This paper explores the use of the stochastic optimization technique of simulated annealing for map generalization. An algorithm is presented that performs operations of displacement, size exaggeration, deletion and size reduction of multiple map objects in order to resolve graphic conflict resulting from map scale reduction. It adopts a trial position approach in which each of n discrete polyg...

We propose a set of metadata fields to be included in object versions to enable a form of optimistic replication in which synchronization is performed by copying versions from site to site. To enable determining whether one version has been derived from another, we include in the metadata an explicit list of predecessor version IDs, utilizing range encoding to achieve a compact representation. ...

There are Various motives that some of them can help to resolving interpersonal conflicts and others may prevent its resolve. According to the regulation style theory, the motivation for change, i.e. the desire to come out of the current state of conflict, can help to conflict resolution, but there is an opposite motivation, one that prevents the resolution of the conflict, and it is the motiva...

OBJECTIVES This study examined generational, ethnic, and gender differences in conflict behaviors during interactions between adults and their parents. We considered associations between observed conflict engagement and conflict disengagement behaviors and participant-rated relationship quality. METHOD Participants included 155 African American and European American women and men (aged 22-49 ...

Selecting a suitable conflict resolution strategy when conflicts appear in multi-agent environments is a hard problem. There is a need to formulate a model for strategic decision making in selecting a strategy to resolve conflicts. In this paper, we formalise a model for selecting a conflict resolution strategy in multi-agent systems. The model is expected to select a suitable strategy which gu...

In this paper we argue that in order to get a fuller understanding of the complexity of conflict in democratic pedagogies in online and blended learning settings, it is important to know not only how to manage or resolve it, but also how it is triggered and can be avoided. The emancipatory nature of democratic pedagogies fosters differences, and differences provide the basis for the emergence o...

This series focuses on the interface between indigenous culture and conflict resolution and peacebuilding. African culture, viewed as knowledge, practices and institutions, does not form a large part of the tools and mechanisms for resolving conflict and building peace in Africa. This is due to the prominence of external initiatives of conflict resolution and peace initiatives based on liberal ...

Conflict and conflict dynamics are phenomena intertwined with social change. The ability to detect conflict it is as important as the ability to resolve conflicts effectively because conflicts can bring attention to the problematic structures in a society. In multi-agent systems (MAS), a great deal of work has been devoted to conflict resolution, but little has been discussed regarding detectio...