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(Discussion Paper, 2013)This paper addresses the issue of integrating agents with a variety of external resources and services, as found in enterprise computing environments. We propose an approach for interfacing agents and existing message ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2013)In this study, we widely investigate the problem of string matching in the context of Heterogeneous Parallel Computing. A overview of string match- ing is made, in which the different forms of string matching problem are ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)Augmented Reflection Technology (ART) has clinical utility for the rehabilitation of brain disorders. To date there is no cure for brain disorders like Phantom Limb Pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and rehabilitation ...
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(Thesis, Master of Applied Science, 2013)Exercising in a Virtual Environment as an adjunct training method, can enhance safety, cost-effectiveness, training quality, and can be used as an assessment tool. In the realm of power wheelchair (PWC) simulation a number ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)International research has shown that individuals and companies in other countries do not always fully remove the data from their computer data storage devices before disposing of them. Typically this means when people are ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2013)In the distributed multiagent systems discussed in this thesis, heterogeneous autonomous agents interoperate in order to achieve their goals. In such environments, agents can be embedded in diverse contexts and interact ... -
(Discussion Paper, 2012)Due to changes in energy supply, and regulatory mechanism related to energy provisioning, organizations will need to tackle energy management is- sues. One way of doing so is to allocate resources to business processes ... -
(Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2012)New Zealand’s mortality review information system (MRIS) supports both local and national mortality review processes for the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee (established 2001) and the Perinatal and Maternal ...
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(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)In this thesis we examine the use of rapidly deployable cellphone networks for disaster relief efforts. Disasters are require a coordinated response from many different groups and clear communication to civilians affected ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Over the years, scientific articles have played a vital role in disseminating scientific knowledge. Typically, the published scientific information builds upon the previous or existing scientific knowledge and citations ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)There is a growing evidence that saliency can be better modelled using top-down mechanisms that incorporate semantic or object information. This suggests a new direction for image and video analysis, where semantics ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)Social network sites (SNSs), such as Facebook, are one of the fastest-growing types of websites on the Internet. They have attracted millions of Internet users around the world. Social network sites provide a fast and an ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)The sharp decline in the number of students pursuing computing disciplines and the high need for graduates with computing skills is a concern both for universities and for companies seeking graduates in computing disciplines. ... -
(Working Paper, 2012)The concept of norms has attracted a lot of interest in various disciplines including computer science since it facilitates collaboration and cooperation of individuals in societies. Extracting norms from computer-mediated ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)This thesis presents a new framework for developing, coordinating, and managing a system of situated agents for operation in distributed spatial environments. The framework was developed using agent-oriented software ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)Statement of Problem: Biological systems are constantly evolving and multi-dimensional. They have subsystems that are coupled to each other with nonlinear interactions that are time dependent. Data measured from biological ... -
(Thesis, Master of Applied Science, 2012)Travelling long distances by cars in the modern world has become bearable with the availability of in-vehicle infotainment systems that can entertain and inform both drivers and other occupants. One of the problems faced ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)The current conceptual model for data representation in spatial information systems (SISystems) has been challenged by various problems. In this thesis, a new theory of representation is presented based on the study on how ... -
(Thesis, Master of Science, 2012)Similarities in the physiological and psychological symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Essential Tremor (ET) make accurate diagnosis of PD and ET conditions difficult. It has up to 25% diagnostic error rate. Both ... -
(Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)This study aims to alert people to the possible loss of their photographic heritage through changes arising from the shift to digital technologies for capture, storage and production of images. Although the emphasis is on ...
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