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ORCIDKSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems, Volume 5
Volume 5, Number 1, January 31, 2011
- Tin Yu Wu, Kai-Hua Kuo, Hua-Pu Cheng, Jen-Wen Ding, Wei-Tsong Lee:
Increasing the Lifetime of Ad Hoc Networks Using Hierarchical Cluster-based Power Management. 5-23 - Kyungtae Kim, Dragos Niculescu
, Sangjin Hong:
Gateway Strategies for VoIP Traffic over Wireless Multihop Networks. 24-51 - Peyman Pahlavani, Vali Derhami, Ali Mohammad Zareh Bidoki:
FENC: Fast and Efficient Opportunistic Network Coding in wireless networks. 52-67 - Wooguil Pak, Saewoong Bahk:
Traffic Flow Estimation based Channel Assignment for Wireless Mesh Networks. 68-82 - Sung-Ho Jang, Jong Sik Lee:
Mobile Resource Reliability-based Job Scheduling for Mobile Grid. 83-104 - Jae-Hyun Kim, Seog-Gyu Kim, Jaiyong Lee:
Adaptive Duty Cycling MAC Protocols Using Closed-Loop Control for Wireless Sensor Networks. 105-122 - Dong Won Kim, Tae-Geon Park:
An Energy Efficient MAC Protocol Providing Guaranteed Service for Wireless Sensor Network. 123-140 - Yujin Lim, Sanggil Kang:
Development of Link Cost Function using Neural Network Concept in Sensor Network. 141-156 - Romeo Mark A. Mateo, Jaewan Lee:
Scalable Search based on Fuzzy Clustering for Interest-based P2P Networks. 157-176 - Bong Gyou Lee, Ki Youn Kim, Jae Sung Song:
Analyzing Moderating Effects of WiBro User Experiences. 177-190 - Arun Ranjitkar, Young-Bae Ko:
A Distributed Web-Topology for the Wireless Mesh Network with Directional Antennas. 191-210 - Azzam Sleit, Abdel Latif Abu Dalhoum, Mohammad Qatawneh, Maryam Al-Sharief, Rawa'a Al-Jabaly, Ola Karajeh:
Image Clustering using Color, Texture and Shape Features. 211-227 - Kanghun Jeong, Hyeonjoon Moon:
Efficient 3D Model based Face Representation and Recognition Algorithm using Pixel-to-Vertex Map (PVM). 228-246
Volume 5, Number 2, Fabruary 28, 2011
- Wook Choi, Yong Lee, Sangchul Kim:
A Reporting Interval Adaptive, Sensor Control Platform for Energy-saving Data Gathering in Wireless Sensor Networks. 247-268 - Wen-Lin Yang, Chi-Chou Kao, Cheng-Huang Tung:
Heuristic Algorithms for Constructing Interference-Free and Delay-Constrained Multicast Trees for Wireless Mesh Networks. 269-286 - Jong-Woo Kim, Seung-Hyun Ji, Seon-Yeong Kim, Hwan-Gue Cho:
A New Communication Network Model for Chat Agents in Virtual Space. 287-312 - Dongcheul Lee, Byung-Ho Rhee:
Efficient Abnormal Traffic Detection Software Architecture for a Seamless Network. 313-329 - Manar Mohaisen, KyungHi Chang:
Efficiency Improvement of the Fixed-complexity Sphere Decoder. 330-343 - Wooguil Pak, Young-June Choi:
Topology Aggregation for Hierarchical Wireless Tactical Networks. 344-358 - Jaeyeon Song, Byoung-Dai Lee:
Mobile Rich Media Technologies: Current Status and Future Directions. 359-373 - Meng-Hui Lim, Andrew Beng Jin Teoh:
Discriminative and Non-User Specific Binary Biometric Representation via Linearly-Separable SubCode Encoding-based Discretization. 374-389 - Feng Shao, Gangyi Jiang, Mei Yu, Zongju Peng:
A Perception-based Color Correction Method for Multi-view Images. 390-407 - Mei Yu, Ping He, Zongju Peng, Yun Zhang, Yuehou Si, Gangyi Jiang:
Fast Macroblock Mode Selection Algorithm for B Frames in Multiview Video Coding. 408-427 - Leyou Zhang, Qing Wu, Yupu Hu:
New Constructions of Identity-based Broadcast Encryption without Random Oracles. 428-439 - Hong Wen, Pin-Han Ho:
Physical Layer Technique to Assist Authentication Based on PKI for Vehicular Communication Networks. 440-456 - Ching-Nung Yang, Guo-Cin Ye, Cheonshik Kim:
Data Hiding in Halftone Images by XOR Block-Wise Operation with Difference Minimization. 457-476
Volume 5, Number 3, March 31, 2011
- Sung-Hee Lee, Young-Bae Ko:
A Bandwidth Adaptive Path Selection Scheme in IEEE 802.16 Relay Networks. 477-493 - Manar Mohaisen, KyungHi Chang:
Efficiency Improvement of the Fixed-Complexity Sphere Decoder. 494-507 - Hyunduk Jung, Jaiyong Lee:
Interference-Aware Downlink Resource Management for OFDMA Femtocell Networks. 508-522 - Hyun Yang, Jin Seok Yun, Jun Seok Oh, Chang Yun Park:
A Practical Unacknowledged Unicast Transmission in IEEE 802.11 Networks. 523-541 - Chang-Ho Chin, Jeong Geun Kim, Deokjoo Lee:
Stability of Slotted Aloha with Selfish Users under Delay Constraint. 542-559 - Choong-Nyoung Seon, JinHwan Yoo, Harksoo Kim, Ji-Hwan Kim, Jungyun Seo:
Lightweight Named Entity Extraction for Korean Short Message Service Text. 560-574 - Kyungha Min, Moon-Ryul Jung:
An Active Contour Approach to Extract Feature Regions from Triangular Meshes. 575-591 - Xingang Liu, Min Chen, Tang Wan, Chen Yu:
Hybrid No-Reference Video Quality Assessment Focusing on Codec Effects. 592-606 - Daisuke Moriyama, Tatsuaki Okamoto:
An eCK-secure Authenticated Key Exchange Protocol without Random Oracles. 607-625
Volume 5, Number 4, April 21, 2011
- Josip Lorincz, Antonio Capone, Dinko Begusic:
Heuristic Algorithms for Optimization of Energy Consumption in Wireless Access Networks. 626-648 - Quan Liu, Jun Gao, Yunwei Guo, Siyang Liu:
Analysis and Optimization of Cooperative Spectrum Sensing with Noisy Decision Transmission. 649-664 - Young-Uk Yun, Jae-Kark Choi, Sang-Jo Yoo:
Location-Based Spiral Clustering Algorithm for Avoiding Inter-Cluster Collisions in WSNs. 665-683 - S. M. Kamruzzaman, Md. Abdul Hamid:
An Energy Efficient Multichannel MAC Protocol for QoS Provisioning in MANETs. 684-702 - Yongjie Li, Rongfang Song:
Novel schemes of CQI Feedback Compression based on Compressive Sensing for Adaptive OFDM Transmission. 703-719 - Eun-Chan Park, Nojun Kwak, Suk Kyu Lee, Jong-Kook Kim, Hwangnam Kim:
Provisioning QoS for WiFi-enabled Portable Devices in Home Networks. 720-740 - Mohammad Moustafa Qabajeh, Aisha H. Adballa, Othman O. Khalifa, Liana Khamis Qabajeh:
A Cluster-based QoS Multicast Routing Protocol for Scalable MANETs. 741-762 - Heekyung Yang, Kyungha Min:
Texture-based Hatching for Color Image and Video. 763-781 - Heesung Lee, Sungjun Hong, Euntai Kim:
Probabilistic Background Subtraction in a Video-based Recognition System. 782-804 - Sunghyuck Hong, Sunho Lim, Jaeki Song:
Unified Modeling Language based Analysis of Security Attacks in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Survey. 805-821 - Meng-Hui Lim, Bok-Min Goi, Sanggon Lee:
An Analysis of Group Key Agreement Schemes based on the Bellare-Rogaway Model in Multi-party Setting. 822-839 - Ergong Zheng, Xijian Ping, Tao Zhang:
Local Linear Transform and New Features of Histogram Characteristic Functions for Steganalysis of Least Significant Bit Matching Steganography. 840-855 - Ningjie Dai, Guorui Feng, Qian Zeng:
Reversible Watermarking Using Adaptive Edge-Guided Interpolation. 856-873
Volume 5, Number 5, May 31, 2011
- Keunhang Heo, Hyunsik Kang, Un-Chul Moon, JungRyun Lee:
Performance Evaluation of Vehicle-mounted Mobile Relay in Next Generation Cellular Networks. 874-887 - Jaeryong Hwang, Jaehyuk Choi, Joon Yoo, Hwaryong Lee, Chong-kwon Kim:
An Efficient Association Control Method for Vehicular Networks with Mobile Hotspots. 888-908 - Yi Xie, Weidong Xiao, Daquan Tang, Jiuyang Tang, Guoming Tang:
A Prediction-based Energy-conserving Approximate Storage and Query Processing Schema in Object-Tracking Sensor Networks. 909-937 - Yung Bok Kim:
Real-time Estimation and Analysis of Time-based Accessibility and Usability for Ubiquitous Mobile-Web Services. 938-958 - Minh Tri Tran, Young Han Kim, Jaehwoon Lee:
Load Balancing and Mobility Management in Multi-homed Wireless Mesh Networks. 959-975 - Neeraj Poudyal, Ha Cheol Lee, Byung Seub Lee:
Operator Revenue Maximizing Heuristics with QoS Guarenetees for Real Time Traffic in 4G Networks. 976-998 - Sang-Chul Kim:
An Entropy-based Stability Algorithm for Regulating the Movement of MANET Nodes. 999-1012 - Wei Dong, Junfeng Wang, Minhuan Huang, Jian Tang, Hongxia Zhou:
ATCS: An adaptive TCP coding scheme for satellite IP networks. 1013-1027 - Hyunhee Park, Chul-Hee Kang:
A Group-aware Multicast Scheme in 60GHz WLANs. 1028-1048 - Xin Ge, Gongliang Liu, Xingpeng Mao, Naitong Zhang:
SE-CAC: A Novel Call Admission Control Scheme for Multi-service IDMA Systems. 1049-1068 - Jung Man Hong, Jong Hyup Lee, Soong Hee Lee:
Optimal Base Station Clustering for a Mobile Communication Network Design. 1069-1084 - Jing Zhang, Huaping Hu, Bo Liu:
Robustness of RED in Mitigating LDoS Attack. 1085-1100
Volume 5, Number 6, June 2011
- Jinghua Xu, Ming Zhou:
On the Fairness of the Multiuser Eigenmode Transmission System. 1101-1112 - Young-myoung Kang, Sangsoon Lim, Joon Yoo, Chong-kwon Kim:
Design, Analysis and Implementation of Energy-efficient Broadcast MAC Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks. 1113-1132 - Hiep-Vu Van, Insoo Koo:
Malicious User Suppression Based on Kullback-Leibler Divergence for Cognitive Radio. 1133-1146 - Youn-Sik Hong, Heemin Park:
A Cost-Effective Rate Control for Streaming Video for Wireless Portable Devices. 1147-1165 - Shung Han Cho, Yunyoung Nam, Sangjin Hong, Weduke Cho:
Sector Based Scanning and Adaptive Active Tracking of Multiple Objects. 1166-1191 - Heasuk Jo, Seungjoo Kim, Dongho Won:
Advanced Information Security Management Evaluation System. 1192-1213
Volume 5, Number 7, July 2011
- Nan Zhao, Hongjian Sun:
Robust Power Control for Cognitive Radio in Spectrum Underlay Networks. 1214-1229 - Ala Hamarsheh, Marnix Goossens, Rafe Alasem:
Configuring Hosts to Auto-detect (IPv6, IPv6-in-IPv4, or IPv4) Network Connectivity. 1230-1251 - Hai Liu, Zibin Zheng, Weimin Zhang, Kaijun Ren:
A Global Graph-based Approach for Transaction and QoS-aware Service Composition. 1252-1273 - Wei-Ting Cho, Chin-Feng Lai, Yueh-Min Huang, Wei-Tsong Lee, Sing-Wei Huangk:
Home Energy Management System for Interconnecting and Sensing of Electric Appliances. 1274-1292 - Asaduzzaman, Hyung Yun Kong:
Code Combining Cooperative Diversity in Long-haul Transmission of Cluster based Wireless Sensor Networks. 1293-1310 - Heekyung Yang, Kyungha Min:
Feature-guided Convolution for Pencil Rendering. 1311-1328 - Hoh Peter In, Myoung Rak Lee, Do-Hoon Kim, Nunghoe Kim, Byungsik Yoon:
Seamless Lawful Interception Handover for 3G IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). 1329-1345 - Tae Houn Song, Soon Mook Jeong, Hyung Min Kim, Key Ho Kwon, Jae Wook Jeon:
Direct Share: Photo Management System Based on Round-Robin Concept-Driven User Preference Feedback. 1346-1367
Volume 5, Number 8, August 2011
- Paolo Bellavista, Antonio Corradi, Damiano Fontana, Stefano Monti:
iPOJO-based Middleware Solutions for Self-Reconfiguration and Self-Optimization. 1368-1387 - Min-Woo Ryu, Si-Ho Cha, Jin-Gwang Koh, Seokjoong Kang, Kuk-Hyun Cho:
Position-based Routing Algorithm for Improving Reliability of Inter-Vehicle Communication. 1388-1403 - Soo Young Shin, Iyappan Ramachandran, Sumit Roy:
New Energy Efficient Clear Channel Assessment for Wireless Network. 1404-1422 - Thuy Tuong Nguyen, Xuan Dai Pham, Jae Wook Jeon:
Scaling-Translation Parameter Estimation using Genetic Hough Transform for Background Compensation. 1423-1443 - Byoungman An, Youngseop Kim, Oh-Jin Kwon:
Low-Complexity Motion Estimation for H.264/AVC Through Perceptual Video Coding. 1444-1456 - Juan Antonio Ortega, Daniel Fuentes, Juan Antonio Álvarez, Luis González Abril, Francisco Velasco Morente:
A Novel Approach to Trojan Horse Detection in Mobile Phones Messaging and Bluetooth Services. 1457-1471 - Chin-Ling Chen, Chin-Chang Chen:
A Verifiable and Traceable Secondhand Digital Media Market Protocol. 1472-1491
Volume 5, Number 9, September 2011
- Rongbo Zhu, Yingying Qin, Chin-Feng Lai:
Adaptive Packet Scheduling Scheme to Support Real-time Traffic in WLAN Mesh Networks. 1492-1512 - Xiaodong Ji, Baoyu Zheng, Li Zou:
Opportunistic Relay Selection for Joint Decode-and-Forward Based Two-Way Relaying with Network Coding. 1513-1527 - Mohsen A. M. El-Bendary, Atef E. Abou-El-azm, Nawal A. El-Fishawy, Farid Shawki, Mostafa Refai El-Tokhy, Fathi E. Abd El-Samie, Hassan B. Kazemian:
Enhancing the Image Transmission over Wireless Networks through a Novel Interleaver. 1528-1543 - Xiaojun Chen, Jing Zhang, Junhuai Li:
A Methodology for Tasks Placement and Scheduling Based on Virtual Machines. 1544-1572 - Chunjuan Diao, Wei Xu, Ming Chen, Bingyang Wu:
Outage Probability Analysis of Multiuser MISO Systems Exploiting Joint Spatial Diversity and Multiuser Diversity with Outdated Feedback. 1573-1595 - Gun-Yeob (Peter) Kim, Jung Ah C. Lee, Sangjin Hong:
Analysis of Macro-Diversity in LTE-Advanced. 1596-1612 - Jae-Jeong Hwang, Hong Ren Wu:
Stereo Image Quality Assessment Using Visual Attention and Distortion Predictors. 1613-1631 - Jinseok Lee, Shung Han Cho, Sangjin Hong, Jaechan Lim, Seong-Jun Oh:
Object Tracking in 3-D Space with Passive Acoustic Sensors using Particle Filter. 1632-1652 - Tinghuai Ma, Wei Tian, Donghai Guan, Sungyoung Lee:
Quantizing Personal Privacy in Ubiquitous Computing. 1653-1667 - Heeyoul Kim:
Secure Group Communication with Dynamic Membership Change in Ad Hoc Networks. 1668-1683 - Abedelaziz Mohaisen, Ku-Young Chang, Dowon Hong:
Attacks and Countermeasures for RFID Mutual Authentication Scheme in Pervasive Computing Environmen. 1684-1697
Volume 5, Number 10, October 2011
- Kigon Lyu, Jungyong Lee, Dongeon Sun, DaiYoung Kwon, Hyeoncheol Kim:
Constructing the Semantic Information Model using A Collective Intelligence Approach. 1698-1711 - Hyukho Kim, Woongsup Kim, Yangwoo Kim:
A Pattern-Based Prediction Model for Dynamic Resource Provisioning in Cloud Environment. 1712-1732 - Yoon-kyu Lee, Neunghoe Kim, Do-Hoon Kim, Dong-hyun Lee, Hoh Peter In:
Customer Requirements Elicitation based on Social Network Service. 1733-1750 - Chankyu Park, Jaehong Kim, Joo-Chan Sohn, Ho-Jin Choi:
A Wrist-Type Fall Detector with Statistical Classifier for the Elderly Care. 1751-1769 - Saebyeok Lee, Heuiseok Lim:
Brain-Operated Typewriter using the Language Prediction Model. 1770-1782 - Sungju Lee, Yongwha Chung, Daesung Moon, Sung Bum Pan, Chang-Ho Seo:
A Practical Implementation of Fuzzy Fingerprint Vault. 1783-1798 - DaiYoung Kwon, IlKyu Yoon, Won-Gyu Lee:
Design of Programming Learning Process using Hybrid Programming Environment for Computing Education. 1799-1813 - Hye-Jeong Cho, Dae-Young Noh, Seong Hwan Jang, Jae Cheol Kwon, Seoung-Jun Oh:
A New Video Bit Rate Estimation Scheme using a Model for IPTV Services. 1814-1829 - Yu Rang Park, Hye Hyeon Kim, Hwa Jeong Seo, Ju Han Kim:
CDISC Transformer: a metadata-based transformation tool for clinical trial and research data into CDISC standards. 1830-1840 - Jong-Phil Kim, Dong-Hyuk Sung, Jang-Eui Hong:
Performance Testing of Composite Web-Service with Aspect-Based WS-BPEL Extension. 1841-1861 - Doohee Song, Kwangjin Park:
An Efficient Adaptive Bitmap-based Selective Tuning Scheme for Spatial Queries in Broadcast Environments. 1862-1878 - Jihye Kim, YouAn Kwon, Kichun Nam:
The Syllable Frequency Effect in Semantic Categorization Tasks in Korean. 1879-1890
Volume 5, Number 11, November 2011
- Jiafu Wan, Hehua Yan, Hui Suo, Fang Li:
Advances in Cyber-Physical Systems Research. 1891-1908 - Chathuranga Widanapathirana, Y. Ahmet Sekercioglu, Bok-Min Goi:
Hybrid FPMS: A New Fairness Protocol Management Scheme for Community Wireless Mesh Networks. 1909-1928 - Donghwan Lee, Jihoon Choi, Wonjun Lee:
OFSA: Optimum Frame-Slotted Aloha for RFID Tag Collision Arbitration. 1929-1945 - Heng Liu, Yan Wang:
An Adaptive Proportional Integral Active Queue Management Algorithm based on Self-Similar Traffic Rate Estimation in WSN. 1946-1958 - Robin Shrestha, Jae Moung Kim:
Adaptive Group Loading and Weighted Loading for MIMO OFDM Systems. 1959-1975 - Ke Yi, Nan Hao, Sang-Jo Yoo:
Cooperative Incumbent System Protection MAC Protocol for Multi-channel Ad-hoc Cognitive Radio Networks. 1976-1996 - Sungkuen Lee, Kyounghee Lee, Hyun-Woo Lee, Seng-Phil Hong, Jinwoo Park:
An Enhanced Network-based Mobility Management Protocol for Fast Mobility Support. 1997-2015 - Asad Masood Khattak, Zeeshan Pervez, Sungyoung Lee, Young-Koo Lee:
Intelligent Healthcare Service Provisioning Using Ontology with Low-Level Sensory Data. 2016-2034 - Aihua Wang, Jihua Lu:
An Efficient Algorithm for Performance Analysis of Multi-cell and Multi-user Wireless Communication Systems. 2035-2051 - Luming Liu, Zhihao Ling, Yun Zuo:
Low-delay Node-disjoint Multi-path Routing using Complementary Trees for Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks. 2052-2067 - Bong Gyou Lee, Hyunsik Seo, Yong Beom Kim, Soo Kyung Park, Taisiya Kim:
Strategic Framework for Web2 Mobile Marketing. 2087-2102 - Xu Du, Nguyen-Son Vo, Wenqing Cheng, Trung Quang Duong:
Rate-User-Perceived-Quality Aware Replication Strategy for Video Streaming over Wireless Mesh Networks. 2103-2120 - Hyun-Ah Kim, Eunjung Lee, Junchul Chun, Kwanghoon Pio Kim:
A SCORM-based e-Learning Process Control Model and Its Modeling System. 2121-2142 - Kim-Thinh Nguyen, Young-Han Kim:
A CDN-P2P Hybrid Architecture with Location/Content Awareness for Live Streaming Services. 2143-2159 - Ui Seong Kim, Jong Min Lee, Yong Min Kim, Ki Tae Park, Young Shik Moon:
Photographic Color Reproduction Based on Color Variation Characteristics of Digital Camera. 2160-2174 - Minyoung Kim, Yongjoo Cho, Hyon-Gon Choo, Jinwoong Kim, Kyoung Shin Park:
Effects of Depth Map Quantization for Computer-Generated Multiview Images using Depth Image-Based Rendering. 2175-2190 - Jianbin Xie, Tong Liu, Wei Yan, Peiqin Li, Zhaowen Zhuang:
A Fast and Robust Algorithm for Fighting Behavior Detection Based on Motion Vectors. 2191-2203 - Chang-Seop Park, Hyun-Sun Kang:
Enhanced Security Scheme to Support Secure and Fast ASN-anchored Mobility in Mobile WiMAX. 2204-2220 - Woo-Yong Choi, Yongwha Chung, Jin-Won Park, Dowon Hong:
Fingerprint Template Protection Using One-Time Fuzzy Vault. 2221-2234 - Keonwoo Kim, Sang Su Lee, Dowon Hong, Jae-Cheol Ryou:
GPU-Accelerated Password Cracking of PDF Files. 2235-2253 - Nurmamat Helil, Mucheol Kim, Sangyong Han:
Trust and Risk based Access Control and Access Control Constraints. 2254-2271
Volume 5, Number 12, December 2011
- Laihyuk Park, Woongsoo Na, Gunwoo Lee, Chang Ha Lee, Chang Yun Park, Yong Soo Cho, Sungrae Cho:
Mobility-Aware Interference Avoidance Scheme for Vehicular WLANs. 2272-2293 - Romeo Mark A. Mateo, Jaewan Lee:
Dynamic Service Assignment based on Proportional Ordering for the Adaptive Resource Management of Cloud Systems. 2294-2314 - Youngsun Ha, Wonzoo Chung:
Reduced-state MLSD based on Volterra Kernels for Square-law Detected Multipath. 2315-2325 - Zuo-Liang Yin, Xingpeng Mao, Qinyu Zhang, Naitong Zhang:
A Novel Recursive Algorithm for Efficient ZF-OSIC Detection in a V-BLAST System. 2326-2339 - Hongxia Wang, Mingquan Fan:
NDFT-based Image Steganographic Scheme with Discrimination of Tampers. 2340-2354 - Bing-Fei Wu, Jhy-Hong Juang:
Real-Time Vehicle Detector with Dynamic Segmentation and Rule-based Tracking Reasoning for Complex Traffic Conditions. 2355-2373 - Seongmin Yun, Sanghun Park:
Multiscale Implicit Functions for Unified Data Representation. 2374-2391 - Massoud Hadian Dehkordi, Reza Alimoradi:
Identity-Based Multiple Key Agreement Scheme. 2393-2402
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