All Outputs (2106)

Classifying document titles based on information inference. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SONG, D., BRUZA, P., HUANG, Z. and LAU, R.Y.K. 2003. Classifying document titles based on information inference. In Zhong, N., Ras, Z.W., Tsumoto, S. and Suzuki, E. (eds.) Foundations of intelligent systems: proceedings of the 14th International symposium on methodologies for intelligent systems (ISMIS 2003), 28-31 October 2003, Maebashi City, Japan. Lecture notes in computer science, 2871. Berlin: Springer [online], pages 297-306. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-39592-8_41

We propose an intelligent document title classification agent based on a theory of information inference. The information is represented as vectorial spaces computed by a cognitively motivated model, namely Hyperspace Analogue to Language (HAL). A co... Read More about Classifying document titles based on information inference..

Back to the future: a logical framework for temporal information representation and inferencing from financial news. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HUANG, Z., WONG, K.-F., LI, W., SONG, D. and BRUZA, P. 2003. Back to the future: a logical framework for temporal information representation and inferencing from financial news. In Zong, C. (ed.) Proceedings of the 2003 International conference on natural language processing and knowledge engineering (NLP-KE 2003), 26-29 October 2003, Beijing, China. New York: IEEE [online], article number 1275875, pages 95-101. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1109/NLPKE.2003.1275875

Temporal information carries information about changes and time of the changes. Consider a company investing in another company. The former may choose to inject the money gradually with the amount and frequency depending on the performance of the lat... Read More about Back to the future: a logical framework for temporal information representation and inferencing from financial news..

Selenoprotein gene expression in an intestinal cell line during selenium depletion: a macroarray approach indicates effects on SelW and glutathione peroxidise 1. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
PAGMANTIDIS, V., VILLETTE, S., BERMANO, G., BROOM, J., ARTHUR, J.R. and HESKETH, J.E. 2003. Selenoprotein gene expression in an intestinal cell line during selenium depletion: a macroarray approach indicates effects on SelW and glutathione peroxidise 1. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society [online], 62(1A), page 72A. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665103000776

The micronutrient selenium (Se) is incoprprated into a renage of selenoproteins involved in numerous biochemical processes within the body.

The use of the Internet by candidates as part of their campaign for election to the Scottish Parliament in 2003. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARCELLA, R., BAXTER, G. and SMITH, S. 2003. The use of the Internet by candidates as part of their campaign for election to the Scottish Parliament in 2003. Presented at the 1st International politics and information systems: technologies and applications conference (PISTA'03), 31 July - 2 August 2003, Orlando, USA.

This paper reports the preliminary results of a study which investigated the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) by political parties and individual candidates as part of their campaign for election to the Scottish Parliament. Tw... Read More about The use of the Internet by candidates as part of their campaign for election to the Scottish Parliament in 2003..

Facilitating DL-based hybrid reasoning with inference fusion. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HU, B., ARANA, I. and COMPATANGELO, E. 2003. Facilitating DL-based hybrid reasoning with inference fusion. Knowledge-based systems [online], 16(5-6): proceedings of the 22nd British Computer Society Specialist Group on Artificial Intelligence (SGAI) international conference on knowledge-based systems and applied artificial intelligence (ES2002), 10-12 December 2002, Cambridge, UK, pages 253-260. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0950-7051(03)00026-1

We present an extension to DL-based taxonomic reasoning by means of inference fusion, i.e. the dynamic combination of inferences from distributed heterogeneous reasoners. Our approach integrates results from a DL-based system with results from a cons... Read More about Facilitating DL-based hybrid reasoning with inference fusion..

A comparison of various approaches for using probabilistic dependencies in language modeling. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
BRUZA, P. and SONG, D. 2003. A comparison of various approaches for using probabilistic dependencies in language modeling. In Proceedings of the 26th Annual international Association of Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Information Retrieval (ACM SIGIR) conference on research and development in information retrieval (SIGIR'03), 28 July - 1 August 2003, Toronto, Canada. New York: ACM [online], pages 419-420. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/860435.860530

The goals of this article is to study several estimates of relevance models which will be computed based on differing approaches for incorporating term dependency information. In this way, we hope to shed light on the relative merits of term dependen... Read More about A comparison of various approaches for using probabilistic dependencies in language modeling..

Anti-cancer drug interaction with cytochrome P450 CYP1B1. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MCFADYEN, M.C.E., MELVIN, W.T. and MURRAY, G.I. 2003. Anti-cancer drug interaction with cytochrome P450 CYP1B1. Presented at the 2003 British cancer research meeting (BCRM 2003), 2-5 July 2003, Bournemouth, UK.

One mechanism potentially amenable to chemotherapeutic intervention involves cytochrome P450 CYP1B1. Our research has established the concept of over-expression of individual forms of cytochrome P450 - in particular CYP1B1 - in a range of solid tumou... Read More about Anti-cancer drug interaction with cytochrome P450 CYP1B1..

Conforming non-conformists: semiotic manifestations of an entrepreneurial identity. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SMITH, R. and ANDERSON, A.R. 2003. Conforming non-conformists: semiotic manifestations of an entrepreneurial identity. In Bygrave, W.D., Brush, C.G., Davidsson, P., Fiet, J., Greene, P.G., Harrison, R.T., Lerner, M., Meyer, G.D., Sohl, J. and Zacharakis, A. (eds.) Proceedings of the 23rd Babson College entrepreneurship research conference (BCERC 2003), 4-8 June 2003. Babson Park, USA. Babson Park: Babson College [online]. Available from: http://fusionmx.babson.edu/entrep/fer/BABSON2003/VII/VII-S14/VII-S14.html

Existing research has exposed the role of myth and metaphor in the social construction of entrepreneurship. This study considers the physical images portrayed, an appreciation of which presents a useful additional dimension in understanding the entre... Read More about Conforming non-conformists: semiotic manifestations of an entrepreneurial identity..

An approach to evolvable neural functionality. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
CAPANNI, N., MACLEOD, C. and MAXWELL, G. 2003. An approach to evolvable neural functionality. Presented at the 2003 Joint International conference on artificial neural networks and neural information processing (ICANN/ICONIP 2003), 26-29 June 2003, Istanbul, Turkey.

This paper outlines a neural model, which has been designed to be flexible enough to assume most mathematical functions. This is particularly useful in evolutionary networks as it allows the network complexity to increase without adding neurons. Theo... Read More about An approach to evolvable neural functionality..

Adjusting sensibilities: researching artistic value 'on the edge'. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
DOUGLAS, A. and DELDAY, H. 2003. Adjusting sensibilities: researching artistic value 'on the edge'. Presented at the 5th International conference of the European Academy of Design (EAD 05): techné: design wisdom, 28-30 April 2003, Barcelona, Spain [online]. Available from: http://www.ub.edu/5ead/PDF/3/DouglasDelday.pdf

An understanding of the relationship between systems of production and systems of value in the visual arts is essential to the production of new sustainable approaches to creativity. Contexts for working situated on the margins such as remote rural l... Read More about Adjusting sensibilities: researching artistic value 'on the edge'..

The virtual design studio: developing new tools for learning, practice and research in design. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MALINS, J., GRAY, C., PIRIE, I., CORDINER, S. and MCKILLOP, C. 2003. The virtual design studio: developing new tools for learning, practice and research in design. Presented at the 5th International conference of the European Academy of Design (EAD 05): techné: design wisdom, 28-30 April 2003, Barcelona, Spain [online]. Available from: http://www.ub.edu/5ead/PDF/10/Malins.pdf

The emergence of new networked technologies such as virtual learning environments (VLEs) and digital libraries are providing opportunities for the development of new virtual tools to assist the design researcher in exploring ideas with the aid of vis... Read More about The virtual design studio: developing new tools for learning, practice and research in design..

Designing a sustainable future: a new approach to influence design practice. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
CULL, K. and MALINS, J. 2003. Designing a sustainable future: a new approach to influence design practice. Presented at the 5th International conference of the European Academy of Design (EAD 05): techné: design wisdom, 28-30 April 2003, Barcelona, Spain [online]. Available from: http://www.ub.edu/5ead/PDF/5%20/CullMalins.pdf

This paper questions the basis of a sustainable approach to product design in an attempt to clarify the key issues which are liable to influence the outcome of the development of new products. The paper describes research undertaken to establish a se... Read More about Designing a sustainable future: a new approach to influence design practice..

Exploring the benefits of user surveys. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2003. Exploring the benefits of user surveys. Presented at the 12th Annual conference of the European Information Association: surviving EU information: strategies for skills for sucess, 31 March - 1 April 2003, Cambridge, UK.

This conference paper discussed the methodologies that might be used in investigating citizens' European information needs. In so doing, the authors shared their own experiences of using large-scale surveys, interviews, focus groups and observation i... Read More about Exploring the benefits of user surveys..

The impact of ICTs on the communication of parliamentary information in the UK: results of a pilot project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARCELLA, R., BAXTER, G. and MOORE, N. 2003. The impact of ICTs on the communication of parliamentary information in the UK: results of a pilot project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. Presented at the 2003 Congress of the European Communication Association, 24-26 March 2003, Munich, Germany.

This paper presented the key results of a study, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, which investigated the impact of technology on the communication of parliamentary and devolved assembly information to the general public in the UK.... Read More about The impact of ICTs on the communication of parliamentary information in the UK: results of a pilot project funded by the Economic and Social Research Council..

Information and library studies on a virtual campus. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MARCELLA, R. and BAXTER, G. 2002. Information and library studies on a virtual campus. In Ashcroft, L. (ed.) Continuity, culture, competition: the future of library and information studies education? Proceedings of the 4th British-Nordic conference on library and information studies, 21-23 March 2001, Dublin, Ireland. Bradford: MCB UP, pages 161-170.

Provides a critical overview of the introduction of the Postgraduate Diploma/Master of Science course in Information and Library Studies, in online distance learning mode, by the School of Information and Media at the Robert Gordon University in Aber... Read More about Information and library studies on a virtual campus..

Video telephony for the deaf: analysis and development of an optimised video compression product. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
MUIR, L.J. and RICHARDSON, I.E.G. 2002. Video telephony for the deaf: analysis and development of an optimised video compression product. In Proceedings of the 10th Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) international conference on multimedia (MM'02), 1-6 December 2002, Juan-les-Pins, France. New York: ACM [online], pages 650-652. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1145/641007.641137

The multimedia capability of video telephony and video conferencing systems has many applications and benefits. This paper describes research and development that aims to optimise video compression systems for a specific application - personal commun... Read More about Video telephony for the deaf: analysis and development of an optimised video compression product..

A virtual learning environment for introductory programming. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
ALLISON, I., ORTON, P. and POWELL, H. 2002. A virtual learning environment for introductory programming. In Proceedings of the 3rd Conference of the Learning and Teaching Support Network: Subject Centre of Information and Computer Sciences (LTSN-ICS 2002), 27-29 August 2002, Loughborough, UK. Loughborough: Loughborough University, pages 48-52.

Teaching of initial programming is a significant pedagogical problem for computing departments. It is shown that by understanding the changing characteristics of computing students helps to identify their learning approaches and requirements. These f... Read More about A virtual learning environment for introductory programming..

Coordinated reasoning with inference fusion. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
HU, B., COMPATANGELO, E. and ARANA, I. 2002. Coordinated reasoning with inference fusion. In Damiani, E., Howlett, R.J., Jain, L.C. and Ichalkaranje, N. (eds.) Knowledge-based intelligent information engineering systems and allied technologies: proceedings of the 6th International conference on knowledge-based intelligent information and engineering systems (KES 2002), 16-18 September 2002, Crema, Italy. Frontiers in artificial intelligence and applications, 82. Amsterdam: IOS Press, pages 156-160.

We discuss a new approach which uses inference fusion, i.e. the cooperative reasoning from distributed heterogeneous inference systems, in order to extend the scope of deductions based on description logics. More specifically, our approach integrates... Read More about Coordinated reasoning with inference fusion..

A methodology for the elicitation of redesign knowledge. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
AHRIZ, H. and ARANA, I. 2002. A methodology for the elicitation of redesign knowledge. In Damiani, E., Howlett, R.J., Jain, L.C. and Ichalkaranje, N. (eds.) Knowledge-based intelligent information engineering systems and allied technologies: proceedings of the 6th International conference on knowledge-based intelligent information and engineering systems (KES 2002), 16-18 September 2002, Crema, Italy. Frontiers in artificial intelligence and applications, 82. Amsterdam: IOS Press.

We present MADAM, a methodology which allows the elicitation, capture, analysis and management of redesign knowledge. This area is characterised by the high reusability of problem solutions and is represented using three views: physical, functional a... Read More about A methodology for the elicitation of redesign knowledge..

Inspirational tales: propagating the entrepreneurial narrative amongst children. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
SMITH, R. 2002. Inspirational tales: propagating the entrepreneurial narrative amongst children. In Bygrave, W.D., Brush, C.G., Davidsson, P., Fiet, J., Greene, P.G., Harrison, R.T., Lerner, M., Meyer, G.D., Sohl, J. and Zacharakis, A. (eds.) Proceedings of the 22nd Babson College entrepreneurship research conference (BCERC 2002), June 2002, Boulder, USA. Babson Park: Babson College [online]. Available from: http://fusionmx.babson.edu/entrep/fer/Babson2002/III/III_P2/III_P2.htm

Many entrepreneurial narratives act as inspirational tales, propagating valued stories at an ideological and mythological level. By participating in them we expose others to the inspirational power of the narrative and encourage the process of emulat... Read More about Inspirational tales: propagating the entrepreneurial narrative amongst children..