Value management and common accounting performance measures for corporations

Management is aware that the value of firms is the ultimate measure of company performance. However, management has been using common accounting measures as an operating guide because the linkage between operational planning and value is vague and complex and, therefore, difficult to apply. Managers need to have clear targets and performance measures to track progress. This paper examines if a set of common accounting performance measures are linked tightly to the overall value of the firm. An abductive learning network (ALN) approach, an artificial intelligence technique, is used in this research because an ALN approach is non-parametric and can capture a subtle dynamic relationship between input and output variables, which is not obvious in linear statistical analysis. Empirical results show that an ALN model is very effective in synthesizing the value of the firm using six common accounting variables. The results also provide four strategic variables that can be used for devising strategic and operating plans to maximize the value of firms.     

构造性神经网络在测井岩性识别中的应用

测井岩性识别是石油勘探中十分重要的基础工作,准确的岩性识别结果可以为勘探和开发提供可靠的依据。人工神经网络方法可对复杂的高维数据进行非线性映射,在模式识别领域得到越来越广泛的应用。针对传统的BP神经网络算法存在收敛速度慢、隐层数以及隐层节点数难以确定等缺点,研究了一种构造性神经网络学习算法---级联算法（Cascade Correlation Algorithm,简称CC算法）及其在石油工程中的应用。采用该算法对甘肃镇原-泾川地区进行岩性识别研究,通过与BP神经网络的识别结果进行比较,体现出构造性神经网络的优越性。     

Inference and learning in hybrid probabilistic network

This paper proposed a novel hybrid probabilistic network, which is a good tradeoff between the model complexity and learnability in practice. It relaxes the conditional independence assumptions of Naive Bayes while still permitting efficient inference and learning. Experimental studies on a set of natural domains prove its clear advantages with respect to the generalization ability.     

Research and Design of Network Management Construction Based on Mobile AGENT

The technical characters of mobile agent （MA） originated in the distributional artificial intelligence domain is introduced. A network management construction based on agent （NMCA） is then proposed. The NMCA structure features are elaborated in detail. A prototype design of NMCA is given by using the jKQML programming. The establishment of NMCA platform will be helpful to reduce the correspondence load of network management and improves the efficiency and the expansion ability of network management systems.     

网络环境下高校图书馆期刊资源建设与发展

本文根据电子期刊的定义、特点及图书馆期刊工作所需要面对的问题，就高校图书馆网络环境下期刊工作的设施规划、资料收集、信息开发及读者培训等多方面内容进行了简单探讨，并就如何应对网络环境下图书馆期刊工作的变化提出建议。     

Use of a neural network to link AFM etch patterns to plasma parameters

Plasmas play a critical role in depositing thin films or etching fine patterns while manufacturing integrated circuits. A new model for plasma diagnosis is presented. This was accomplished by linking atomic force microscopy (AFM) to plasma parameters using a neural network. Experimental AFM data were collected during the etching of silicon oxynitride films in C₂F₆ inductively coupled plasma. Surface roughness of etched patterns was characterized by means of discrete wavelet transformation. This led to the construction of three vertical (type I), diagonal (type II), and horizontal (type III) wavelet coefficient-based models. The performance of diagnosis models was evaluated in terms of the prediction and recognition accuracies. Both accuracies were optimized as a function of the number of hidden neurons. Comparisons revealed that the type I model yielded the largest recognition and the smallest prediction error. This was demonstrated even under stricter monitoring conditions. More improved diagnosis is expected by enhancing AFM resolution.     

The value of certification: an empirical assessment of the perceptions of end-users of local area networks

Abstract. Certification is one criterion that employers seek when hiring network professionals. Many employers assume a certified network professional is better able to manage networked resources than is a non-certified counterpart. Therefore, employers often offer a monetary premium to attract certified network professionals. By measuring end-user perceptions, the current study empirically assesses the popular industry assumption that certified network professionals are more adept managers of network resources than those individuals who are not certified network professionals. Analyses of a data derived from 299 end-users of 11 separate local area networks indicate no statistically significant difference exists between the capabilities of certified network professionals and non-certified network professionals.     

网络电视的发展及其对远程教育的影响

计算机网络技术的发展给电视节目的播出方式带来了巨大的变化，网络电视这一传播媒体应运而生。从而改变了目前广播电视媒体信息单向传播的缺陷。介绍了网络电视的发展，就网络电视对远程教育的影响进行了探讨。     

EPON媒体接入控制的关键技术研究

文章简要介绍了基于以及太网的无源光网络（EPON）这种新型的接入网技术，将其与基于ATM技术的无源光网络（APON）的优缺点进行了比较，并对其媒体接入控制（MAC）的关键技术测距及上行接入进行了讨论，初步提出了光网络单元（ONU）的软、硬件实现方案。     

光纤接入网步入快速发展期

光纤接入一直是多年来人们不断追求的梦想和探索的技术方向，但由于成本、技术、需求等方面的障碍，至今还没有得到大规模推广与发展。然而，这种局面最近有了很大的改观，出现可迅速发展的势头。主要是因为一些国家政策的扶持、运营商竞争的需要、对收入的追求，以及设备本身价格的下降，光纤接入技术由于各种原因，至今尚未在全球广泛应用，但在日本、美国、瑞典和意大利等国都获得了较多的应用。在中国，光纤接入也有了良好的开端，将在大城市广泛应用，并逐渐推广到全国。