The formal-CAFE methodology and model checking patterns in the specification of e-commerce systems

Electronic commerce is an important application that has evolved significantly recently. However, electronic commerce systems are complex and difficult to be correctly designed. Guaranteeing the correctness of an e-commerce system is not an easy task due to the great amount of scenarios where errors occur, many of them very subtle. In this work we presents a methodology that uses formal-method techniques, specifically symbolic model checking, to design electronic commerce applications and to automatically verify them. Also, a model checking pattern hierarchy has been developed—it specifies patterns to construct and verify the formal model of e-commerce systems. We consider this research the first step to the development of a framework, which will integrate the methodology, an e-commerce specification language based on business rules, and a model checker. Adriano Pereira received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer science in 2000 and 2002, respectively, and he is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. His current interests are on performance analysis and modeling of e-business and distributed systems, and formal methods. Mark Song received the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. His current interests are on distributed systems and formal methods – especially BMC (Bounded Model Checking). Gustavo Franco received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer science in 2001 and 2004, respectively, from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. His research was on modeling the user behavior of e-business and distributed systems, and formal methods. Actually his current interests are on software engeneering and project management of IT projects.     

Mixture-proportioning of high-performance concrete

The paper presents a new approach to design concrete mixtures. It is based upon a set of models relating composition and engineering properties of concrete, to be implemented into software, linked with a material database. The principles underlying the various models are summarized, most of which focus on the granular structure of fresh/hardened concrete. A global approach to concrete is promoted, where performance specifications can be formulated in terms of fresh concrete (yield stress, plastic viscosity, slump and air content), hardening concrete (adiabatic temperature rise and autogenous shrinkage) and hardened concrete (compressive strength at any age, tensile strength, elastic modulus, creep and shrinkage). This approach is illustrated through the design of a special high-shrinkage high-performance concrete (HPC) for road application. To date, durability is lacking in the model and requires further research.     

基于目录服务的跨平台账户管理

讨论了多重帐户问题在计算机网络管理中诸多弊端。提出以目录服务（Novell NDS）为基础，实现跨平台（NetWare、WindowsNT和Solaris）的帐刻统一管理的方案及详细实施实例。     

宽带接入的春天还有多远

中国宽带业务的发展面临诸多问题:内容建设严重滞后于网络建设、缺少盈利的“杀手”业务、服务水平尚未达到宽带需求、恶性竞争产生网络泡沫以及产业环境尚不完善等。要想改善现状,宽带接入建设应采取下列措施:借助政府力量、联合社会力量、准确定位市场、丰富接入手段以及加强技术培训等。     

CASE与MIS的开发

本文介绍ＣＡＳＥ技术的基本思想与构成，ＣＡＳＥ工具在ＭＩＳ开发中的作用，概要介绍国内流行的ＣＡＳＥ产品并对其作出评述。     

不锈钢网架(壳)技术及其应用

本文总结了多年来不锈钢网架的研究成果 ,并介绍了部分不锈钢网架的工程应用     

Undergraduate Summer Research in Structural Engineering

For the last seven years, a summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates site in structural engineering, funded by the National Science Foundation, has operated at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. During this time, 33 students from 22 colleges and universities have participated in the site. Participants are recruited nationally and have come from as far away as California and Puerto Rico. The program is intended to provide students interested in graduate studies with an introduction to research methods, and to provide students who will not continue their studies past a bachelor of science in civil engineering with a better understanding of how research provides the theoretical foundation of engineering practice. Students work individually with faculty on literature reviews, computer modeling, laboratory testing, and field research. Three students have researched structural failure case studies and the technical and ethical lessons to be learned from them. Participants also have the opportunity to tour construction sites and construction material manufacturers’ and fabricators’ facilities. During the past three years, an ethics seminar series has been added. At the end of the program, students prepare research papers and Web pages documenting their work and present their results to faculty, students, and other participants.     

短信服务误区的成因分析及其对策

短信市场巨额收入的刺激，再加上市场监管力度不够，使得一些服务提供商（SP）片在追求收益而忽视消费者需求，导致短信服务走入了一些误区，这已经引起一系列负面效应，要解决此问题，SP应树立服务理念，根据客户的需求来提供服务内容和服务方式；运营商需改进商业模式，应考虑对SP提供的业务内容和配套服务进行规范，用户要维护自身权益，政府则应加强监管能力。     

Distinguished professional contributions to public service: Edwin Shneidman.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Edwin Shneidman, one of the 1987 recipients of the American Psychological Association's Award for Distinguished Professional Contributions to Public Service. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

一种数字语音通信系统的DSP实现

介绍了一种甚低频低码率数字通信系统的实现方案，该方案中的软件采用混合编程的方法，硬件则用DSP实现，文章给出了整个系统的DSP软硬件调试方法，并通过调试结果表明该方案具有很好的可行性和实时性。