Selected Readings on Database Technologies and Applications supplies students and lecturers with quality research articles focusing on a variety of issues related to topics in database technologies and applications. Containing over 30 chapters from authors across the globe, these selected readings in areas such as data warehousing, information retrieval, and knowledge discovery depict the most relevant and important areas of classroom discussion within the categories of fundamental concepts and theories; development and design methodologies; tools and technologies; application and utilization; critical issues; and emerging trends.