We describe how an approach to the development of a shape modeling and visualization framework based on the rapidly progressing function representation can be used in education. The modeling language and software tools are being developed within an international HyperFun Project. We applied the theoretical framework and software tools on different levels of education starting from elementary sc...

SPADE is a project carried out at CEFRIEL and Politecnico di Milano. It aims at deening a process modeling language (called SLANG) and a Process-centered Software Engineering Environment (PSEE) based on this language. PSEEs support software activities through the execution of the model of the software process. Such a model integrates the description of human activities and of the interaction be...

This paper extends theories of control as an organization design tool and empirically explores the efficacy of delegation technologies in providing the equivalent of social (clan) control for effort-averse agents engaged in low programmable, low outcome measurement task environments. The exploratory evaluation of delegation technologies suggests new control alternatives that are trust building ...

Object-oriented database design usually starts with object-oriented modeling of a database application, followed by transformation into an object-oriented data model for implementation. In this paper, we propose an object-oriented database design methodology. First, we present a conceptual model called the Integrated Object-Process model (IOP model). Then, we give modeling steps and guidelines ...

syntax and semantics. Experience with UML 1 has proven this to be a good design decision, because a very common way of applying UML is to first define a UML profile for a particular problem or domain and then use that profile instead of or in addition to standard UML. In essence, profiles are a way of producing what are now commonly referred to as domain-specific

Animation can add significant value to Discrete-Event Simulation by helping verify, validate, and accredit simulation analyses. This is particularly true in construction where typical decision makers are experts in their domain but are not generally proficient in simulation itself. Existing methods of animating simulated construction processes in 3D have a significant limitation. They require t...

Biological nervous systems exhibit astonishing complexity. Neuroscientists aim to capture this complexity by modeling and simulation of biological processes. Often very complex models are necessary to depict the processes, which makes it difficult to create these models. Powerful tools are thus necessary, which enable neuroscientists to express models in a comprehensive and concise way and gene...

Alaska Simulator is an interactive software tool developed at the University of Innsbruck which allows people to explore different approaches to process flexibility by using a familiar metaphor, i.e., travel planning and execution. In addition, Alaska Simulator is used for studying research questions in the context of business process management and other related fields. For this, Alaska Simula...

We use metamodeling for Object Oriented database design and management. First, in the context of the UMLbased metamodeling, we provide an overview of what is achievable, e.g., more exhaustive descriptions of classes (their behaviors and their dependencies), validation of external schemas of a database, as well as determination of requirements for software tools to enhance system security. Secon...