An interface between object-oriented databases and relational databases

Currently relational databases are widely used, while object-oriented databases are emerging as a new generation of database technology. This paper presents a methodology to provide effective sharing of information in object-oriented databases and relational databases. The object-oriented data model is selected as a common data model to build an integrated view of the diverse databases. An object-oriented query language is used as a standard query language. A method is developed to transform a relational data definition to an equivalent object-oriented data definition and to integrate local data definitions. Two distributed query processing methods are derived. One is for general queries and the other for a special class of restricted queries. Using the methods developed, it is possible to access distributed object-oriented databases and relational databases such that the locations and the structural differences of the databases are transparent to users.     

A Type-Safe Embedding of XDuce into ML

We consider the problem of integrating XDuce into ML. This is difficult because of incompatible type and value representations. Our solution is a type-driven translation scheme from XDuce to ML based on a structured representation of XDuce values. XDuce type inference guides the insertion of appropriate coercion functions to translate regular expression pattern matching and uses of semantic subtyping. We can extend our translation scheme to include ML function calls and patterns into XDuce. Thus, we can embed XDuce into ML. Our results allow to enrich the ML language with support for dealing with semi-structured data.     

An empirical investigation of competency factors affecting e-business success in European SMEs

In the last decade there was growing interest in strategic management literature about factors that influence a company's ability to use IT. There is general consensus that knowledge and competency are necessary in developing an IT capability, but there is very little understanding of what the necessary competencies are, and how they influence IS usage in different contexts. The small and medium-sized enterprise context is particularly interesting for two reasons: it constitutes a major part of the economy and it has been relatively unsuccessful in exploiting e-business.     

Precise rendering method for exact anti-aliasing and highlighting

This paper introduces the Precise Rendering Method, which generates accurately anti-aliased and highlighted images from tessellated polygons. The Precise Rendering Method first solves the aliasing problems of hidden surface removal by using the Cross Scanline Algorithm. This algorithm can exactly calculate polygon areas projected onto each pixel by using horizontal and vertical scanlines. Aliasing artifacts in shading are then prevented by the Reflection Intergration Method, which analytically integrates the intensity of reflection in the solid angle defined by surface normals at vertices of the projected area. Several synthesized images are created to show the efficiency of the Precise Rendering Method.     

用熵方程证明全不可逆循环揭示的Clausius方程式

利用不可逆循环图代替传统的半不可逆循环推导出Clausius积分式，并用熵方程证明之，得出可逆过程膨胀功大于不可逆过程膨胀功。     

Information technology support in the chemical process design life cycle

Information technology has been becoming increasingly important in all areas of engineering during the last few years. Much of the progress achieved in chemical engineering would not have been possible without the enabling methods and tools provided by information technology. This trend will continue in the future but most likely with a considerably wider scope. While individual software tools and services have been in focus until recently, their integration into engineering work processes is an emerging and challenging area of research and development. This contribution attempts to highlight state of the art and future trends in supporting the activities during the life cycle of a chemical process by means of information technology. Emphasis will be largely on the process and plant design process rather than on procurement, manufacturing, and distribution of materials in the supply chain.     

Integration of multiple national markets for electricity: The case of Norway and Sweden

During the second part of the 1990s the Nordic (Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden) countries have created a unique multinational market for electricity. This paper aims to analyse the degree of integration of the different national markets that constitute the Nordic electricity market. In particular the Norwegian and Swedish wholesale and retail electricity markets are analysed. The results suggest that the wholesale markets are well integrated. Thus prices differ significantly only during periods with unusually high or low supply of hydropower. However, the retail markets are not integrated to the same degree. Thus retail prices and trade margins differ significantly. Differences in the national electricity market legislation seem to be a key factor behind these differences.     

虚拟企业中数字车间与供应链系统的集成与协调

数字车间和供应链系统是虚拟企业的两个重要的功能组织。数字车间与供应链系统的信息集成和功能协调是虚拟企业能够高效运作的基础。Agent技术是构建大型、分布式系统的有效方法。本文研究了基于Agent技术的虚拟企业集成技术和协调机制。     

资源与目标一体化评价技术及其勘探意义

资源与目标一体化评价技术,主要对盆地、含油气系统、区带、圈闭以及勘探开发区块进行资源潜力评价和空间分布预测,并通过地质风险、工程、经济等方面的综合评价和决策分析,对有利目标进行评价和优选,对于提高勘探效率,降低勘探风险,实现油气资源动态管理具有重要意义。通过对该技术在国外研究和应用现状及发展趋势的分析,结合当前我国油气资源评价和勘探目标评价现状,指出了我国油气勘探评价存在着数据库建设滞后、各种评价参数积累不够、参数选择随意性大等问题,认为我国石油公司应坚持“以自主开发为主,适度引进”的思路,发展具有自主知识产权的核心勘探评价技术,以提高油气勘探水平,增强国际竞争力。