In this paper, we present a method for identifying correspondences, or mappings, between alternative features of brainwave activity in eventrelated potentials (ERP) data. The goal is to simulate mapping across results from heterogeneous methods that might be used in different neuroscience research labs. The input to the mapping consists of two ERP datasets whose spatiotemporal characteristics a...

The Generalized Minimum Spanning Tree (GMST) problem requires spanning exactly one node from every cluster in an undirected graph. GMST problems are encountered in telecommunications network planning. A Tabu Search (TS) for the GMST problem is presented in this article. In our computational tests on 194 TSPLIB instances, TS found 152 optimal solutions. For those 42 unsolved instances, our algor...

Systems should be self-predicting. They should continuously monitor themselves and provide quantitative answers to What...if questions about hypothetical workload or resource changes. Self-prediction would significantly simplify administrators’ decision making, such as acquisition planning and performance tuning, by reducing the detailed workload and internal system knowledge required. This pap...

the localized nature of the communication between cells, load balancing is easier to predict and dynamically evaluate. Cost-based abduction is an important problem in reasoning in uncertainty with applications in medical diagnostics, natural language processing, belief revision, and automated planning. In this paper, we will describe a membrane architecture used to search for optimal solutions ...

BACKGROUND Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is endemic in Liaoning Province, China, and this province was the most serious area affected by HFRS during 2004 to 2005. In this study, we conducted a spatial analysis of HFRS cases with the objective to determine the distribution of HFRS cases and to identify key areas for future public health planning and resource allocation in Liaoning...

Maximizing the network lifetime is always a main challenge ahead of wireless sensor network (WSN). Clustering and routing has been proved to be energy-efficient strategies for extending the network lifetime. In this paper, we put forward an energy-consumption model for sensors in WSNs and calculate network energy consumption in a short period for any given network configuration, including senso...

Assembly planning attempts to arrange product assembly sequences on the basis of the input of product description, similar assembly plans and assembly constraints. Assembly planning is frequently viewed as a creative thinking process, which requires extensive assembly planning experience. Assembly product modeling with mechanical connection functions has increasingly focused on assembly sequenc...

In this paper, we present a technique that combines motion planning and part interaction clusters to improve generation of assembly precedence constraints. In particular, this technique automatically finds, and clusters, parts that can mutually affect each other’s accessibility, and hence may impose assembly constraints. This enables generation of accurate precedence constraints without needing...

Structured conceptualization is a specific form of concept mapping that is a mixed methods participatory approach that combines group processes (brainstorming, sorting, group interpretation) with a sequence of multivariate statistical analyses (multidimensional scaling, hierarchical cluster analysis). Concept mapping's relevance to health care quality and services is described. The basic steps ...

Clustering is a crucial network design approach to enable large-scale wireless sensor networks (WSNs) deployments. A large variety of clustering approaches has been presented focusing on various aspect such as minimizing communication overhead, controlling the network topology etc. Simulations on such protocols are performed using theoretical models that are based on unrealistic assumptions lik...