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Review: Steve: The Art Museum Social Tagging Project., Mark Mcbride Dec 2007

Review: Steve: The Art Museum Social Tagging Project., Mark Mcbride

Mark F McBride

The Steve Museum is a social tagging project created by volunteers from art museums and galleries. The main goal is to create user generated descriptions for works of art, because we all view, experience, and describe art differently.


Powerpoint At 20: Back To Basics, Robert Gaskins Dec 2007

Powerpoint At 20: Back To Basics, Robert Gaskins

Robert Gaskins

Let simplicity inspire, and resist the lure of unreadable fonts, stock clip art, sound effects, and flying bullet points.


Statistical Issues In Proteomic Research, Jeffrey S. Morris Dec 2007

Statistical Issues In Proteomic Research, Jeffrey S. Morris

Jeffrey S. Morris

No abstract provided.


Simulation-Based Environment For Multi-Echelon Cyclic Planning And Optimisation, Galina Merkuryeva, Yuri Merkuryev, Liana Napalkova Oct 2007

Simulation-Based Environment For Multi-Echelon Cyclic Planning And Optimisation, Galina Merkuryeva, Yuri Merkuryev, Liana Napalkova

Liana Napalkova

No abstract provided.


Application Of Triz Principles In Software Concepts, Umakant Mishra Sep 2007

Application Of Triz Principles In Software Concepts, Umakant Mishra

Umakant Mishra

The Inventive Principles of TRIZ are not only applicable to mechanical or technical field; they are also applicable to Software solutions. Most of the 40 principles are easy to learn, but the question arises where to apply and how to apply. This article shows some simple examples of applying TRIZ principles.

Some people may ask, the solutions in this article are all known, what is the use of trying out TRIZ Principles on them. My answer is the art of problem solving is like learning a bicycle. If you are capable of riding the cycle on a known road, there …


Development Of Simulation-Based Environment For Multi-Echelon Cyclic Planning And Optimisation, Galina Merkuryeva, Liana Napalkova Sep 2007

Development Of Simulation-Based Environment For Multi-Echelon Cyclic Planning And Optimisation, Galina Merkuryeva, Liana Napalkova

Liana Napalkova

This paper focuses on the development of simulation-based environment for multi-echelon cyclic planning and optimisation in the product maturity phase. It is based on integration of analytical and simulation techniques. Analytical techniques are used to obtain initial planning decisions under conditions of stochastic demand and lead time, whereas simulation techniques extend these conditions to backlogging and capacity constraints. Simulation is used to analyse and improve cyclical decisions received from the analytical model. The proposed environment includes four components, such as database, process, optimisation and procedural one. Database component defines a supply chain network and its input parameters. Procedural component generates …


Adaptive Object Tracking Based On An Effective Appearance Filter, Hanzi Wang, David Suter, Konrad Schindler, Chunhua Shen Sep 2007

Adaptive Object Tracking Based On An Effective Appearance Filter, Hanzi Wang, David Suter, Konrad Schindler, Chunhua Shen

Chunhua Shen

We propose a similarity measure based on a Spatial-color Mixture of Gaussians (SMOG) appearance model for particle filters. This improves on the popular similarity measure based on color histograms because it considers not only the colors in a region but also the spatial layout of the colors. Hence, the SMOG-based similarity measure is more discriminative. To efficiently compute the parameters for SMOG, we propose a new technique with which the computational time is greatly reduced. We also extend our method by integrating multiple cues to increase the reliability and robustness. Experiments show that our method can successfully track objects in …


Comparing Taiwanese And American Wow Player Cultures In Terms Of Achievement, C. T. Sun, Chien Hsun Chen, J. L. Hsieh, H. Lin Sep 2007

Comparing Taiwanese And American Wow Player Cultures In Terms Of Achievement, C. T. Sun, Chien Hsun Chen, J. L. Hsieh, H. Lin

Chien Hsun Chen

When analyzing Taiwanese and American market separation and online gaming cultures, sooner or later researchers hear the assertion that players in Taiwan emphasize achievement and players in the US emphasize recreation. This belief may explain why a significant number of Taiwanese World of Warcraft (WoW) players claim that they would rather connect to North American game servers to play. To determine the truth (if any) of this belief, we investigated behaviors, tendencies, and motivations between Taiwanese and American WoW players using data collected via WoW’s unique clientdesigned user interface feature. Data on level upgrade efficiency and participation in guild-organized raids …


Bound Optimization For Parallel Quadratic Sieving Using Large Prime Variations, Andrew G. West May 2007

Bound Optimization For Parallel Quadratic Sieving Using Large Prime Variations, Andrew G. West

Andrew G. West

The Quadratic Sieve (QS) factorization algorithm is a powerful means to perform prime decompositions that combines number theory, linear algebra, and brute processing power. Created by Carl Pomerance in 1985, it is the second fastest general purpose factorization method as of this writing, behind only the Number Field Sieve.

We describe an efficient QS implementation which is accessible to an undergraduate audience. The majority of papers on this topic rely on complex mathematical notation as their primary means of explanation. Instead, we attempt to combine math, discussion, and examples to promote understanding. Additionally, few authors ever present implementation level detail. …


State-Of-The-Art: Interaktion In Erweiterten Realitäten, Philipp Schaer, Marco Thum Feb 2007

State-Of-The-Art: Interaktion In Erweiterten Realitäten, Philipp Schaer, Marco Thum

Philipp Schaer

Die folgende Arbeit soll einen Überblick über bestehende Lösungen zur Interaktion in Erweiterten Realitäten (Augmented Reality) schaffen. Hierzu werden anhand dreier grundlegender Betrachtungsweisen unterschiedliche Interaktionskonzepte und -umsetzungen sowohl von der technischen, als auch von der konzeptuellen Seite her, vorgestellt. Neben Fragen der Visualisierung werden unterschiedliche Typen von Benutzungsschnittstellen vorstellt. Den größten Teil nehmen die drei typischen Interaktionsaufgaben Selektion- und Manipulation, Navigation und Systemkontrolle und die damit verbundenen Interaktionstechniken ein. Die Inhalte des Arbeitsberichts beschränken sich auf den Einsatz von Interaktionelementen in Augmented Reality Umgebungen. Dies geschieht in Abgrenzung zu Forschungsarbeiten auf dem Gebiet zu Interaktionstechniken in Virtual Reality Umgebungen (vollimmersiv …


Optimized Parallel Implementation Of The Quadratic Sieve Factorization Algorithm, Andrew G. West Jan 2007

Optimized Parallel Implementation Of The Quadratic Sieve Factorization Algorithm, Andrew G. West

Andrew G. West

No abstract provided.


Ontology Development For Context-Sensitive Decision Support, Shah Jahan Miah Jan 2007

Ontology Development For Context-Sensitive Decision Support, Shah Jahan Miah

Dr Shah Jahan Miah

Semantics have become acceptable techniques for data integration, data interoperability and data visualization in many software engineering domains and web developments over the past few years. This paper describes a software development where semantic ontology techniques have been used for developing a generic knowledge model applicable across rural industries. This technique enables us to outline a single access point for building end-user specific knowledge based systems. We have called the new solution prototype an End-User Enabled Design Environment (EUEDE) where the knowledge components from the problem ontology is used in building specific decision systems that are contextsensitive to end-user factors. …


Actors, Objects, Contextures, Morphograms, Rudolf Kaehr Jan 2007

Actors, Objects, Contextures, Morphograms, Rudolf Kaehr

Rudolf Kaehr

Systematic and historic overview and critics of actor and object oriented programming.


From Dialogues To Polylogues, Rudolf Kaehr Jan 2007

From Dialogues To Polylogues, Rudolf Kaehr

Rudolf Kaehr

No abstract provided.


Application Of Ansys In Seismic Response Analysis Of Constructing Of High Buildings, Yang Xiaojun Jan 2007

Application Of Ansys In Seismic Response Analysis Of Constructing Of High Buildings, Yang Xiaojun

Xiao-Jun Yang

The dynamic feature of high buildings is discussed in the present study with the application of ANSYS,the large finite element analysis software,aimed at the analysis of dynamic response of high buildings.Based on the case of a 15一story-building,a model of beam and shell 3-D finite element structure is built and the frequency of structure and the mode of vibration are computed in the study;furthermore,the structural dynamic response is discussed under different seismic waves with the use of the history analysis method.The results show that the more intense the seismic wave is,the bigger is the dynamic response of the buildings.The information can …


Google's Law, Greg Lastowka Jan 2007

Google's Law, Greg Lastowka

Greg Lastowka

Google has become, for the majority of Americans, the index of choice for online information. Through dynamically generated results pages keyed to a near-infinite variety of search terms, Google steers our thoughts and our learning online. It tells us what words mean, what things look like, where to buy things, and who and what is most important to us. Google’s control over “results” constitutes an awesome ability to set the course of human knowledge. As this paper will explain, fortunes are won and lost based on Google’s results pages, including the fortunes of Google itself. Because Google’s results are so …


Michael Wheeler: Reconstructing The Cognitive World: The Next Step, Leslie Marsh Jan 2007

Michael Wheeler: Reconstructing The Cognitive World: The Next Step, Leslie Marsh

Leslie Marsh

Michael Wheeler is the latest in a new wave of philosophical theorists that fall within a loose coalition of anti-representationalism (or anti-Cartesianism): Dynamical –, Embodied –, Extended –, Distributed –, and Situated –, theories of cognition (DEEDS an apt acronym). Against this background, cognition for Wheeler is, or should be, a more ecumenical concept. This ecumenical approach would still be amenable to making theoretical distinctions, the central one being the notion of offline and online styles of intelligence, a distinction that makes conceptual space for another closely related notion, that of propositional knowledge (knowing that) and tacit knowledge (knowing how).


Risk Management, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

Risk Management, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


The Islamic Faith Impact On The Decision Of Jordanian Consumer In Buy Food - Philadelphia University, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

The Islamic Faith Impact On The Decision Of Jordanian Consumer In Buy Food - Philadelphia University, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


Joseph Conrad: Defender Or Condemner Of Imperialism?, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

Joseph Conrad: Defender Or Condemner Of Imperialism?, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


قياس رضى المرضى عن مستوى تطبيق الوثيقة الاسلامية, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

قياس رضى المرضى عن مستوى تطبيق الوثيقة الاسلامية, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


Plagiarism In Linguistic Editing, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

Plagiarism In Linguistic Editing, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


Ordering Of Binary Polymeric Nanoparticles On Hydrophobic Surfaces Assembled From Low Volume Fraction Dispersions, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

Ordering Of Binary Polymeric Nanoparticles On Hydrophobic Surfaces Assembled From Low Volume Fraction Dispersions, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


Genetic Population Structure, Gene Flow, And Evolutionary History Of Selected Ornamental Fish In The Red Sea, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

Genetic Population Structure, Gene Flow, And Evolutionary History Of Selected Ornamental Fish In The Red Sea, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


-“The Effect Of Perceived Risk On The Process Of Online Buying Electrical Products By Jordanian Consumers In Amman”, Journal Of Beni Sueif University, 2007, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

-“The Effect Of Perceived Risk On The Process Of Online Buying Electrical Products By Jordanian Consumers In Amman”, Journal Of Beni Sueif University, 2007, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of Using The Store Name As A Brand On Consumers' Perception Toward Its Quality”, Journal Of Beni Sueif University, 2007, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

The Effect Of Using The Store Name As A Brand On Consumers' Perception Toward Its Quality”, Journal Of Beni Sueif University, 2007, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of The Implementation Fields Of Marketing Ethics On The Image Of Jordan Telecommunications Companies”, Journal Of Tanta University, 2007, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

The Impact Of The Implementation Fields Of Marketing Ethics On The Image Of Jordan Telecommunications Companies”, Journal Of Tanta University, 2007, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of The Implementation Fields Of Social Marketing On The Image Of Jordan Telecommunications Companies”, Journal Of Beni Sueif University, 2007, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

The Impact Of The Implementation Fields Of Social Marketing On The Image Of Jordan Telecommunications Companies”, Journal Of Beni Sueif University, 2007, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


" The Impact Of Personal And Organizational Factors On The Use Of Decision Support Systems By The Jordanian Corporations In Marketing Decision Making" Journal Of Mansoura University, 2007, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

" The Impact Of Personal And Organizational Factors On The Use Of Decision Support Systems By The Jordanian Corporations In Marketing Decision Making" Journal Of Mansoura University, 2007, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of Using Imc On Costumers' Image For Jordanian Five Star Hotels, Philadelphia University Jan 2007

The Impact Of Using Imc On Costumers' Image For Jordanian Five Star Hotels, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia University, Jordan

No abstract provided.