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Advanced scheduling methodologies for flexible manufacturing systems using Petri nets and heuristic search (2000)
Conference Proceeding
Moro, A., Yu, H., & Kelleher, G. (2000). Advanced scheduling methodologies for flexible manufacturing systems using Petri nets and heuristic search. In Proceedings 2000 ICRA. Millennium Conference. IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation. Symposia Proceedings (Cat. No.00CH37065). https://doi.org/10.1109/robot.2000.846386

The combination of Petri net (PN) and AI to solve flexible manufacturing systems (FMS) scheduling problems has been proven to be a promising approach. However, the NP-hard nature of the problem prevents the PN capability of reasoning about the behavi... Read More about Advanced scheduling methodologies for flexible manufacturing systems using Petri nets and heuristic search.

The Prometheus taxonomic database (2000)
Conference Proceeding
Raguenaud, C., Kennedy, J., & Barclay, P. (2000). The Prometheus taxonomic database. In Proceedings IEEE International Symposium on Bio-Informatics and Biomedical Engineering (63-70). https://doi.org/10.1109/bibe.2000.889590

M.R. Pullen et al. (2000) have designed a new model of plant taxonomy (called Prometheus); it supports multiple overlapping classifications, and distinguishes the process of naming from classifying. The concepts identified in this taxonomic model nec... Read More about The Prometheus taxonomic database.

Neural Network Approximation of Fuzzy Logic Operators (2000)
Journal Article
Andras, P., Kaban, A., & Bossanyi, R. (2000). Neural Network Approximation of Fuzzy Logic Operators. Annales universitatis occidentalis timisiensis series philosophia, XII, 147-159

We investigate in this paper how to use neural networks to help the development of efficient fuzzy decision systems. First we review the basic theories of fuzzy logic and neural networks, and we look at the main applications of the artificial neural... Read More about Neural Network Approximation of Fuzzy Logic Operators.

Explanations of the decision to franchise in a non-traditional franchise sector: the case of the UK construction industry (2000)
Journal Article
Watson, A., & Kirby, D. (2000). Explanations of the decision to franchise in a non-traditional franchise sector: the case of the UK construction industry. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 7(4), 343-351. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006850

This paper is part of on?going research examining the growth of small and medium?sized enterprises through franchising. It reports the findings of an exploratory investigation that examines why franchising is selected less frequently as a growth stra... Read More about Explanations of the decision to franchise in a non-traditional franchise sector: the case of the UK construction industry.

Good Governance (2000)
Presentation / Conference
McMillan, J. (2000, December). Good Governance

A query mediation approach to interoperability of heterogeneous databases (2000)
Conference Proceeding
Huang, H., Kerridge, J., & Chen, S. (2000). A query mediation approach to interoperability of heterogeneous databases. In Proceedings 11th Australasian Database Conference. ADC 2000 (Cat. No.PR00528). https://doi.org/10.1109/adc.2000.819812

The need to transform queries between heterogeneous databases arises in many circumstances, including query transformation between a global and a local query. This paper describes a query mediation approach to the interoperability of heterogeneous da... Read More about A query mediation approach to interoperability of heterogeneous databases.

Investigating the use of force feedback for motion-impaired users (2000)
Conference Proceeding
Keates, S., Langdon, P., Clarkson, J., & Robinson, P. (2000). Investigating the use of force feedback for motion-impaired users. In P. L. Emiliani, & C. Stephanidis (Eds.), Proceedings of the 6th ERCIM Workshop on User Interfaces for All (207-212)

For users with motion impairments, the standard keyboard and mouse arrangement for computer access often presents problems. Other approaches have to be adopted to overcome this. There is evidence to suggest that increasing the degrees-offreedom, and... Read More about Investigating the use of force feedback for motion-impaired users.

Investigating industry attitudes to universal design. (2000)
Conference Proceeding
Keates, S., Lebbon, C., & Clarkson, J. (2000). Investigating industry attitudes to universal design. In J. Winters (Ed.), Proceedings of the RESNA 2000 Annual Conference: Technology for the New Millennium (276-278)

The general population in most countries is getting older. With increasing age comes increasing variability in physical capability and hence a greater requirement for products and services to be designed for a broader user base. However, the products... Read More about Investigating industry attitudes to universal design..

A model for inclusive design (2000)
Conference Proceeding
Clarkson, P. J., Keates, S., Coleman, R., Lebbon, C., & Johnston, M. (2000). A model for inclusive design. In S. Sivaloganathan, & P. T. J. Andrews (Eds.), Design for Excellence: Engineering Design Conference 2000 (203-212)

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Using haptic feedback to enhance computer interaction for motion-impaired users (2000)
Conference Proceeding
Langdon, P., Keates, S., Clarkson, P. J., & Robinson, P. (2000). Using haptic feedback to enhance computer interaction for motion-impaired users. In P. Sharkey, A. Cesarani, L. Pugnetti, & A. Rizzo (Eds.), Proceedings of the 3rd international conference on disability, virtual reality and associated technologies (ICDVRAT 2000) (25-32)

For users with motion impairments, the standard keyboard and mouse arrangement for computer access often presents problems. Other approaches have to be adopted to overcome this. There is evidence to suggest that increasing the degrees-of-freedom, and... Read More about Using haptic feedback to enhance computer interaction for motion-impaired users.

Market orientation applied to police service strategies (2000)
Journal Article
Drummond, G., Ensor, J., Laing, A., & Richardson, N. (2000). Market orientation applied to police service strategies. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 13(7), 571-587. https://doi.org/10.1108/09513550010362640

The complexity of modern policing requires an accountable police service to operate in a diverse society, where support/trust must be earned by action and deed. The article examines the potential of market orientated strategies in facilitating polici... Read More about Market orientation applied to police service strategies.

Anonymous Medication Reporting in a District General Hospital, (2000)
Journal Article
Ring, N. (2000). Anonymous Medication Reporting in a District General Hospital,. Journal of Clinical Excellence, 2(2), 87-91

Anonymous reporting of medication errors was introduced into a district general hospital as a short-term pilot project. For the duration of the project this system ran in parallel with the existing official system, where staff reporting medication er... Read More about Anonymous Medication Reporting in a District General Hospital,.