In this paper we propose two new methods for implementing the mutation operator in Genetic Programming called Semantic Aware Mutation (SAM) and Semantic Similarity based Mutation (SSM). SAM is inspired by our previous work on a semantics based crossover called Semantic Aware Crossover (SAC) [19] and SSM is an extension of SAM by adding more control on the change of semantics of the subtrees inv...

Business process analysis and modeling is a crucial step in formulating information systems user requirements. The practice of information technology (IT) development does not indicate a lack of problems in spite of the growing number of modeling techniques. This article gives an action research account of formulating and applying a new business process modeling framework to manufacturing proce...

In this paper, we propose a robust incremental learning framework for accurate skin region segmentation in real-life images. The proposed framework is able to automatically learn the skin color information from each test image in real-time and generate the specific skin model (SSM) for that image. Consequently, the SSM can adapt to a certain image, in which the skin colors may vary from one reg...

Real-time 3D navigation during minimally invasive procedures is an essential yet challenging task, especially when considerable tissue motion is involved. To balance image acquisition speed and resolution, only 2D images or low-resolution 3D volumes can be used clinically. In this paper, a real-time and registration-free framework for dynamic shape instantiation, generalizable to multiple anato...

This paper reports on some of the outcomes from a two-year Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP) which included the development of an implementation process for the installation of customer relationship management (CRM) applications in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK mail order sector. Soft systems methodology (SSM) was used to help appreciate the organizational structures and p...

Status of this Memo This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind. Distribution of this memo is unlimited. Abstract The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of Source-Specific Multicast (SSM) and issues related to its deployment. It discusses how the SSM service model addresses the challenges faced in inter-domain m...

e-Government system has been developed in various countries. e-Government system can support the government's performance in serving the public. Because there are many aspects that must be considered, then the eGovernment system development process can be very complex. Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), that is based on soft system thinking, is suitable for use in the eGovernment system developmen...

In this talk we discuss an E 6 inspired supersymmetric (SUSY) model with an extra U(1) N gauge symmetry under which right-handed neutrinos have zero charge. In this exceptional supersymmetric standard model (E 6 SSM) the µ–term is generated dynamically after the elec-troweak symmetry breaking. We specify the particle content of the model and argue that the presence of a Z ′ and exotic particles...

THE JOINT Air Force and Navy Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) has a rich heritage of flying new state-of-the art remote sensing instruments to provide timely and critical global weather intelligence to the military users and stable global radiometric observations to the earth science community. In particular, DMSP has had a string of successes flying passive microwave sensors wit...

facing the issues with structural complexity about which stakeholders have different views, has increasingly led to the use of soft systems methodology (ssm) in solving managerial problems. moreover, the flaws of this methodology in the stages of modeling and feasible, desirable changes, have provided the motivation for applying cognitive map (cm) and system dynamics in the ssm modeling. presen...