Case handling systems offer a solution to the lack of flexibility and adaptability in workflow management systems. Because they are data driven they potentially provide good support for Product Based Workflow Design (PBWD). In this paper we investigate to which degree current case handling systems (FLOWer and Activity Manager) are able to support PBWD. This is done by elaborating the design pro...

This paper presents a controller based on fuzzy-logic to ensure simultaneously vehicle handling and stability. The developed controller generates the suitable yaw moment which is obtained from the difference of the brake forces between the front wheels so that the vehicle follows the target values of the yaw rate and the side slip angle. The simulations results show the effectiveness of the pro...

We present an approach for drawing plausible conclusions from inconsistent and incomplete knowledge-bases, which may also be prioritized. Our method is based on a four-valued semantics that is particularly suitable for reasoning with uncertainty. Our inference mechanism is closely related to some other well-known formalisms for handling inconsistent data, such as reasoning with maximal consiste...

In this paper, we present a method for handling double-talk. This approach uses a robust fast recursive least-squares algorithm (FRLS) and the normalized cross-correlation double-talk detector (NCC DTD). The NCC DTD is developed into a fast version, called FNCC, by reusing computational results from the FRLS algorithm. The major advantage of this detector is that it is much less dependent on th...

Three new volatile cobalt amidinate compounds were prepared: Co(tBuNC(R)NEt)2, R=Me, Et and n-Bu. They were characterized by elemental analysis, 1H NMR, X-ray structure analysis, melting point, vapor pressure, vaporization rate, thermal stability and chemical reactivity. They were found to evaporate cleanly without decomposition. Two of them are liquids at room temperature, allowing for more co...

In order to investigate certain aspects of protein metabolism, it was desired to prepare glycine labeled with radioactive carbon. The method of preparation was chosen with the object of obtaining the highest possible yields, and techniques suitable for handling small amounts of material were used throughout. The reactions employed and the yields obtained were as follows: The synthesis involves ...

A typical way to guidance of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is autonomous flight control system activation. However, in some cases it is necessary to use remote manual control, such as during takeoff and landing of UAV. In many cases the dynamic properties of remote controlling UAV are not suitable for obtaining the desired properties of the handling qualities from operator's point of view. In thi...

An effort to develop a unit commitment approach capable of handling large power systems consisting of both thermal and hydro generating units offers a large profitable return. In order to be feasible, the method to be developed must be flexible, efficient and reliable. In this paper, various proposed methods have been described along with their strengths and weaknesses. As all of these methods ...

Background: Job back pain is of the most common occupational injuries in the world that affects people's physical and mental health. The purpose of this study was to assess back compressive force (BCF) in manual handling tasks among workers of a chemical manufacturing company using the UTAH method. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was carried out on a group of 35 workers doing man...