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Fault tolerance and network integrity measures: the case of computer-based systems (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Andras, P., Idowu, O., & Periorellis, P. (2006). Fault tolerance and network integrity measures: the case of computer-based systems. In AISB'06: Network Analysis in Natural Sciences and Engineering

Fault tolerance is a key aspect of the dependability of complex computer-based systems. Fault tolerance may be difficult to measure directly in complex real world systems, and we propose here to measure it in terms of integrity preservation of the sy... Read More about Fault tolerance and network integrity measures: the case of computer-based systems.

The language of cortical dynamics (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Andras, P. (2006). The language of cortical dynamics. In Computational Life Sciences II: Second International Symposium, CompLife 2006, Cambridge, UK, September 27-29, 2006. Proceedings (247-256). https://doi.org/10.1007/11875741_24

Cortical dynamics can be recorded in various ways. Theoretical works suggest that analyzing the dynamics of recorded activities might reveal the workings of the underlying neural system. Here we describe the extraction of an activity pattern language... Read More about The language of cortical dynamics.

Faults, errors and failures in communications: a systems theory perspective on organisational structure (2006)
Book Chapter
Andras, P., & Charlton, B. (2006). Faults, errors and failures in communications: a systems theory perspective on organisational structure. In D. Besnard, C. Gacek, & C. B. Jones (Eds.), Structure for Dependability: Computer-Based Systems from an Interdisciplinary Perspective (189-213). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-111-3_10

Abstract communications systems theory may be a valuable tool for the description, prediction and control of organizations. An organization is conceptualized as an abstract system of inter-human communications; humans are the main organization 'commu... Read More about Faults, errors and failures in communications: a systems theory perspective on organisational structure.

A Distributed Router's Modeling and Implementation (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chrysoulas, C., Haleplidis, E., Kostopoulos, G., Denazis, S., & Koufopavlou, O. (2006, June). A Distributed Router's Modeling and Implementation. Presented at CSNDSP 2006, 5th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, June 19-21., Patras University Conference Centre, Patras, Greece

Modeling comes to a necessity when there is something new to be developed and there is a need to specify in exact detail a specific architecture. This paper describes a model of a Distributed Router's Architecture specifically suited for the IST proj... Read More about A Distributed Router's Modeling and Implementation.

Dissimilarity analysis of signal processing methods for texture classification (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Qaiser, N., Hussain, M., Hussain, A., Iqbal, N., & Qaiser, N. (2006). Dissimilarity analysis of signal processing methods for texture classification. In 2005 Pakistan Section Multitopic Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/INMIC.2005.334512

As observed from the literature survey, there is no commonly accepted quantitative definition of visual texture. As a consequence, researchers seeking a quantitative texture measure have been forced to search intuitively for texture features, and the... Read More about Dissimilarity analysis of signal processing methods for texture classification.

A nonlinear PID-based multiple controller incorporating a multilayered neural network learning submodel (2006)
Journal Article
Zayed, A., Hussain, A., & Grimble, M. (2006). A nonlinear PID-based multiple controller incorporating a multilayered neural network learning submodel. Control and Intelligent Systems, 34, 177-184. https://doi.org/10.2316/Journal.201.2006.3.201-1499

A new nonlinear minimum-variance adaptive proportional integral derivative (PID) based multiple controller, incorporating a multi- layered neural network learning submodel, is presented. The unknown non-linear plant is represented by an equivalent st... Read More about A nonlinear PID-based multiple controller incorporating a multilayered neural network learning submodel.

From Dunedin to Dunedin: Supporting students in the changing world of higher education (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Godfrey, H., & Richards, K. (2005, December). From Dunedin to Dunedin: Supporting students in the changing world of higher education. Presented at Association of Tertiary Learning Advisors of Aotearoa New Zealand Conference, Auckland, New Zealand

Against the background of the widening access agenda in higher education in Scotland, this article describes the initiatives taken by Napier University to address the issues. The article explores different models of learning support, argues that one... Read More about From Dunedin to Dunedin: Supporting students in the changing world of higher education.

Improving the Performance of Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm for Function Approximation Through Parallel Islands Specialisation (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Guillen, A., Rojas, I., Gonzalez, J., Pomares, H., Herrera, L. J., & Paechter, B. (2006, December). Improving the Performance of Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm for Function Approximation Through Parallel Islands Specialisation. Presented at 19th Australian Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Hobart, Australia

Nature shows many examples where the specialisation of elements aimed to solve different problems is successful. There are explorer ants, worker bees, etc., where a group of individuals is assigned a specific task. This paper will extrapolate this ph... Read More about Improving the Performance of Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm for Function Approximation Through Parallel Islands Specialisation.

Information Space. (2006)
Book Chapter
Benyon, D. (2006). Information Space. In C. Ghaoui (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction (344-347). Hershey, Pa.; London;: IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-562-7.ch053

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in the 21st century needs to look very different from its 20th-century origins. Computers are becoming ubiquitous; they are disappearing into everyday objects. They are becoming wearable. They are able to communicate... Read More about Information Space..

Interactive digital television and the ‘new’ citizen. (2006)
Book Chapter
Webster, W., & Smith, C. F. (2006). Interactive digital television and the ‘new’ citizen. In V. Bekkers, H. van Duivenboden, & M. Thaens (Eds.), Information and Communication Technology and Public Innovation: assessing the ICT-driven modernization of public administration (121-137). IOS Press

This chapter presents a case study of the use of interactive digital television (iDTV) to deliver electronic public services in the UK. It reviews a number of innovative iDTV initiatives which have sought to test the feasibility of using iDTV technol... Read More about Interactive digital television and the ‘new’ citizen..

Building distribution networks using cooperative agents. (2006)
Book Chapter
Urquhart, N. B. (2006). Building distribution networks using cooperative agents. In J. Rennard (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Nature Inspired Computing for Economics and Management (465-482). Idea Group Reference. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59140-984-7.ch037

This chapter examines the use of emergent computing to optimize solutions to logistics problems. The chapter initially explores the use of agents and evolutionary algorithms to optimize postal distribution networks. The structure of the agent communi... Read More about Building distribution networks using cooperative agents..

Organised use of e-democracy tools for young people. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, E., Macintosh, A., & Whyte, A. (2006, September). Organised use of e-democracy tools for young people. Presented at EGOV Conference 2006

This paper concerns use of an online policy debating forum: part of a suite of e-democracy tools for a local youth parliament. These e-democracy tools have been used and developed over the last 5 years and are vital to the parliament, as it serves a... Read More about Organised use of e-democracy tools for young people..

Learning from ‘superstar’ designers (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rodgers, P. (2006). Learning from ‘superstar’ designers. In J. S. Gero (Ed.), Design Computing and Cognition ‘06 (583-601). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5131-9_30

Recent research has suggested that it is more important to study expert designers than novices. Typically, however, design expertise has been seen by researchers as the accumulation and organization of domain-specific knowledge. This work, however, v... Read More about Learning from ‘superstar’ designers.

Initiating e-Participation Through a Knowledge Working Network (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rasmussen, L., Davenport, E., & Horton, K. (2006, October). Initiating e-Participation Through a Knowledge Working Network

The authors present a study of e-participation within a public sector agency (PSA), where a number of knowledge management initiatives have been introduced since the inception of the UK 'Modernising government' programme of 1999. The agency has attem... Read More about Initiating e-Participation Through a Knowledge Working Network.

Towards a framework for dealing with data quality in data warehouses. (2006)
Book Chapter
Peng, T. (2006). Towards a framework for dealing with data quality in data warehouses. In P. Petratos (Ed.), Current Computing Developments in E-Commerce, Security, HCI, DB, Collaborative and Cooperative Systems (241-256). ATINER

The popularity of data warehouses (DWs) in recent years confirms the importance of data quality in today’s business success. It is estimated that as high as 75% of the effort spent on building a data warehouse can be attributed to back-end issues, su... Read More about Towards a framework for dealing with data quality in data warehouses..

Achieving dependable component-based systems through generative aspect oriented component adaptation. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Liu, X., Feng, Y., & Kerridge, J. (2006, September). Achieving dependable component-based systems through generative aspect oriented component adaptation

Mismatches between pre-qualified existing components and the particular reuse context in applications are often inevitable and have been a major hurdle of component reusability and smooth composition. Although component adaptation has acted as a key... Read More about Achieving dependable component-based systems through generative aspect oriented component adaptation..

Ubiquitous access to site specific services by mobile devices: the process view. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kerridge, J., & Chalmers, K. (2006). Ubiquitous access to site specific services by mobile devices: the process view. In P. Welch, J. Kerridge, & F. R. M. Barnes (Eds.), Communicating Process Architectures 2006 - WoTug 29 (41-58)

The increasing availability of tri-band mobile devices with mobile phone, wi-fi and Bluetooth capability means that the opportunities for increased access by mobile devices to services provided within a smaller locality becomes feasible. This increas... Read More about Ubiquitous access to site specific services by mobile devices: the process view..