The advanced sensing and imaging capability of today’s sensor networks enables real time monitoring in a large area. In order to provide continuous monitoring and prompt situational awareness, an abstract-level autonomous information processing framework is developed that is able to detect various categories of abnormal traffic events with unsupervised learning. The framework is based on cogent...

This paper describes a prototype system for matching data provided by a wireless network of autonomous reed switch devices with activities of daily living in a home environment.

This paper presents our experience in building complex autonomous systems through modularization and task specialization. As the test-bed, mobile devices were used. Some insights regarding the integration of agent-based theory in the framework of biological intelligence are presented. The obtained results approach the the definition and implementation of the intelligent activities and their rea...

This paper addresses decentralized multi-project scheduling under uncertainty. The problem instance we study is the scheduling of airport ground handling services, where aircraft turnarounds can be seen as multiple projects, ground handling services as activities, and service providers as resources. In this environment aircraft requiring ground handling services and the corresponding service pr...

Can distance learning transform higher education, saving money and improving student learning? Modern technologies allow instructors to design distance learning environments with all the features of traditional courses and more. What findings from research on instruction can help course designers make effective choices? I argue that students who take an autonomous stance towards instruction ten...

Under the digital network environment, one of the objectives of college English teaching is to cultivate students’ autonomous learning ability and make students become lifelong learners. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current situation of college English autonomous learning strategy use based on the digital instructional platform. Through questionnaire and interview, it is foun...

Portable multimedia devices shape the intensity of intercultural contacts not only through content consumption but also through content creation. Enabling learners to participate in content exchange via the Web 2.0 paradigm (audiences as both media consumers and media creators) can be employed to create new forms of acquiring knowledge. This study demonstrates an application of m-learning in a ...

Autonomous learning has been identified as an effective mechanism for learning. Its importance in mainly studied by placing its diverse elements and functions supporting encouraging learner autonomy. The Outbreak of COVID-19 signified significance the process. This study aims to investigate learners' potential ability practices autonomous during implementation E-learning. research was carried o...