Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLizard Learning Algorithm for Invariant Pattern RecognitionG. M. Rao, G. R. Babu, G. V. KumariResearches are keen to know astonishing and intricate details of the nature. Each creature has its own admiring abilities and performs their routine task in more efficient manner. The bug navigation system has drawn keen attention among research community to know how they are able to perform their routine task in utmost skillful manner. The lizard is capable of identifying … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2007 · 7,489 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCharacterization and Geotechnical Properties of Penang Residual Soils with Emphasis on LandslidesFauziah Ahmad, Ahmad Shukri Yahaya, Mohd Ahmadullah FarooqiThe predominantly hilly terrain of Penang Island combined with average maximum daily temperatures ranging between 27-35°C and peak rainfall as high as 647 cm makes the overall area potentially susceptible to landslips. Over the recent past construction industry has shown a rapid growth mainly due to increase in the inflow of international tourists and other economic reasons. Eventually, the magnitude … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2006 · 8,230 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractComputer Simulator: An Educational Tool for Computer ArchitectureMihyar HessonThe great advancement in computer architecture and cache memory design and technology had a considerable influence on the way computer architecture was taught in universities. This requires students to be able to visualize the detailed activities that take place within a computer processor and its interaction with memory system. Computer simulators could effectively be used to enhance the understanding and … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 11 · 30 Nov 2006 · 7,468 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractModelling and Forecasting Volatility of Returns on the Ghana Stock Exchange Using Garch ModelsFrimpong Joseph Magnus, Oteng-Abayie Eric FosuThis paper models and forecasts volatility (conditional variance) on the Ghana Stock Exchange using a random walk (RW), GARCH(1,1), EGARCH(1,1), and TGARCH(1,1) models. The unique ‘three days a week’ Databank Stock Index (DSI) was used to study the dynamics of the Ghana stock market volatility over a 10-year period. The competing volatility models were estimated and their specification and forecast … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 10 · 31 Oct 2006 · 7,551 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMFTPM: Maximum Frequent Traversal Pattern Mining with Bidirectional ConstraintsJiadong Ren, Xiaojian Zhang, Huili PengAn important application of sequential mining technique is maximal frequent traversal pattern mining, since users' traversal pattern and motivation are latent in session sequence at some time segment. In this paper, a Frequent Traversal Pattern Tree structure with dwell time (FTP-Tree) is designed to store, compress the session database, and simplify the configuration of dwell time thresholds during mining. A … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 9 · 30 Sep 2006 · 6,530 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFace Recognition using Eigenfaces and Neural NetworksMohamed Rizon, Muhammad Firdaus Hashim, Puteh Saad et al.In this study, we develop a computational model to identify the face of an unknown person’s by applying eigenfaces. The eigenfaces has been applied to extract the basic face of the human face images. The eigenfaces is then projecting onto human faces to identify unique features vectors. This significant features vector can be used to identify an unknown face by … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2006 · 6,940 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Framework for Design of Intelligent Simulation EnvironmentAli Azadeh, Farid GhaderiThis study describes a framework for design and development of intelligent simulation environment. The intelligent simulation environment prescribes an integrated rule-based approach to simulate and optimize a manufacturing system. An intelligent simulation model is a computer program capable of improving its performance by referring to production constraints, system's limitations and desired targets. It is a goal oriented, flexible and integrated … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2006 · 6,702 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractISSP: New Designed Software Package to Enhance E-Learning ApproachIbrahiem M.M. El Emary, Hussain F. SindiThe objective of this study was to present a new software tool assists in enhancing E-learning approach. The presented system is called Instructor- Student Software Package (ISSP). The proposed ISSP contains three main modules: firstly, the lecturing module which is designed to help instructor create lecture notes. Secondly, examination module which is designed to help instructor creates exams available over … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2006 · 6,798 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Framework for Developing Experience Based e-Negotiation SystemHasan Al-Sakran, Irina SerguievskaiaIn this study we propose multi-agent distributed electronic negotiation system, where the learning process is facilitated by using the CBR approach in combination with case database and addition of ability to roam through a network allows considering outside options using mobile agent technology. CBR is an AI methodology which combines re-use of the past experiences with case base. Cases similar … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2006 · 6,893 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEstimation of the COCOMO Model Parameters Using Genetic Algorithms for NASA Software ProjectsAlaa F. ShetaDefining the project estimated cost, duration and maintenance effort early in the development life cycle is a valuable goal to be achieved for software projects. Many model structures evolved in the literature. These model structures consider modeling software effort as a function of the developed line of code (DLOC). Building such a function helps project managers to accurately allocate the … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 28 Feb 2006 · 9,357 accessesView PDFCite