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Creating a training program for department IT support staff
Authors: M. Kate Webster, Karen Kral
Venue: Proceedings of the 30th annual ACM SIGUCCS conference on User services (2002)

In its support of information technology (IT), the University of Delaware uses a combined centralized and distributed model. Staff in the IT organization provide the central support while Campus Information Technology Associates (CITAs) and IT staff together support the distributed computing activities. CITAs are IT professionals who possess a combination of discipline expertise and computer experience and are employed by a University department or college separate from the Information Technologies group. The role of the CITA varies depending on the technology activities and needs of the specific units. The number of departmental support staff has grown over the past few years; currently there are 54 CITAs at Delaware. They are a diverse group with a wide range of responsibilities and skill levels.In the summer of 2001, a team of Information Technologies staff was given the task of developing a training program for departmental CITAs. The goal of this program is to help the local support staff become as self-sufficient and knowledgeable about IT as possible. This project grew from a more global effort to refine the partnership between the central IT organization and departmental support staff.The training program development team identified two objectives: to provide orientation information specific to IT at the University of Delaware and to offer technical skill training. The "IT Professional Orientation" web pages were created to consolidate and supplement existing information. Web links point to six topics: IT Overview, Getting Started for CITAs, Help and Resources, Policies, IT Standards, and Professional Development. These pages make up one component of the training program.The team arranged for a variety of technical skill training options including on-line, on-campus, instructor-led, and off-campus classes and the purchase of books and manuals. Information is delivered to CITAs through a WebCT course. They are required to review the orientation pages and take self-tests before they are eligible to take advantage of the technical skill training.The program was announced to CITAs in March 2002 and was well received. This paper will discuss the details and process of creating a training curriculum for CITA staff and describe CITA participation in the program.
On Efficient Solutions to the Continuous Sensitivity Equation Using Automatic Differentiation
Authors: Jeff Borggaard, Arun Verma
Venue: SIAM Journal on Scientific Computing (2000)

Shape sensitivity analysis is a tool that provides quantitative information about the influence of shape parameter changes on the solution of a partial differential equation (PDE). These shape sensitivities are described by a continuous sensitivity equation (CSE). Automatic differentiation (AD) can be used to perform this sensitivity analysis without writing any additional code to solve the sensitivity equation. The approximate solution of the PDE uses a spatial discretization (mesh) that often depends on the shape parameters. Therefore, the straightforward application of AD introduces derivatives of the mesh. There are two drawbacks to this approach. First, extra computational effort (especially memory) is used in these calculations due to mesh sensitivities. Second, this mesh sensitivity information needs to be computed in order to obtain accurate results. In this work, we provide a methodology that avoids mesh sensitivities (and their drawbacks) by defining a modified PDE on a fixed domain (i.e., independent of the shape parameter) such that AD provides the desired approximation of the CSE. Using two examples, we demonstrate significant improvement in the computational effort, both in terms of floating point operations and memory requirements. We explain how these code modifications can be applied to a wide variety of practical problems with minimal changes to the original code. These changes are negligible when compared to the complexity of writing a separate solver for the sensitivity equation.
Beginning Asp.Net 1.0 with VB.Net, 1st edition
Authors: Chris Ullman, John Kaufmann, David Sussman, Chris Miller, Chris Goode, Neil Raybould, Rob Birdwell, Sivakumar
Venue:  (2002)

:This book is aimed at relatively inexperienced web builders who are looking to enrich their sites with dynamically-generated content, and want to learn how to start building web applications using ASP.NET. Developers who have a little experience with previous versions of ASP (and are looking to move over to ASP.NET), may also find this book helpful in getting a simple grasp on what ASP.NET is, what it does, and how it can be used. Experience of basic HTML is required, but previous experience of ASP or VBScript is not essential. We'll be teaching the basics of VB .NET in this book, so prior experience of the language is not required.This is one of two editions of Beginning ASP.NET 1.0. This version presents all code examples in Visual Basic .NET. The C# version of the same title (Beginning ASP.NET using C#, ISBN: 1-861007-34-5) will be available from June 2002
Proceedings of the twenty-fifth Australasian conference on Computer science - Volume 4
Venue: Conferences in Research and Practice in Information Technology Series; Vol. 17 (2002)

These proceedings contain the papers accepted for presentation at the Twenty-Fifth Australasian Computer Science Conference (ACSC 2002), hosted by Monash University.Seventy-seven papers were submitted to the conference after a global Call For Papers was issued in April 2001. Each complete paper was fully reviewed by at least three referees from an international program committee. A total of 37 papers were accepted for presentation. Authors came from 12 countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America.Each year the Australian Computer Science Association awards the Distinguished Australian Ph.D. Dissertation in Computer Science for the best Ph.D. thesis completed in the previous year. The award for the best Ph.D. thesis completed in 2000 went to Dr. Johanna Wenny Rahayu for his thesis entitled Object-Relational Transformation Methodology completed at the La Trobe University under the guidance of Dr. Elizabeth Chang, and Prof. Tharam Dillon.In 1996, the Association began presenting awards for the best student paper at ACSC. In 2002 this was extended to cover the best student paper submitted across all of the conferences comprising the Australasian Computer Science Week. The student had to be the major author of the paper to be eligible. The prize for best student paper in 2002 is awarded to Trent W. Lewis from the Flinders University of South Australia for the paper Audio-Visual Speech Recognition Using Red Exclusion and Neural Networks, co-authored with his supervisor Assoc. Prof. David M.W. Powers. This award, and the award for the best Australian Ph.D. dissertation in 2001, will be presented at the conference.
Testing Sap R/3 Systems: Using the Computer Aided Test Tool
Authors: Gerhard Oberniedermaier, Marcus Geiss
Venue:  (2000)

:Market demand for high-quality software developed at low prices is continuing to grow. Enterprises want new systems and processes with high productivity and sharply reduced implementation times. R/3 developers face the challenges of developing and implementing new systems on a daily basis. This book provides a detailed and practical guide to the use of CATT, SAP's Computer Aided Test Tool, during the implementation of SAP R/3. CATT is a universally applicable tool which supports and accelerates development, modification, maintenance and upgrading of R/3 systems to allow the testing of customer-specific modifications during development and upgrading of a release. If you are an R/3 consultant or user, or an ABAP programmer you will find solutions to frequently encountered problems, and learn the possibilities available to you in using CATE You will learn how to: automate tests and optimize R/3 business processes use CATT tools effectively in an R/3 implementation, at each stage of the implementation model utilize the CATT tools in tasks such as testing transactions, testing database field values, configuring system tables, checking the effects of system configuration changes, generating test and training data and recording the function and expert mode. The authors draw on their extensive experience in the planning and execution of several successful SAP R/3 implementations and take you step-by-step through: integrating CATT optimally into the traditional SAP procedure model, plus the ASAP and DSDM procedure models understanding the structure of the ABAP Development Workbench, contained in the Basis module of the R/3 system, and usingthe Test Workbench for administering and organizing CATT procedures. Additional features: covers CATT versions 3.1 G and describes new functional features of version 4.0 where applicable case studies covering the implementation of CATT at a customer site, plus performing load testing using Mercury Interactive's LoadRunnerr extensive screenshots explain the essential functions of CATT and help you relate the individual applications to the system.
New characterizations of ratio asymptotics for orthogonal polynomials
Authors: Ying Guang Shi
Venue: Journal of Approximation Theory (2002)

In this paper some new characterizations of ratio asymptotics for orthogonal polynomials are given.
The continuum as a final coalgebra
Authors: D. Pavlović, V. Pratt
Venue: Theoretical Computer Science (2002)

We define the continuum up to order isomorphism, and hence up to homeomorphism via the order topology, in terms of the final coalgebra of either the functor NX, product with the set of natural numbers, or the functor 1+NX. This makes an attractive analogy with the definition of N itself as the initial algebra of the functor 1+X, disjoint union with a singleton. We similarly specify Baire space and Cantor space in terms of these final coalgebras. We identify two variants of this approach, a coinductive definition based on final coalgebraic structure in the category of sets, and a direct definition as a final coalgebra in the category of posets. We conclude with some paradoxical discrepancies between continuity and constructiveness in this setting.
Access 97/2000 Database Development Outside VBA
Authors: Devendra Saksena, Neal Berkowitz
Venue:  (2001)

:Access 97/2000 Database Development Outside VBA emphasizes how to develop simple yet powerful databases without requiring the writing of Visual Basic for Applications code, but rather utilizing VBA code that is freely available. The authors present a step-by-step process for creating databases and database objects using the built-in features of Access, including its many wizards. Beginning with the creation of a database and tables, the book proceeds through developing a variety of queries; designing forms and reports for specific purposes; and automating databases. Strategies for avoiding errors, tips for debugging, and information on error handling are discussed, along with security issues such as using passwords and assigning permissions. Additionally, the authors introduce Data Access Pages, a new feature in Access 2000 with the combined functionality of both forms and reports that can be used on the Internet. The appendixes include an errors table and documentation for the database included on the companion CD. Author Biography: Devendra Saksena is an Access developer with more than 10 years of experience. He works with the government of India. Neal Berkowitz has worked with Microsoft Access since version 1.1, and is an Access consultant in Dallas, Texas. He is a past president of the Dallas Access developers group.
CCNP Routing Exam Prep with Cdrom
Authors: Robert E. Larson, Paulden Rodriguez, Corwin Low
Venue:  (2000)

:Covers the required criteria needed to pass the new Cisco CCNP Routing exam. Provides the reader with the necessary hands-on and lab practice necessary to not only pass the exam, but also take what is needed into the real world.
Partial Differential Equations: An Introduction with Mathematica and Maple
Authors: Ioannis P. Stavroulakis, Stepan A. Tersian
Venue:  (2000)

:This textbook is a self-contained introduction to partial differential equations. It is designed for undergraduate students who are mathematics, physics, engineering or, in general, science majors. The goal is to give an introduction to the basic equations of mathematical physics and the properties of their solutions, based on classical calculus and ordinary differential equations. Advanced concepts of weak solutions and discontinuous solutions of nonlinear conservation laws are also considered. The material is illustrated with model examples. Mathematics software products such as Mathematica, Maple and ScientificWorkPlace are used in both graphical and computational aspects.
Professional SQL Server Development with Access 2000, 1st edition
Authors: Rick Dobson, Robin Dewson, Hope Hattield, Helmut Watson, Ian Herbert
Venue:  (2000)

:Professional SQL Server Development with Access 2000 is aimed at the Access 2000 developer who wishes to start developing database solutions using SQL Server. The book covers MSDE, SQL Server 7.0, and SQL Server 2000 and highlights all the essential details needed to work with each of these products. It covers all aspects of Access projects, including publishing to web pages via Data Access Pages, and highlights how to programmatically approach database manipulation via VBA, T-SQL, ADO, and SQL-DMO. Rick Dobson is an author, speaker, trainer, and developer. His consulting practice is called CAB, Inc. Rick used Access from its intial release, and became active as an Access developer with the beta release of Access 2. Since then, he has lectured on Access development all over the world
An Efficient Algorithm for the Ring Loading Problem with Integer Demand Splitting
Authors: Young-Soo Myung
Venue: SIAM Journal on Discrete Mathematics (2001)

In the ring loading problem, traffic demands are given for each pair of nodes in an undirected ring network and a flow is routed in either of two directions, clockwise and counterclockwise. The load of an edge is the sum of the flows routed through the edge and the objective of the problem is to minimize the maximum load on the ring. Myung [J. Korean OR and MS Society, 23 (1998), pp. 49--62 (in Korean)] has presented an efficient algorithm for solving a problem where flow is restricted to integers. However, the proof for the validity of the algorithm in their paper is long and complicated and as the paper is written in Korean, its accessibility is very limited. In this paper, we slightly modify their algorithm and provide a simple proof for the correctness of the proposed algorithm.
Java Examples in a Nutshell
Authors: David Flanagan
Venue:  (1997)

:This book is a companion volume to Java in a Nutshell. While Java in a Nutshell is a quick-reference at heart, it also includes an accelerated introduction to Java programming. Java Examples in a Nutshell picks up where that book leaves off, providing a suite of example programs for novice Java programmers and experts alike. This book doesn't hold your hand or supply detailed explanations of Java syntax or method calls; it simply delivers well-commented, working examples that explore the wide range of what is possible with Java 1.1. Each chapter concludes with programming exercises that suggest further avenues for building on what you have learned.
Multimodal human discourse: gesture and speech
Authors: Francis Quek, David McNeill, Robert Bryll, Susan Duncan, Xin-Feng Ma, Cemil Kirbas, Karl E. McCullough, Rashid Ansari
Venue: ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI) (2002)

Gesture and speech combine to form a rich basis for human conversational interaction. To exploit these modalities in HCI, we need to understand the interplay between them and the way in which they support communication. We propose a framework for the gesture research done to date, and present our work on the cross-modal cues for discourse segmentation in free-form gesticulation accompanying speech in natural conversation as a new paradigm for such multimodal interaction. The basis for this integration is the psycholinguistic concept of the coequal generation of gesture and speech from the same semantic intent. We present a detailed case study of a gesture and speech elicitation experiment in which a subject describes her living space to an interlocutor. We perform two independent sets of analyses on the video and audio data: video and audio analysis to extract segmentation cues, and expert transcription of the speech and gesture data by microanalyzing the videotape using a frame-accurate videoplayer to correlate the speech with the gestural entities. We compare the results of both analyses to identify the cues accessible in the gestural and audio data that correlate well with the expert psycholinguistic analysis. We show that "handedness" and the kind of symmetry in two-handed gestures provide effective supersegmental discourse cues.
Ant: The Definitive Guide, 1st edition
Authors: Jesse Tilly, Eric M. Burke
Venue:  (2002)

:Ant is the premiere build management tool for use in Java environments. Unlike traditional build management tools such as GNU Make, Ant is itself written in Java, is platform independent, and interfaces well with the utilities in Sun's Java software development kit (SDK). In addition to being platform independent, Ant is also independent of the integrated development environment (IDE) being used. IDE independence is important for open source projects (or other projects) in which the various developers might use different IDEs. Using Ant, Java developers can: Define build chunks, the results that they must produce, and the dependencies between them Automatically retrieve source code from source control systems such as PVCS Build applications by having Ant compile the necessary source files in the proper order Ant build files are written using XML-a well-established standard-so programmers using Ant are not required to learn yet another scripting language. They will likely already know XML, and will be able to leverage that knowledge. Ant is an open source project, and part of the Jakarta project. Jakarta is Sun's open source reference implementation for the JSP and Servlets specifications, and is part of the Apache group's work
Interactive computer graphics for assisting human programmers
Authors: Leo T. Sprecher
Venue: Proceedings of the 1st annual conference on Computer graphics and interactive techniques (1974)

A theory exists that a graphic "transfer function" of humans may be characterizable. A computer graphic terminal trained with an understanding of this function may be capable of identifying with a human and appreciably raising the potential quality of human/computer graphic dialog. An Interactive Computer Graphic Assisted Programming (ICGAP) System is described which uses computer graphics to aid in the construction of computer graphic programs, conveniencing interactive computer graphic experiments.The rich, relatively untapped fields of art and psychology deserve computer graphic science's attention. An example of one area is the psychologist's model of the process of representationalism. The ACM Portal is published by the Association for Computing Machinery. Copyright © 2010 ACM, Inc. Terms of Usage Privacy Policy Code of Ethics Contact Us Useful downloads: Adobe Acrobat QuickTime Windows Media Player Real Player
Mike and Phani's Essential C++ Techniques
Authors: Michael Hyman Hyman, Phani Vaddadi
Venue:  (1999)

:C++ is used to develop many of the most sophisticated programs around, but it is filled with hidden traps for the unwary. This no-nonsense book helps C++ programmers avoid those traps by providing dozens of invaluable tips and techniques. Mike and Phani's Essential C++ Techniques offers 160 real-world ways to make your programs better, faster, and more error free. This book also includes seven chapters listing the sample code used to illustrate these techniques.
Using Microsoft Excel 97, 3rd edition
Authors: Julia Kelly, Laura Monsen
Venue:  (1998)

:Covers the skills and activities for a Microsoft Excel Proficient and Expert user detailed in the Microsoft Office User Specialist Program guidelines. Complete coverage of relevant topics and tasks for becoming a proficient Microsoft Excel 97 userMicrosoft Excel 97 is part of Office 97 - the fastest selling application suite ever. Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet application.New and unique "also known as" indexing technique make Using Windows Excel 97, Third Edition gives the reader the fastest method of finding information.Expert author that wrote the question bank for the Microsoft Certified Professional exam in Excel.
Web site auditing: first step towards re-engineering
Authors: Yogesh Deshpande, Anupama Chandrarathna, Athula Ginige
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Software engineering and knowledge engineering (2002)

There is a growing demand for redesigning the existing Web sites. Many organisations want their sites evaluated, or audited, with recommendations to improve them. Historically, auditing has related to financial matters. It is now applied to other disciplines such as quality, environment, safety, information systems and security. Correspondingly, there are many national and international standards for such audits. Operationally, a financial audit is an independent and expert opinion on how an organisation handles its resources and may recommend, if necessary, changes in the organisational practices to meet the established standards and obligations. In contrast, a Quality audit is meant to aid continuous improvement strategies. The definition and role of a Web site audit are not so clear. This paper addresses these two problems. First, it establishes a general context for Web site auditing in terms of the types of Web-based systems, the stages of Web development and the need for frequent re-engineering of the existing sites. The paper then argues that Web site auditing, as currently understood, is qualitatively different from normal auditing and recommends that it be an integral part of the re-engineering strategy and not be seen as mainly a reassurance exercise.
Mastering and Using Microsoft Excel 2000 Intermediate Course, 1st edition
Authors: H. Albert Napier, Philip J. Judd
Venue:  (1999)

:Written by two well-respected authors, this book is designed to be completed in 35 hours. Focusing on business, it has been field tested by organizations including Arthur Andersen, Conoco, and the Texas Society of CPAs. Microsoft Certified at the Proficient level, Excel 2000 Intermediate gives numerous business-based exercises and instructions that cover the required skills of most employers.
Co-synthesis and co-simulation of control-dominated embedded systems
Authors: Alessandro Balboni, William Fornaciari, Donatella Sciuto
Venue: Readings in hardware/software co-design (2001)

This paper presents a methodology for hardware/software co-design with particular emphasis on the problems related to the concurrent simulation and synthesis of hardware and software parts of the overall system. The proposed approach aims at overcoming the problem of having two separate simulation environments by defining a VHDL-based modeling strategy for software execution, thus enabling the simulation of hardware and software modules with the same VHDL-based CAD framework. The proposed methodology is oriented towards the application field of control-dominated embedded systems implemented onto a single chip.