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An Innovative Tutorial on Large Complex Systems
Authors: Huaglory Tianfield
Venue: Artificial Intelligence Review (2002)

As an innovative tutorial, this paper conducts a comprehensive investigation into the conceptualism and methodology of large complex systems (LCS). Firstly, in the conceptualism of LCS, intrinsic attributes of LCS are identified, a human/machine unified epistemology is proposed for LCS, a taxonomy of LCS is developed, and the evolution of control synthesis from continuous-variate real-time control systems to LCS is derived. Furthermore, in the methodology of LCS, the problem of macrostructural modelization of LCS is formulated, and a description based model is proposed and established for LCS. Finally, a unified framework based analysis is presented on three typical examples of LCS to generally illustrate the conceptualism and methodology of LCS.
Digital Democracy: Discourse and Decision Making in the Information Age
Authors: Barry N. Hague
Venue:  (1999)

:Is direct democracy in the age of remote communication possible? Examining the impact of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and their consequences for political institutions, Digital Democracy offers a critical assessment of the concept of anemergent electronic democracy. The international contributors discuss concepts and issues such as democracy and cyberspace, local democracy, global control and interactive ICTs. Investigating the impact of technology on government, they examine the implications of televising the British House of Commons, the effects of ICTs on political parties, and issues surrounding the use of closed-circuit television. Finally, they explore the relationship between ICTs and citizenship with chapters covering democracies online as well as ways to strengthen communities in the Information Age. text for diverse courses on the social and policy implication of ICTs." --Leslie Regan Shade, Univ. of Ottawa for Canadian Journal of Communication, Vol. 24, 1999
Introduction to Digital Signal Processing: A Computer Laboratory Textbook, 1st edition
Authors: Mark J.T. Smith, Russell M. Mersereau
Venue:  (1991)

:Utilizing classroom tested projects and exercises, this supplemental text and disk exposes advanced undergraduate and graduate students to digital signal processing (DSP) in a computer environment. These exercises and projects offer practical applications to real-world problems with easy modification to provide students with variety and fresh testing from year to year. The software is easy to use with an on-line help function which explains the usage of all DSP functions.
AutoCAD LT 98: Basics through Advanced, 1st edition
Authors: David A. Madsen, Rod R. Rawls
Venue:  (1999)

:This tutorial/reference walks readers step-by-step through the systematic use of AutoCAD LT 98--with emphasis on the proper use of drafting standards in several key disciplines. It features screen displays and illustrations, icons at each heading that identify the related AutoCAD LT 98 tool bar item, and Field Notes with tips, helpful hints, and cautions. An Introduction to AutoCAD LT 98. Introduction to Drafting with AutoCAD LT 98. Drawing Basic Objects. Drawing Display Control. Using Layers, Linetypes, and Colors. Precision Drafting Tools. Editing Your Drawing. Drawing and Editing Polylines and Double Lines. Placing Text on a Drawing. Drawing Patterns and Section Lines. Dimensioning a Drawing. Designing and Using Your Own Symbols. External References and Multiview Drawing Layout. 3-D Drafting with AutoCAD LT 98. File Management and Data Exchange. AutoCAD LT 98 and the Internet. Customizing AutoCAD LT 98. For anyone involved mechanical, architectural and electrical drafting or graphic design.
Understanding MicroStation 95/SE: A Basic Guide to MicroStation, MicroStation Modeler, and MasterPiece, 1st edition
Authors: Karen L. Coen-Brown, Coen Brown
Venue:  (1998)

:This easy-to-read guide covers the basics of MicroStation95 (both 2-D CAD drawings and 3-D models) providing readers with concise information and practical applications of this extremely powerful CAD software. Places numerous screen captures alongside discussions to illustrate dialog boxes for tools, settings and options, and provides specific notes that point directly to what is being discussed. Finely focuses discussions, paring down and simplifying the vast amount of information on MicroStation into the basic essentials needed to learn and use the software from a beginning level. Contains numerous examples and exercises which demonstrate software techniques and concepts used in a variety of disciplines, plus poses questions that directly refer to tools, settings, and options covered in the chapter. Considers the advance techniques of the newly released MicroStationSE. For engineers and architects; ideal for use in technical drafting and engineering graphics programs that include CAD.
A fully combinatorial algorithm for submodular function minimization
Authors: Satoru Iwata
Venue: Journal of Combinatorial Theory Series B (2002)

This paper presents a strongly polynomial algorithm for submodular function minimization using only additions, subtractions, comparisons, and oracle calls for function values.
Evolution of optical core networks
Authors: D. Johnson, T. Gilfedder
Venue: BT Technology Journal (2002)

Optical networks have developed rapidly over the last ten years and show every sign of continuing to grow and adapt to the new challenges of supporting more traffic, more reliably and flexibly, at lower cost. We briefly review the developments of the last ten years and then discuss current thinking on how core optical networks will develop into the future, exploring the similarities and differences with the previous generation of technologies. We have attempted to provide a &ldquo;low-jargon&rdquo; paper with links to more detailed studies where appropriate.
UML class diagram syntax: an empirical study of comprehension
Authors: Helen C. Purchase, Linda Colpoys, Matthew McGill, David Carrington, Carol Britton
Venue: Proceedings of the 2001 Asia-Pacific symposium on Information visualisation - Volume 9 (2001)

Despite UML being considered a software engineering standard, the UML syntactic notations used in texts, papers, documentation and CASE tools are often different. The decision as to which of the semantically equivalent notational variations to use appears to be according to the personal preference of the author or publisher, rather than based on any consideration of the ease with which the notation can be understood by human readers. This paper reports on an experiment that takes a human comprehension perspective on UML class diagram notational variants. Five notations were considered: for each, two semantically equivalent, yet syntactically different, variations were chosen from published texts. Our experiment required subjects to indicate whether a supplied specification matched each of a set of experimental diagrams. The results reveal that the best performing notation may depend on the task for which it is used, and that our personal, intuitive predictions intuitions (which were based in the complexity of the notation) were partly confirmed.
Connections: New Ways of Working in the Networked Organization
Authors: Lee S. Sproull, Sara Kiesler
Venue:  (1992)

:Computer networking is changing the way people work and the way organizations function. "Connections" is an accessible guide to the promise and the pitfalls of this latest phase of the computer revolution.
Electronics Industry in China, 1st edition
Authors: Michael G. Pecht, Wang Yong Wen, Jiang Jun Lu
Venue:  (1999)

:This book documents the technologies, manufacturing procedures, capabilities, and infrastructure that has made China a leader in the Asian electronics industry. Electronics Industry in China covers the major segments of the industry: semiconductors, packaging, displays, printed circuit boards, and electronic systems. Other topics include the role of government, various associations, research organizations, educational institutions, and major electronics companies.
Introduction to Computers for Engineering and Technology with Cdrom, 1st edition
Authors: James L. Antonakos, Kenneth C. Mansfield
Venue:  (1999)

:This book provides users with a comprehensive, straightforward guide to all facets of the personal computer. It focuses on hardware principles, software applications, and troubleshootingwith a presentation that allows readers to apply numerous concepts to real-world situations. Chapter coverage includes detailed information on the disk operating system, the Windows operating system, computer networks, microcomputer systems, and application software. For anyone using a personal computer, or in the market to buy one, seeking an understanding of how it worksand how to maximize its capabilities for business or pleasure.
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Networking, 2nd edition
Authors: Mark Gibbs, Todd Brown
Venue:  (1994)

:This book takes readers on a graphical tour of networking. Through illustrations, network maps, and easy-to-follow instructions, users find out how to connect to a network and use Local Area Networks (LANs).Leads readers through the historical, planning, and implementing stages of networkingCovers topics such as remote access, interoperability, and Wide Area Networks (WANs)Outlines elements of a network, showing how they fit together as well as discusses Windows for Workgroups, NetWare, and LANtastic
The Guru Guide to the Knowledge Economy: The Best Ideas for Operating Profitably in a Hyper-Competitive World
Authors: Jimmie T. Boyett, Joseph H. Boyett
Venue:  (2001)

:Ask anyone how to get your company rolling in the new economy and you're guaranteed to hear an earful. In an effort to point you in the right direction, recommendations from the well-intentioned range from an immense required reading list of "must-have" books and articles to enthusiastically shared tips from a friend-of-a-friend. But when it comes to really grasping and conquering the new business environment, whose advice would you rather heed -- some anonymous name whose accomplishments in the field are most likely exaggerated, or the proven track record of such industry giants as Seth Godin of Yahoo! or Bill Gates of Microsoft or such sage business advisors and economy watchers as Peter Drucker and Alan Greenspan? When you absolutely will not settle for anything but the best advice, turn to real pros -- turn to the gurus of the knowledge economy. A valuable digest of clear and concise information, The Guru Guide to the Knowledge Economy provides an unparalleled opportunity to sample the best thinking about what it takes to survive and thrive in the new global, high-tech, knowledge-intensive, and hyper-competitive world of business. Distilling the wisdom of 115 of the world's most successful business titans, this highly opinionated, informative guide is more than just an overview of current thinking. The Guru Guide to the Knowledge Economy takes opinions one step further by linking and cross-linking ideas to show you where the experts agree ... and disagree ... and how each guru's idea has evolved. Fortune 500 consultants Joseph and Jimmie Boyett also provide evaluations of each idea's strengths and weaknesses to give you even more food for thought. This source of business know-how brings you face-to-face with some of the leading industry giants. See what Alan Greenspan has to say about the new economy; why Rolf Jensen feels the information-intensive knowledge economy will be replaced by a new economy in which products become secondary to the stories attached to the products; how Thomas Stewart says you should care for your corporate brainpower; how Don Peppers says you should get close to customers; how Seth Godin says you can turn your company's Web site into a profit-making tool; why Peter Drucker and other gurus agree that no bricks-and-mortar company is safe from the impact of e-commerce and no e-business is safe from smart bricks-and-mortars; and so much more. You may not agree with everything these gurus have to say, but they're guaranteed to stimulate your thinking, point you in new directions, and challenge many of your best-loved assumptions about why some businesses thrive in today's hyper-competitive, knowledge-intensive world while others with great promise sicken and die.
Performance comparison of property map and bitmap indexing
Authors: Ashima Gupta, Karen C. Davis, Jennifer Grommon-Litton
Venue: Proceedings of the 5th ACM international workshop on Data Warehousing and OLAP (2002)

A data warehouse is a collection of data from different sources that supports analytical querying. A Bitmap Index (BI) allows fast access to individual attribute values that are needed to answer a query by representing the values of an attribute for all tuples separately, as bit strings. A Property Map (PMap) is a multidimensional indexing technique that pre-computes attribute expressions, called properties, for each tuple and stores the results as bit strings [DD97, LD02]. This paper compares the performance of the PMap and the Range-Encoded Bit-Sliced Index (REBSI) [CI98] using cost models to simulate their storage and query processing costs for different kinds of queries over a benchmark schema. We identify parameters that affect performance of these indexes and determine situations in which either technique gives significant improvement over the other. We also explore ways to improve PMap design to enhance performance.
How to Do Everything with Digital Video
Authors: Frederic H. Jones
Venue:  (2001)

:Discover the boundless world of digital video. Beginning with the essential task of steadying your camera, this exceptional resource provides a solid foundation for understanding shooting techniques, editing, sound and visual effects, and transferring your finished video to other media -- including the Internet and CD-ROM. Get helpful tips on shooting a variety of subjects including people, sporting events, landscapes, architecture -- and even interviews. Perform professional editing, use hardware, manage your project efficiently, and produce high-quality video. How To Do Everything with Digital Video will teach you to get the most from your equipment, your subjects, and your own font of ideas.
Anima II: a 3-D color animation system
Authors: Ronald J. Hackathorn
Venue: ACM SIGGRAPH Computer Graphics (1977)

An animation software system has been developed at The Computer Graphics Research Group which allows a person with no computer background to develop an animation idea into a finished color video product which may be seen and recorded in real time. The animation may include complex polyhedra forming words, sentences, plants, animals and other creatures. The animation system, called Anima II, has as its three basic parts: a data generation routine used to make colored, three-dimensional objects, an animation language with a simple script-like syntax used to describe parallel motion and display transformations in a flexible, scheduled environment, the Myers algorithm used in the visible surface and raster scan calculations for the color display. This paper discusses the requirements, the problems, and the trade-offs of such a system. An overview of research in the area is given as well as the design and implementation highlights of the Anima II system.
Dancing with the Devil: Information Technology and the New Competition in Higher Education, 1st edition
Authors: Richard N. Katz, Pricewaterhousecoopers Llp
Venue:  (1998)

:Today's Colleges and Universities face a new environment in which information technology is rapidly becoming the preferred mode of learning and academic institutions can no longer rely on traditional methods to survive and prosper. In this collection of essays, seven highly respected institutional, association, and financial leaders examine the formidable challenges facing all types of campuses.
Digital Logic Design, 4th edition
Authors: Brian Holdsworth, Woods
Venue:  (2002)

:-A highly accessible, comprehensive and fully up to date digital systems text-A well known and respected text now revamped for current courses -Part of the Newnes suite of texts for HND/1st year modules Brian Holdsworth's Digital Logic Design is a well established undergraduate text on digital systems  offering full coverage of the field for first and second year modules and HND units. It has also proved popular in industry as a reference text. Clive Woods has fully revised the text to cover all the latest developments in the field and to match current degree module syllabuses. The layout has also been redesigned to make it easier to use. The resulting book is highly accessible as well as being fully comprehensive.
MCSD VB 6: Distributed Exam Cram
Authors: Michael Lane Thomas, Dan Fox
Venue:  (1999)

:Prepares reader to develop distributed (modular, multitier) applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and to pass the new MCSD exam #70-175. Covers developing conceptual and logical design, deriving the physical design, establishing the development environment, creating user services, creating and managing COM components, creating data services, testing the solution, deploying the application, and maintaining and supporting the application. Provides exclusive tear-out Cram Sheet with tips, acronyms, and memory joggers (mnemonics) to improve recall immediately before the exam. Discusses Microsoft Transaction Server and Active Server Pages, Execute Direct model, Prepare/Execute model, stored procedures model, and writing SQL statements. Exam #70-175, Designing and Implementing Distributed Applications with Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, is one of two distributed application development exams that every candidate on the revamped Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) track will have to pass. This exam is also recommended as an elective for those candidates on the old MCSD track. It will satisfy a core exam requirement when the candidate transitions to the new track. The skill-based exam is designed to test the candidate on real-world job tasks, which will increase employer demand for MCSDs certified on the new track. Perfect complement to all study guides for MCSD exam #70-175-especially the Exam Prep. Guaranteed long shelf life because this Fall 1998 exam will be viable for 1 to 2 years.
LearnMiner: deductive, tolerant agents for discovering didactic resources on the web
Authors: Vincenzo Loia, Sabrina Senatore, M. I. Sessa
Venue: Proceedings of the 14th international conference on Software engineering and knowledge engineering (2002)

As information nowadays represents a key factor in every successful business, and Internet offers literally tons of available data concerning almost every area of human activity, there emerges a real necessity for good search tools that can obtain high quality information in a short time. Nowadays finding useful information can be an overwhelming task. As a result, consumers need effective mechanisms for searching the Web. This paper describes LearnMiner, an open, agent-based platform designed for advanced didactic resource discovery. A central role is played by deductive agents, equipped with a similarity-based inference mechanism. This issue enables to bridge the gap between the requested information and the available information on the net, considering the "similarity" as a weaker relation for undiscernibility.
Business to Business Electronic Commerce: Challenges and Solutions
Authors: Merrill Warkentin
Venue:  (2001)

In the mid 1990s, the widespread adoption of the web browser led to a rapid commercialization of the Internet. In addition, initial success stories were reported from companies that learned how to create an effective direct marketing channel ï¾ selling tangible products to consumers directly with the World Wide Web. By the end of the 1990s, the next revolution began ï¾ called business-to-business electronic commerce. Business to Business Electronic Commerce will provide researchers and practitioners alike with a source of knowledge related to this emerging area of business.
Oracle9i: A Beginner's Guide, 2 edition
Authors: Michael S. Abbey, Michael Corey, Ian Abramson
Venue:  (2001)

Your introductory resource to all the powerful new features of Oracle9i--only from the authorized Oracle Press. This beginner's guide starts with an introduction to Oracle Corporation and where it is going with its product strategy, and then moves on to an overview of the RDBMS and the roll of a DBA, and progresses to slightly more advanced topics.Table of contents Getting up to Speed Oracle the Company – Oracle the Software Roadmap to Services The Oracle Server So You’ve Just Started Working with the Software Database Objects SQL*Plus 101 PL/SQL 101 DBA 101 Beyond the Basics SQL* Plus 201 PL/SQL 201 DBA 201 Oracle Enterprise Manager and DBA Studio Distributed Databases I Is for Internet, E Is for Electronic The “i” in Oracle9i All Things that Are WWW All the Stuff that Starts with “E” Who Said You Were a Beginner? Tool Overview Partitioning Data Data Warehousing and the Oracle Summary Machine
Optimal Simulations between Unary Automata
Authors: Carlo Mereghetti, Giovanni Pighizzini
Venue: SIAM Journal on Computing (2001)

We consider the problem of computing the costs---{ in terms of states---of optimal simulations between different kinds of finite automata recognizing unary languages. Our main result is a tight simulation of unary n-state two-way nondeterministic automata by $O({{\rm e}^{\sqrt{{n}\ln{n}}}})$-state one-way deterministic automata. In addition, we show that, given a unary n-state two-way nondeterministic automaton, one can construct an equivalent O(n2)-state two-way nondeterministic automaton performing both input head reversals and nondeterministic choices only at the ends of the input tape. Further results on simulating unary one-way alternating finite automata are also discussed.
Fundamentals of Database Systems with Cdrom and Book, 3rd edition
Authors: Shamkant B. Navathe, Ramez A. Elmasri
Venue:  (2001)

:Each copy of this best-seller is now accompanied by a CD-ROM containing an electronic version of the book, allowing readers to highlight text, make margin notes and more. Fundamentals of Database Systems combines clear explanations of theory and design, broad coverage of models and real systems, and excellent examples with up-to-date introductions to modern database technologies. It focuses on the relational model and includes recent object-oriented developments such as SQL3 and ODMG. The authors provide coverage of the popular DBMS products, in particular the relational systems Oracle and Microsoft Access. They also address advanced modeling and system enhancements in the areas of active databases, temporal and spatial databases, and multimedia data models. The book also surveys the latest application areas of data warehousing, data mining, digital libraries, GIS, and genome databases. This book is appropriate for programmers looking for an introduction to database theory and application, or a reference to how popular real-world DBMSs address these concepts.