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12 Apr 2010
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Implementation of speed controller of PMDC motor: A fuzzy logic based approach

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

This paper focuses on one of the armature control methods of speed control of PMDC motor by using fuzzy logic, which is implemented in MATLAB tool box. The use of fuzzy logic in the control system is to reduce the complexity and probably to minimize the mathematical work is in the area of...

12 Apr 2010
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Signature recognition by the algorithm of string matching

Thesis - 4 pages - Mathematics

This method generates string for the given original signature. Basically by using this method each image gets converted into a string. So the original signature which is input to the method, a string can be constructed. Now if we rotate this signature by 0 to 360 degrees then we will get 360...

12 Apr 2010
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Formal security evaluation of ad hoc routing protocols

Thesis - 3 pages - Computer science

Research into routing protocol development for mobile ad hoc networks has been a significant undertaking since the late 1990's. Secure routing protocols for mobile ad hoc networks provide the necessary functionality for proper network operation. If the underlying routing protocol cannot be...

12 Apr 2010
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Manufacturing and testing of parabolic solar cooker

Tutorials/exercises - 5 pages - Physics

Solar cooking has been proved as the simplest, safest and the most convenient system for cooking food without using traditional fuels and heating up of the kitchen. A parabolic solar cooker works by reflecting solar radiation to a small area, where cooker or baking pot is located. The parabolic...

12 Apr 2010
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Brief study of Gabor filters for feature extraction

Tutorials/exercises - 7 pages - Physics

Gabor filters have attracted researchers since they extract information quanta in forms of time and frequency, two physically measurable quantities, combined in the most elegant way by the Heisenberg's uncertainty relation. For decades time-frequency analysis has played a central role in...

12 Apr 2010
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Use of regression method of estimation for estimating mean from incomplete sample

Thesis - 4 pages - Mathematics

In this paper we have used Hansen and Hurwitz technique along with Regression method of estimation and developed a better estimator than one suggested by Hansen & Hurwitz. We have also worked out optimum k and n for large N and found same as those for HH estimator. Hansen and Hurwitz (1946) were...

12 Apr 2010
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Concrete mix design and concrete testing: An experiment using the slump test and compression test

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

This paper investigates the design of a concrete mix to a specified strength. In particular, it studies the behavior of concrete under compressive loading in order to determine properties such as (1) the compressive strength taken on concrete cylinders taken at 2, 7, 14 and 28-day intervals and...

12 Apr 2010
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Hardness and impact test of metals: An experiment using the Rockwell hardness test and the Brinell hardness test (Macroindentation measurements)

Thesis - 6 pages - Physics

Solid material objects come in contact with each other, exerting and transferring forces. The outcome from this contact is subject to the relative hardness of each material and to the magnitude of the stresses induced relative to their yield or fracture strengths. In order to predict accurately...

08 Apr 2010
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Patient's history of health and healing: The many causes and cures of the ailments of Samuel Pepys

Thesis - 5 pages - Medical studies

Samuel Pepys epitomized the medical beliefs of the 17th century British patient. In his 1663 diary he chronicled his diseases and noted the perceived causes and treatments of those diseases. Pepys believed there could be multiple causes for disease, including religion, humoral imbalance, and the...

07 Apr 2010
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A new motion compensation technique for efficient video coding

Thesis - 6 pages - Computer science

Motion estimation and motion compensation are two interrelated and obviously important tasks in the total video coding process. Out of several motion estimation methods block matching algorithm (BMA) is the simplest, hence rightly adopted by several MPEGs and H.26X standards. Motion compensation...

07 Apr 2010
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A comprehensive model for IS development: Information processing perspective

Thesis - 7 pages - Computer science

In order to develop IS (information systems) effectively, this study proposed a comprehensive model that delineates the relationships among contingency configurations of design variables, risk management, and software development success. Specifically, this paper examined the fit between...

07 Apr 2010
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The measurement of information technology literacy: A case of Thai graduates

Tutorials/exercises - 6 pages - Computer science

The main objectives of this research are to develop a measurement tool for determining information technology literacy (ITL) and to assess the ITL of Thai graduates. ITL in this study is categorized into three components: fundamental knowledge, skills, and applications. The study consists of two...

07 Apr 2010
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Online electronic version on physical book purchase: An analysis on resale and welfare impact

Thesis - 7 pages - Computer science

Amazon recently began a new service: providing an electronic version of books to its consumers after they purchase the physical books. This business practice provides consumers with an opportunity to reseller brand new books, which will influence publisher, retailers and consumers. Using a...

07 Apr 2010
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Evolutionary algorithm for PCB scheduling problem

Tutorials/exercises - 9 pages - Mathematics

This study focuses on PCB scheduling problem with sequence-dependent setup times on a single machine and feeder capacity constraint. The objective of the scheduling problem is to minimize the total weighted tardiness. The evolutionary algorithms to solve this PCB scheduling problem is an...

07 Apr 2010
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An effective knowledge delivery for understanding hypothesis testing: Adding a step zero

Thesis - 5 pages - Mathematics

Knowledge on statistics is increasingly important for professionals in modern business. For example, hypothesis testing is especially one of the critical topics for quality managers and team workers in Six-Sigma training programs. Delivering the knowledge of hypothesis testing sometimes is an...

06 Apr 2010
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A study on search system for e-learning products

Essay - 5 pages - Computer science

In this paper, we propose the E-learning product search system (ELSS) which can provides high quality information fitted to the learners' demands. ELSS can also provide the accurate information that doesn't contain unnecessary information in mass e-learning products on the internet. Through...

06 Apr 2010
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Task-technology fit and adoption behaviors of mobile business systems

Essay - 8 pages - Computer science

In this paper, a combined task-technology fit (TTF) and UTAUT model is proposed to explore the adoption of mobile technologies in the real estate and insurance industry. The research results indicate: (1) five constructs: data quality, authorization, timeliness, reliability, and relationship with...

06 Apr 2010
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Variance estimation for adaptive cluster sampling with a single primary unit

Thesis - 8 pages - Mathematics

In this paper, an initial sample of the adaptive cluster sampling design is considered in terms of primary and secondary units. The primary unit contains units that are called secondary units and all these secondary units are arranged in systematic order. Although in some situations in field work...

06 Apr 2010
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Enterprise user interface and technology comparison

Tutorials/exercises - 19 pages - Computer science

The Enterprise User Interface (EUI) is a lightweight user interface for next generation of Web applications. It would extend the capabilities of the current Web browsers by incorporating the key strengths of the thick/full client environment while maintaining a lightweight user interface. EUI...

05 Apr 2010
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Simulation of coal bed methane flow characteristics in coal seams

Essay - 4 pages - Physics

The efficiency of methane released from a coal bed depends on various physical and structural factors of the coal bed. Methane is a gas that is absorbed on the internal surface of coal. The amount of gas that can be produced from a given coal bed depends on various factors such as seam thickness,...

05 Apr 2010
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Intelligent agent-assisted decision support for personalized virtual learning environment

Thesis - 7 pages - Computer science

In the delivery of online learning, Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) have been growing quickly and research on intelligent agent supported eLearning systems has developed rapidly in the last decade. However, some online learning programs have not been successful, and one of the main reasons...

05 Apr 2010
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Using a meta-modeling knowledge management layer: A new approach to designing the enterprise information architecture

Thesis - 10 pages - Computer science

As organizations continue to evolve with Inter/Intranet -based applications in this fast moving era of electronic commerce, organizations should adopt an Information technology architecture that conserves knowledge and enables decision-makers to use information systems at an even higher level of...

05 Apr 2010
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The effects of controlled release and congestion in a flow shop with prohibited early shipments

Thesis - 10 pages - Physics

Experiments were conducted with a simulation model of a flow shop with prohibited early shipments under a wide variety of conditions including congestion, which was modeled separately as “blocking” and as “material handling cost (MHC).” Congestion was found to significantly...

05 Apr 2010
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Comparison of power of three tests of equality of means of Pareto populations

Thesis - 7 pages - Mathematics

To test the equality of means of non-normal data, both parametric test and non-parametric test may be applied. In this paper, the analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, the likelihood ratio test and the Kruskal-Wallis test are investigated in order to test the means of several Pareto distributions....

31 Mar 2010
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Fault tolerance in object tracking sensor network

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

Sensor network is a system of nodes where each node is equipped with a battery which is used to supply power, a certain amount of computation, communication, a device for sensing and with some storage media. The reliability of wireless sensor networks is affected by faults that may occur due to...

31 Mar 2010
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Gesture recognition using divine proportion

Thesis - 5 pages - Computer science

In recent years, gesture recognition has become essential in many vision based systems related to wireless interfacing between human and machines. The rising interest in this research is in conjunction with the immense attentions of employing real time application to improve human - machine...

31 Mar 2010
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JPEG image compression using MATLAB

Thesis - 5 pages - Computer science

The paper deals with studying techniques for reducing the storage required saving an image, or the bandwidth required transmitting it. Image compression addresses the problem of reducing the amount of data required to represent a digital image. The underlying basis of the reduction process is the...

31 Mar 2010
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Human face detection using localized feature extraction

Thesis - 5 pages - Physics

Human face detection aims to detect the presence and subsequently the position of face or faces in an image is an important task in automated facial image analysis. Humans are able to detect and identify faces in a scene with little or no effort. Our brain analyses, performs segmentation ,...

31 Mar 2010
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Integrated system for speech recognition & voice recognition using DSP and neural networks

Thesis - 3 pages - Physics

Neural Networks find great application in the field of signal processing. Here in this paper too we have proposed a simple algorithm to achieve better efficiency in speech recognition and also capable of distinguishing between male and female voices. Speech recognition is the process of...

31 Mar 2010
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A simulation model for implementing collision detection & avoidance in InVANETs

Thesis - 4 pages - Computer science

Vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs) are an emerging new technology which is the focus of lot of ongoing research and projects.[12],[13] It aims at providing ubiquitous connectivity to mobile users and effective communication between vehicles on dynamic mobility. VANETs have various applications...