statistics, metrics, and pitfalls. Those visuals presented include a diverse set of quality dimensions, further guiding users to understand the benefits and the drawbacks of each individual ontology and how to properly develop and extend it.