The transformation language ELaX (Evolution Language for XML-Schema [16]) is a domain-specific language for modifying existing XML Schemas. ELaX was developed to express complex modifications by using add, delete and update statements. Additionally, it is used to consistently log all change operations specified by a user. In this paper we present the rule-based optimization algorithm ROfEL (Rul...

Data mining is the automated extraction of hitherto unknown patterns in large databases. Patterns or rules extracted by mining algorithms are generally true for the current state of the database. As the database state changes due to new transactions these rules may either become invalid or may have increased support. In this paper we present a new rule measure – Rule Trend Analysis (RTA) – whic...

Compliance checking is gaining importance as today’s organizations need to show that operational processes are executed in a controlled manner while satisfying predefined (legal) requirements or service level agreements. Deviations may be costly and expose an organization to severe risks. Compliance checking is of growing importance for the business process management and auditing communities. ...

In order to overcome weaknesses of the conventional crisp neural network and the fuzzy-operation-oriented neural network, we have developed a general fuzzy-reasoning-oriented fuzzy neural network called a Crisp-Fuzzy Neural Network (CFNN) which is capable of extracting high-level knowledge such as fuzzy IF-THEN rules from either crisp data or fuzzy data. A CFNN can eeectively compress a 5 5 fuz...

production of family poultry is one of the activities which women in the villages participate and several factors effect on their participation in these activities. the purpose of this descriptive- correlational study was to investigate factors related to the participation level of rural women in family poultry activities. the statistical population consisted all rural households in maragheh co...