Shahin, M.A. and Symons, S.J. 2003. Lentil type identification using machine vision. Canadian Biosystems Engineering/Le génie des biosystèmes au Canada 45: 3.5-3.11. A machine vision system (TrueGrade) was used to identify the type (variety) of Canadian lentils from bulk samples. The samples were presented to the instrument in a clear transparent sample tray, and the sample was imaged using a l...

The demands of a career in competitive sports can lead to chronic stress perception among athletes if there is a non-conformity of requirements and available coping resources. The Trier Inventory for Chronic Stress (TICS) (Schulz et al., 2004) is said to be thoroughly validated. Nevertheless, it has not yet been subjected to a confirmatory factor analysis. The present study aims (1) to evaluate...

BACKGROUND Using the Android platform as a notification instrument for diseases and disorders forms a new alternative for computerization of epidemiological studies. OBJECTIVE The objective of our study was to construct a tool for gathering epidemiological data on schistosomiasis using the Android platform. METHODS The developed application (app), named the Schisto Track, is a tool for data...

The information revolution is drastically reshaping global society and pushing the world toward information based economy. Commercial activities such as information gathering, shopping, trading, collaboration, and distribution are changing, and companies are forced to adapt their strategies. The importance of information and communication technology (ICT), especially of the Web, in the travel a...

A method for simultaneously integrating label-free photonic crystal biosensor technology into microfluidic channels by a single-step replica molding process is presented. By fabricating both the sub-micron features of the photonic crystal sensor structure and the >10 microm features of a flow channel network in one step at room temperature on a plastic substrate, the sensors are automatically s...

The research reported in this paper employed Narrative Inquiry in an innovative way in a study of the key factors that influence the career paths of information systems (IS) professionals. The interview technique was based upon McCracken’s [1] ‘Long Interview’, which allows the research participants to reflect upon the domain of discourse in a relatively unbiased and freeflowing manner. Individ...

The CSIRO-led eXtended New Technology Demonstrator (xNTD) will test key SKA technologies whilst delivering exciting science outcomes in the fields of HI surveys, gaseous evolution, galactic magnetism, pulsars and transients. The xNTD and its sister telescope, the MIT-led Low Frequency Demonstrator (LFD), build on technologies developed by the Sydney University SKA Molonglo Prototype (SKAMP) and...

We describe a decision-theoretic approach to information gathering from a distributed network of information sources. Our approach uses an explicit representation of the user’s decision model in order to plan and execute information gathering actions. The information gathering planner issues requests based on the value of information taking into account the computational resources and monetary ...

The combination of push and pull information retrieval technology can benefit from collaborative information gathering schemes. In this paper we outline an approach that combines a pull technology (Knowledge Brokers) with a push technology (Knowledge Pump) in a community-based environment. Appropriate toolkits supporting synchronous collaboration on the World Wide Web are briefly introduced. A ...