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06
Dec
2009

Requirements for an Evolving Model of Supply Chain Finance: A Technology and Service Providers Perspective

Communications of the IBIMA
This paper explores current models and practice regarding the dynamics of financial flows along global supply networks. Based on data collected from technology and service providers that focus on such issues along global supply networks, the paper identifies and discusses requirements for improved solutions to…
01
Dec
2009

Focus and Setting in Mobile Learning Research: A Review of the Literature

Communications of the IBIMA
Mobile learning (m-Learning) is an ubiquitous learning activity supported by the appropriate mobile technology and pedagogical approach. Mobile learning research has experienced a significant growth in the last half a decade, following the increase in  innovative applications and the expansion of the contexts in which…
30
Nov
2009

Knowledge Management for Fault Diagnosis of Gas Turbines Using Case Based Reasoning

Communications of the IBIMA
Fault diagnosis of industrial equipments becomes increasingly important. Developing a fast and reliable diagnosis system presents a challenge issue in many complex industrial systems. The major difficulties therein arise from the unavailability of experienced technicians for support. This study is oriented to explore a knowledge…
28
Nov
2009

Service Innovation in Online Recruiting

Communications of the IBIMA
Since most existing online recruiting services are simple job boards serving to replace traditional newspaper ads, we study how to innovate such services. Specifically, we apply the lead user method as a driver of breakthrough innovations. We compare new service ideas emerging from interviews with…
27
Nov
2009

Optimal investment level for increase the capacity of an transportation network

Communications of the IBIMA
In this paper we presents an algorithm for minimizing the investments for increase the capacity of a transportation network. A transportation network is a graph that simulates a real network like roads network of a country, pipes network for fluid transportation etc. In this paper…
26
Nov
2009

Multi-Agents Conception of Logistic Network

Communications of the IBIMA
A logistic network is a favorable environment for companies to collaborate together in order to improve the quality of a service or a product and to surmount some problems. In this paper, we present a logistic network conception which is based on multi-agents systems and…
24
Nov
2009

Naïve Bayesian Based on Chi Square to Categorize Arabic Data

Communications of the IBIMA
Text classification is a supervised technique that uses labelled training data to learn the classification system and then automatically classifies the remaining text using the learned system. This paper investigates Naïve Bayesian algorithm based on Chi Square features selection method. The base of our comparisons…
23
Nov
2009

Loss distributions modeling for motor TPL insurance class using Gaussian Mixture Method and EM Algorithm

Communications of the IBIMA
The motor insurance is an important branch of non-life insurance in many countries; in some of them, coming first in total premium income category (in Romania, for example). In this paper we present the Gaussian mixture method to model the loss distribution of data from…
20
Nov
2009

Towards a Model of Macao’s E-Government Portal Adoption

Communications of the IBIMA
Electronic government is an information system (IS) that uses information and communication technology to improve public administration efficiency and policy effectiveness, to increase the convenience, performance and accessibility of government services to internal and external users. This research tests an integrated model of e-Government satisfaction…
19
Nov
2009

Distributed Java Based Medical Imaging Informatics Model

Communications of the IBIMA
Digital medical informatics and images are commonly used in hospitals today,. Because of the interrelatedness of the radiology department and other departments, especially the intensive care unit and emergency department, the transmission and sharing of medical images has become a critical issue.Our research group has…