Architectures in software intensive systems are a significant field of study while it is representing static structure, dataflow, and relationships among subsystems or components. Also, architectures could be considered an artifact as blueprint of software system to make sure that design approach will yield an acceptable system in early system analysis. As the complexity of system increases, th...

In this paper we describe several aspects of implementing a high speed network-based distributed application. We describe the design and implementation of a distributed parallel storage system that uses high speed ATM networks as a key element of the architecture. The architecture provides what amounts to a collection of network-based disk block servers, and an associated name server that provi...

A survey is presented of the developments in scientific literature on the greenhouse optimal control. The related problems to optimal control were discussed, and the schematic diagram of optimal control system, combined crop models and optimization algorithm were covered focusing on issues such as: model simplification and validation, definition of objective function, input or output constraint...

Cooperative organizations in Malaysia are going through a phase of rapid growth. They are seen by the government as another crucial vehicle to drive and boost up the country’s economical development and growth. Hence, the issue of cooperative governance is of great importance. Unlike literatures on corporate governance for public listed companies’, literatures on governance for social enterpris...

In this paper, we present the methodology and results derived from a distance learning programme offered by a higher education institute to adults. Computer Science and interdisciplinary courses are offered through a Webbased Learning Management System (LMS). Administrative, technical and pedagogical issues are considered systemically and a methodology is developed taking into consideration the...

BACKGROUND The present study aimed to examine pathways to imprisonment for women in Pakistan. It was hypothesized that early life victimization in women, problematic family relationship and economical deprivation would be significantly associated with criminal activities of women prisoners. METHOD To identify the pathways to prison, structured interview was devised by the researchers. Sample ...

Nowadays distributed systems face a new challenge, almost nonexistent a decade ago: energy-efficient computing. Due to the rising environmental and economical concerns and with trends driving operational costs beyond the acquisition ones, green computing is of more actuality than never before. The aspects to deal with, e.g. dynamic systems, stochastic models or time-dependent factors, call none...