Innovations and Advances in Computer, Information, Systems Sciences, and Engineering

Front Matter....Pages i-xviii
Change Rate Concepts and their Realization in the MM&S: A Computer Program for Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems....Pages 1-13
A Software Architecture for Inventory Management System....Pages 15-27
Libraries Opt for More Online Sources....Pages 29-36
Emerging Threats, Risk and Attacks in Distributed Systems: Cloud Computing....Pages 37-51
Cognitive Antenna System for Sustainable Adaptive Radio Interfaces....Pages 53-62
Introducing the Concept of Information Pixels and the Storing Information Pixels Addresses Method as an Efficient Model for Document Storage....Pages 63-87
Introducing the Concept of Back-Inking as an Efficient Model for Document Retrieval (Image Reconstruction)....Pages 89-98
Automating the Transformation From a Prototype to a Method of Assembly....Pages 99-106
Collaborative and Non-Collaborative Dynamic Path Prediction Algorithm for Mobile Agents Collision Detection with Dynamic Obstacles in 3D Space....Pages 107-120
Website Analysis of Top 100 Most Valuable Companies in Romania....Pages 121-134
Comparison of PI and Fractional PI Controllers on a Hydraulic Canal Using Pareto Fronts....Pages 135-147
Remote Sensing Investigation of Red Mud Catastrophe and Results of Image Processing Assessment....Pages 149-156
802.11e QoS Performance Evaluation....Pages 157-172
Evaluation of Different Designs to Represent Missing Information in SQL Databases....Pages 173-187
Mobile English Learning System: A Conceptual Framework for Malaysian Primary School....Pages 189-197
Dynamic Cache Miss-Rate Reduction....Pages 199-204
Agent Simulation Group on the Robocup 3D Realization of Basic Motions....Pages 205-214
Key Generations Model for Mobile Cryptosystems....Pages 215-225
Development of Stakeholder Oriented Corporate Information Security Objectives....Pages 227-239
Stakeholder Oriented Information Security Reporting....Pages 241-253
Experimenting with Watchdog Implementation on a Real-Life Ad hoc Network: Monitoring Selfish Behavior....Pages 255-266
Power Consumption Evaluation for Cooperative Localization Services....Pages 267-275
A Modified Banker’s Algorithm....Pages 277-281
Courses Enrollment Pattern Analysis....Pages 283-292
Integration of Safety and Smartness Using Cloud Services: An Insight to Future....Pages 293-303
A Versioning Subsystem of Metamodeling System....Pages 305-317
Difficulties in Understanding Object Oriented Programming Concepts....Pages 319-326
Real-Time System for Monitoring and Analyzing Electrocardiogram on Cell Phone....Pages 327-338
Research of Camera Track Based on Image Matching....Pages 339-348
Curriculum Design Change of the Industrial Engineering BA Program....Pages 349-358
Comparing Two Methods of Sound Spatialization: Vector-Based Amplitude Panning (VBAP) Versus Linear Panning (LP)....Pages 359-370
Contrast Enhancement in Image Pre-Compensation for Computer Users with Visual Aberrations....Pages 371-380
Interaction with 3D Environments Using Multi-Touch Screens....Pages 381-392
TCP with Extended Window Scaling....Pages 393-404
Offering SaaS as SOA Services....Pages 405-414
Using Conceptual Mini Games for Learning: The Case of “The Numbers’ Race” (TNR) Application....Pages 415-429
Visual Cryptography Based on Optical Image Projection....Pages 431-441
A New Service Offered by Digital Radio for Vehicle Drivers....Pages 443-450
Separation of Concerns in Extensible Control Systems....Pages 451-465
Illicit Image Detection: An MRF Model Based Stochastic Approach....Pages 467-479
Illicit Image Detection Using Erotic Pose Estimation Based on Kinematic Constraints....Pages 481-495
Energy Efficient Public Key Cryptography in Wireless Sensor Networks....Pages 497-509
Implementation of VLSB Stegnography Using Modular Distance Technique....Pages 511-525
A Graphic User Interface for H-Infinity Static Output Feedback Controller Design....Pages 527-536
Active Contour Texture Segmentation in Modulus Wavelet Feature Spaces....Pages 537-544
A Framework for Verification of Fuzzy Rule Bases Representing Clinical Guidelines....Pages 545-557
Communication Impact on Project Oriented Teaching in Technology Supported Education....Pages 559-567
A Failure Modes and Effects Analysis of Mobile Health Monitoring Systems....Pages 569-582
SemFus: Semantic Fusion Framework Based on JDL....Pages 583-594
Development of GUI Based Test and Measurement Facilities for Studying Properties of MOS Devices in Clean Room Environment....Pages 595-608
Prediction of Failure Risk Through Logical Decision Trees in Web Service Compositions....Pages 609-619
SEC-TEEN: A Secure Routing Protocol for Enhanced Efficiency in Wireless Sensor Networks....Pages 621-631
An Integration of UML-B and Object-Z in Software Development Process....Pages 633-648
Algorithm for Dynamic Traffic Rerouting and Congestion Prevention in IP Networks....Pages 649-660
Fovea Window for Wavelet-Based Compression....Pages 661-672
Energy Aware Data Compression in WSN....Pages 673-682
Energy Consumption Text and Image Data Compression in WSNs....Pages 683-695
New QoS Framework for Mobile Ad hoc Networks Based on the Extension of Existing QoS Models....Pages 697-706
Method for Data Collection and Integration into 3D Architectural Model....Pages 707-717
Statistical Analysis to Export an Equation in Order to Determine Heat of Combustion in Blends of Diesel Fuel with Biodiesel....Pages 719-728
The Retail Banking Adverse Selection: RCBS Calculator Solution....Pages 729-740
Project Management in Public Administration Sector....Pages 741-749
Access Point Checking to Improve Security in Wireless Infrastructure Networks....Pages 751-761
Comparison of Fractional PI Controller with Classical PI using Pareto Optimal Fronts....Pages 763-775
A Pattern-Based Approach for Representing Condition-Action Clinical Rules into DSSs....Pages 777-789
Authorization of Proxy Digital Signature in Workflow Systems....Pages 791-799
Semi-Agile Approach to Software Development Process....Pages 801-809
The Influence of Student Body-Talk Reaction in Formulating Effective Teaching Strategy....Pages 811-827
Interactive Mind Map Desktop Widget: A Proposed Concept....Pages 829-837
An Algorithm for Replication in Distributed Databases....Pages 839-847
General Dispatching of Lignite Mining Pit....Pages 849-856
Towards Improving the Statscan™ X-Ray Image Quality through Sliding-Mode Control of the C-Arm....Pages 857-870
Mechanical Energy Conversion to Electromagnetic Energy for Magnetic Fluids: Theoretical Fundaments and Applications....Pages 871-881
Initial Steps Towards Distributed Implementation of M-Urgency....Pages 883-899
Optimal Selection of Components in Fault Detection Based on Principal Component Analysis....Pages 901-915
E-Learning Environment Identification System: Error Injection and Patterns Dynamics....Pages 917-924
Energy Consumption by Deploying a Reactive Multi-Agent System Inside Wireless Sensor Networks....Pages 925-934
Network Intrusion Detection System Based on SOA (NIDS-SOA): Enhancing Interoperability Between IDS....Pages 935-948
Lyrebird: A Learning Object Repository Based on a Domain Taxonomy Model....Pages 949-960
Design Process and Building Simulation....Pages 961-974
Behavioral Models with Alternative Alphabets....Pages 975-987
Watermark Singular-Values Encryption and Embedding in the Frequency Domain....Pages 989-999
Business Intelligence Made Simple....Pages 1001-1012
A Process Model for Supporting the Management of Distance Learning Courses Through an Agile Approach....Pages 1013-1025
Numerical Modeling of Electromagnetic Induction Heating Process Using an Inductor with Constant Step Between Turns....Pages 1027-1037
Satisficing-Based Approach to Resolve Feature Interactions in Control Systems....Pages 1039-1051
Properties Evaluation of an Approach Based on Probability-Possibility Transformation....Pages 1053-1065
Functional Verification of Class Invariants in CleanJava....Pages 1067-1076
Normalization Rules of the Object-Oriented Data Model....Pages 1077-1089
Location Based Overlapping Mobility Aware Network Model....Pages 1091-1102
Expert System for Evaluating Learning Management Systems Based on Traceability....Pages 1103-1113
How Variability Helps to Make Components More Flexible and Reusable....Pages 1115-1128
Computing and Automation in the AEC Industry: Early Steps Towards a Mass Customized Architecture....Pages 1129-1137
Three Dimensional SPMD Matrix–Matrix Multiplication Algorithm and a Stacked Many-Core Processor Architecture....Pages 1139-1150
Face: Fractal Analysis in Cell Engineering....Pages 1151-1164
A First Implementation of the Delay Based Routing Protocol....Pages 1165-1180
Different Aspects of Data Stream Clustering....Pages 1181-1191
Teaching Computer Ethics Via Current News Articles....Pages 1193-1204
Designing and Integrating a New Model of Semi-Online Vehicle’s Fines Control System....Pages 1205-1217
State Diagnosis of a Lignite Deposit by Monitoring its Surface Temperature with a Thermovision Camera....Pages 1219-1231
A Framework Intelligent Mobile for Diagnosis Contact Lenses by Applying Case Based Reasoning....Pages 1233-1238