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7. CISIS 2013: Taichung, Taiwan
- Leonard Barolli, Fatos Xhafa, Hsing-Chung Chen, Antonio Fernandez Gómez-Skarmeta, Farooq Hussain:
Seventh International Conference on Complex, Intelligent, and Software Intensive Systems, CISIS 2013, Taichung, Taiwan, July 3-5, 2013. IEEE Computer Society 2013, ISBN 978-0-7695-4992-7
The Seventh International Conference on Complex, Intelligent, and Software Intensive Systems (CISIS 2013)
Session 1: Ad-Hoc and Cognitive Radio Networks
- Noriki Uchida, Noritaka Kawamura, Yoshitaka Shibata:
Evaluation of Cognitive Wireless Based Delay Tolerant Network for Disaster Information System in a Rural Area. 1-7 - Masahiro Hiyama, Elis Kulla, Makoto Ikeda, Leonard Barolli, Makoto Takizawa
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Performance Comparison of OLSR with ETX_Float and ETX_ff in a MANET Testbed. 8-14 - Danda B. Rawat, Bhed Bahadur Bista, Sachin Shetty
Waiting Probability Analysis for Dynamic Spectrum Access in Cognitive Radio Networks. 15-20 - Elis Kulla, Masahiro Hiyama, Makoto Ikeda, Leonard Barolli, Fatos Xhafa
Effect of AODV HELLO Packets for Different Mobility Degrees. 21-26
Session 2: Web and Internet Computing
- Kin Fun Li, David Rusk, Fred Song:
Predicting Student Academic Performance. 27-33 - Thanasis Daradoumis
Current Trends in Emotional e-Learning: New Perspectives for Enhancing Emotional Intelligence. 34-39 - Olivia Fachrunnisa
Digital Collaboration Network for SMEs: Awareness of ICT and Perceived Outcome. 40-46
Session 3: Vehicular and Sensor Networks
- Evjola Spaho
Performance Evaluation of OLSR Protocol in a Grid Manhattan VANET Scenario for Different Applications. 47-52 - Tao Yang, Elis Kulla, Leonard Barolli, Gjergji Mino, Makoto Takizawa
Performance Analysis of Wireless Sensor Networks for Different Speeds of Sink and Sensor Nodes. 53-58 - Guozhen Tan, Yong Yin, Junling Bu, Nan Ding:
An IVC Broadcast Scheme Based on Traffic Phase for Emergency Message Dissemination at Road Intersection. 59-65 - Jun-Hyuck Lee, Masafumi Takematsu, Kazunori Uchida, Junichi Honda:
Allocation of Sensor Nodes Or Base Stations in Inhomogeneous Propagation Environments. 66-71
Session 4: Cloud and Cluster
- Ryan Hayward, Chia-Chu Chiang:
An Architecture for Parallelizing Fully Homomorphic Cryptography on Cloud. 72-77 - Chung-Ting Kao, Kai-Yuan Jan, Rick C. S. Chen:
A Cloud-Based Framework to Enhance Augmented Reality. 78-82 - Takuro Inoue, Ailixier Aikebaier, Tomoya Enokido, Makoto Takizawa
Dynamic Clusters of Servers to Reduce Total Power Consumption. 83-90 - Tomoya Enokido, Ailixier Aikebaier, Makoto Takizawa
The Evaluation of the Improved Redundant Power Consumption Laxity-Based (IRPCLB) Algorithm in Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Clusters. 91-98
Session 5: Fuzzy-Based Systems
- Kit Yan Chan:
A Fuzzy Clustering Approach for Determination of Ideal Points of New Products. 99-103 - Qi Wang, Elis Kulla, Gjergji Mino, Leonard Barolli, Jiro Iwashige:
An Integrated Fuzzy Logic System for Cluster-Head Selection and Sensor Speed Control in WSNs. 104-110 - Kouhei Umezaki, Evjola Spaho
A Fuzzy-Based System to Evaluate the Peer Reliability in JXTA-Overlay P2P. 111-116 - Wiwik Anggraeni
Developing Mobile Intelligent System for Cattle Disease Diagnosis and First Aid Action Suggestion. 117-121
Session 6: Multimedia Systems
- Zhenchen Wang
Personalising Multi Video Streams and Camera Views for Live Events. 122-127 - Silvia Franchini
A Specialized Architecture for Color Image Edge Detection Based on Clifford Algebra. 128-135 - Kin Fun Li, Ana-Maria Sevcenco, Elaine Yan:
Telerehabilitation Using Low-Cost Video Game Controllers. 136-143 - Saeideh Shahheidari, Hai Dong
Twitter Sentiment Mining: A Multi Domain Analysis. 144-149
Session 7: Mesh Networks
- Tetsuya Oda, Admir Barolli, Evjola Spaho
Performance Evaluation of WMN-GA System for Node Placement in WMNs for Normal and Uniform Distributions of Mesh Clients Considering Different Grid Shapes. 150-156 - Makoto Ikeda, Taiki Honda, Tetsuya Oda, Shinji Sakamoto
Analysis of WMN-GA Simulation Results: WMN Performance Optimizing the Number of Mesh Routers. 157-163 - Shinji Sakamoto
Performance Analysis of WMNs Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Different Temperature Values. 164-168 - Admir Barolli, Tetsuya Oda, Leonard Barolli, Fatos Xhafa
Performance Evaluation of WMN-GA System for Node Placement in WMNs Considering Exponential and Weibull Distribution of Mesh Clients and Different Selection and Mutation Operators. 169-175
Session 8: Medical Applications
- Carmelo Militello
A Semi-automatic Multi-seed Region-Growing Approach for Uterine Fibroids Segmentation in MRgFUS Treatment. 176-182 - Ching-Chuan Wei, Yan-Zun Huang:
Developing a Self-Health Management System of Arterial Elasticity Based on Smart Phone. 183-185 - Zhong Zheng, Zhan-Chang Yuan, Chang-Wei Hsieh
The Design of Tunable Low Level Laser Stimulator. 186-188 - Horatiu Sachelarie:
Simulate Human Visual Perception Using Expert Neurons. 189-196
Session 9: Telecommunication Systems
- Wen-Chuan Wu, Wei-Teng Wong, Zi-Wei Lin:
Reversible Difference Expansion Embedding Using Two Edge Directions. 197-200 - Saki Kameyama, Jiro Iwashige, Motohiko Iwaida, Yuki Isayama:
Diffracted Fields by the Edge of Wedge and Reflected Fields from Surface of Wedge. 201-206 - Motohiko Iwaida, Jiro Iwashige, Saki Kameyama, Ryo Nagao:
A Method for Finding Diffraction Points on Two Edges with Arbitrary Angle and Its Diffracted Fields. 207-212 - Keisuke Shigetomi, Masafumi Takematsu, Kazunori Uchida, Junichi Honda:
Estimation of Path Loss in Urban Areas Based on 1-Ray Model Using Building Coverage and Floor Area Ratios. 213-218
Session 10: Trust Management
- Manuel Gil Pérez
RECLAMO: Virtual and Collaborative Honeynets Based on Trust Management and Autonomous Systems Applied to Intrusion Management. 219-227 - Pawat Chomphoosang, Yefeng Ruan, Arjan Durresi, Mimoza Durresi, Leonard Barolli:
Trust Management of Health Care Information in Social Networks. 228-235 - Vincenzo Conti, Giuseppe Vitello, Filippo Sorbello, Salvatore Vitabile
An Advanced Technique for User Identification Using Partial Fingerprint. 236-242
Session 11: Data Storage and Scheduling
- Ahmed A. Faris, Mohamed A. Shrud, Ahmad H. Kharaz:
Towards an Efficacious Storage Performance in Virtualised Environment. 243-249 - Minoru Uehara:
Split File Model for Big Data in Low Throughput Storage. 250-256 - Chien-Ping Chou, Kuen-Fang Jea:
Grammar-Based Matching of Multiple Continuous Queries on XML Streams. 257-264 - Fatos Xhafa
Using STK Toolkit for Evaluating a GA Base Algorithm for Ground Station Scheduling. 265-273
Session 12: Mobile and Wireless Networks
- Feng-Ming Yang, Chun-Yen Hsu, Wen-Chien Hung:
Group-Based Control Method for Machine Type Communications in LTE System. 274-280 - Shih-Yuan Cheng, Whai-En Chen:
A Fast SA Update Mechanism for Secure SIP/IMS Mobility in Integrated UMTS-WLAN Networks. 281-286 - Ming-Hwa Cheng, Wen-Shyang Hwang, Cheng-Han Lin, Hui-Kai Su:
A Oneself Adjusts Backoff Mechanism for Channel Access in IEEE 802.11 DCF WLAN. 287-292 - Kenta Henmi, Akio Koyama:
A DTN Routing Protocol Based on Mobility and Maximum Number of Replications. 293-298
Session 13: Secure Systems
- Yi-Hui Chen, Chih-Yang Lin
Self-Authentication Mechanism with Recovery Ability for Digital Images. 299-304 - Albert Brugués de la Torre, Magí Lluch i Ariet
Security Analysis of a Protocol Based on Multiagents Systems for Clinical Data Exchange. 305-311 - Josep Pegueroles, Luis J. de la Cruz, Juan Vera del Campo
The TAMESIS Project: Enabling Technologies for the Health Status Monitoring and Secure Exchange of Clinical Record. 312-319
International Workshop on Advances in Cooperative COmmunications, Relaying, and Distributed MIMO (ACCORD 2013)
Session 1: Protocols and Algorithms for Cooperative Wireless Relay Networks
- Yung-Fa Huang
A Total Adaptive Power Allocation for Physical Layer Network Coding in Wireless Networks. 320-324 - Hsing-Chung Chen, Neng-Yih Shih, Rizki Noviyanto, Jui-Chi Chen:
A Cooperative Bit-Map Routing Protocol in Ad Hoc Networks. 325-330 - Cheng-Ying Yang, Yi-Shan Lin, Min-Shiang Hwang:
Downlink Relay Selection Algorithm for Amplify-and-Forward Cooperative Communication Systems. 331-334 - Young-Long Chen, Yi-Nung Shih, Jia-Sheng Lin:
A Four-Layers Hierarchical Clustering Topology Architecture with Sleep Mode in a Wireless Sensor Network. 335-339
Session 2: Innovative Cooperative Communication Technologies
- Chia-Hsin Cheng, Yung-Pei Cheng, Yao-Hung Huang, Wen-Ching:
Using Back Propagation Neural Network for Channel Estimation and Compensation in OFDM Systems. 340-345 - Chien-Erh Weng, Lie Yang, Chien-Hsuan Chen, Jyh-Horng Wen:
The Optimal Strategy of Direct/Cooperative Transmission in WLANs. 346-350 - Chung-Hua Chiang, Yung-Cheng Yao, Jyh-Horng Wen:
Application of Space-Time Coding in a Two-Hop Amply-and-Forward Cooperative Network. 351-355 - Shu-Hong Lee, Yi-Yin Lin, Yung-Cheng Yao, Jyh-Horng Wen:
Power Allocation for Multi-relay Amplify-and-Forward Cooperative OFDM. 356-360
The Third International Workshop on Adaptive Learning via Interactive, Collaborative and Emotional Approaches (ALICE 2013)
Session 1: Adaptive and Collaborative Learning
- Nicola Capuano
Management of Latent Learning Needs in Adaptive e-Learning Systems. 361-366 - Nicola Capuano
Engaging e-learning for Risk Management: The ALICE Experience in Italian Schools. 367-372 - Santi Caballé
Prototyping a Cognitive Assessment System to Enrich the Virtualization of Collaborative Learning. 373-378 - Jorge Miguel
Information Security in Support for Mobile Collaborative Learning. 379-384
Session 2: Emotion Awareness and Personalized e-Learning
- Isabel Guitart, Jordi Conesa
Opinion Mining on Educational Resources at the Open University of Catalonia. 385-390 - Michalis Feidakis
Measuring the Impact of Emotion Awareness on e-learning Situations. 391-396 - Ruth Cobos
A Case Study on the Influence of Emotions on Students' and Instructors' Marks. 397-400 - Giuseppina Rita Mangione
Measuring Empathy to Support Learning Design and Narrative Game: A Phenomenological Approach. 401-406 - Luis A. Casillas, Thanasis Daradoumis
A Network Analysis Method for Selecting Personalized Content in e-Learning Programs. 407-411
The Seventh International Workshop on Engineering Complex Distributed Systems (ECDS 2013)
Session 1: Distributed Systems and Applications
- Ailixier Aikebaier, Tomoya Enokido, Makoto Takizawa
Reduction of Processing Overhead to Synchronize Multmedia Replicas. 412-417 - Shoichi Senda, Kien Nguyen
Requirements for Resilient Information and Communication Technology. 418-423 - Xinyue Chang, Tetsuya Oda, Evjola Spaho
Performance Analysis of WMNs Using Hill Climbing Algorithm Considering Normal and Uniform Distribution of Mesh Clients. 424-427 - Dilawaer Duolikun, Ailixier Aikebaier, Tomoya Enokido, Makoto Takizawa
A Scalable Group Communication Protocol on P2P Overlay Networks. 428-433 - Kenta Miura, Fumiaki Sato:
A Hybrid Method of User Privacy Protection for Location Based Services. 434-439
The Sixth International Workshop on Engineering Parallel and Multi-core Systems (ePaMus 2013)
Session 1: Real-Time Systems
- Akram Ben Ahmed
Run-Time Monitoring Mechanism for Efficient Design of Application-Specific NoC Architectures in Multi/Manycore Era. 440-445 - Chih-Sheng Lin, Shih-Meng Teng, Yen-Ting Chen, Pao-Ann Hsiung:
Real-Time Object Detection for Multi-Camera on Heterogeneous Parallel Processing Systems. 446-450 - Trong-Yen Lee, Nian-You Lin, Wei-Cheng Chen, Haixia Wu:
An Efficient Task Placement Method for Reconfigurable FPGA Systems. 451-455
Session 2: Engineering Parallel and Multi-core Systems
- Mao-Hsu Yen, Chu Yu, Yih-Hsia Lin, Chang-Hsien Chung:
Hyper-Universal Switch Network for FPIC Design. 456-460 - Trong-Yen Lee, Min-Jea Liu, Chia-Chen Fan, Chia-Chun Tsai, Haixia Wu:
Low Complexity Digit-Serial Multiplier over GF(2^m) Using Karatsuba Technology. 461-466 - Chorng-Shiuh Koong, Chihhsiong Shih, Chang-Chung Wu, Pao-Ann Hsiung:
The Architecture of Parallelized Cloud-Based Automatic Testing System. 467-470
The Second International Workshop on Hybrid Cloud Computing Infrastructure for E-Science application (HCCIEA 2013)
Session 1: Hybrid/Cloud Computing Infrastructure for e-Science Application
- Zhe Wang
Evolution Feature Oriented Model Driven Product Line Engineering Approach for Synergistic and Dynamic Service Evolution in Clouds: Pattern Data Structure. 471-474 - Olivier Terzo, Pietro Ruiu
Data as a Service (DaaS) for Sharing and Processing of Large Data Collections in the Cloud. 475-480 - David Mendez, Mario Villamizar, Harold E. Castro
e-Clouds: Scientific Computing as a Service. 481-486 - Lorenzo Mossucca, Luca Spogli
GNSS Based Services on Cloud Environment. 487-492
The Third International Workshop on Intelligent Context-Aware Systems (ICAS 2013)
Session 1: Advances in the Design and Application of Context-Aware Systems
- Philip Moore
Situational Awareness for Enhanced Patient Management. 493-498 - Andrew M. Thomas, Philip Moore
Emotive Sensors for Intelligent Care Systems: A Heuristic Discussion of Autonomic Wireless Sensing Systems. 499-504 - Jing Chen, Bin Hu, Na Li, Chengsheng Mao, Philip Moore
A Multimodal Emotion-Focused e-health Monitoring Support System. 505-510
Session 2: Application of Context-Aware Systems
- Cain Evans
Towards an iMAS Model Ontology: An Intelligent Mobile Advertising Service. 511-516 - Thomas Lancaster
The Application of Intelligent Context-Aware Systems to the Detection of Online Student Cheating. 517-522 - Ron Austin, Mak Sharma
Situated Computing and Virtual Learning Environments: e-Learning and the Benefits to the Students Learning. 523-528
The Second International Workshop on Intelligent Computing In Large-Scale Systems (ICLS 2013)
Session 1: Large-Scale Systems
- Christian Napoli
Using Modularity Metrics to Assist Move Method Refactoring of Large Systems. 529-534 - Fabrizio Messina
Exploiting GPUs to Simulate Complex Systems. 535-540 - Marco Di Sano, Antonella Di Stefano, Giovanni Morana, Daniele Zito
Controlling Distributed Systems Using Parallel Autonomic Managers. 541-546 - Andrea Calvagna
Automated Conformance Testing of Java Virtual Machines. 547-552
The Sixth International Workshop on Intelligent Informatics in Biology and Medicine (IIBM 2013)
Session 1: Intelligent Informatics
- Natsu Nakajima, Tatsuya Akutsu
Network Completion for Time Varying Genetic Networks. 553-558 - Hsiao-Chiu Chu:
Power-Saving Encoding Schemes for Wireless ECG Signal Transmissions. 559-564 - Chen-Lung Liu, Chien-Ming Chen, Hui-Huang Hsu, Tun-Wen Pai:
Discovering Feedback and Coupled Feedback Loops in KEGG Pathways through Cross-Map Identification. 565-569 - Yu-Lun Lu, Chien-Ming Chen, Tun-Wen Pai, Hao-Teng Chang:
Mining Polymorphic SSRs from Individual Genome Sequences. 570-575 - Chien-Jung Chen, Ping-Hsueh Kuo, Ta-Jen Hung, Shun-lung Fang, Che-Chuan Yang, Shieh-Yueh Yang, Margaret Dah-Tsyr Chang:
In Vitro Characterization and in Vivo Application of a Dual Functional Peptide. 576-581
The Sixth International Workshop on Intelligent Interfaces For Human-Computer Interaction (IIHCI 2013)
Session 1: Intelligent Interfaces
- Vincenzo Lombardo, Rossana Damiano, Antonio Lieto, Antonio Pizzo:
Visualization of Character's Intentions in Dramatic Media. 582-587 - Giacinto Barresi
Distractive User Interface for Repetitive Motor Tasks: A Pilot Study. 588-593 - Mauro Migliardi
A Survey of Recent Advancement in Prospective Memory Support Systems. 594-599
Advanced Interaction in Mixed Environments
- Stefano Boca, Antonio Gentile, Stefano Ruggieri
An Evaluation of HCI and CMC in Information Systems within Highly Crowded Large Events. 600-604 - Emmanuel Bernier, Ryad Chellali, Indira Mouttapa Thouvenin:
Gestures vs. Gesticulations: Change Point Models Based Segmentation for Natural Interactions. 605-610 - Marco Gaudina, Victor Zappi, Edoardo Bellanti, Gianni Viardo Vercelli
eLaparo4D: A Step Towards a Physical Training Space for Virtual Video Laparoscopic Surgery. 611-616
International Workshop on Intelligent Services with Communication Technologies (ISCT 2013)
Session 1: Intelligent Services
- Haw-Yun Shin, Fok-Leong Un, Kuo-Wei Huang:
A Sensor-Based Tracking System for Cyclist Group. 617-622 - Lin Feng, Zhenlong Sun, Tie Qiu:
Genetic Algorithm-Based 3D Coverage Research in Wireless Sensor Networks. 623-628 - Ching-I Hsin, I-Hsuan Peng:
The Graph Painting Mobile Game. 629-633
Session 2: Network Services and Applications
- Chao Wu, Yifu Wang, Aoyang Zhao, Tie Qiu:
Research on Task Allocation Strategy and Scheduling Algorithm of Multi-core Load Balance. 634-638 - I-Hsuan Peng, Yen-Yin Chu, Cui-Yu Kong, Yu-Sheng Su
Implementation of Indoor VOC Air Pollution Monitoring System with Sensor Network. 639-643 - I-Hsuan Peng, Meng-Hsien Lin, Yen-Wen Chen, Fong-Ming Yang, Addison Y. S. Su:
Improvement of Streaming Video in Differential Service Networks by Using Opportunity RED Mechanism. 644-648
International Workshop on Sustainable Education and Information Management in Tourism and Hospitality (SEIMTH 2013)
Session 1: Social Responsible Tourism
- Feng-En Lo, Kuan-Ting Lin, Ko Lu Ma, Hsien-Yu Hsia:
The Cognition of Climate Change and Green Hotel. 649-653 - Chia-Ju Lu:
An Empirical Study on the Antecedents of Socially Responsible Consumption Behavior. 654-660 - Ma Chunjou, Sharon F. H. Pang:
An Exploratory Study of Corporate Social Responsibility of Travel Agency Websites and Consumers' Low Carbon Travel Intention. 661-666
Session 2: Strategic Development of Tourism and Hospitality Industry
- Shu-Chuan Liu, Chung-Hao Chen:
Balanced Scorecard in Hospitality. 667-672 - Hsi-Peng Tseng, Chung-Hao Chen:
Exploration of Destination Competitiveness Framework - City as a Destination. 673-676 - Ta-Wei Tang, Chien-Chao Chen, Jung-Chi Chou:
Understanding Pet Attachment and Happiness Linkages: The Mediating Role of Leisure Coping. 677-682
Session 3: Multi-disciplined Issues Related to Rural Tourism and Tourism Education
- Chiou-Shya Torng:
The Relationship Between Nature Experiential Activities and Multiple Intelligences Development with Autism Children. 683-687 - Xiaoyan Liu, Yu Mei:
Constructing the Supporting Service, Education Guidance, Management System of Network Education and Examination. 688-692 - Li-Shiue Gau:
A Sport Capital Model to Explain Life Quality in Taiwan's Rural Communities. 693-697 - Chiou-Shya Torng, Jiun-Jie Jang:
The Effect of Experiential Agriculture Activities on the Tourism Image of Foreign Tourists to Dai-Dai Recreational Agriculture Area in Taiwan. 698-703
The Fifth International Workshop on Virtual Environment and Network-Oriented Applications (VENOA2013)
Session 1: Innovative Applications I
- Nobukazu Iguchi, Yuki Kitazawa:
Development of Hands-on IP Network Practice System with Automatic Scoring Function. 704-709 - ByungRae Cha, JongWon Kim:
Design of NFC Based Micro-payment to Support MD Authentication and Privacy for Trade Safety in NFC Applications. 710-713 - Nobuo Funabiki, Sho Fujita, Toru Nakanishi, Kan Watanabe:
A Modified Active Access-Point Selection Algorithm Considering Link Speed Change in IEEE 802.11n for Wireless Mesh Networks. 714-719 - Dahlan Nariman:
Analyzing Text-Based User Feedback in e-Government Services Using Topic Models. 720-725
Session 2: Virtual Reality and Multimedia
- Ryuya Akase, Yoshihiro Okada:
Automatic 3D Furniture Layout Based on Interactive Evolutionary Computation. 726-731 - Kenzi Watanabe, Masatoshi Imai, Hisaharu Tanaka, Makoto Otani:
Development of a WiFi Users' Information Indicating System with AR. 732-734 - Kosuke Kaneko, Yoshihiro Okada:
Building of Japanese Emotion Ontology from Knowledge on the Web for Realistic Interactive CG Characters. 735-740 - Masatoshi Nishimura, Tsuneo Kagawa, Hiroaki Nishino, Kouichi Utsumiya:
A Document Browser Based on a Book-Style Interface with Augmented Reality. 741-746
Session 3: Innovative Applications II
- Minoru Ikebe, Kazuyuki Yoshida
An Integrated Distributed Log Management System with Metadata for Network Operation. 747-750 - Masahiro Fukushima, Tsuyoshi Takemoto, Makoto Fujimura:
A Study on Pseudo-Haptics by Cursor Moving with Motion Blur. 751-754 - Takanori Moriyasu, Satoshi Ohtake:
A Method of LFSR Seed Generation for Scan-Based BIST Using Constrained ATPG. 755-759 - Ritsuko Watanabe, Hiroyuki Ehara, Eiji Aoki:
Study and Practice on Information Technology in an Educational Field Using a Cloud Service and SNS. 760-765 - Tsuneo Kagawa, Shuichi Tanoue, Hiro Kiyosue, Hiromu Mori, Hiroaki Nishino:
A Sonification Method for Medical Images to Support Diagnostic Imaging. 766-771
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