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  Mircea Gh. Negoita, Robert J. Howlett, Lakhmi C. Jain (Eds.): Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems, 8th International Conference, KES 2004, Wellington, New Zealand, September 20-25, 2004. Proceedings. Part I. Springer 2004 Lecture Notes in Computer Science ISBN 3-540-23318-0

Keynote Lecturers

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  Lotfi A. Zadeh: Web Intelligence, World Knowledge and Fuzzy Logic - The Concept of Web IQ (WIQ). 1-5
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  Tetsuya Higchi: Industrial Applications of Evolvable Hardware. 6-7
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  John A. Rose: Equilibrium Modelling of Oligonucleotide Hybridization, Error, and Efficiency for DNA-Based Computational Systems. 8-10
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  Yukio Ohsawa: Chance Discovery with Emergence of Future Scenarios. 11-12
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  Takanori Koga, Takeshi Yamakawa: Brain-Inspired SOR Network and Its Application to Trailer Track Back-up Control. 13-15
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  Colin Fyfe: Dual Stream Artificial Neural Networks. 16-17

DNA-Based Semantic Information Processing

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  Andrew Neel, Max H. Garzon, Phanni Penumatsa: Improving the Quality of Semantic Retrieval in DNA-Based Memories with Learning. 18-24
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  Russell J. Deaton, Junghuei Chen: Conceptual and Contextual DNA-Based Memory. 25-31
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  Yusei Tsuboi, Zuwairie Ibrahim, Osamu Ono: Semantic Model for Artificial Intelligence Based on Molecular Computing. 32-39
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  John A. Rose: The Fidelity of the Tag-Antitag System III. Robustness in the Excess Limit: The Stringent Temperature. 40-49

Emergent Computational Intelligence Approaches - Artificial Immune Systems and DNA Computing

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  Dong Hwa Kim, Jae Hoon Cho: Robust PID Controller Tuning Using Multiobjective Optimization Based on Clonal Selection of Immune Algorithm. 50-56
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  Dong Hwa Kim: Intelligent Tuning of PID Controller With Robust Disturbance Rejection Function Using Immune Algorithm. 57-63
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  Kyoung-Jae Won, Adam Prügel-Bennett, Anders Krogh: The Block Hidden Markov Model for Biological Sequence Analysis. 64-70

Innovations in Intelligent Agents and Their Applications

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  Gloria E. Phillips-Wren, Nikhil Ichalkaranje: Innovations in Intelligent Agents and Applications. 71-73
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  Steve Thatcher, Lakhmi C. Jain, Colin Fyfe: An Intelligent Aircraft Landing Support System. 74-79
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  Christos Sioutis, Jeffrey Tweedale, Pierre Urlings, Nikhil Ichalkaranje, Lakhmi C. Jain: Teaming Humans and Agents in a Simulated World. 80-86
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  E. V. Krishnamurthy, Venu K. Murthy: Contextual-Knowledge Management in Peer to Peer Computing. 87-94
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  Venu K. Murthy, E. V. Krishnamurthy: Collaborating Agents in Distributed Networks and Emergence of Collective Knowledge. 95-102
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  Gloria E. Phillips-Wren, Guisseppi A. Forgionne: Intelligent Decision Making in Information Retrieval. 103-109
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  Gloria E. Phillips-Wren, Nikhil Ichalkaranje: Innovations in Intelligent Agents, Web and Their Applications. 110-112
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  Tomohiro Ikai, Mika Yoneyama, Yasuhiko Dote: Novel Intelligent Agent-Based System for Study of Trade. 113-123
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  Kenichi Takahashi, Satoshi Amamiya, Tadashige Iwao, Guoqiang Zhong, Makoto Amamiya: Testing of Multi-agent-based System in Ubiquitous Computing Environment. 124-130
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  Anders I. Mørch, Jan Eirik B. Nævdal: Helping Users Customize Their Pedagogical Agents: Issues, Approaches and Examples. 131-139
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  Juan D. Velásquez, Pablo A. Estévez, Hiroshi Yasuda, Terumasa Aoki, Eduardo S. Vera: Intelligent Web Site: Understanding the Visitor Behavior. 140-147

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

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  Alex Burns, Andrew Kusiak, Terry Letsche: Mining Transformed Data Sets. 148-154
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  Rowena Chau, Chung-Hsing Yeh, Kate A. Smith: Personalized Multilingual Web Content Mining. 155-163
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  Seong-Joon Yoo: Intelligent Multimedia Information Retrieval for Identifying and Rating Adult Images. 164-170
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  Sally I. McClean, Bryan W. Scotney, Mary Shapcott: Using Domain Knowledge to Learn from Heterogeneous Distributed Databases. 171-177
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  Hiroshi Ishikawa, Yasuo Shioya, Takeshi Omi, Manabu Ohta, Kaoru Katayama: A Peer-to-Peer Approach to Parallel Association Rule Mining. 178-188
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  Jun Luo, Sanguthevar Rajasekaran: FIT: A Fast Algorithm for Discovering Frequent Itemsets in Large Databases. 189-195
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  Ickjai Lee: Frequency-Incorporated Interdependency Rules Mining in Spatiotemporal Databases. 196-202

Robotics: Intelligent Control and Sensing

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  David C. K. Yuen, Bruce A. MacDonald: Theoretical Considerations of Multiple Particle Filters for Simultaneous Localisation and Map-Building. 203-209
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  Jungwon Yoon, Jeha Ryu: Continuous Walking Over Various Terrains - A Walking Control Algorithm for a 12- DOF Locomotion Interface. 210-217
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  Chris H. Messom: Vision Controlled Humanoid Robot Tool-Kit. 218-224
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  Jonathan R. Zyzalo, Glen Bright, Olaf Diegel, Johan Potgieter: Modular Mechatronic Robotic Plug-and-Play Controller. 225-231
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  Margaret E. Jefferies, Michael C. Cosgrove, Jesse T. Baker, Wai-Kiang Yeap: The Correspondence Problem in Topological Metric Mapping - Using Absolute Metric Maps to Close Cycles. 232-239

Intelligent Tutoring Systems

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  Mircea Gh. Negoita, David Pritchard: Developing a "Virtual Student" Model to Test the Tutor and Optimizer Agents in an ITS. 240-252
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  Narin Mayiwar, Anne Håkansson: Considering Different Learning Styles when Transferring Problem Solving Strategies from Expert to End Users. 253-262
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  Jinxin Si, Cungen Cao, Yuefei Sui, Xiaoli Yue, Nengfu Xie: ULMM: A Uniform Logic Modeling Method in Intelligent Tutoring Systems. 263-269
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  Peng Yan, Guoqing Chen, Chris Cornelis, Martine De Cock, Etienne E. Kerre: Mining Positive and Negative Fuzzy Association Rules. 270-276

Intelligence and Technology in Educational Applications

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  Tiong-Thye Goh, Kinshuk: An Adaptation Framework for Web Based Learning System. 277-283
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  Dragan Gasevic, Jelena Jovanovic, Vladan Devedzic: Ontologies for Creating Learning Object Content. 284-291
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  Ioannis Hatzilygeroudis, Anthi Karatrantou, C. Pierrakeas: PASS: An Expert System with Certainty Factors for Predicting Student Success. 292-298
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  Zoran Jeremic, Vladan Devedzic: Student Modeling in Design Pattern ITS. 299-305
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  Amali Weerasinghe, Antonija Mitrovic: Supporting Self-Explanation in an Open-Ended Domain. 306-313

Creativity Support Systems

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  Masao Usuki, Kozo Sugiyama, Kazushi Nishimoto, Takashi Matsubara: Evaluation of the IRORI: A Cyber-Space that Catalyzes Face-to-Face Informal Communication. 314-321
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  Toshiyuki Hirata, Susumu Kunifuji: Information Sharing System Based on Location in Consideration of Privacy for Knowledge Creation. 322-329
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  Kanayo Ogura, Masato Ishizaki, Kazushi Nishimoto: A Method of Extracting Topic Threads Towards Facilitating Knowledge Creation in Chat Conversations. 330-336
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  Toshiaki Ikeda, Susumu Kunifuji: Support Systems for a Person with Intellectual Handicap from the Viewpoint of Universal Design of Knowledge. 337-342

Intelligent Media Technology for Communicative Intelligence - Knowledge Management and Communication Model

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  S. M. F. D. Syed Mustapha: Intelligent Conversational Channel for Learning Social Knowledge Among Communities. 343-349
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  S. M. F. D. Syed Mustapha: An Algorithm for Avoiding Paradoxical Arguments Among the Multi-agent in the Discourse Communicator. 350-356
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  Hung-Hsuan Huang, Yasuyuki Sumi, Toyoaki Nishida: Gallery: In Support of Human Memory. 357-363
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  Tomasz M. Rutkowski, Koh Kakusho, Victor V. Kryssanov, Michihiko Minoh: Evaluation of the Communication Atmosphere. 364-370
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  Takanori Komatsu, Shoichiro Ohtsuka, Kazuhiro Ueda, Takashi Komeda, Natsuki Oka: A Method for Estimating Whether a User is in Smooth Communication with an Interactive Agent in Human-Agent Interaction. 371-377
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  Atsushi Utsunomiya, Takanori Komatsu, Kazuhiro Ueda, Natsuki Oka: A Meaning Acquisition Model Which Induces and Utilizes Human's Adaptation. 378-384

Intelligent Media Technology for Communicative Intelligence - Interaction and Visual Content

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  Burin Anuchitkittikul, Masashi Okamoto, Sadao Kurohashi, Toyoaki Nishida, Yoichi Sato: Video Content Manipulation by Means of Content Annotation and Nonsymbolic Gestural Interfaces. 385-392
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  Tomohide Shibata, Masato Tachiki, Daisuke Kawahara, Masashi Okamoto, Sadao Kurohashi, Toyoaki Nishida: Structural Analysis of Instruction Utterances Using Linguistic and Visual Information. 393-400
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  Takashi Nishizaki, Ryo Ogata, Yuichi Nakamura, Yuichi Ohta: Video Contents Acquisition and Editing for Conversation Scene. 401-410
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  Takuya Kosaka, Yuichi Nakamura, Yoshinari Kameda, Yuichi Ohta: Video-Based Interactive Media for Gently Giving Instructions. 411-418
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  Daisaku Arita, Rin-ichiro Taniguchi: Real-Time Human Proxy: An Avatar-Based Interaction System. 419-425

Soft Computing Techniques in the Capital Markets

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  Marcello Cattaneo Adorno, Marina Resta: Reliability and Convergence on Kohonen Maps: An Empirical Study. 426-433
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  Norio Baba, Tomoko Kawachi: A New Trial for Improving the Traditional Technical Analysis in the Stock Markets. 434-440
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  Yeboon Yun, Min Yoon, Hirotaka Nakayama, Wataru Shiraki: Prediction of Business Failure by Total Margin Support Vector Machines. 441-448
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  Mieko Tanaka-Yamawaki: Tick-Wise Predictions of Foreign Exchange Rates. 449-454

Knowledge-Based Systems for e-Business

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  Jens Dietrich: A Rule-Based System for eCommerce Applications. 455-463
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  Ken Taniguchi, Takao Terano: Analyzing Dynamics of a Supply Chain Using Logic-Based Genetic Programming. 464-471
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  Kenji Nakano, Takao Terano: From Gaming Simulation to Case Method - Empirical Study on Business Game Development and Evaluation. 472-479
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  Keiichiro Mitani, Yoshikatsu Fujita, Kazuhiko Tsuda: A Study of a Constructing Automatic Updating System for Government Web Pages. 480-486
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  Masakazu Takahashi, Noriyoshi Mizukoshi, Kazuhiko Tsuda: Efficient Program Verification Using Binary Trees and Program Slicing. 487-493
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  Satoru Takahashi, Hiroshi Takahashi, Kazuhiko Tsuda: An Efficient Learning System for Knowledge of Asset Management. 494-500
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  Yoshinori Fukue, Kessoku Masayuki, Kazuhiko Tsuda: Extracting Purchase Patterns in Convenience Store E-Commerce Market Using Customer Cube Analysis. 501-508
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  Yukari Iseyama, Satoru Takahashi, Kazuhiko Tsuda: A Study of Knowledge Extraction from Free Text Data in Customer Satisfaction Survey. 509-515
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  Yoshikatsu Fujita, Jun Yoshida, Kenichi Yoshida, Kazuhiko Tsuda: Network Information Mining for Content Delivery Route Control in P2P Network. 516-522
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  Masayuki Kessoku, Masakazu Takahashi, Kazuhiko Tsuda: A Method of Customer Intention Management for a My-Page System. 523-529
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  El-Sayed Atlam, Elmarhomy Ghada, Masao Fuketa, Kazuhiro Morita, Jun-Ichi Aoe: New Hierarchy Technique Using Co-occurrence Word Information. 530-540
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  Toru Sumitomo, Yuki Kadoya, El-Sayed Atlam, Kazuhiro Morita, Shinkaku Kashiji, Jun-Ichi Aoe: A New Method of Detecting Time Expressions for E-mail Messages. 541-548
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  Yuki Kadoya, El-Sayed Atlam, Kazuhiro Morita, Masao Fuketa, Toru Sumitomo, Jun-Ichi Aoe: A New Classification Method of Determining the Speaker's Intention for Sentences in Conversation. 549-557
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  Shinkaku Kashiji, Toru Sumitomo, Kazuhiro Morita, Masaki Oono, Masao Fuketa, Jun-Ichi Aoe: A Fast Dynamic Method Using Memory Management. 558-566
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  Kazuhiro Morita, Yuki Kadoya, El-Sayed Atlam, Masao Fuketa, Shinkaku Kashiji, Jun-Ichi Aoe: A Method of Extracting and Evaluating Popularity and Unpopularity for Natural Language Expressions. 567-574

Intelligent Hybrid Systems for Medical Diagnosis

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  Anna Wills, Ian Watson: Evaluating a Case-Based Reasoner for Clinical Decision Support. 575-582
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  Özgür Özsen: Early Detection of Breast Cancer Using Mathematical Morphology. 583-590
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  Dzati Athiar Ramli, Ahmad Fauzan Kadmin, Mohd. Yusoff Mashor, Nor Ashidi Mat Isa: Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer Using Hybrid Multilayered Perceptron (HMLP) Network. 591-598
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  Umi Kalthum Ngah, Chan Choyi Ping, Shalihatun Azlin Aziz: Mammographic Image and Breast Ultrasound Based Expert System for Breast Diseases. 599-607
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  Yoshihiro Mitani, Yusuke Fujita, Naofumi Matsunaga, Yoshihiko Hamamoto: A Study on Nonparametric Classifiers for a CAD System of Diffuse Lung Opacities in Thin-Section Computed Tomography Images. 608-613

Techniques of Computational Intelligence for Web Applications

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  Koji Abe, Debabrata Roy, John P. Eakins: Recognition of Grouping Areas in Trademarks Considering Proximity and Shape Similarity. 614-619
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  Will Archer Arentz, Aleksander Øhrn: Multidimensional Visualization and Navigation in Search Results. 620-629
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  Zhiwen Yu, Xingshe Zhou, Zhiyi Yang: A Hybrid Learning Approach for TV Program Personalization. 630-636
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  Joseph D. Gradecki, Ilkyeun Ra: An Adaptive-Learning Distributed File System. 637-646

Intelligent Information Processing for Remote Sensing

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  Joan Serra-Sagristà, Francesc Aulí Llinàs, Fernando Garcia, Jorge Gonzales, Pere Guitart-Colom: Review of Coding Techniques Applied to Remote Sensing. 647-653
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  Chi Lap Yip, Ka Yan Wong: Efficient and Effective Tropical Cyclone Eye Fix Using Genetic Algorithms. 654-660
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  José Luis Crespo, Richard J. Duro, Fernando López-Peña: Spectral Unmixing Through Gaussian Synapse ANNs in Hyperspectral Images. 661-668
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  Fernando López-Peña, Richard J. Duro: A Hyperspectral Based Multisensor System for Marine Oil Spill Detection, Analysis and Tracking. 669-676
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  Carlos Hernández-Espinosa, Mercedes Fernández-Redondo, Joaquín Torres-Sospedra: Some Experiments on Ensembles of Neural Networks for Hyperspectral Image Classification. 677-684
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  Felipe J. Gil-Castiñeira, Pedro S. Rodríguez-Hernández, Francisco J. González-Castaño, Enrique Costa-Montenegro, Rafael Asorey-Cacheda, José M. Pousada Carballo: A Modular Approach to Real-Time Sensorial Fusion Systems. 685-691
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  Manuel Graña, Alicia D'Anjou: Feature Extraction by Linear Spectral Unmixing. 692-698

Intelligent and Knowledge-Based Solutions for Mobile and Ad-Hoc Networks

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  Max Ong, Xiaoxu Ren, Jeff Allan, Visakan Kadirkamanathan, Haydn A. Thompson, Peter J. Fleming: Decision Support System on the Grid. 699-710
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  Rolf Schwitter: Representing Knowledge in Controlled Natural Language: A Case Study. 711-717
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  Peter Sturm, Hannes Frey, Daniel Görgen, Johannes K. Lehnert: Supporting Smart Applications in Multihop Ad-Hoc Networks - The GecGo Middleware. 718-726
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  Luc Hogie, Frédéric Guinand, Pascal Bouvry: A Heuristic for Efficient Broadcasting in the Metropolitan Ad hoc Networks. 727-733
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  Matthias R. Brust, Daniel Görgen, Christian Hutter, Steffen Rothkugel: ADS as Information Management Service in an M-Learning Environment. 734-742

Rough Sets - Theory and Applications

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  Andrzej Czyzewski, Marek Dziubinski: Noise Reduction in Audio Employing Spectral Unpredictability Measure and Neural Net. 743-749
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  Bozena Kostek, Jaroslaw Wójcik: Forming and Ranking Musical Rhythm Hypotheses. 750-756
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  Jerzy W. Grzymala-Busse, Jerzy Stefanowski, Szymon Wilk: A Comparison of Two Approaches to Data Mining from Imbalanced Data. 757-763
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  James F. Peters, Sheela Ramanna: Measuring Acceptance of Intelligent System Models. 764-771
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  Zheng Zheng, Hong Hu, Zhongzhi Shi: Rough Set Based Image Texture Recognition Algorithm. 772-778
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  Lech Polkowski, Maria Semeniuk-Polkowska: Sets of Communicating Sequential Processes. A Topological Rough Set Framework. 779-785

Soft Computing Techniques and Their Applications

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  Shigenobu Yamawaki, Lakhmi C. Jain: Robust System Identification Using Neural Networks. 786-791
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  Norio Baba, Yoshio Mogami: A Consideration on the Learning Behaviors of the HSLA Under the Nonstationary Multiteacher Environment and Their Application to Simulation and Gaming. 792-798
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  Takuya Akashi, Minoru Fukumi, Norio Akamatsu: Genetic Lips Extraction Method with Flexible Search Domain Control. 799-806
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  Yasue Mitsukura, Kensuke Mitsukura, Minoru Fukumi, Norio Akamatsu, Witold Pedrycz: Medical Diagnosis System Using the Intelligent Fuzzy Systems. 807-826
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  Hiroshi Kawasaki, Yasue Mitsukura, Kensuke Mitsukura, Minoru Fukumi, Norio Akamatsu: Music Compression System Using the GA. 827-832
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  Koichiro Morihiro, Nobuyuki Matsui, Haruhiko Nishimura: Effects of Chaotic Exploration on Reinforcement Maze Learning. 833-839
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  Takashi Imura, Minoru Fukumi, Norio Akamatsu, Kazuhiro Nakaura: Face Search by Neural Network Based Skin Color Threshold Method. 840-846
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  Hideaki Sato, Katsuhiro Sakamoto, Yasue Mitsukura, Norio Akamatsu: Face Edge Detection System by Using the GAs. 847-852
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  Shin-ichi Ito, Yasue Mitsukura, Norio Akamatsu: A Feature Extraction of EEG with Individual Characteristics. 853-858
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  Baiqing Sun, Fumiaki Takeda: Proposal of Neural Recognition with Gaussian Function and Discussion for Rejection Capabilities to Unknown Currencies. 859-865
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  Hironobu Satoh, Fumiaki Takeda: Development of DSP Unit for Online Tuning and Application to Neural Pattern Recognition System. 866-873
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  Hironori Takimoto, Yasue Mitsukura, Norio Akamatsu: Face Identification Based on Ellipse Parameter Independent of Varying Facial Pose and Lighting Condition. 874-880
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  Seiki Yoshimori, Yasue Mitsukura, Minoru Fukumi, Norio Akamatsu: Object Extraction System by Using the Evolutionaly Computations. 881-890
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  Yuji Matsumura, Minoru Fukumi, Norio Akamatsu, Fumiaki Takeda: Wrist EMG Pattern Recognition System by Neural Networks and Multiple Principal Component Analysis. 891-897
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  Miyoko Nakano, Fumiko Yasukata, Minoru Fukumi: Age Classification from Face Images Focusing on Edge Information. 898-904

Evolutionary Computation in the Soft Computing Framework

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  Hugo de Garis, Thayne Batty: Why Do Machine Learning Based Techniques Fail to Accelerate the Evolution of Neural Networks? 905-913
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  Mircea Gh. Negoita, David Pritchard: An Optimiser Agent that Empowers an ITS System to "on-the-fly" Modify Its Teaching Strategies. 914-921
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  Chi-I Hsu, Chaochang Chiu, Pei-Lun Hsu: A Constraint-Based Optimization Mechanism for Patient Satisfaction. 922-928
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  Chao-Hsing Hsu, Chun-Hua Chen: Optimizing Beam Pattern of Adaptively Linear Array Antenna by Phase Perturbations Using Genetic Algorithms. 929-936
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  Chaochang Chiu, Chanhsi Tsao: The Optimal Airline Overbooking Strategy Under Uncertainties. 937-945
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  Taner Tuncer, Ali Karci: Determination of Packet Priority by Genetic Algorithm in the Packet Switching Networks. 946-951
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  Sang-Moon Soak, David Corne, Byung-Ha Ahn: A New Encoding for the Degree Constrained Minimum Spanning Tree Problem. 952-958

Neurodynamics and Its Hardware Implementation

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  Christopher Johansson, Anders Lansner: Towards Cortex Sized Artificial Nervous Systems. 959-966
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  Hatsuo Hayashi, Motoharu Yoshida: A Memory Model Based on Dynamical Behaviour of the Hippocampus. 967-973
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  Shinya Suenaga, Yoshihiro Hayakawa, Koji Nakajima: Analysis of Limit-Cycles on Neural Networks with Asymmetrical Cyclic Connections Using Approximately Activation Functions. 974-980
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  Yoshihiro Hayakawa, Tatsuaki Denda, Koji Nakajima: Inverse Function Delayed Model for Optimization Problems. 981-987
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  Yoshihiko Horio, Takahide Okuno, Koji Mori: Switched-Capacitor Large-Scale Chaotic Neuro-Computer Prototype and Chaotic Search Dynamics. 988-994
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  Osamu Nomura, Takashi Morie, Keisuke Korekado, Masakazu Matsugu, Atsushi Iwata: A Convolutional Neural Network VLSI Architecture Using Thresholding and Weight Decomposition. 995-1001
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  Hiroyuki Torikai, Hiroshi Hamanaka, Toshimichi Saito: Pulse Codings of a Spiking Neuron Having Quantized State. 1002-1009
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  Hisanao Akima, Shigeo Sato, Koji Nakajima: Design of Single Electron Circuitry for a Stochastic Logic Neural Network. 1010-1016

Advances, in Design, Analysis and Applications of Neural/Neuro-Fuzzy Classifiers

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  Bin Qiu, Xiaoxiang Guan: An Improved Time Series Prediction Scheme Using Fuzzy Logic Inference. 1017-1022
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  Erica Logan, Richard Hall, Nectarios Klonis, Susanna Herd, Leann Tilley: Fuzzy Classification of Secretory Signals in Proteins Encoded by the Plasmodium falciparum Genome. 1023-1029
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  Fang Yuan, Huanrui Wu, Ge Yu: Web Users' Classification Using Fuzzy Neural Network. 1030-1036
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  Xizhao Wang, Qiang He: Enhancing Generalization Capability of SVM Classifiers with Feature Weight Adjustment. 1037-1043
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  Iveta Mrázová: GREN-Networks in WDI-Based Analysis of State Economies. 1044-1050
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  Dianhui Wang, Xiaohang Ma: Learning Pseudo Metric for Multimedia Data Classification and Retrieval. 1051-1057

Several Aspects in Ubiquitous Pattern Recognition Techniques

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  Akira Tanaka, Ichigaku Takigawa, Hideyuki Imai, Mineichi Kudo, Masaaki Miyakoshi: Projection Learning Based Kernel Machine Design Using Series of Monotone Increasing Reproducing Kernel Hilbert Spaces. 1058-1064
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  Masafumi Yamada, Mineichi Kudo: Combination of Weak Evidences by D-S Theory for Person Recognition. 1065-1071
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  Hidetoshi Nonaka, Masahito Kurihara: Time-Frequency Decomposition in Gesture Recognition System Using Accelerometer. 1072-1078
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  Yasuo Kudo, Tetsuya Murai: A Method of Belief Base Revision for Extended Logic Programs Based on State Transition Diagrams. 1079-1084
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  Tetsuya Murai, Masayuki Sanada, Yasuo Kudo, Yoshiharu Sato: Monotonic and Nonmonotonic Reasoning in Zoom Reasoning Systems. 1085-1091

Interaction and Intelligence

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  Kazuo Kiguchi: An Exoskeleton for Human Shoulder Rotation Motion Assist. 1092-1099
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  Eri Sato, Jun Kawakatsu, Toru Yamaguchi: Networked Intelligent Robots by Ontological Neural Networks. 1100-1106
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  Seiichi Kawata, Kazuya Morohashi, Takeshi Tateyama: Some Emergences of Mobiligence in the Pursuit Game. 1107-1113
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  Tadahiko Murata, Hiroshi Matsumoto: Use of Successful Policies to Relearn for Induced States of Failure in Reinforcement Learning. 1114-1120
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  Naoyuki Kubota, Kazuhiko Taniguchi, Atsushi Ueda: A Perceptual System for a Vision-Based Mobile Robot Under Office Automation Floors. 1121-1127
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  Tadahiko Murata, Kenji Takada: Performance Evaluation of a Distributed Genetic Algorithm with Cellular Structures on Function Optimization Problems. 1128-1135

New Development, Trends and Applications of Intelligent Multi-Agent Systems

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  Vladimir Gorodetsky, Oleg Karsaev, Vladimir Samoilov: On-Line Update of Situation Assessment Based on Asynchronous Data Streams. 1136-1142
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  Ignac Lovrek, Vjekoslav Sinkovic: Mobility Management for Personal Agents in the All-mobile Network. 1143-1149
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  Stéphane Faulkner, Manuel Kolp, Tai Nguyen, Adrien Coyette: A Multi-agent Perspective on Data Integration Architectural Design. 1150-1156
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  Maik Maurer, Udo Lindemann: Identification of Structural Characteristics in Product Spectra. 1157-1163
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  Mark Perry, Michael Bauer: Policies, Rules and Their Engines: What do They Mean for SLAs? 1164-1170
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  Marcello Bertoli, Andrew Stranieri: Forecasting on Complex Datasets with Association Rules. 1171-1180
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  Oscar M. Rodríguez, Aurora Vizcaíno, Ana I. Martínez-Garcia, Mario Piattini, Jesús Favela: Using a Multi-agent Architecture to Manage Knowledge in the Software Maintenance Process. 1181-1188

Engineering Techniques and Developments of Intelligent Systems

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  Katsuji Uosaki, Yuuya Kimura, Toshiharu Hatanaka: Evolution Strategies Based Particle Filters for Nonlinear State Estimation. 1189-1196
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  Md. Abdus Samad Kamal, Junichi Murata: Coordination in Multiagent Reinforcement Learning Systems. 1197-1204
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  Shogo Tanaka, Hajime Morishige: Measurement of Shaft Vibration Using Ultrasonic Sensor in Sump Pump Systems. 1205-1212
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  Min-Kyu Shon, Junichi Murata: Behavior Learning of Autonomous Agents in Continuous State Using Function Approximation. 1213-1219
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  Theodor D. Popescu: Some Experiences with Change Detection in Dynamical Systems. 1220-1226

Computational Intelligence for Fault Diagnosis

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  Osvaldo Cairó, Julio César Alvarez: The KAMET II Approach for Knowledge-Based System Construction. 1227-1234
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  Chanwit Kaewkasi, Pitchaya Kaewkasi: A Recursive Component Boundary Algorithm to Reduce Recovery Time for Microreboots. 1235-1241
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  Marco Martinelli, Enrico Tronci, Giovanni Dipoppa, Claudio Balducelli: Electric Power System Anomaly Detection Using Neural Networks. 1242-1248
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  Ian Watson: Capturing and Applying Lessons Learned During Engineering Equipment Installation. 1249-1254
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  Kongpan Areerak, Thanatchai Kulworawanichpong, Sarawut Sujitjorn: Moving Towards a New Era of Intelligent Protection Through Digital Relaying in Power Systems. 1255-1268
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  Phinit Srithorn, Kasem Khojulklang, Thanatchai Kulworawanichpong: Capacitor Switching Control Using a Decision Table for a 115-kV Power Transmission System in Thailand. 1262-1268