Iskander / Kapila / Karim Technological Developments in Education and Automation

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-90-481-3656-8
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 563 Seiten

Technological Developments in Education and Automation includes set of rigorously reviewed world-class manuscripts dealing with the increasing role of technology in daily lives including education and industrial automation Technological Developments in Education and Automation contains papers presented at the International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Technology & Automation and the International Conference on Engineering Education, Instructional Technology, Assessment, and E-learning which were part of the International Joint Conferences on Computer, Information and Systems Sciences and Engineering

Autoren/Hrsg.

Iskander, Magued

Kapila, Vikram

Karim, Mohammad A.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Performance-Based Measurement for Thai Educational Organization: A DEA Management Model;16
2;E-learning and Blended Learning in the Gulf Region;21
3;Scene Change Detection for Uncompressed Video;24
4;ZigBee Performance in 400 KV Air Insulated Power Substation;28
5;Content Management System Effort Estimation Using Bagging Predictors;32
6;Weighted Gaussian Kernel with Multiple Widths and Network Kernel Pattern;38
7;New Advanced Graduate Course Designed to Provide Students Exposure to Today’s Developing and Challenging World;42
8;Dynamic Fire 3D Modeling Using a Real-time Stereovision System;46
9;Obtaining Initial Controller Parameters for Approximate Pole Placement Iterative Feedback Tuning;52
10;Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management;58
11;System to Produce Mechanical Inertial Force and/or Torque;64
12;Active Groups in Complex Mechanisms Structures;70
13;Dimensions of Online Behavior: Implications for Engineering E- Learning;74
14;Concept Classification Model for Digital Divide;80
15;A Virtual Explosion or SNAFU is Always Better Than a Real One: Exploring the Use of Virtual Worlds for Simulation and Training… and Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow;86
16;Active-based Key-skills Learning in Engineering Curriculum to Improve Student Engagement;92
17;Assessment & Efficacy of an M-Learning Course in Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Safety;98
18;A Simplified Array Configuration Based GSC-SSF Method;103
19;“UniTeSys” - High School Student Knowledge Assessment Tool;108
20;On the Percolation Behavior of the Thin Films of the PEDT/ PSS Complex: a Mesoscale Simulation Study;113
21;Online Learning Barriers;118
22;Good and Bad in Information Retrieval: Information Literacy and Ethics;121
23;Formative Research for Enhancing Instructional and Design Methods: A Focus on Virtual Reality ( VR)- Based Learning Environment;127
24;Results on H-Infinity Static Output-Feedback Control of an Electro- Mechanical System;131
25;Design of Nonlinear Frequency Controller for Isolated Thermal Power System with Generation Rate Constraint;137
26;Designing a Virtual Reality (VR) Storytelling System for Educational Purposes;143
27;Automated Marking of Transfer Function Problems;147
28;Predicting Persistence of College Freshmen Using Neural Networks;153
29;Euro-QLIO a New Educational Tool for Specialist Training at European Level;157
30;Design, Development and Implemementation of a Steering Controller Box for an Automatic Agricultural Tractor Guidance system, Using Fuzzy Logic;161
31;A Screen Sharing Broadcast Scheme in Distance Learning;167
32;Robotics-based Curriculum Development for An Immigration Course into Computer Systems Engineering;172
33;Bridging the Emotional Divide in Instructional Design: A Kansei Perspective;179
34;Fuzzy Knowledge Processing for Unveiling Correlations between Preliminary Knowledge and the Outcome of Learning New Knowledge;184
35;Accuracy Improvement Evaluation in Sensorless Dc Motor Speed Estimation by Combining the Dynamic Motor Model and the Ripple Component Detection;188
36;Defining Adaptive Assessments Using Open Specifications;194
37;Using the Virtual Model in Teaching Digital Signal Processing;199
38;Comparative Study of Sliding Mode and Relay Enhanced PI Controllers for MIMO Systems;205
39;Modeling, Simulation and Control of Chemical Industrial Reactor;211
40;A Robust Method for Detecting Vehicle Positions and Their Movements Even in Bad Weather Using Infrared Thermal Images;217
41;Virtual Oxygen Sensor Implementation Using Artificial Neural Networks;222
42;Pattern-Based Usability Analysis: Comparison with a Case- Study;228
43;The Effect of Pressure in Two-Dimensional Luikov Drying Problem;234
44;Design of Man Machine Interface for Real-Time Online Control of DC Drives;240
45;The Output Regulation for Tracking Unusual Motion Patterns by Active Disturbance Rejection Control;245
46;Design of a High Performance, Low Power, Fully Differential Telescopic Cascode Amplifier using Common- Mode Feedback Circuit;251
47;Development of Children’s Communicative Competence using Case Method of Technology;255
48;Making the University Admission Decision Making Process Lean;261
49;Control Circuitry for Self-Repairable MEMS Accelerometers;266
50;The Learning Process Management in E-learning Environment in the Technology School “ Electronic Systems” Associated with the Technical University of Sofia;272
51;Taxonomy of E-courses;276
52;One Dimensional IIR Digital Filter Modeling Based on Recurrent Neural Network;282
53;The Development of a Lecture Capture System Based on a Tool to Support Hearing Impaired Students;288
54;Research on Disparity and Background-based Object Segmentation in Stereo Video;294
55;Dynamic Modeling and VR Simulation of 3DOF Medical Parallel Robots;298
56;Possibilities Concerning Control of a Laser Welding Cell Utilizing Servomotors and PLC;304
57;Generalized Net Model of E-learning System with Privacy Protection Module;310
58;Advanced Knowledge Assessment System – Functional and Conceptual Specification;315
59;Diplek: an Open Educational Platform that Supports the Composition of Learning, Management and Communication Services;320
60;Double Degrees: Concerns Regarding Overall Standards and Graduate Attributes such as Probabilistic Reasoning;326
61;Pro Bono in Engineering: Towards an Improved Understanding;331
62;Experiences from Software Maintenance Seminars: Organizing Three Seminars with 127 Groups;336
63;A Vector Based Smoothing Algorithm of High Speed Motion at Trajectory Corner;342
64;Teamwork and ABET Review: A Template for Assessment;346
65;Modelling Single Cell Electroporation with Bipolar Pulse: Simulating Dependance of Electroporated Fractional Pore Area on the Bipolar Field Frequency;351
66;A Web-based System to Support Group Idea Generation for Creative Problem Solving;356
67;Unsupervised Segmentation of Industrial Images Using Markov Random Field Model;363
68;MRF Model Based Unsupervised Color Textured Image Segmentation Using Multidimensional Spatially Variant Finite Mixture Model;369
69;Creating a Novel Multi Platform Technology Based System for School Quality Assessment;375
70;PC-Based Modeling and Simulation of Large Marine Propulsion Plant;379
71;Evolutionary Techniques for Deterministic Chaos Control;384
72;Active Vision for Human Action Sensing;390
73;Effects of Online MCQ Tests on Student Learning;396
74;Knowledge Assessment – Practical Example in Testing;402
75;View-Independent Face Recognition with RBF Gating in Mixture of Experts Method by Teacher- Directed Learning;406
76;Dependability Comparison of Explicit and Numerical GPC Algorithms;412
77;Efficient Predictive Control Algorithms Based on Soft Computing Approaches: Application to Glucose Concentration Stabilization;418
78;Eteacher – Interactive and Individualized Training of Software Applications in the Original user Interface;424
79;Fuzzy Control of a 3 Degree of Freedom Parallel Robot;430
80;eduPAL: An Online Service to Create, Manage and Evaluate Educational Projects;436
81;Integrating Web 2.0 Technologies in Undergraduate Teaching: Experiences with a Wiki Implementation;442
82;Actor-Critic Algorithms for Variance Minimization;448
83;e-Education as a State Service to Citizens of Different Ages;454
84;A Context-Aware Biometric Security System for e- Learning Applications;460
85;Creating an Immersive Virtual World through Integration of 2D and 3D Technologies to Implement E- Learning Curricula for Middle School Students;465
86;Three Leveled Fuzzy System for Traffic Light and Urban Traffic Control Based on Cellular Automata;469
87;Inter-Machine Cooperation Mechanism for Dynamic Scheduling;475
88;3D Simulation of Suicide Bombing – Using Computers to Save Lives;481
89;Reliability Investigation of a Hybrid Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Powered by Downsized Fuel Cells;487
90;Dispatching of Active Power Reserve for Higher Reliability of Restructured Power Systems;490
91;Notes on Implementation of Novel Approach for Microscopic Measurement with Stereo Correlation;496
92;Distance Interaction in Education Processes using a Telepresence Tool;499
93;A Study on the Lifetime Estimates of Aluminum Cable, Steel Reinforced ( ACSR) Transmission Lines Under Flame Exposure;503
94;A Study on the Vibration Phenomenon of a Power Transformer in Operation ( 154kV/ 60MVA/ Single- phase);508
95;Distinguishing Fall Activities using Human Shape Characteristics;512
96;Limits in Process Diagnosis Using Thermographic Images Processing;518
97;E-learning Tools in Naval Engineering;524
98;Augmented Reality Used to Control a Robot System via Internet;528
99;Simultaneous Use of Scaled and Virtual Models in Early Architectural Design Education;534
100;Modeling A Deburring Process, Using DELMIA V5®;538