In this paper, we present an original approach and preliminary results for computing similarities between musicrelated entities (artists, works, performances) using embeddings that take into account not only the semantic description of those entities but also their usage in a rich music dataset.

Data Mining tools and methods can be used to facilitate auditors to issue their opinions. Numerous of these methods have not yet been tested for the purpose of discriminating cases of qualified opinions. In this study we employ three Data Mining classification techniques to develop models capable to predict qualified auditors’ reports. The input vector is composed of quantitative and qualitativ...

This paper addresses the application of dialogue management techniques in a buyer-seller situation. In particular, we will describe the techniques used in the SCHISMA system, a system that provides the caller with information on theatre performances, and optionally "sells" the caller one or more tickets for a given performance.

Mathematics performances of Taiwan and Asian female students will be compared thoroughly based on specific mathematics problems solving abilities, including understanding, planning, executing and monitoring. In addition, their performances on routine and non-routine mathematics problems will be examined and compared. In other words, performances on standardized (multiple choices) items and alte...

Green supply chain management is an increasingly recognized practice among companies that are seeking to improve environmental performance. Of particular concern is how to arouse organizational awareness and put green activities into practice in order to enhance manufacturing performances. This paper investigates the correlation of green supply chain practices and manufacturing performances in ...

This paper describes the characterization studies under low magnetic fields of the Hamamatsu R7081 photomultipliers that are being used in the Double Chooz experiment. The design and performances of the magnetic shielding that has been developed for these photomultipliers are also reported.

Sociolinguistic research has increasingly turned to examining the use of both the grammar and speech events of black speech by non-Blacks. This phenomenon called language crossing is defined as “the use of language varieties associated with social or ethnic groups that the speaker does not normally ‘belong’ to” (Rampton 1995:14). Although the literature has focused on phonological features, the...