{"title":"Algorithms for the Base Node Location Problem in the Virtual Segment Method in Store-Carry-Forward Routing Schemes","authors":"Ryohei Dou, A. Fujihara, H. Miwa","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.39","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.39","url":null,"abstract":"The message deliveries based on the store-carry-forward routing schemes, such as epidemic spraying, Message Ferrying and so on, are one of the fundamental and useful methods for establishing communications under Delay/Disruption/Disconnect Tolerant Networking (DTN) environments. However, these methods for message deliveries commonly have their own limitations in reach ability of message to destinations and scalability of networking. For example, the propagation delay of message between source and destination nodes generally becomes longer as the distance to the destination increases and as the density of nodes covering an area decreases. To overcome these problems, Yamamura et al. proposed the method of Virtual Segment (VS) which combined the epidemic routing and the Message Ferrying with multiple base nodes (BN) connected with a wired/wireless high-speed core network. They showed experimentally that the method improved both the reach ability and the scalability as well. However, their study didn't mention how to locate base nodes in the Virtual Segments for achieving efficient message delivery. In this paper, we consider the Base Node Location Problem (BNLP) to find the optimal solution of locating base nodes in the Virtual Segments. We propose two heuristic algorithms to approach this problem and show the effectiveness of them by numerical simulations.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114771615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Message Transmission Control Scheme for Efficient Information Sharing in Disruption Tolerant Networks","authors":"H. Ueda, Norihito Fujita","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.37","url":null,"abstract":"Recently, information dissemination techniques in Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networks (DTNs) have actively been studied as a technology that enables robust communication without pre-installed infrastructures. To achieve the robust communication in DTNs, Epidemic routing is widely used. It provides robust data transfer by disseminating data to all nodes. However, it generates many duplicate control message exchanges. When a node tries to share lots of small data such as node position information, message exchange overhead becomes large. In this paper, we propose a message transmission control scheme that can reduce the number of duplicate control messages. The proposed scheme decides whether to send the control message by estimating which control messages neighbor nodes received to prevent sending duplicate control message. Through simulation experiments, we demonstrate that the proposed scheme decreases the number of control messages with data dissemination speed kept.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126364974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study of the Dataflow Problem in Complex Adaptive Collaboration Learning Scripts","authors":"Osmel Bordiés, Y. Dimitriadis","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.97","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.97","url":null,"abstract":"The flow of artifacts or dataflow in learning design has not been adequately tackled by the IMS-LD specification or other existing Educational Modelin Languages. Several proposed approaches, including the LeadFlow4LD, aim to handle the main dimensions of the dataflow problem, i.e. automation, consistency and reuse. However, considering the adaptive and complex nature of real collaborative learning scripts may have a significant impact in the existing solutions to the dataflow problem. This paper presents an analysis of the potential/limitation of LeadFlow4LD in a real case study, in which a script based on CLFPs and that requires adaptation has been used. Findings of such an analysis suggest the use of workflow templates in order to overcome the detected problems of real reusable designs.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132053135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On the Framework for Network Measurement as a Service -- The perfSONAR-based Integrated Network Management","authors":"Katsuichi Nakamura, M. Tsuru, Y. Oie","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.60","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.60","url":null,"abstract":"An integration of multiple-location, diverse-type, and long-term measurements has been considered a key means for continuous acquisition of the global status and for timely and cost-efficient identification of the causes of communication performance degradation. In addition, the measured data and analyzed results should be shared and reused for efficiency. Therefore, a global network measurement platform as a service is indispensible, which can provide integrated network monitoring and analysis functionality on-demand and can adapt to the purposes of the individual users (applications) and operators. In this report, we briefly introduce the design and implementation of an integrated network measurement system, together with a preliminary experiment on the Internet.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134257670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
F. Xhafa, S. Caballé, L. Barolli, Alberto Molina, Rozeta Miho
{"title":"Using Bi-clustering Algorithm for Analyzing Online Users Activity in a Virtual Campus","authors":"F. Xhafa, S. Caballé, L. Barolli, Alberto Molina, Rozeta Miho","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.15","url":null,"abstract":"Data mining algorithms have been proved to be useful for the processing of large data sets in order to extract relevant information and knowledge. Such algorithms are also important for analyzing data collected from the users’ activity users. One family of such data analysis is that of mining of log files of online applications that register the actions of online users during long periods of time. A relevant objective in this case is to study the behavior of online users and feedback the design processes of online applications to provide better usability and adaption to users’ preferences. The context of this work is that of a virtual campus in which thousands of students and tutors carry out the learning and teaching activity using online applications. The information stored in log files of virtual campuses tend to be large, complex and heterogeneous in nature. Hence, their mining requires both efficient and intelligent processing and analysis of user interaction data during long-term learning activities. In this paper, we present abi-clustering algorithm for processing large log data sets from the online daily activity of students in a real virtual campus. Our approach is useful to extract relevant knowledge about user activity such as navigation patterns, activities performed as well as to study time parameters related to such activities. The extracted information can be useful not only to students and tutors to stimulate and improve their experience when interacting with the system but also to the designers and developers of the virtual campus in order to better support the online teaching and learning.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133615150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stelios Sotiriadis, N. Bessis, E. Asimakopoulou, F. Xhafa
{"title":"Crowd-Sourcing and Data Mashups Challenges: A Mini Case Study for Assisting and Solving a Disaster Management Scenario","authors":"Stelios Sotiriadis, N. Bessis, E. Asimakopoulou, F. Xhafa","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.44","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.44","url":null,"abstract":"During the past few years much effort has been put into developing community-based methods to capture and analyse a large amount of data in a systematic manner. The concept of crowd-sourcing (also known as citizen science) becomes quite popular. This is mainly due to its distributed service orientation and its group intelligence problem solving production model. Parallel to this emerging technology, Data Mashups join information from different data related services or applications available on the web for presenting a combination of functionalities among two or more services. The large amount of data generating and gathering from the client applications are hosted online and published in APIs so they facilitate an easy to integrate mechanism for future developers. Therefore, a new vision for scientists is the data information processing of Data Mashups alongside with the crowd-sourcing framework in the direction of how to store, process and benefit from collected data. In this exploratory paper we present a case-based scenario of a disaster management by highlighting how the aforementioned standards may play a significant role for solving such problems. Moreover, we discuss the emergence of paradigms and next generation technologies including Grids, Clouds and Ubiquitous and address issues related to their use in crowd-sourcing problem solver.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133802832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Case Study on Vehicle-Based Virtual Segment Architecture -- On Application, Field Experiment, and Simulation","authors":"S. Yamamura, Akira Nagata, M. Tsuru","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.54","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.54","url":null,"abstract":"Various information delivery schemes based on store-carry-forward routing with extensions have been studied as part of efforts to support non-real-time communications in sparse or intermittent networks. However, communication service schemes that cover large areas based solely on store-carry-forward technology have previously been considered impractical because the delay time for message delivery increases in proportion to the size of the service area. Therefore, in an effort to extend the communication service area of such networks, while providing controllable performance in a cost-effective manner, the authors previously proposed a Virtual Segment (VS) concept in which global communications are provided through a combination of a store-carry-forward service provided by vehicles traveling on roadways along with broadband wireless/wired network devices connected to the Internet. A prototype system has been developed for proof-of-concept implementation. In the present paper, we report a case study evaluation of the VS concept and introduce a sample RSS distribution application of the prototype system. Following a field experiment to validate the system concept, and to obtain realistic data reflecting the geographical features of the segment, a simulation using information obtained from the field experiment was conducted to evaluate the VS concept from realistic and quantitative viewpoints.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125889594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Children with Asperger Syndrome and Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Activities: A Case Study in a 3rd Grade Mixed Class","authors":"M. Kandroudi, T. Bratitsis","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.58","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.58","url":null,"abstract":"The core aim of the research presented in the current paper, was to examine the social benefits derived from applying asynchronous discussions in a 3rd Grade class, concerning a pupil with Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger's Syndrome (AS) is characterized by difficulties in communication and social interaction. People with AS rarely face problems in cognitive development but they usually feel loneliness and anxiety because of the social isolation. It is proposed that computer based systems could enhance development of autonomy, encourage communication, boost self-confidence and reinforce optimism and respect for Asperger’s Syndrome people. In support of this view, this survey was conducted via observation of a student’s, with AS, changes in social interaction and communication abilities. The activity was implemented using the DIAS system, an asynchronous discussion platform with integrated interaction Analysis tools. The findings show that a remarkable improvement in her social skills occurred. In addition, she could develop conversation skills and engage in a purposeful interaction with others. Finally, the student was overwhelmed by feelings of happiness, although these were temporary.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"46 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132502435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Collaboration as an Opportunity for Individual Development","authors":"K. Papanikolaou, E. Gouli","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.84","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.84","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper we explore how specific individual and group characteristics may influence students’ contribution in a collaborative task as well as their progress after collaboration. An empirical study is described, where students worked on concept mapping tasks, individually and in groups. Assessing, analysing and comparing the individual and group concept maps constructed, specific influences were identified among them. Based on these data, dependences among individual and group characteritics such as knowledge and style, with individual progress were investigated. Finally, we discuss how factors that reflect individual and group characteristics before, during and after collaboration may inform the learner and group model of the adaptive concept mapping environment COMPASS.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127629634","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Towards Adaptive Learning Support on the Basis of Behavioural Patterns in Learning Activity Sequences","authors":"M. Köck, Alex Paramythis","doi":"10.1109/INCOS.2010.76","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/INCOS.2010.76","url":null,"abstract":"Monitoring and interpreting sequential user activities contributes to enhanced, more fine-grained user models in e-learning systems. We present in this paper different behavioural patterns from the domain of problem-solving that can be determined by targeted, ultimately automated clustering. For the identification of these patterns, we apply a new approach - based on the modeling of activity sequences - to real-world learning activity sequence data, monitored via an Intelligent Tutoring System. This paper describes the identified behavioural patterns, explains the process used for their detection, and compares the patterns to related ones in earlier literature. It further discusses implications of the patterns themselves, and of the employed approach, on adaptively supporting individual and group-based collaborative learning.","PeriodicalId":289890,"journal":{"name":"2010 International Conference on Intelligent Networking and Collaborative Systems","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126705419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}