CIMCA/IAWTIC/ISE 2008: Vienna, Austria

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  Masoud Mohammadian:
  2008 International Conferences on Computational Intelligence for Modelling, Control and Automation (CIMCA 2008), Intelligent Agents, Web Technologies and Internet Commerce (IAWTIC 2008), Innovation in Software Engineering (ISE 2008), 10-12 December 2008, Vienna, Austria. IEEE Computer Society 2008, ISBN 978-0-7695-3514-2

Intelligent Web Applications and Information Systems

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  Yevgeniya Kovalchuk:
  Seller's Strategies for Predicting Winning Bid Prices in Online Auctions. 1-6
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  Maria Madalena Dias, Tania Fatima Calvi Tait, André Luís Andrade Menolli, Roberto C. S. Pacheco:
  Data Warehouse Architecture through Viewpoint of Information System Architecture. 7-12
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  Tatiana Jaworska:
  The Inner Structure of Database for the CBIR System. 13-18
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  Tie-sheng Fan, Jian-sheng Xue, Wei-hong Xuan, Da-peng Qu:
  OFDM Information Hiding Method by Preposition Embedded QIM. 19-24
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  Amir Jahangard Rafsanjani, Seyed-Hassan Mirian-Hosseinabadi:
  RIAL: Redundancy Reducing Inlining Algorithm to Map XML DTD to Relations. 25-30

Data Mining Knowledge Discovery and Decision Making

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  Rocío Martínez-López, David Millán-Ruiz, Alberto Martin-Dominguez, Maria Aranzazu Toro-Escudero:
  An Architecture for Next-Generation of Telecare Systems Using Ontologies, Rules Engines and Data Mining. 31-36
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  Yaiza Temprado, Francisco Javier Molinero, Carolina Garcia, Julia Gomez:
  Knowledge Discovery from Trouble Ticketing Reports in a Large Telecommunication Company. 37-42
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  Christian Kofod, Daniel Ortiz Arroyo:
  Exploring the Design Space of Symbolic Music Genre Classification Using Data Mining Techniques. 43-48

Advances in Software Engineering

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  Malik Qasaimeh, Hossein Mehrfard, Abdelwahab Hamou-Lhadj:
  Comparing Agile Software Processes Based on the Software Development Project Requirements. 49-54
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  Umar Manzoor, Samia Nefti:
  Silent Unattended Installation Package Manager--SUIPM. 55-60
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  Michael Amberg, Timo Holm, Kristian Dencovski:
  Business Challenge Based Evaluations--Using Methods of Social Research to Gather Quality Characteristics and Increase Software Quality. 61-66
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  Suoju He, Fan Xie, Yi Wang, Sai Luo, Yiwen Fu, Jiajian Yang, Zhiqing Liu, Qiliang Zhu:
  To Create Adaptive Game Opponent by Using UCT. 67-70
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  Kabeer Ahmed, Nabeel Younus, Bilal Rauf, Jamshaid Ashraf:
  Efficient and Robust Content Based Searching Based on XML Technology. 71-75

Innovation in Software Engineering, Project Management and Software Quality

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  Yujin Song, Jongwoog Kim, Jongkun Lee:
  Modeling User Specification Based on Supervisor Control and Petri Nets. 76-81
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  Tetsuzo Kuragano, Kazuhiro Kasono:
  Curve Shape Modification and Fairness Evaluation for Computer Aided Aesthetic Design. 82-87
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  Harish H. Kenchannavar, Umakanth P. Kulkarni, Anil R. Yardi:
  A Comparison Study of End-to-End Delay Using Different Active Queue Management Algorithms. 88-91
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  Mitat Uysal:
  A Comparison of Heuristic Search Algorithms for Predicting the Effort Component of Software Projects. 92-97

Intelligent Agents, Ontology and Web Applications

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  Ivan Rizzo Guilherme, Rafael Pedrosanto, Alex F. Teixeira, Celso Kazuyuki Morooka, Carles Sierra:
  A Multiagent Architecture for Supervisory and Control System. 98-103
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  Ebrahim Al-Hashel, Masoud Mohammadian:
  Illustration of a Multi-agent Systems Concept as User's Collaborative Software System. 104-110
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  Weiwei Zhang, Jiangang Ma, Dan Ye:
  FOMatch: A Fuzzy Ontology-Based Semantic Matching Algorithm of Publish/Subscribe Systems. 111-117
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  Adel Alti, Adel Smeda:
  A Meta-ontology for Architecture Description Languages and MDA Platforms. 118-123

Virtual Reality, Games (Encryption and Security E-Commerce Applications)

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  E. Munivel, J. Lokesh:
  Design of Secure Group Key Management Scheme for Multicast Networks Using Number Theory. 124-129
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  Rustam Tagiew:
  Multi-Agent Petri-Games. 130-135
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  Yogendra Kumar Jain, Pramod B. Gosavi:
  Email Security Using Encrption and Compression. 136-139
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  Rowayda A. Sadek:
  Blind Synthesis Attack on SVD Based Watermarking Techniques. 140-145

Software Testing, System Development, and System Quality Assurance

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  George Kakarontzas, Ioannis Stamelos, Panagiotis Katsaros:
  Product Line Variability with Elastic Components and Test-Driven Development. 146-151
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  Tarun Agarwal:
  A Descriptive Programming Based Approach for Test Automation. 152-156
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  Erica Ferreira, Valdivino A. Santiago, Danielle Guimarães, Nandamudi Lankalapalli Vijaykumar:
  Evaluation of Test Criteria for Space Application Software Modeling in Statecharts. 157-162
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  Alessandro Oliveira Arantes, Nandamudi Lankalapalli Vijaykumar, Valdivino Alexandre de Santiago Júnior, Danielle Guimarães:
  Test Case Generation for Critical Systems through a Collaborative Web-Based Tool. 163-168
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  Luisa Mich, Mariangela Franch, Nadzeya Kiyavitskaya:
  A Quality Gaps Roadmap for a Website Usability Process. 169-174

Advanced Image Processing and Image Understanding Techniques

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  Kumiko Yasuda, Daigo Muramatsu, Takashi Matsumoto:
  Visual-Based Online Signature Verification by Pen Tip Tracking. 175-180
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  Guodong Zhang, Donghong Sun, Peiyu Yan, Hong Zhao, Zhezhu Li:
  A LDCT Image Contrast Enhancement Algorithm Based on Single-scale Retinex Theory. 181-186
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  Bernhard Moser, Peter Haslinger, Tomas Kazmar:
  On the Potential of Hermann Weyl's Discrepancy Norm for Texture Analysis. 187-191
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  Eugene Grichuk, Margarita Kuzmina, Edward A. Manykin:
  Separation of Visual Scene Fragments via Oscillatory Network Method. 192-197

Advances in Modelling, Prediction and Control

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  Li Lu, Ziyi Xu, Yuan Hu, Pengfei Shi:
  Age Estimation Robust to Expression Variations. 198-201
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  Amir Mohammad Sayidi, M. Ali Nekoui, N. Seifi Boghrabadi:
  Adaptive Optimal Control for a One-Machine Infinite-Bus Power System. 202-207
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  N. Seifi Boghrabadi, Mohammad Reza Jahed-Motlagh, Amir Mohammad Sayidi:
  Chaos Suppression in the Uncertain Van Der Pol Oscillator. 208-213
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  Kazuyuki Tanaka, Takafumi Usui, Muneki Yasuda:
  Statistical Inferences by Gaussian Markov Random Fields on Complex Networks. 214-219
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  Yong Zhang:
  Guaranteed Cost Control for Nonlinear Networked Control Systems with Uncertainty. 220-225

Fault Diagnostics, Intelligent Modelling and Control

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  Sikandar Samar, Andrey Torzhkov, Amit Chakraborty:
  On-Line Monotonic Fault Diagnostics via Recursive Constrained Quadratic Programming. 226-231
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  Toru Fujinaka, Sigeru Omatu:
  Network-Based Intelligent Control Systems. 232-237
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  Sallehuddin Mohamed Haris, Eric Rogers:
  A MATLAB Toolbox for Finding Stabilizing Controllers for a Class of Switched Systems. 238-242
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  Petr Kadlec, Bogdan Gabrys:
  Adaptive Local Learning Soft Sensor for Inferential Control Support. 243-248
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  Danilo Sipoli Sanches, Orides Morandin Jr., Bruno Drugowick Muniz, Edilson R. R. Kato:
  Modeling Strategy by Adaptive Genetic Algorithm for Production Reactive Scheduling with Simultaneous Use of Machines and AGVs. 249-254

Advanced Image and Video Coding and Image Understanding Techniques

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  Junsang Cho, Sukhee Cho, Namho Hur, Hyuk Lee, Jechang Jeong:
  Effective Multiview Video Coding Using a Scalable Depth Map. 255-259
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  Herong Zheng, Zhi Liu, Xiaofeng Wang:
  Research on the Video Segmentation Method with Integrated Multi-features Based on GMM. 260-264
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  M. Arfan Jaffar, Ayyaz Hussain, Muhammad Nazir, Anwar M. Mirza, Asmatullah Chaudhry:
  GA and Morphology Based Automated Segmentation of Lungs from CT Scan Images. 265-270

Information Systems, Web Technologies and Semantic Web

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  Viorica R. Chifu, Ioan Salomie, Emil St. Chifu:
  Automatic Web Service Composition Using OWL-S and Fluent Calculus. 271-276
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  Vincenzo Di Lecce, Marco Calabrese:
  Taxonomies and Ontologies in Web Semantic Applications: . 277-283
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  Sébastien Mosser, Franck Chauvel, Mireille Blay-Fornarino, Michel Riveill:
  Web Services Composition: Mashups Driven Orchestration Definition. 284-289

Software Development, System Quality Assurance and Reliability

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  Hakim Bendjenna, Nacereddine Zarour, Pierre-Jean Charrel:
  MAMIE: A Methodology to Elicit Requirements in Inter-company Co-operative Information Systems. 290-295
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  Usman Farooq, Chiou Peng Lam:
  Mutation Analysis for the Evaluation of AD Models. 296-301
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  Aida Causevic, Paul Pettersson, Cristina Cerschi Seceleanu:
  Analyzing Resource-Usage Impact on Component-Based Systems Performance and Reliability. 302-308
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  Cyril Dumont, Fabrice Mourlin:
  Space Based Architecture for Numerical Solving. 309-314
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  Shoichi Morimoto:
  A Study of Value of Business Process Models from a Managerial Viewpoint. 315-320

Innovative Software Development

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  Christian Schindler:
  Agile Software Development Methods and Practices in Austrian IT-Industry: Results of an Empirical Study. 321-326
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  Long Zhao, Qinbao Song, Lei Zhu:
  Common Software-Aging-Related Faults in Fault-Tolerant Systems. 327-331
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  G. S. Thyagaraju, S. M. Joshi, Umakanth P. Kulkarni, S. K. Narasimha Murthy, Anil R. Yardi:
  Conflict Resolution in Multiuser Context-Aware Environments. 332-338
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  Mira Kajko-Mattsson, Ralf Fredriksson, Anna Hauzenberger:
  Eliciting a Retirement Process Model: Case Study 2. 339-344
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  Huaxi (Yulin) Zhang, Christelle Urtado, Sylvain Vauttier:
  Connector-Driven Gradual and Dynamic Software Assembly Evolution. 345-350
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  Busyairah Syd Ali, Zarinah Mohd Kasirun:
  3CI: A Tool for Crosscutting Concern Identification. 351-355
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  John Kenyon, Frederick C. Harris Jr., Sergiu M. Dascalu:
  The C++ Hybrid Imperative Meta-Programmer: CHIMP. 356-361

Fuzzy Systems for Industrial Automation

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  Sang Wan Lee, Yong-Soo Kim, Zeungnam Bien:
  Learning Human Behavior Patterns for Proactive Service System: Agglomerative Fuzzy Clustering-Based Fuzzy-State Q-learning. 362-367
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  Sang Wan Lee, Yong-Soo Kim, Zeungnam Bien:
  A Probabilistic Cluster Validity Index for Agglomerative Bayesian Fuzzy Clustering. 368-373
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  Kamran Mohajeri, Mohammad Teshnehlab, Mohammad Ali Nekoui, Bijan Moaveni:
  Predictive Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Multivariable Systems Using Fuzzy CMAC. 374-379
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  Sadaaki Miyamoto:
  Generalized Bags and Bag Relations: Toward an Alternative Model for Fuzzy Set Applications. 380-385
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  Ines Barhoumi, Ilhem Kallel, Adel M. Alimi:
  ARG_FuzzySim: Concluding Failed Multilateral Argumentation-Based Negotiation. 386-391
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  Krzysztof Siminski:
  Neuro-Fuzzy System with Hierarchical Domain Partition. 392-397
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  Alireza Chakeri, Jafar Habibi, Yasamin Heshmat:
  Fuzzy Type-2 Nash Equilibrium. 398-402

Innovative Modelling, Analysis and Control Strategies

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  Dayong Cao:
  Consciousness Changes the Output Signal of Solar Cell and the New Cognitive Model with Mass Energy Space Time System. 403-408
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  Asemeh Pousti, Mehmet Bodur:
  Kinematics and Dynamics of a Wheeled Mobile Inverted Pendulum. 409-413
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  Holger Schöner, Bernhard Moser, Edwin Lughofer:
  On Preprocessing Multi-channel Sensor Data for Online Process Monitoring. 414-419
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  Aicha-Baya Goumeidane, Mohammed Khamadja, Nafaa Naceredine, Faiza Mekhalfa:
  Statistical Deformable Model Based Weld Defect Contour Estimation in Radiographic Inspection. 420-425

Advanced Neural Networks Applications

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  S. H. Yu, Y. S. Koo, E. Y. Ha, H. Y. Kwon:
  PM-10 Forecasting Using Neural Networks Model. 426-429
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  Marcio Jose Moutinho da Ponte, Antonio Morais da Silveira:
  A Methodology for Evaluation the Usability of Software for Industrial Automation Using Artificial Neural Networks: Case Study--Eletrobras. 430-435

Clustering, Classification, Data Mining and Risk Analysis

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  Zahra Hossaini, Amir Masoud Rahmani, Saeid Setayeshi:
  Web Pages Classification and Clustering by Means of Genetic Algorithms: A Variable Size Page Representing Approach. 436-440
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  Andreas Buschermöhle, Nils Rosemann, Werner Brockmann:
  Stable Classification in Environments with Varying Degrees of Uncertainty. 441-446
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  Somaieh Mahdavi-Jafari, Hojjat Salehinejad, Siamak Talebi:
  A Pistachio Nuts Classification Technique: An ANN Based Signal Processing Scheme. 447-451
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  David Conejero, Xavier Anguera:
  TV Advertisements Detection and Clustering Based on Acoustic Information. 452-457

Agent Systems: Theory and Applications

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  Vincenzo Di Lecce, Alberto Amato:
  Multi Agent Negotiation for a Decision Support System in Route Planning. 458-463
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  Richardson Ribeiro, André Pinz Borges, Fabrício Enembreck:
  Interaction Models for Multiagent Reinforcement Learning. 464-469
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  Marina Bagic, Aleksandar Babac, Mojca Ciglaric:
  Verifying Epistemic Properties of Multi-agent Systems via Action-Based Temporal Logic. 470-475
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  Ziad Kobti, Ding Chen:
  A Multi-agent Simulation Platform for Web Service QoS Selection Modeling. 476-481
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  Huiye Ma:
  Adaptive Agents for Sequential Vickrey Auctions with Homogeneous Goods. 482-487
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  Konrad Fuks, Arkadiusz Kawa, Waldemar Wieczerzycki:
  Improved E-sourcing Strategy with Multi-agent Swarms. 488-493

Innovations in Software Development, Workflow Engines and Advanced Systems Analysis

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  Manuel Teira, Óscar J. Diez:
  Building a Workflow Engine for a Real World Use Case, Using Mature Java Components. 494-499
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  Shouxin Wang, Li Zhang, Na Ma:
  A Quantitative Measurement for Reputation of Web Service and Providers Based on Cloud Model. 500-505
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  Carlos Bueno Royo, Francisco Gonzalez Vidal:
  E-marketplaces: A Telecom Operator Perspective. 506-511
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  Behrang Zadjabbari, Pornpit Wongthongtham, Farookh Khadeer Hussain:
  Towards an Ontological Intellectual Capital Based Model in Sustainable Business Performance. 512-515
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  María Laura Ponisio, Peter Vruggink:
  Analysing Boundary Objects to Develop Results that Support Business Goals. 516-521
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  Munara Tolubaeva, Aysu Betin Can:
  Automatic Detection of Shared Objects in Multithreaded Java Programs. 522-526

Advance Control Strategies for Parallel and Dynamic Systems

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  Vladimir Filipov, Nikolinka Christova:
  A Solution for Integrated Manufacturing Operation Management. 527-532
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  A. Karami Mohamadi, N. Al-e-Ali:
  Active Control of Lateral Vibration for Bogie Using Variable Structure Model Reference Adaptive Control. 533-538
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  Miri Weiss-Cohen, Igal Sirotin, Erez Rave:
  Lawn Mowing System for Known Areas. 539-544

Intelligent Control, Genetic Algorithms and Evolutionary Systems with Applications to Robotic Systems

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  Jiun-Hau Wei, Jing-Sin Liu:
  Collision-Free Composite n3-Splines Generation for Nonholonomic Mobile Robots by Parallel Variable-Length Genetic Algorithm. 545-550
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  Masanao Obayashi, Takashi Kuremoto, Kunikazu Kobayashi:
  A Self-Organized Fuzzy-Neuro Reinforcement Learning System for Continuous State Space for Autonomous Robots. 551-556
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  Xiaojun Yang, Xiangmo Zhao:
  Mixed Particle Filtering for Maneuvering Target Tracking in Clutter. 557-562
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  Nardênio A. Martins, Douglas Bertol, Edson R. de Pieri, Eugênio B. Castelan, Maria M. Dias:
  Neural Dynamic Control of a Nonholonomic Mobile Robot Incorporating the Actuator Dynamics. 563-568

Robotics and Automation

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  Toshiaki Ishikawa, Yoshiteru Nishimura, Koichi Hori:
  Real-Time Collision Avoidance in the Environment with Moving Obstacles. 569-574
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  Yoshiteru Nishimura, Toshiaki Ishikawa, Koichi Hori:
  Localization by Co-observing Robots. 575-579
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  Hang-Bong Kang, Myung-Ho Ju, Hyeyoon Woo:
  Human Robot Interaction Methods for Manipulating Comic Contents. 580-585
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  XiaoLin Long, Jingping Jiang:
  Information Consensus in Partial Synchronous Network of Multi-robot Systems. 586-591

Fuzzy Logic, Hybrid Systems for Modelling, Control and Optimization

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  Francesco Rago:
  Granular Computing Application to Hybrid Systems Control. 592-596
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  Orides Morandin Jr., Edilson Reis Rodrigues Kato, Ageu Morais Duarte, Allan Rodrigues Silva:
  A Fuzzy Classifier Model for the Production Sequencing. 597-602
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  Mario Drobics, Klaus-Peter Adlassnig:
  Extending the Medical Concept of Reference Intervals Using Fuzzy Predicates. 603-608

Software Engineering

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  Christopher Diggins, Abdelwahab Hamou-Lhadj:
  JAction: A High-Level Surface Syntax for UML Action Semantics. 609-614
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  Ermeson C. Andrade, Paulo Romero Martins Maciel, Gustavo Rau de Almeida Callou, Bruno Costa e Silva Nogueira:
  Mapping UML Interaction Overview Diagram to Time Petri Net for Analysis and Verification of Embedded Real-Time Systems with Energy Constraints. 615-620
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  Faridah Hani Mohamed Salleh, Nazrita Ibrahim, Loo Yim Ling:
  Design of Tool for Generating UML Analysis Class Diagram. 621-626
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  Hirotaka Nosato, Yukari Ishida, Tatsumi Furuya, Eiichi Takahashi, Masahiro Murakawa, Isamu Kajitani, Tetsuya Higuchi:
  World-Wide Accessible LDPC Encoder/Decoder Generator Using Web-Based GUI and API. 627-632
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  Yong Bing Khoo, Mingwei Zhou, Berman Kayis:
  Information Modeling for Rapid Prototyping in a Risk Management System. 633-638

Scheduling Systems for Modelling, Control and Optimization

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  Leili Mohammad Khanli, Seyad Naser Razavi, Nima Jafari Navimipour:
  LGR: The New Genetic Based Scheduler for Grid Computing Systems. 639-644
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  Junmin Zhang, Yiwen Liang:
  Integrating Innate and Adaptive Immunity for Worm Detection. 645-650
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  Hui Peng, Lei Zhang:
  Utility of Virtual Games and Time Allocation Behavior of Game Players: A Multi-extended Utility Framework. 651-656
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  Weizhen Chen, Bingwen Wang, Xiaoya Hu:
  Grey Forecasting Model of Bridge-Health Condition. 657-662
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  In-Yong Seo, Seong-Jun Kim:
  An On-Line Calibration Monitoring Technique Using Support Vector Regression and Principal Component Analysis. 663-669

Neural Networks and Advanced Control Strategies

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  Suchira Chaigusin, Chaiyaporn Chirathamjaree, Judy Clayden:
  The Use of Neural Networks in the Prediction of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Index. 670-673
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  Derrick Takeshi Mirikitani, Nikolay I. Nikolaev:
  Recurrent Expectation Maximization Neural Modeling. 674-679
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  Yevgeniya Kovalchuk, Maria Fasli:
  Deploying Neural-Network-Based Models for Dynamic Pricing in Supply Chain Management. 680-685
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  Corrado Mencar, Anna Maria Fanelli, Michele Chieco:
  A Neural Network for Water Level Prediction in Artesian Wells. 686-691
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  Muneki Yasuda, Kazuyuki Tanaka:
  Approximate Learning Algorithm for Restricted Boltzmann Machines. 692-697

Web Engineering and Web Services

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  Alireza Tabatabaei Tabrizi, Mohsen Sadighi Moshkenani:
  Evaluation of Web Applications According to Intelligence Parameters. 698-702
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  Garyfallos Fragidis, Lemonia Giantsiou, Konstantinos A. Tarabanis:
  Providing Customer-Centric Service: Customization and Composition of Service on the Semantic Web. 703-708
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  Philip Lew, Li Zhang, Shouxin Wang, Wei Jiang:
  Guidelines to Determine Quality for Web-Based Software Applications. 709-714
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  María José Ibáñez, Pedro Álvarez, Joaquin Ezpeleta:
  Flow and Data Compatibility for the Correct Interaction between Web Processes. 715-721

Clustering, Classification and Learning Systems

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  Yu-Chen Song, Michael J. O'Grady, Gregory M. P. O'Hare, Wei Wang:
  A Clustering Algorithm Incorporating Density and Direction. 722-725
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  In-Sung Jung, Sungjoo Yeo, Gi-Nam Wang, Kwan Hee Han, Jihyung Lee:
  Generating Heuristic Rule for Efficient Quay Assignment of Ships. 726-731
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  Junming Shao, Dongjian He, Qinli Yang:
  Multi-semantic Scene Classification Based on Region of Interest. 732-737

Optimization, Hybrid Systems, Genetic and Evolutionary Computation and Swarm Intelligence Applications

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