ppxscal/embedding_network huggingface dataset:
Finding relevant documents using top ranking sentences: an evaluation of two alternative schemes
Authors: Ryen W. White, Ian Ruthven, Joemon M. Jose
Venue: Proceedings of the 25th annual international ACM SIGIR conference on Research and development in information retrieval (2002)

In this paper we present an evaluation of techniques that are designed to encourage web searchers to interact more with the results of a web search. Two specific techniques are examined: the presentation of sentences that highly match the searcher's query and the use of implicit evidence. Implicit evidence is evidence captured from the searcher's interaction with the retrieval results and is used to automatically update the display. Our evaluation concentrates on the effectiveness and subject perception of these techniques. The results show, with statistical significance, that the techniques are effective and efficient for information seeking.
Statistical Thinking for Managers, 4th edition
Authors: David K. Hildebrand, Lyman Ott
Venue:  (1998)

:Focusing on the analysis of data using modern statistical and spreadsheet software, Hildebrand and Ott emphasize 'making sense' of data and discuss not only how a statistical method is applied, but why and why not. Throughout the book, the authors integrate computer use into the development of statistical concepts, emphasizing the value of looking at data to make sure the right questions are being asked.The real-life applications and examples throughout challenge students to think like managers. The case that concludes every chapter asks students to deal with a relatively unstructured situation and to explain the statistical reasoning in nontechnical language. Modern statistical methods, including resampling and bootstrapping are included. In addition, the authors emphasize quality control and improvement throughout the book and include three full chapters on regression and correlation methods.
Mining the human genome using virtual reality
Authors: Bram Stolk, Faizal Abdoelrahman, Anton Koning, Paul Wielinga, Jean-Marc Neefs, Andrew Stubbs, An de Bondt, Peter Leemans, Peter van der Spek
Venue: Proceedings of the Fourth Eurographics Workshop on Parallel Graphics and Visualization (2002)

The analysis of genomic data and integration of diverse biological data sources has become increasingly difficult for researches in the life sciences. This problem is exacerbated by the speed with which new data is gathered through automated technology like DNA microarrays. We developed a virtual reality application for visualizing hierarchical relationships within a gene family and for visualizing networks of gene expression data. Integration of other information from multiple databases with these visualizations can aid pharmaceutical researchers in selecting target genes or proteins for new drugs. We found the application of virtual reality to the field of genomics to be successfull.
An Interior Proximal Algorithm and the Exponential Multiplier Method for Semidefinite Programming
Authors: Moshe Doljansky, Marc Teboulle
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (1998)

We introduce an interior proximal algorithm for semidefinite optimization problems and establish its convergence properties. We also study the corresponding dual algorithm leading to an exponential multiplier method for semidefinite programs. Potential applications and extensions are also discussed.
Ill-Posedness and the Complexity of Deciding Existence of Solutionsto Linear Programs
Authors: Jorge R. Vera
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (1996)

We discuss efficient algorithms for deciding existence of solutions to linear programs specified with approximate data. This is important in applications where only an approximation to the real data of the problem is available for computation, or where rounding errors prevent the use of exact numbers. The algorithms are efficient from the point of view of computation and needed data, requiring excessive computation and an excessively precise approximation only for nearly ill-posed instances. We illustrate how the proximity to ill-posedness measures the ``conditioning'' of the problem and plays an important role in the complexity analysis. This work is one step toward the understanding of ill-posedness in optimization problems and the development of a general complexity theory of problem solving with approximate data.
Design by Numbers
Authors: John Maeda
Venue:  (1999)

:Most art and technology projects pair artists with engineers or scientists: the artist has the conception, and the technical person provides the know-how. John Maeda is an artist and a computer scientist, and he views the computer not as a substitute for brush and paint but as an artistic medium in its own right. Design By Numbers is a reader-friendly tutorial on both the philosophy and nuts-and-bolts techniques of programming for designers and artists. Practicing what he preaches, Maeda composed Design By Numbers using a computational process he developed specifically for the book. He introduces a programming language and development environment, available on the Web, which can be freely downloaded or run directly with any JAVA-enabled Web browser. Appropriately, the new language is called DBN (for "design by numbers"). Designed for "visual" people -- artists, designers, anyone who likes to pick up a pencil and doodle -- DBN has very few commands and consists of elements resembling those of many other languages, such as LISP, LOGO, C/JAVA, and BASIC.
Mastering Maya Complete 2, 1st edition
Authors: Perry Harovas, John L. Kundert-Gibbs
Venue:  (2000)

:A much-needed resource for Maya users--for learning, reference, and content management. The book features a full-color insert to best illustrate the true effects of the techniques shown. It also includes a CD-ROM with 3D Gallery, a gathering of 3D rendering and animation project demos; plug-ins; and Web links to animation resources.
MOUS Word 2000 Exam Prep
Authors: Carol Cram, Marie L. Swanson, Jennifer A. Duffy
Venue:  (2000)

:Explains all the fundamentals of getting started with Windows 2000, including creating and editing documents, working with larger documents, and collaborating with several documents. Demonstrates ways to program with Excel, and exchange data with other programs, and work with Internet applications. Enables reader to customize Word 2000, and share information with other programs.
Data Envelopment Analysis: The Assessment of Performance, 1st edition
Authors: Michael Norman, Barry Stoker
Venue:  (1991)

:A powerful, analytical technique for evaluating the performance of comparable organizational units in the private or public sector. The material is accessible to the non-technical reader and combines a step-by-step approach to the mathematical basis combined with a practical guide for solving real problems encountered by public and private organizations. Detailed mathematical treatment is confined to separate sections.
Opening the black box: interactive hierarchical clustering for multivariate spatial patterns
Authors: Diansheng Guo, Donna Peuquet, Mark Gahegan
Venue: Proceedings of the 10th ACM international symposium on Advances in geographic information systems (2002)

Clustering is one of the most important tasks for geographic knowledge discovery. However, existing clustering methods have two severe drawbacks for this purpose. First, spatial clustering methods have so far been mainly focused on searching for patterns within the spatial dimensions (usually 2D or 3D space), while more general-purpose high-dimensional (multivariate) clustering methods have very limited power in recognizing spatial patterns that involve neighbors. Secondly, existing clustering methods tend to be 'closed' and are not geared toward allowing the interaction needed to effectively support a human-led exploratory analysis. The contribution of the research includes three parts. (1) Develop an effective and efficient hierarchical spatial clustering method, which can generate a 1-D spatial cluster ordering that preserves all the hierarchical clusters. (2) Develop a density- and grid-based hierarchical subspace clustering method to effectively identify high-dimensional clusters. The spatial cluster ordering is then integrated with this subspace clustering method to effectively search multivariate spatial patterns. (3) The above two methods are implemented in a fully open and interactive manner and supported by various visualization techniques. This opens up the "black box" of the clustering process for easy understanding, steering, focusing and interpretation. At the end a working demo with US census data is presented.
Creating Web Pages All in One Desk Reference for Dummies with Cdrom
Authors: Emily A. Vander Veer, Eric Ray, Deborah Ray, Doug Lowe, Camille McCue, Damon Dean, Weado
Venue:  (2001)

:Contains nine quick reference books in one plus cool software to get you started 9 books in 1  your key to Web page success Your one-stop guide to building beautiful Web pages  with ease So you want to create dazzling Web pages but don't know where to start? Relax! This one-stop guide walks you through nine popular Web design topics, providing fast answers to the most frequently asked questions. From the basics of Web design and HTML to advanced topics like JavaScript and XML, this fun and easy guide delivers the know-how you need to create dynamic Web pages  in no time! Discover how to:*Develop and publish a successful Web site *Register with a free Web host *Animate your pages *Have fun with graphics, sounds, and video *Incorporate interactive content all this on the bonus CD-ROM*Trial versions of Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash Macromedia *Paint Shop Pro evaluation version *Adobe Photoshop tryouts, NetObjects ScriptBuilder for Windows trial, and BBEdit demo Get smart!*Find listings of all our books *Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte *Sign up for daily eTips.
Battlezone: Official Strategy Guide
Authors: Shane Mooney, Brady Games
Venue:  (1998)

:BradyGames Battlezone strategy guide will include mission maps and resource management including tactics for maximizing how to get the most scrap out of a battle. Multi-player tactics for death match and full strategy modes. Tips from the experts on creating your own great missions and scenarios.Battlezone takes gamers on a galactic tour of United States - Soviet Union aggression at its height. As commander of a formidable array of space-age machinery, aggressive troops and devastating weaponry, players wage war on planets and moons all over the universe.Game play packed with hard-core first-person action. Full unit and troop control directly from the battlefield, even while engaging in up-close combat.War rages across seven planets and moons, six of which are authentically patterned after actual locations.
Unification of cyber-jurisdiction rules: just how close are the EU and the US?
Authors: Ljiljana Biukovic
Venue: Telematics and Informatics (2002)

The evolution of Internet law has been following the path already seen in the development of lex mercatoria, which has long sought to harmonize commercial law at the international level to avoid uncertainties arising from conflicting legal frameworks. Cyber law, and lex mercatoria before it, started with protocols devised by industry, progressed to state legislation, and then became the subject of international treaties and agreements. By the time that governments became interested in regulating the Internet, a system of regulation had already been devised by online users and was proving capable of independent operation. Difficulties related to fitting e-commerce into the framework of existing legal systems are evident in the regulatory regimes of the EU and the US. Although the EU and US have been taking different paths in regulating online commerce, the approaches will increasingly be harmonized.
Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Windows 2000 Server
Authors: Peter Norton, Jason Wright, Jason Genser
Venue:  (2000)

:Peter Norton's Complete Guide to Windows 2000 Server is the one source reference that gives you everything they need to use the vast resources that this product provides. This book is designed to be used initially as a learning tool and troubleshooting aid for tips on getting your system set up and ready for use. Then you can explore its various features and maximize your use, on the basis of a solid understanding of the Windows 2000 anatomy and underlying architecture. The book also serves as a handy guide to optimize the performance of your operating environment and applications in order to meet your specific needs. This book presents a broad range of ideas and techniques, not one cut and dried way that only works for a small portion of the intended audience.
Elements of success for user services
Authors: Lyle B. Smith
Venue: Proceedings of the 4th annual ACM SIGUCCS conference on User services (1976)

There are five main components to User Services. The four usually considered are documentation, consultation, a software library and teaching. This paper examines the key features of each of these four services that are necessary for success. The fifth, often overlooked component, upon which the other four depend for success, is discussed in some detail. This basic and most important ingredient of successful delivery of computing services is "knowing the users and their needs".
Jbuilder 3 Unleashed Test
Authors: Neal Ford, Terry Dietzler, Talal Azzouka
Venue:  (1999)

:JBuilder 3 Unleashed is designed to help intermediate to advanced level Java developers obtain the information and techniques needed to create mission critical JBuilder applications. The book picks up where most JBuilder books leave off and provides the information needed by developers to create robust and maintainable JBuilder Client/Server and multi-tier applications. Topics covered include: Advanced object-oriented design and programming techniques in Java, Enterprise JavaBeans, Serialization, Threading, NMI, Multi-tier development: implementation of applications and applets, RMI, CORBA, Enprise's MIDAS technology, N-tier, Application Development, Source code control, Deployment.
Adaptive Error Control for Steady State Solutions of Inviscid Flow
Authors: Lars Ferm, Per Lötstedt
Venue: SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (2001)

The steady state solution of the Euler equations of inviscid flow is computed by an adaptive method. The grid is structured and is refined and coarsened in predefined blocks. The equations are discretized by a finite volume method. Error equations, satisfied by the solution errors, are derived with the discretization error as the driving right-hand side. An algorithm based on the error equations is developed for errors propagated along streamlines. Numerical examples from two-dimensional compressible and incompressible flow illustrate the method.
Microcomputer Database Management Using Microsoft Access
Authors: Philip J. Pratt, Paul M. Leidig
Venue:  (1994)

:Microcomputer Database Management Using Microsoft Access Version 2.0 offers an excellent introduction to database management and design techniques. In addition to presenting a solid, in-depth overview of essential database concepts, the authors invoke a practical step-by-step approach to effective design and implementation of microcomputer databases, taking full advantage of the powers of Microsoft Access. Highlights of Microcomputer Database Management Using Microsoft Access Version 2.0 include focuses on the relational model of database management, exploring the structure, methods, and impact of this model on database design; provides additional overviews of both the network (CODASYL) and hierarchical models, enhancing further insight to database models; covers database administration, DBMS selection, and applications generators, providing thorough topical coverage; incorporates two thorough case studies, one entirely new, providing real-life applications; integrates numerous debugging discussions, facilitating troubleshooting skills; provides a variety of significant and realistic programming exercises, honing design and management skills and abilities; and features an end-of-chapter summary and list of key terms, enhancing overall understanding of database concepts. With its thorough coverage and practical tutorial approach, Microcomputer Database Management Using Microsoft Access Version 2.0 carefully develops the database design, implementation, and administration skills necessary to the user.
C2 free-form surfaces of degree (3,5)
Authors: Jörg Peters
Venue: Computer Aided Geometric Design (2002)

This paper introduces new techniques for modeling low degree, smooth free-form surfaces of unrestricted patch layout. In particular, surfaces that are C2 after reparametrization can be built from tensor-product Bézier or spline patches of degree (3, 3) and (3, d + 2); at extraordinary points, these surfaces have the flexibility of C2 splines of total degree d > 0. The particular choice, d = 3, yields more than n+5 vector-valued degree of freedom where n patches join. The techniques generalize to Gk constructions of free-form surfaces of degree (k + 1,d + 2k - 2).
Nonmalleable Cryptography
Authors: Danny Dolev, Cynthia Dwork, Moni Naor
Venue: SIAM Journal on Computing (2000)

The notion of nonmalleable cryptography, an extension of semantically secure cryptography, is defined. Informally, in the context of encryption the additional requirement is that given the ciphertext it is impossible to generate a different ciphertext so that the respective plaintexts are related. The same concept makes sense in the contexts of string commitment and zero-knowledge proofs of possession of knowledge. Nonmalleable schemes for each of these three problems are presented. The schemes do not assume a trusted center; a user need not know anything about the number or identity of other system users. Our cryptosystem is the first proven to be secure against a strong type of chosen ciphertext attack proposed by Rackoff and Simon, in which the attacker knows the ciphertext she wishes to break and can query the decryption oracle on any ciphertext other than the target.
Minimum-energy broadcast in all-wireless networks: NP-completeness and distribution issues
Authors: Mario Čagalj, Jean-Pierre Hubaux, Christian Enz
Venue: Proceedings of the 8th annual international conference on Mobile computing and networking (2002)

In all-wireless networks a crucial problem is to minimize energy consumption, as in most cases the nodes are battery-operated. We focus on the problem of power-optimal broadcast, for which it is well known that the broadcast nature of the radio transmission can be exploited to optimize energy consumption. Several authors have conjectured that the problem of power-optimal broadcast is NP-complete. We provide here a formal proof, both for the general case and for the geometric one; in the former case, the network topology is represented by a generic graph with arbitrary weights, whereas in the latter a Euclidean distance is considered. We then describe a new heuristic, Embedded Wireless Multicast Advantage. We show that it compares well with other proposals and we explain how it can be distributed.
ICANN -- EU can't: Internet governance and Europe's role in the formation of the Internet Corporation for assigned names and numbers (ICANN)
Authors: Volker Leib
Venue: Telematics and Informatics (2002)

This paper analyzes the policy process that led to the formation of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), focusing on the actions of the European Commission. The analysis of the relevant documents shows the difference between the regulatory ideas in the US and the EU. The European Commission would have preferred an institutional framework with a prominent role for public actors, but had to accept the preference of the US Government, which directed the institutionalization of a private regime for the management of Internet addresses and names. Nevertheless, the Commission managed to establish itself as a major player in the emerging field of Internet governance.
Computer Science Illuminated, 1st edition
Authors: Nell B. Dale, John Lewis
Venue:  (2002)

:Designed to present a breadth first coverage of the field of Computer Science.
MicroComputers and Mathematics
Authors: J. W. Bruce, P. Rippon, P. J. Giblin
Venue:  (1994)

:Only fundamental knowledge of mathematics is assumed and programming restricted to basic BASIC in a work containing many exercises and projects for multi-level usage as a textbook for algorithmic mathematics.
Experimenting with the circus language for XML modeling and transformation
Authors: Jean-Yves Vion-Dury, Veronika Lux, Emmanuel Pietriga
Venue: Proceedings of the 2002 ACM symposium on Document engineering (2002)

After a brief introduction to the Circus programming language, we present a simple type set to model XML structures. We then describe a transformation that takes a mail as input and produces a reply, showing how subtyping is used in order to refine the type control and specialize the transformation. Conclusions are drawn both on our (easy to use but clearly limited) XML data model and on Circus itself ; expected qualities of the language are verified ; the need for some new features is expressed. Finally, we sketch some language extensions, a richer model for XML structures, and explain our choices and expectations.
On Extending Some Primal--Dual Interior-Point Algorithms From Linear Programming to Semidefinite Programming
Authors: Yin Zhang
Venue: SIAM Journal on Optimization (1998)

This work concerns primal--dual interior-point methods for semidefinite programming (SDP) that use a search direction originally proposed by Helmberg et al. [SIAM J. Optim., 6 (1996), pp. 342--361] and Kojima, Shindoh, and Hara [SIAM J. Optim., 7 (1997), pp. 86--125.] and recently rediscovered by Monteiro [SIAM J. Optim., 7 (1997), pp. 663--678] in a more explicit form. In analyzing these methods, a number of basic equalities and inequalities were developed in [Kojima, Shindoh, and Hara] and also in [Monteiro] through different means and in different forms.In this paper, we give a concise derivation of the key equalities and inequalities for complexity analysis along the exact line used in linear programming (LP), producing basic relationships that have compact forms almost identical to their counterparts in LP. We also introduce a new formulation of the central path and variable-metric measures of centrality. These results provide convenient tools for deriving polynomiality results for primal--dual algorithms extended from LP to SDP using the aforementioned and related search directions. We present examples of such extensions, including the long-step infeasible-interior-point algorithm of Zhang [SIAM J. Optim., 4 (1994), pp. 208--227].
HTML 4 for the World Wide Web: Visual QuickStart Guide, 3rd edition
Authors: Elizabeth Castro
Venue:  (1998)

:HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is the lingua franca of the Web, and like any language, it's constantly evolving. That's why Elizabeth Castro has written HTML 4 for the World Wide Web, Fourth Edition: Visual QuickStart Guide, an update to her blockbuster guide to HTML 4. You'll find all the concise, practical adviceand fun examplesthat made the first edition a worldwide bestseller, plus entirely new coverage of debugging, JavaScript, and using tables for page layout, and an expanded section on Cascading Style Sheets. Like all the books in the Visual QuickStart series, this one breaks even the most complex tasks into easy-to-follow steps illustrated with hundreds of screenshots and the actual code. The book presumes no prior knowledge of HTML, making it the perfect introduction for beginners. But its tabbed format and info-packed appendixes (on special HTML characters and Web-safe colors, for example) also make it a handy and indispensable reference for those who build Web pages for a living. Platform: MAC WIN