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Solving stochastic nonlinear resource allocation problems using continuous learning automata
(Springer Verlag, 2018-06-23)This paper deals with the Stochastic Non-linear Fractional Equality Knapsack (NFEK) problem which is a fundamental resource allocation problem based on incomplete and noisy information [7, 8]. The NFEK problem arises ... -
Relating to the individual's level of consumption: An indicator of ecological footprint
(The Design Society, 2017)Today’s talk of sustainability is difficult to understand for the general public, designers and decision makers in industry and the public sector. CO2 equivalence is one of the most important ways to measure climate change, ... -
Improving resource discovery and access through user-controlled adaptation: Exploring the role of library metadata
(Springer Verlag (Germany), 2018-06-06)Accessibility of library search tools is measured not only by their adherence to accessibility guidelines, but also by the ease they offer users to find accessible resources. This makes library metadata an object of study ... -
Engagement by lamination of autopoietic concentric interaction systems in games: A study of football and Pokemon GO
(Open Science Center, University of Jyväskylä, 2018)The aim of this paper is to rethink games and game design within the theory of self-producing interaction systems. With this research, I seek to identify several dynamics of play and engagement elicited by games that, by ... -
An aggregation approach for solving the non-linear fractional equality Knapsack problem
(Elsevier, 2018-06-15)In this paper, we present an optimal, efficient and yet simple solution to a class of the deterministic non-linear fractional equality knapsack (NEFK) problem — a substantial resource allocation problem. The solution is shown ... -
A mobile app supporting exercise adherence for people with Parkinson's disease
(Springer Verlag, 2018-06-26)Researches have shown that physical exercise in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an effective method reduce or limit the progress of the disease and improve physical and psychological health. However, exercise ... -
On optimizing firewall performance in dynamic networks by invoking a novel swapping window-based paradigm
(Wiley, 2018-07-24)Designing and implementing efficient firewall strategies in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT) is far from trivial. This is because, as time proceeds, an increasing number of devices will be connected, accessed and ... -
On the analysis of a random walk-jump chain with tree-based transitions and its applications to faulty dichotomous search
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-03-08)Random Walks (RWs) have been extensively studied for more than a century [1]. These walks have traditionally been on a line, and the generalizations for two and three dimensions, have been by extending the random steps to ... -
Regulatory Intermediaries: The Role of Interest Organizations in Supporting Web Accessibility Policy Implementation.
(IOS Press, 2018)This article explores how interest organizations, including non-profit and commercial service providers, act as intermediaries to support the implementation of regulations for web accessibility. Web accessibility policies ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Accessibility and Learnability of Learning Management Systems: Case of Fronter and Canvas
(Springer Verlag, 2018-06-07)Learning Management systems (LMSs) are becoming integral parts of the teaching and learning process in higher learning institutions. As they are sup-posed to be used by students who are diverse in terms of ability/disability, ... -
Interaction Between Standardisation and Research: A Case Study
(IGI Global, 2018)Standards-making is a design practice that relies on input from research and end-users, involving experts that represent diverse stakeholders spread all over the globe. However, the standards-setting culture and formal ... -
Lek og alvor - å uttrykke seg selv og det man tenker eller føler gjennom skapende og spontan handling i en skapende prosess
(OsloMet - storbyuniversitetet, 2018)Oppgaven beskriver en enkeltcase-studie hvor anvendelse av psykodrama og andre kreative uttrykksformer blant en gruppe mennesker i rusbehandling undersøkes. Utgangspunktet for studien var å finne ut mer om hvordan ... -
Visualization and Pedagogical Patterns in Support of Undergraduate Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders
(Norsk Informatikkonferanse, 2018-08-09)Undergraduate students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), who are overrepresented on IT degree programs, experience significant and unique challenges that require specific interventions and support mechanisms. Research ... -
Research-Based Educational Support of Undergraduate Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(IOS Press, 2018)The numbers of college and university students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are steadily rising, but research on their academic performance reports mixed results. The diversity of the population makes it necessary ... -
Metrics for Ensuring Security and Privacy of Information Sharing Tools for Improved City Resilience: A Review Approach
(IGI Global, 2017)City resilience is a pressing issue worldwide since the majority of the population resides in urban areas. When disaster strikes, the consequences will be more severe in the cities. To achieve resilience, different ... -
Effective live migration of virtual machines using partitioning and affinity aware-scheduling
(Elsevier, 2018-07-11)During maintenance and disaster recovery scenarios, Virtual Machine (VM) inter-site migrations usually take place over limited bandwidth—typically Wide Area Network (WAN)—which is highly affected by the amount of inter-VM ... -
Using MOOCs to promote digital accessibility and universal design, the MOOCAP experience
(IOS Press, 2018)The recently completed Massive Open Online Course for Accessibility Partnership project (MOOCAP), had the twin aims of establishing a strategic partnership around the promotion of Universal Design and Accessibility for ... -
Making Learning Materials Accessible in Higher Education-Attitudes Among Technology Faculty Members
(IOS Press, 2018)With the increasing popularity of digital technologies, more and more digital learning materials are available in education. However, making digital learning materials accessible to diverse students can be a challenging ... -
Integrating universal design and accessibility into computer science curricula: A review of literature and practices in Europe
(2018)The absence of accessibility in many ICT systems and products indicates insufficient accessibility competence among designers, developers and project managers. Higher education institutions play an important role in raising ... -
Strategies for Developing Students' Empathy and Awareness for the Needs of People with Disabilities: Contributions to Design Education
(IOS Press, 2018)The design of products for people with disabilities requires the understanding of a wide range of factors related to users' health, functional abilities, needs, expectations and preferences. Such multifactorial ...
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