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  Ajith Abraham, Yasuhiko Dote, Takeshi Furuhashi, Mario Köppen, Azuma Ohuchi, Yukio Ohsawa (Eds.): Soft Computing as Transdisciplinary Science and Technology, Proceedings of the fourth IEEE International Workshop, WSTST'05, Muroran, Japan. Springer 2005 Advances in Soft Computing 29 ISBN 978-3-540-25055-5

WSTST#05 Plenary Abstracts

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  Antony Satyadas: Work Life Balance and Cognizant Workplaces. 3
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  Kensuke Kawai: Design for Product Innovation: System Development and Beyond. 4-5
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  Hideyuki Takagi: Design and Measurement with Interactive Evolutionary Computation. 6-7
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  Toru Yamaguchi: Networked Intelligence and Ontology. 8-10
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  Yukio Ohsawa: Chance Discovery: Prediction and Production of Future Scenarios. 11-12
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  Wang Zhiliang: The Soft Computing on Artificial Psychology. 13
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  Azuma Ohuchi: Complex/Harmonious System Engineering Viewed in the Light of General Systems Theory. 14
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  Takeshi Furuhashi, Kosuke Yamamoto: Interpretation of Multivariate Data via Visualization. 15-17
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  Krzysztof Cio: Biologically Inspired Methods in Data Mining. 18

Neural Networks

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  Jing Huang, Feng Shi: Prediction of MHC class II Epitopes Using Fourier Analysis and Support Vector Machines. 21-30
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  Hilmi Berk Celikoglu: Radial Basis Function Neural Network Approach to Estimate Public Transport Trips in Istanbul. 31-40
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  Samy F. M. Assal, Keigo Watanabe, Kiyotaka Izumi: Cooperative Fuzzy Hint Acquisition for Industrial Redundant Robots to Avoid the Joint Limits. 41-50
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  Paul C. Conilione, Dianhui Wang: Neural Classification of E.coli Promoters Using Selected DNA Profiles. 51-60
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  Deepak Mishra, Abhishek Yadav, Sudipta Ray, Prem Kumar Kalra: Effects of Noise on the Dynamics of Biological Neuron Models. 61-69
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  Ivan Villaverde, S. Ibañez, Francisco X. Albizuri, Manuel Graña: Morphological Neural Networks for Real-time Vision Based Self-Localization. 70-79

Fuzzy Systems

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  Petr Ekel, Carlos Martins, Cláudio Campos, Fernando H. Schuffner Neto, Reinaldo M. Palhares: Fuzzy Preference Relations and Multiobjective Decision Making. 83-92
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  Kazunori Yamada, Ho Jinyama, Mitushi Yamashita: Automatic Acquisition Method of Fuzzy Control Knowledge for Orbit Tracking of Autonomous Vehicle in Agricultural Works Using Genetic Algorithms. 93-102
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  Soumya Banerjee, Ajith Abraham, Sang-Yong Han, Prabhat Kumar Mahanti: Soft Modeling of Group Dynamics and Behavioral Attributes. 103-112
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  Agus Naba, Kazuo Miyashita: Tuning Fuzzy Controller Using Approximated Evaluation Function. 113-122
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  Taka'aki Wakabayashi, Tamotsu Mitamura: Identification of a Fuzzy Measure by an Evolutionary Strategy. 123-130

Image Processing

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  Toshihiko Takaya, Azuma Ouchi: Improvement of the product development process applied structural modeling. 133-141
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  Da-wei Su, Li-li Zhou, Ji-fang Wang: Comparative Histogram: A Spatial-Temporal Segmentation Algorithm for Video Object Segmentation. 142-152
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  Takanori Terashima, Hironori Okii: Facial Feature Extraction by Color and Texture, which is Robust in face angle. 153-161
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  Jun Chen, Mitsuo Wada, Kosei Ishimura: A New Pulse-Coupled Neural Network Algorithm for Image Segmentation. 162-171
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  Chin-Chen Chang, Wei-Liang Tai, Chia-Chen Lin: Secret Hiding Using Side Match Vector Quantization. 172-181
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  Mohammad Shams Esfand Abadi, Ali Mahlooji Far, Reza Ebrahimpour, Ehsanollah Kabir: Image Restoration Using Two Dimensional Fast Euclidean Direction Search Based Adaptive Algorithm. 182-191
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  Khalid Saeed, Marek Tabedzki: Intelligent Feature Extract System for Cursive-Script Recognition. 192-201
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  Mario Köppen, Kaori Yoshida: Universal Representation of Image Functions by the Sprecher Construction. 202-210

Computer Security

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  Xun Yue, Zhong-Xian Chi, Zu-bo Yu: A Behavior-Based Anti-Spam Technology Based on Immune-Inspired Clustering Algorithm. 213-222
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  Wilson Tsang, Sam Kwong: Unsupervised Anomaly Intrusion Detection Using Ant Colony Clustering Model. 223-232
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  James Cannady: Self-Organizing Distributed Intrusion Detection in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks. 233-242

Agent Based Systems

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  Takashi Kataoka, Hidenori Kawamura, Koichi Kurumatani, Azuma Ohuchi: Effect of Congestion Reduction with Agents' Coordination in Theme Park Problem. 245-254
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  Harumi Matsui, Yuko Ishiwaka, Junya Kobayashi, Osamu Konishi: Applied Immune Algorithm to Search Optimum Compositions of Solid-state Catalysts. 255-262
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  Toshiyuki Yasuda, Kazuhiro Ohkura: Improving the Robustness of Reinforcement Learning for a Multi-Robot System Environment. 263-272
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  Tomoko Fuku, Kazuto Takai, Akira Namatame: Balanced Two-sided Matching. 273-284
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  Mitsuyoshi Nagao, Hidenori Kawamura, Masahito Yamamoto, Azuma Ohuchi: GPS Log Mining Method for Tourism Activity Analysis. 285-294
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  Masaru Aoyagi, Akira Namatame: Massive Multi-Agent Simulation in 3D. 295-305
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  Hajime Saito, Makoto Nishimura, Azuma Ohuchi: On Constructing Hokkaido Sculpture Web. 306-315
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  Koji Nishikawa, Hidenori Kawamura, Azuma Ohuchi: Entropy and Mutual Information Analysis of Collective Behavior in Slime Mold Model. 316-323

Soft Comuting and Hard Computing

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  Akimoto Kamiya, Seppo J. Ovaska: Fusion of Soft Computing and Hard Computing: An Extension of Structural Categories. 327-336
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  Kensuke Kawai, Shigeru Matsumoto, Mitsunobu Nakajo, Hirotaka Nakayama, Masao Arakawa: Shinayaka-Systems Design: A Multi-objective Plant-layout Planning for Power Generating Plants. 337-348
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  Zuwairie Ibrahim, Yusei Tsuboi, Osamu Ono, Marzuki Khalid: Improving Initial Pool Generation of Direct-Proportional Length-Based DNA Computing by Parallel Overlap Assembly. 349-358
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  Mohd Saufee Muhammad, Satomi Ueda, Osamu Ono, Junzo Watada, Marzuki Khalid: Solving Elevator Scheduling Problem Using DNA Computing Approach. 359-370
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  Hiroshi Nakajima, Kazuto Kojitani, Masaki Arao, Shigeyasu Kawaji: Problem Formalization and Problem Solving Approach based on Fusion Model. 371-380
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  Yasuo Takagi, Dai Murayama, Kenji Mitsumoto: An Intelligent Control System for Distributed Mini Grids. 381-390
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  Hiroshi Tenmoto, Mineichi Kudo: Density- and Complexity-Regularization in Gaussian Mixture Bayesian Classifier. 391-399
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  Chikao Tsuchiya, Jun Sakuma, Isao Ono, Shigenobu Kobayashi: An Effective Rule Based Policy Representation and its Optimization using Inter Normal Distribution Crossover. 400-411
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  Hidemi Yamachi, Yasuhiro Tsujimura, Hisashi Yamamoto: Pareto Distance-based MOGA for Solving Bi-objective N -Version Program Design Problem. 412-422
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  Keiichiro Yasuda, Nobuhiro Iwasaki: Adaptive Particle Swarm Optimization via Velocity Feedback. 423-432

Chance Discovery

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  Yuki Nyu, Yukio Ohsawa, Chizuru Nishio, Yo Nakamura: Influence of Appreciation Experience to Interest in Pieces and Parts of Artwork. 435-445
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  Ruediger Oehlmann: Externalizing Social Views in Collaborative Chance Discovery Facilitates Scenario Emergence. 446-455
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  Yukio Ohsawa, Naohiro Matsumura, Naoaki Okazaki: Understanding Scenarios of Individual Patients of Hepatitis in Double Helical Process Involving KeyGraph and DSV. 456-469
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  Yasufumi Takama, Yoshihiro Iwase: Scenario to Data Mapping for Chance Discovery Process. 470-479
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  Tsuneki Sakakibara, Yukio Ohsawa: Knowledge Discovery Method by Gradual Increase of Target Baskets from Sparse Dataset. 480-489
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  Yuichi Washida, Hiroshi Tamura, Yukio Ohsawa: Examining Small World Problem Using KeyGraph. 490-500
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  Wataru Sunayama, Keihachiro Tachibana: Bulletin Board System for Scenario Creation based on a Sub-Story Model. 501-510
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  Katsutoshi Yada: CODIRO: A new system for obtaining data concerning consumer behavior based on data factors of high interest determined by the analyst. 511-520
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  Takashi Yamaguchi, Yukio Ohsawa: Process of Problem Discovery from Sales Reports in a Relational Database. 521-531
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  Calkin A. S. Montero, Kenji Araki: Discovering Critically Self-Organized Chat. 532-542
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  Naohiro Matsumura, David E. Goldberg, Xavier Llorà: Communication Gaps in Social Networks. 543-552

Medicine and Biology

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  Akitoshi Ogawa, Takashi Omori: Computational Modeling of Symbolic Looking Processing in Brain. 555-562
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  Yanyu Gao, Takashi Uozumi, Fei Chen: Off-line handwritten Chinese character recognition based on fusion features and Bayesian classifier. 563-570
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  Linfu Li, Hiroshi Kubo, Takashi Uozumi: Evaluation of Health Support System Based on Web Application by Analysis th e Individual Preference for Cooking. 571-580
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  Kentarou Fukuta, Teppei Koyama, Takashi Uozumi: Representation of visual fatigue during VDT work using Bayesian network. 581-590
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  Hiroki Hasegawa, Takuya Watanabe, Takashi Uozumi: Real-time P and R wave detection in exercise electrocardiogram. 591-603
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  Yukako Nakayama, Koichi Kawahara, Mitsuru Yoneyama: Rhythmic contraction and intercellular synchronization of intracellular Ca²⁺ oscillation in spontaneously beating cultured cardiac myocytes: experimental and modeling studies. 604-615

Humanized Computational Intelligence

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  Asunción Mochón, David Quintana, Pedro Isasi, Yago Sáez: Genetic Algorithms versus Human Bidding Strategies for Auctions. 619-628
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  Leuo-hong Wang, Ping-yu Wei, Yu-ting Chang: Reducing Evaluation Fatigue in Interactive Evolutionary Algorithms by Using an Incremental Learning Approach. 629-640
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  Ivan Tanev: Emergent Intelligent Properties of Evolving and Adapting Snake-like Robot's Locomotion. 641-652
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  Hiroaki Nishino, Kazuma Takekata, Michiaki Sakamoto, Muhammad Salzman Bin Azmi, Tsuneo Kagawa, Kouichi Utsumiya: An IEC-Based Haptic Rendering Optimizer. 653-662
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  Ming-Hsiang Hung, Fang-Cheng Hsu: Accelerating Interactive Evolutionary Computation Convergence Pace by Using Over-sampling Strategy. 663-671
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  Shangfei Wang, Hideyuki Takagi: Evaluation of User Fatigue Reduction Through IEC Rating-Scale Mapping. 672-681
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  Yago Sáez, Pedro Isasi, Javier Segovia: Interactive Evolutionary Computation algorithms applied to solve Rastrigin test functions. 682-691

Civil and Environmental Engineering

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  Tomoaki Shitani, Nobuyoshi Yabuki: A Concrete Bridge Design System Using Multi-Agents. 695-704
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  Yoshitaka Minami, Shigenori Tanaka, Hitoshi Furuta, Katsuhisa Itou: CAD Data Identity Determination Component - Logical Smart - . 705-714
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  Etsuji Kitagawa, Shigenori Tanaka, Hitoshi Furuta, Toshiyuki Sugimachi: A Research and Development about the Automatic Creation System of the 3-Dimensional Model Using the Digital Video Camera. 715-724
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  Emilio Corchado, Leticia Curiel, Pedro Miguel Bravo: A Cooperative Unsupervised Connectionist Model to Identify the Optimal Conditions of a Pneumatic Drill. 725-734
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  Hiroya Yoshida, Hirokazu Muraki, Shigenori Tanaka, Hitoshi Furuta, Shigenori Fujimaki, Yoshito Nishita: A Research on Traffic Calculation Using Stereo Video Camera. 735-744
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  Karlheinz Lehner, Ingo Mittrup, Dietrich Hartmann: Data Mining Aspects of a Dam Monitoring Project. 745-754
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  B. Estrany, Miquel Mascaró, J. M. Aguiló, L. Arqueros, Yuhua Luo: An Integrated IT System for Large Scale Coastal Environment Control. 755-764
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  Yusuke Mizuno, Masato Abe, Yozo Fujino: Architecture for Universal Utilization of Bridge Management Data. 765-774
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  Teppei Osada, Hirotaka Koike, Akinori Morimoto: Development of Integrated Database System for Traffic Impact Assessment using Server Side Technology. 775-784

Web Intelligence

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  Haamid Kazemi Manshady, Wei Dai: Online Decision Support and Transactional System: A study of web-based technologies. 787-796
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  Seung-Won Na: Design and Implementation of Resource Sharing System for Creation of Multiple Instructions In Mobile Internet Environment. 797-807
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  Sameera Abar, Hideaki Hatori, Toru Abe, Tetsuo Kinoshita: A Semantic Knowledge Model for Agent-based Network Management System. 808-818
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  Gwyduk Yeom, Dugki Min: Design and Implementation of Context-Aware Orchestration Server. 819-827
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  Leuo-hong Wang, Tong-Wen Lee: Mining the Web by a Potential Hub-and-Authority First Approach. 828-837
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  Trevor P. Martin, Masrah Azmi-Murad: An Incremental Algorithm to find Asymmetric Word Similarities for Fuzzy Text Mining. 838-847

Intelligence Hybrid Systems

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  Nicos H. Mateou, Constantinos Stylianou, Andreas S. Andreou: Hybrid Fuzzy Cognitive Map Modeller: A Novel Software Tool for Decision Making. 851-862
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  Moez Hammami, Khaled Ghédira: COSATS: A new Cooperation Model between Simulated Annealing and Tabu Search for the K-Graph Partitioning Problem. 863-873
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  Fang-Ju Ai, Yong Feng: Structural Simplification of a Fuzzy-Neural Network Model. 874-883
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  Yuehui Chen, Ajith Abraham, Bo Yang: Hybrid Neurocomputing for Breast Cancer Detection. 884-892
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  Hamdi A. Awad, Magdi A. Koutb, Mohamed A. Al-Zorkany: Multiple Mobile Robots Navigation in a Cluttered Environment using Neuro-Fuzzy Controller. 893-903
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  Goutam Chakraborty, Basabi Chakraborty: Hybrid Rough-Genetic Algorithm for Knowledge Discovery from Large Data. 904-913
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  Yasuhiro Sudo, Masahito Kurihara, Tamotsu Mitamura: Spread-Repair Algorithm for Solving Extended Fuzzy Constraint Satisfaction Problems. 914-923

Swarm Intelligence and Patterns

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  Kwan-Ho Woo, Chun Hung Cheng: Bi-Tour Ant Colony Optimization for Diagonal Clustering. 927-936
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  Mari Nakamura: Regulation Mechanism of Task-allocation and Formation Mechanism of Ants' Distribution Pattern in Collective Behavior of Ant Colony Models. 937-948
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  Hoang Trung Dinh, Abdullah Al Mamun, Huu Tuê Huynh: A generalized version of Graph-based Ant System and its applicability and convergence. 949-958
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  Majid Kazemian, Yoosef Ramezani, Caro Lucas, Behzad Moshiri: Distributed Data Clustering Based on Flowers Pollination by Artificial Bees. 959-966
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  Reginald L. Walker: Using the Purposive Behavior of Honeybees as the Basis of an Experimental Search Engine. 967-976
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  Vitorino Ramos, Ajith Abraham: ANTIDS: Self Orga nized Ant-Based C lustering Model for Intrusion Det ection System. 977-986
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  Vadim Gerasimov, Ying Guo, Geoff James, Geoff Poulton: Self-assembly Simulation System. 987-998
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  Mohammed El-Abd, Mohamed Kamel: Multiple Cooperating Swarms for Non-Linear Function Optimization. 999-1008
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  Tsuyoshi Mikami, Mitsuo Wada: Clustering Ants with Self-Synchronized Interaction. 1009-1018
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  Tetsuyuki Takahama, Setsuko Sakai: Constrained Optimization by epsilon Constrained Particle Swarm Optimizer with epsilon-level Control. 1019-1029
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  Yasuhiro Takenaka, Takashi Noda, Jianming Shi: Ant Colony System for Optimization of Sum of Ratios Problem. 1030-1039

Data Mining and Knowledge Management

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  Son Doan, Susumu Horiguchi: Multiple Concept Learning - A Novel Approach to Feature Selection in Text Categorization. 1043-1052
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  Bengt Mueck, Matthias Höwer, Werner Franke, Wilhelm Dangelmaier: Augmented Reality applications for Warehouse Logistics. 1053-1062
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  Mu-Chen Chen, Cheng-Lung Huang, Hsiao-Pin Wu, Ming-Fu Hsu, Fei-Hou Hsu: A Data Mining Technique to Grouping Customer Orders in Warehouse Management System. 1063-1070
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  Chin-Chen Chang, Jau-Ji Shen, Yung-Chen Chou: FA-Tree - A Dynamic Indexing Structure for Spatial Data. 1071-1080
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  Hui Zhang, Tu Bao Ho: Finding The Clustering Consensus of Time Series with Multi-Scale Transform. 1081-1090
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  PaiTzu Chang: The Scenario Computing Design to Enhance Learning in the Museum. 1091-1100
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  Hyun Chang Lee: Data Consistency of a Decision Support System at Distributed Database. 1101-1108
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  Guo Ping, Fan Li, Ye Lian: Obtain Topological Relations from GIS Spatial Database. 1109-1118

Financial Modeling

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  Tian-Shyr Dai, Guan-Shieng Huang, Yuh-Dauh Lyuu: Pricing Asian Options with an Efficient Convergent Approximation Algorithm. 1121-1130
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  Tian-Shyr Dai, Yuh-Dauh Lyuu: Pricing Double Barrier Options by Combinatorial Approaches. 1131-1140
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  Man-chung Chan, Chi-Cheong Wong, W. D. Luo, Bernard K.-S. Cheung: Investment Stock Portfolio with Multi-Stage Genetic Algorithm Optimization. 1141-1150
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  Man-chung Chan, H. C. Leung, W. D. Luo: Association Mining System for Financial Ratios and Stock Prices in China and Hong Kong Stock Exchange. 1151-1160
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  Tadashi Iokibe, Takashi Kimura, Yasunari Fujimoto, Yasuyuki Kuratsu: Day-trading of Nikkei 225 Index Futures based on Chaos Theory. 1161-1170

Information Processing Systems

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  Kouhei Hamaoka, Mitsuo Wada, Kosei Ishimura: Coupled Map Lattice Model based on Driving Strategy for City Traffic Simulation. 1173-1182
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  Fabrice Mantelet, Carole Bouchard, Améziane Aoussat: Analysis of the correlation between words and design elements for the generation of a Kansei engineering system. 1183-1194
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  Seungwon Na, Gu-Min Jeong: Design and Implementation of Resource Management System for Dynamic Linking of Resources in Mobile Device. 1195-1203
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  Carole Bouchard, Fabrice Mantelet, Améziane Aoussat: Trends integration process as input data for Kansei Engineering Systems. 1204-1215
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  Ching-Te Wang, Tung-Shou Chen, Wen-Hung Chao: A New Detection Method for Tampered Audio Signals Based on Discrete Cosine Transformation. 1216-1225
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  Kazuhiko Sato, Fuminori Ozaki, Sawat Luengruengrit, Ichiro Sugioka: Agent-Based Consultation Support for Learners in E-learning System. 1226-1235
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  Masataka Egawa, Shoichi Nakamura, Kazuhiko Sato, Zixue Cheng: A Support Method for Programming Education Based on Analysis of Each Learner's Mental States. 1236-1245

Evolutionary Algorithms, Search nd Optimization

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  Yusei Tsuboi, Zuwairie Ibrahim, Osamu Ono: Semantic Model for Circular DNA-Based Memory. 1249-1258
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  Ales Keprt, Václav Snásel: Binary Factor Analysis with Genetic Algorithms. 1259-1268
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  Juan Manuel Górriz, Carlos García Puntonet: GA-ICA algorithms applied to image processing. 1269-1277
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  Lei Wang, Zhiping P. Chen, Xinhua H. Jiang, Shaoli Liu: DNA-based Algorithm for 0-1 Planning Problem. 1278-1287
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  Ai Noshiro, Takeshi Yoshikawa, Masahito Kurihara: Analysis of Connectedness of the Fixed Radius Random Graph Model in One-dimensional Space. 1288-1296

Collaborative Learning Systems

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  Elise Langham, Seth Bullock: Autonomous Concept Formation in Agents for Exploitation of Novel Environments. 1299-1308
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  Andreas Goebels, Hans Kleine Büning, Steffen Priesterjahn, Alexander Weimer: Multi Target Partitioning of Sets Based on Local Information. 1309-1318
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  Wei Dai, Changgui Chen, Wanlei Zhou: A Sensor Enabled Multi-Agent Infrastructure for Applications Integration. 1319-1328
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  Hiroaki Oumi, Tamotsu Mitamura, Masahito Kurihara, Takahumi Oohori, Takeshi Yoshikawa: Characteristic Analysis of Agents in Adaptive Consensus Formation Models. 1329-1337
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  Conirose L. Dulalia, Peggy Sharon L. Go, Pamela Vianne C. Tan, Ma. Zaide Ilene O. Uy, Remedios de Dios Bulos: Learning in Coaching. 1338-1347