Computational Science and Its Applications -- ICCSA 2015: 15th International Conference, Banff, AB, Canada, June 22-25, 2015, Proceedings, Part II

Front Matter....Pages I-XXXIV
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Wave Algorithm for Recruitment in Swarm Robotics....Pages 3-13
Efficient Spacial Clustering in Swarm Robotics....Pages 14-27
Simulating the Effect of Cell Migration Speed on Wound Healing Using a 3D Cellular Automata Model for Multicellular Tissue Growth....Pages 28-42
Multiple Classifier System with Metaheuristic Algorithms....Pages 43-54
A Robust Clustering via Swarm Intelligence....Pages 55-70
PheroSLAM: A Collaborative and Bioinspired Multi-agent System Based on Monocular Vision....Pages 71-85
Front Matter....Pages 87-87
Ego-Motion Estimation by Using the Integration of Coplanarity and Collinearity Conditions....Pages 89-103
Semi-Lagrangian Semi-Implicit Vertically Splitting Scheme for Nonhydrostatic Atmospheric Model....Pages 104-118
Front Matter....Pages 119-119
Methods of Speeding up of Diameter Constrained Network Reliability Calculation....Pages 121-133
Parallel Super-Resolution Reconstruction Based on Neighbor Embedding Technique....Pages 134-143
Performance Evaluation of Two Software for Analysis Through ROC Curves: Comp2ROC vs SPSS....Pages 144-156
Adjusting Covariates in CRIB Score Index Using ROC Regression Analysis....Pages 157-171
Modeling Changes in Demands for Books with Elapsed Time from Publication....Pages 172-181
Front Matter....Pages 183-183
Randomized Versus Deterministic Point Placement Algorithms: An Experimental Study....Pages 185-196
GPS Data Interpolation: Bezier Vs. Biarcs for Tracing Vehicle Trajectory....Pages 197-208
Constrained k-Center Problem on a Convex Polygon....Pages 209-222
Can Cancelable Biometrics Contribute to the Security Improvement of Biometric Authentication Systems?....Pages 223-232
Gender Classification from Face Images Based on Gradient Directional Pattern (GDP)....Pages 233-243
Smallest Maximum-Weight Circle for Weighted Points in the Plane....Pages 244-253
Front Matter....Pages 255-255
Modeling Socially Synergistic Behavior in Autonomous Agents....Pages 257-272
Front Matter....Pages 255-255
Geostatistics Applied to the Geoprospective....Pages 273-287
Front Matter....Pages 289-289
Angular Distributions of Fragment Ions Produced by Coulomb Explosion of Simple Molecular Dications of Astrochemical Interest....Pages 291-307
Chemical Characterization of “Coco de Mer” (Lodoicea Maldivica) Fruit: Phytosterols and Fatty Acids Composition....Pages 308-323
A Trial User, Resources and Services Quality Evaluation for Grid Communities Sustainability....Pages 324-338
Exploiting Structural Properties During Carbon Nanotube Simulation....Pages 339-354
Ion-Water Cluster Molecular Dynamics Using a Semiempirical Intermolecular Potential....Pages 355-370
Exchange of Learning Objects Between a Learning Management System and a Federation of Science Distributed Repositories....Pages 371-383
A Theoretical Investigation of 1-Butanol Unimolecular Decomposition....Pages 384-393
Front Matter....Pages 395-395
SDP in Inventory Control: Non-stationary Demand and Service Level Constraints....Pages 397-412
Fast Heuristics for Integrated Planning and Scheduling....Pages 413-428
On Computing Order Quantities for Perishable Inventory Control with Non-stationary Demand....Pages 429-444
Heuristics for Longest Edge Selection in Simplicial Branch and Bound....Pages 445-456
Variable Neighborhood Search for the Elementary Shortest Path Problem with Loading Constraints....Pages 457-473
A Model-Based Heuristic for the Combined Cutting Stock and Scheduling Problem....Pages 474-489
A New Competitive Implementation of the Electromagnetism-Like Algorithm for Global Optimization....Pages 490-505
Does Beam Angle Optimization Really Matter for Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy?....Pages 506-521
Solving Constrained Multilocal Optimization Problems with Parallel Stretched Simulated Annealing....Pages 522-533
Probabilistic Clustering of Wind Energy Conversion Systems Using Classification Models....Pages 534-548
Front Matter....Pages 549-560
A Smart Planning for Smart City: The Concept of Smart City as an Opportunity to Re-think the Planning Models of the Contemporary City....Pages 561-561
Front Matter....Pages 563-576
Better Decisions for a Better Quality of Life: the Potential of Rural Districts Supported by e-governance Tools....Pages 561-561
Measuring the Standardized Definition of “smart city”: A Proposal on Global Metrics to Set the Terms of Reference for Urban “smartness”....Pages 577-592
Benchmarking Smart Urban Mobility: A Study on Italian Cities....Pages 593-611
The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in School Building Projects....Pages 612-623
Contribution of Geomatics Engineering and VGI Within the Landslide Risk Assessment Procedures....Pages 624-634
Planning with Nature: Green Areas Configuration and Natural Cooling in Metropolitan Areas....Pages 635-647
Recreation Tourist Areas. An Exam on Recreational Business Districts in Olbia (Sardinia)....Pages 648-661
GeoLapse. A Digital Space-Based and Memory-Related Time-Capsule App....Pages 662-674
A SWE Architecture for Real Time Water Quality Monitoring Capabilities Within Smart Drinking Water and Wastewater Network Solutions....Pages 675-685
“Serpentone Reload” an Experience of Citizens Involvement in Regeneration of Peripheral Urban Spaces....Pages 686-697
City Visions: Concepts, Conflicts and Participation Analysed from Digital Network Interactions....Pages 698-713
Citizens Participation in Improving Rural Communities Quality of Life....Pages 714-730
Citizen Participation and Technologies: The C.A.S.T. Architecture....Pages 731-746
Innovations in Promoting Sustainable Development: The Local Implementation Plan Designed by the Province of Potenza....Pages 747-755
Smart Monitoring System for Energy Performance in Public Building....Pages 756-766
Back Matter....Pages 767-774
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