Rules are a type of human-understandable knowledge, and rule-based methods are very popular in building decision support systems. However, most current rule based classification systems build small classifiers where no rules account for exceptional instances and a default prediction plays a major role in the prediction. In this paper, we discuss two schemes to build rule based classifiers using...

This paper presents the work of building a Grid workflow system on distributed virtual machines. A Grid Virtualization Engine (GVE) is implemented to manage virtual machines as computing resources for Grid applications. The Virtual Data System (VDS) functions as a Grid workflow engine. This paper designs and implements the Virtual Data System on distributed virtual machines, which are enabled b...

In recent years, probabilistic model building genetic programming (PMBGP) for program optimization has attracted considerable interest. PMBGPs generally use probabilistic logic sampling (PLS) to generate new individuals. However, the generation of the most probable solutions (MPSs), i.e., solutions with the highest probability, is not guaranteed. In the present paper, we introduce loopy belief ...

This work presents a Java-based development platform aimed to ease the task of building applications for mobile multihop ad-hoc networks. The platform follows a threetier development principle composed of simulation, emulation and deployment on real mobile devices. Opposed to pure network simulators, this development environment primarily focuses on an easy to use event-based programming model ...

Graph analysis is a fundamental building block in numerous computing domains. Recent research has looked into harnessing GPUs to achieve necessary throughput goals. However, comparatively little attention has been paid to improving the power-constrained performance of these applications. Through firmware changes on a state-of-the-art commodity GPU, we characterize the power consumption of Bread...

The optimization and innovation of design play a crucial part in increasing the whole merit of the value chain of green building. As major proprietors passing on the value of green building, architecture developers should motivate design enterprises to enhance their level of working effort through contract planning. The Stakelberg game model is applied in this paper, and the approach to determi...

Feature selection is an important step in building accurate classifiers and provides better understanding of the data sets. In this paper, we propose a feature subset selection method based on high-dimensional mutual information. We also propose to use the entropy of the class attribute as a criterion to determine the appropriate subset of features when building classifiers. We prove that if th...

3 This paper investigates the performance of a novel semi-active damping device at mitigating non4 simultaneous multi-hazard loads. The device, termed modified friction device (MFD), has been previously 5 proposed by the authors. It consists of a variable friction system based on automotive drum brake technol6 ogy. The device has been demonstrated in a laboratory environment, and its dynamic be...