In this paper, we propose two different alternatives to deal with degraded queries on Spanish Information Retrieval applications. The first is based on character n-grams, and has no dependence on the linguistic knowledge and resources available. In the second, we propose two spelling correction techniques, one of which has a strong dependence on a stochastic model that must be previously built ...

Abstract The exact relationship between formal argumentation and nonmonotonic logics is a research topic that keeps on eluding researchers despite recent intensified efforts. We contribute to deeper understanding of this relation by investigating characterizations abstract dialectical frameworks in conditional for reasoning. first show general, there gap semantics when applying several intuitiv...

Although many attempts have been made in presenting systematic models for design processes, most projects have been implemented by non-systematic methods, which seems that too much emphasis on the description of the final project (product) and the lack of attention to the design process are to be blamed for this. In this paper, a specific pattern of design scenario formation in the framework of...

This brief discusses the policy implications of a research study commissioned by Health Workforce Australia (HWA) within its health workforce innovation and reform work program. The project explored conceptually complex and operationally problematic concepts related to developing a whole-of-workforce competency-based education and training and competency-based career framework for the Australia...

Verbesserungen in der Software-Entwicklung basieren auf der Annahme, dass Fehler günstiger zu beheben sind, wenn sie möglichst früh entdeckt werden [Boe76,Boe87]. Erfahrungsberichte bestätigen diesen Zusammenhang [Bas84, Hum95, Kan03, Shu02]. Aktuelle oder detaillierte Zahlen liegen aber nicht vor. Darum ist zum Beispiel unklar, ob und wie sich ein objektorientiertes Vorgehen auswirkt und welch...

Many works have shown colorimetric additivity failures in colour-matching experiments. Thus, in the present work, using the colour-matching functions (CMF) of three real observers, we have conducted five experiments in isomeric and metameric matching. The stimuli matched, using two modified Donaldson colorimeters, were two achromatic, one blue, one orange and one green. Afterwards, we determine...

JavaScript is today’s most common client-side programming language for the web. Choosing the most adapted framework for each and every project can optimize the development process and increase profits. Developers often lack knowledge about what to prioritize when choosing a framework and very little previous research regarding this subject area is available. This thesis investigates two JavaScr...

We present in this paper a unit testing framework for network configurations which verifies that the configuration meets prior defined requirements of the networks behavior. This framework increases the trust in the correctness, security and reliability of a networks configuration. Our testing framework is based on a behavioral simulation approach as it is used in hardware design [HM01]. The un...

background: the purpose of this work is to discover and analyze errors and incidents in some radiotherapy centers, and to introduce methods that could reduce their occurrences, especially those which had happened due to the use of improper and inadequate equipment. this work is a first step toward clarifying the role of education in a risk-conscious culture, and changing the attitude of radioth...