{"title":"Statistical microdata — Production of safe da-tasets, transparent presentation of contents and advanced services for users through metadata authorization system","authors":"M. Poljičak, Hrvoje Stančić","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859808","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859808","url":null,"abstract":"In the European Statistical System (ESS) there are more and more generic information systems (ISs) being developed and implemented for production and dissemination of official statistics (OS) macrodata datasets. These generic systems are based on metadata repositories providing, in return, a whole set of additional functionalities and services for users of the systems. Microdata dissemination, being the youngest and least developed discipline in official statistics dataset dissemination, currently still lacks appropriate organization of business procedures and compatible generic tools for the purpose of integration of all the ESS' subsystems into one central Data Service (DS) providing microdata datasets for international users and enabling preservation of microdata datasets. The authors analyze current situation regarding statistical microdata sets acquisition and preservation in digital archives (DAs), provide valuable considerations and propose recommendations to take into account when developing repositories and systems for presentation of available microdata datasets to users. Along with that, the authors introduce the way of usage of appropriate Statistical Disclosure Control (SDC) methods for production of safe microdata outputs. Finally, the authors recommend the development of a central administrative metadata repository that could be used for users' authorization, and that could have additional services for users based on available metadata about users in the system.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129482875","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":"Intelligent modelling for predicting students' final grades","authors":"M. Simjanoska, M. Gusev, A. Bogdanova","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859753","url":null,"abstract":"The main objective of this paper is producing an intelligent virtual teacher who will be able to predict the students' final grades at the end of the semester. Our approach is based on continual observation of the student's activities on the particular course during the semester. In order to achieve realistic modelling of the students' devotion to the given lectures and also the degree of how much the student has learned from the given lecture, we take into account both the e-Learning and the e-Assessment results through the semester. In our previous work we did an intelligent students' Profiling to classify the students into a pass, or, fail category. In this paper we go deeper into the problem, achieving more precise modelling according to which we will be able to determine the student's most likely final grade, using multi classification methodology. The advantage of our model is in its ability to take into account all the assessments during the semester, not relying only on the results from the last student's assessment. It can be a good indicator whether the teacher needs to perform additional testing of the student's knowledge in order to derive an overall conclusion on the most appropriate grade.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130577616","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":"Detection of roadside vegetation using features from the visible spectrum","authors":"Iva Harbas, M. Subašić","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859751","url":null,"abstract":"Detection of vegetation in images is a common procedure in remote sensing and is commonly applied to satellite and aerial images. Recently it has been applied to images recorded from within ground vehicles for autonomous navigation in outdoor environments. In this paper we present a method for roadside vegetation detection intended for traffic safety and infrastructure maintenance. While many published methods for vegetation detection are using Near Infrared images which are particularly suitable for vegetation detection, our method uses image features from the visible spectrum allowing the use of common onboard color cameras. Our feature set consists of color features and texture features. One of our specific goals was to identify a useful texture feature set for the problem of vegetation detection. Based on the feature set, the detection is implemented using a Support Vector Machine algorithm. For training and testing purposes we recorded our own image database consisting of different images containing roadside vegetation in various conditions. We are presenting promising experimental results and a discussion of specific problems experienced or expected in real-world application of the method.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130583198","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}
Khalid A. Darabkh, I. Jafar, R. Al-Zubi, Mohammed Hawa
{"title":"An improved image least significant bit replacement method","authors":"Khalid A. Darabkh, I. Jafar, R. Al-Zubi, Mohammed Hawa","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859747","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859747","url":null,"abstract":"With the development of internet technologies and communication services, message transmissions over the internet still have to face all kinds of security problems. Hence, how to protect secret messages during transmission becomes a challenging issue for most of the researchers. It is worth mentioning that many applications in computer science and other related fields rely on steganography and watermarking techniques to ensure information safety during communication. In this paper, we propose a new steganographic method to embed the secret data inside a cover image based on least-significant-bit (LSB) replacement method. The embedding process predominantly concentrates on distributing the secret message inside one share of a color image to appear like a 3D geometric shape. The dimensions of the geometric shape are variable pursuant to the size of secret message. Data distribution process makes our method to be of a great interest as of being so difficult for the hackers or intruders to reconstruct the shape from stego-images, thereby the security is improved. Furthermore, we compare the performance of our approach with two other relevant approaches in terms of peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR). The contribution of our approach was immensely impressive.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"216 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123504280","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":"Question based user authentication in commercial environments","authors":"K. Skracic, P. Pale, B. Jeren","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859790","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859790","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this paper is to analyze question based user authentication methods with regard to their potential use in commercial environments and the limitations they impose. We provide an overview of current work related to question based authentication and describe the difference between static and dynamic questions in user authentication. Additionally, we give an introduction into some common practices used in user authentication in commercial environments. Based on existing research we suggest that only dynamic questions should be used in commercial environments and propose a set of requirements a data source used for creating authentication challenges should meet. Also, we categorize the types of data that can be leveraged for authenticating users.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114686062","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}
Kadri Sylejmani, Atdhe Muhaxhiri, A. Dika, L. Ahmedi
{"title":"Solving tourist trip planning problem via a simulated annealing algorithm","authors":"Kadri Sylejmani, Atdhe Muhaxhiri, A. Dika, L. Ahmedi","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859737","url":null,"abstract":"Nowadays, by help of tourist trip planners, in many travel destinations, the trip itinerary could be prepared automatically. The trip planners enable customization of trip itinerary based on tourist preferences, available time and budget, where the itinerary is optimized by using optimization techniques from the field of metaheuristics. In this paper, we present a new approach based on simulated annealing algorithm for solving the tourist trip planning problem. The hard constraints include limited trip duration, working hours of points of interest (POIs) and tourist budget, while tourist preferences and traveling time comprise the soft constraints, which take part in a two component function for evaluation of quality of solutions. The search space is explored by using three types of operators, namely insert, swap and shake. The algorithm is tested against some real test data for the city of Prishtina in Kosova. In addition to fine tuning the values of algorithm parameters, further experiments are made for exploring different approaches of construction of initial solution, time duration of algorithm execution for various trip lengths, and influence of shake operator into the solution quality.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128041505","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}
I. Grubisic, Ivana Grbesa, T. Lipić, K. Skala, O. Zrinščak, R. Iveković, Z. Vatavuk
{"title":"Natural eye gaze computer interaction for medical oculography diagnosis: Current status and future prospects","authors":"I. Grubisic, Ivana Grbesa, T. Lipić, K. Skala, O. Zrinščak, R. Iveković, Z. Vatavuk","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859603","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859603","url":null,"abstract":"With recent technological developments, modern computing systems are becoming more and more powerful. Common computers are capable of calculating more than 50,000 million instructions per second. Currently the biggest obstacle in computer usage is slow communication between the human and the computer. With innovation and development of novel (natural based) sensors capable of capturing positions and natural motion of human body a new, natural, way of interacting with computer is enabled. This paper gives an overview of eye tracking technology, and presents its application in nature based human-computer interaction (HCI) systems by extending standard controllers, such as the keyboard and the mouse. Novel approaches enable HCI closer to the communication patterns of human beings. In addition, the usage of those concepts in applications for eye diseases and disorders diagnostics and rehabilitation is discussed.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125745533","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":"Photocopier PID controller with iterative error compensation","authors":"K. Fukuda, V. Ceperic, A. Barić","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859548","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859548","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes an implementation of a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller with an iterative error compensator for a DC brushless motor to improve the quality of a photocopier. The parameters of the iterative error compensator are determined by using particle swarm optimization algorithm. The proposed controller reduces the effects of repetitious unknown load torque on the DC brushless motor by compensating the motor torque based on the motor velocity from the previous sequences. The proposed controller is compared to a PID controller under various load torques.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121949388","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}
M. Tomaževič, A. Fischinger, A. Kristan, D. Kreuh, M. Cimerman
{"title":"Use of 3D preoperative planning program in understanding of articular fracture treatment","authors":"M. Tomaževič, A. Fischinger, A. Kristan, D. Kreuh, M. Cimerman","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859573","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859573","url":null,"abstract":"Human joint is a complex 3D structure. When fractured, weight bearing articular surfaces of the joint have to be anatomically reduced and biomechanically stable coupled to the diaphysis with correct alignment of axis and rotation. To achieve this, soft tissue envelope should be traumatized as little as possible. We organized a course on preoperative planning of articular fractures with the use of computer 3D planning software, so surgeons could achieve the goal. 16 surgeons with different experiences of articular surgery, from residents to consultants, attended the course. First ordinary planning was done with 2D X-ray and CT images; later planning of the same cases was done with the use of 3D planning program. We compared chosen approach, reduction and use of implants in two fracture cases of knee joint. First was simple unicondylar and second complex bicondylar fracture of proximal tibia. Computer program used was EBS (Ekliptik, l.t.d.) In the simple case plan remained the same in 61,5 % participants. In more complex case participants changed their plan in 100%. 3D preoperative planning is essential for understanding and treating articular fractures. 3D preoperative program is useful as an educational and as a working tool.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"520 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121974676","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":"3D volume localization using miniatures","authors":"Luka Sajn, M. Radojević, T. Dobravec","doi":"10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/MIPRO.2014.6859601","url":null,"abstract":"The prediction of the position of a given volume sample in a full body atlas, also known as a volume localization, is a part of an initial stage of image retrieval in most of the dedicated CAD systems. In this paper we present two methods for volume localization, namely histogram matching and classifier regression. Since the histogram matching method ignores the spatial orientation, it is used when the orientation of the volume cubes are not the same. On the other hand the classifier regression is much faster and can be used as a quick estimation and as a tool to reduce the scope of the initial problem. Both presented methods were tested on a dataset with 3962 volumes of a human body atlas. The accuracy and the speed of execution was compared and is presented in this paper.","PeriodicalId":299409,"journal":{"name":"2014 37th International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO)","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121797252","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}