2. EMS 2008: Liverpool, England, UK
David Al-Dabass, Atulya Nagar, Hissam Tawfik, Ajith Abraham, Richard N. Zobel (Eds.): EMS 2008, Second UKSIM European Symposium on Computer Modeling and Simulation, Liverpool, England, UK, 8-10 September 2008. IEEE Computer Society 2008 ISBN 978-0-7695-3325-4
Plenary/Keynote Addresses
Eduard Babulak: Trends in Discrete Event Simulations. 1
Roy E. Crosbie: Advances in High-Speed Real-Time Simulation. 2-8
Intelligent Systems

R. Saenz Lopez, Emilio Jiménez Macías, Mercedes Pérez de la Parte: Fuzzy Model for Decision Taking of Technologies in Home and Building Electronic Systems. 15-20
Nayan R. Samal, Amit Konar, Atulya Nagar: Stability Analysis and Parameter Selection of a Particle Swarm Optimizer in a Dynamic Environment. 21-27
Sayantani Bhattacharya, Amit Konar, Atulya Nagar: A Lyapunov-Based Extension to PSO Dynamics for Continuous Function Optimization. 28-33
Valentina Colla, Gianluca Bioli, Marco Vannucci: Model Parameters Optimisation for an Industrial Application: A Comparison between Traditional Approaches and Genetic Algorithms. 34-39
M. A. Ahmad: Vibration and Input Tracking Control of Flexible Manipulator Using LQR with Non-Collocated PID Controller. 40-45
Radim Dvorak, Frantisek Zboril, Michal Kapoun, Ivan Masek: Modeling of Atmospheric Dispersion from Point Source. 46-51
D. Gladis, P. Thangavel: Noise Removal Using Hopfield Neural Network in Message Transmission Systems. 52-57
Andreea Vescan: Pareto Dominance-Based Approach for the Component Selection Problem. 58-63
Sanchita Ghosh, Amit Konar, Atulya Nagar: Dynamic Channel Assignment Problem in Mobile Networks Using Particle Swarm Optimization. 64-69
Jayasree Chakraborty, Amit Konar, Atulya Nagar, Hissam Tawfik: A Multi-Objective Pareto-Optimal Solution to the Box-Pushing Problem by Mobile Robots. 70-75
Cristina Mihaila, Alin Mihaila: An Evolutionary Algorithm for Uniform Parallel Machines Scheduling. 76-80
M. Sulaiman Khan, Maybin K. Muyeba, Frans Coenen: A Weighted Utility Framework for Mining Association Rules. 87-92
Drake Patrick Mirembe, Maybin K. Muyeba: Threat Modeling Revisited: Improving Expressiveness of Attack. 93-98
Richard Ll. Smith, Peter C. R. Lane, Fernand Gobet: Modelling the Relationship between Visual Short-Term Memory Capacity and Recall Ability. 99-104
Madhumala Ghosh, Aruna Chakraborty, Amit Konar, Atulya Nagar: Prediction of the Interactive Dynamics of Stimulated Emotions: Chaos, Limit Cycles and Stability. 105-110
Hameed Al-Qaheri, Shariffah Zamoon, Aboul Ella Hassanien, Ajith Abraham: Rough Set Generating Prediction Rules for Stock Price Movement. 111-116
N. H. Saeed, Maysam F. Abbod, H. S. Al-Raweshidy: Modeling MANET Utilizing Artificial Intelligent. 117-122
Teruaki Ito: Walking Motion Analysis Using 3D Acceleration Sensors. 123-128
Hybrid Soft Computing
S. D. Katebi, Mojtaba Katebi: Extracting Compact Fuzzy Model for MIMO Systems Using Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms. 129-134
Methodologies, Tools and Operational Research
Millie Pant, Musrrat Ali, Ved Pal Singh: Differential Evolution with Parent Centric Crossover. 141-146
Jaime R. S. Fonseca: On Discovering Patterns of Coronary Heart Disease via Mixture Modelling and Information Criteria. 147-152
Vlastimil Kaluza, Michal Kraus, Jirí Kunovsky, Vaclav Satek: Accuracy and Word Width in TKSL. 153-158
Jan Kopriva, Michal Kraus, Jirí Kunovsky, Vaclav Satek: Semi-Analytical Computations Based on TKSL. 159-164
Radek Kocí, Vladimír Janousek, Frantisek Zboril Jr.: Object Oriented Petri Nets — Modelling Techniques Case Study. 165-170
Daniele Gianni, Andrea D'Ambrogio, Giuseppe Iazeolla, Alessandra Pieroni: Producing Simulation Sequences by Use of a Java-Based Generalized Framework. 171-176
Hamed Ahmadi, Shahrouz Moaven, Hassan Rashidi, Jafar Habibi: Performing Assembly-Based Method Engineering by Architecture-Centric Method Engineering Approach. 181-186
Bio-Informatics and Bio-Medical Simulation
S. H. Sabzpoushan, P. J. Noble: A Model for Simulating Action Potential in Ventricular Cell. 187-190
Mostafa Esmaeili, Ashkan Javadzadegan, Seid Ehsan Marashi: The Modeling of Pulsatile Blood Flow as Cross-Williamson and Carreau Fluids in an Artery with a Partial Occlusion. 191-196
Atulya K. Nagar, Dilbag Sokhi: Phylogenetic Comparison of Genes Using Long Range Correlation Patterns in DNA Sequences. 197-202
Jamaludin Sallim, Rosni Abdullah, Ahamad Tajudin Abdul Khader: ACOPIN: An ACO Algorithm with TSP Approach for Clustering Proteins from Protein Interaction Network. 203-208
Lidia Ogiela: Modelling of Cognitive Processes for Computer Image Interpretation. 209-213
Ehsan Asgarian, M-Hossein Moeinzadeh, Jafar Habibi, Sara Sharifian-R, Ammar Rasooli-V, Amir Najafi-Ardabili: Solving Haplotype Reconstruction Problem in MEC Model with Hybrid Information Fusion. 214-218
William Claster, Nader Ghotbi, Subana Shanmuganathan: Data-Mining for the Analysis of Alternative Medicine: The Case of Osteopathy Diagnostic Methodology in Japan. 219-225
Richard J. Wilson: Simulating the Kinesin Walk: A Small Step towards Understanding Dementia. 226-231
David White: Developing Artificial Life Simulations of Marine Biology and Exploring Measures of Complexity. 232-235
Javad Mohammadzadeh, Ali Ghazinezhad, A. Rasooli Valaghozi, A. Nadi, Ehsan Asgarian, Vahid Salmani, Amir Najafi-Ardabili, M-Hossein Moeinzadeh: Observations on Using Probabilistic C-Means for Solving a Typical Bioinformatics Problem. 236-239
Discrete Event and Real Time Simulation
Frantisek Zboril Jr., Frantisek Zboril, Radek Kocí, Vladimír Janousek, Zdenek Mazal: T-Mass v.2, State of the Art. 240-245
P. M. Papazoglou, Dimitris A. Karras, Rallis C. Papademetriou: A Multi-Agent Simulation Model for Wireless Communications Involving an Improved Agent Negotiation Scheme Based on Real Time Event Scheduling Mechanisms. 246-252
Image, Speech and Signal Processing
Ali Al-Fayadh, Abir Jaafar Hussain, Paulo J. G. Lisboa, Dhiya Al-Jumeily: An Adaptive Hybrid Classified Vector Quantisation and its Application to Image Compression. 253-256
T. Kumaran, P. Thangavel: Watermarking in Contourlet Transform Domain Using Genetic Algorithm. 257-262
K. G. Subramanian, M. Geethalakshmi, Atulya K. Nagar, See Keong Lee: Two-dimensional Picture Grammar models. 263-267
Ouarda Nedjah, Ali M. Hussein, Sridhar Krishnan, Reza Sotudeh: CN Tower Lightning Current Derivative Heidler Model Analysis and Transmission. 268-273
Vaclav Simek, Ram Rakesh Asn: GPU Acceleration of 2D-DWT Image Compression in MATLAB with CUDA. 274-277
Jalal A. Nasiri, M. Amir Moulavi, Hadi Sadoghi Yazdi, Modjtaba Rouhani, A. Eshghi Shargh: A PSO Tuning Approach for Lip Detection on Color Images. 278-282
Industry, Business and Management
M. J. Taylor, A. Murtada, Dhiya Al-Jumeily: An Engineering Research and Development Extranet Design Approach. 283-288
Ranjana Vyas, Lokesh Kumar Sharma, Om Prakash Vyas, Simon Scheider: Associative Classifiers for Predictive Analytics: Comparative Performance Study. 289-294
V. P. Singh, Vivek Kumar, Deepak Kumar: Numerical Solution of Diffusion Model of Brown Stock Washing Beds of Finite Length Using MATLAB. 295-300
Zhang Yingnan: A Model of Input and Output of Science and Technology. 301-304
Rentian Huang, M. Samy, Hissam Tawfik, Atulya Nagar: Application of Support Vector Machines in Financial Literacy Modelling. 311-316
Andrés Bustillo, Javier Sedano, José Ramón Villar, Leticia Curiel, Emilio Corchado: Conventional Methods and AI models for Solving an Industrial an Industrial Problem. 317-322
Harshvardhan Jaipuriar, Lewlyn L. R. Rodrigues, B. Gopalkrishna: Future of Indian Automobile Industry: A System Dynamics Approach. 323-328
Human Factors and Social Issues
S. A. Aghaei, H. Shakouri G.: A Nonlinear Dynamic Model of Female Labor Supply: Iran Case Study. 329-334
Engineering, Manufacturing and Control
I. Ruiz Argaiz, Emilio Jiménez Macías, J. Blanco Fernandez, Mercedes Pérez de la Parte: Design and Simulation of Production of Injection Pieces in Automobile Industry. 335-340
Farshad Kowsary, Majid Siavashi: Prediction of Internal Flaw Parameters in a Two-dimensional Body Using Steady-state Surface Temperature Data and IHCP Methods. 341-346
Wajdi Saadaoui, Khaled Jelassi: Gearbox-Induction Machine Bearing Fault Diagnosis Using Spectral Analysis. 347-352
Khalil Jouili, Samia Charfeddine, Houssem Jerbi: An Advanced Geometric Approach of Input-Output Linearization for Nonlinear Control of a CSTR. 353-358
Energy, Power Generation and Distribution
Prechanon Kumkratug: The Effect of STATCOM on Inter-Area Power System Stability Improvement. 359-363
Prechanon Kumkratug: Critical Clearing Time Assessment of Power System Equipped with a Static Synchronous Compensator. 364-369
N. Abu-Tabak, J. Y. Auloge, P. Auriol: Reduced-Order Observer Design for Small-Signal Multi-Machine Power System Stability Improvement by Optimal Control. 370-375
Edgardo J. Roldan-Villasana, Yadira Mendoza-Alegria, Jorge J. Zorrilla-Arena S, Ma. Jesus Cardoso G., Rafael Cruz-Cruz: Development of a Gas Turbine Full Scope Simulator for Operator's Training. 376-381
Ana K. Vazquez, Edgardo J. Roldan-Villasana, Adriana Verduzco, Miguel Rossano: Simulation of a Typical Hydrocarbon Processing Plant Based on Generic Models. 382-387
Shahrouz Moaven, Jafar Habibi, Hamed Ahmadi, Ali Kamandi: A Fuzzy Model for Solving Architecture Styles Selection Multi-Criteria Problem. 388-393
Transport, Logistics, Harbour, Shipping and Marine Simulation
Adrian J. Pullin, Steve Presland, Colin Pattinson: Using Ship Movement in the Irish Sea for MANET Evaluation. 394-399
Obinna Anya, Hissam Tawfik, Atulya Nagar: Towards Multi-Perspective Intelligent Layout Design for Context-Driven Route Navigation. 400-405
Stjepan Lakusic, Vesna Dragcevic, Ivo Haladin: Measuring and Simulation of Road Traffic Noise on Rijeka - Zagreb Highway. 406-411
Virtual reality, Visualisation and Computer Games
Christian Wienss, Julia Scharping, Stefan Müller, Igor N. Nikitin, Gernot Goebbels, Martin Göbel, Nils Hornung: Complex Cable Bundle Simulation and Validation in VR. 412-417
Ma Yanheng, Han Jiuqiang, Li Gang: Study on Hypergeometric Distribution Method of Electronic Equipment Testability Demonstration. 418-423
Brian Farrimond, Steve Presland, Janette Bonar-Law, Fiona Pogson: Making History Happen: Spatiotemporal Data Visualization for Historians. 424-429
Xiong Lu, Aiguo Song: Improved Haptic Rendering through Suppressing the Position-Sensor Quantization Effects. 430-435
Gwangwon Kang, Junguk Beak, Jong-An Park: Features Defined by Median Filtering on RGB Segments for Image Retrieval. 436-440
Parallel and Distributed Architectures and Systems
Irving Vitra Paputungan, Azween Abdullah: Modelling a Survivable System through Critical Service Recovery Process. 441-446
Altan Koçyigit, Orhan Gemikonakli, Enver Ever: Analytical Modelling of Large Scale Multi-Server Systems with Deferred Repairs: A Reward Rate Approach. 447-452
Mitra Nasri, Saeed Shariati, Mohsen Sharifi: Availability and Accuracy of Distributed Web Crawlers: A Model-Based Evaluation. 453-458
Internet Modelling, Semantic Web and Ontologies
Saeedeh Shekarpour, S. D. Katebi: A Trust Model Based on Statistical Propagation and Fuzzy Aggregation for Semantic Web. 459-464
Mercedes Argüello Casteleiro, Julio Des, Maria Jesus Fernandez Prieto, Rogelio Perez, Hilary Paniagua: Enabling Reasoning on the Web: Introducing a Test-Bed Simulation Framework. 469-475
Demian Antony D'Mello, Ivneet Kaur, Namratha Ram, V. S. Ananthanarayana: Semantic Web Service Selection Based on Business Offering. 476-481
Performance Engineering of Computer and Communication Systems
Ahmed Redha Mahlous, Rod J. Fretwell, Brahim Chaourar: MFMP: Max Flow Multipath Routing Algorithm. 482-487
Penina Orenstein, Zory Marantz: Understanding the Performance Limitations of a Simulated Large Scale Wireless Ad Hoc Network. 494-499
Sarah Omar Al-Humoud, Lewis M. Mackenzie, Mohamed Ould-Khaoua, Jamal-Deen Abdulai: Threshold Analysis of Adjusted Counter-Based Broadcast in MANETs. 500-505
Khaleel Ur Rahman Khan, Rafi U. Zaman, A. Venugopal Reddy, K. Aditya Reddy, T. Sri Harsha: An Efficient DSDV Routing Protocol for Wireless Mobile Ad Hoc Networks and its Performance Comparison. 506-511
Ra'ed AlJa'afreh, John Mellor, Irfan Awan: Implementation of IPv4/IPv6 BDMS Translation Mechanism. 512-517
Elmabruk Laias, Irfan Awan, Pauline M. L. Chan: An Integrated Uplink Scheduler in IEEE 802.16. 518-523
Ghulam Abbas, Atulya Nagar, Hissam Tawfik, John Yannis Goulermas: A Novel Approach to Distributed Network Utility Maximization for a Low-Loss Low-Delay Rate Control. 530-535
Aminu Mohammed, Mohamed Ould-Khaoua, Lewis M. Mackenzie: Improvement to Efficient Counter-Based Broadcast Scheme through Random Assessment Delay Adaptation for MANETS. 536-541
Manu J. Pillai, M. P. Sebastian: An Adaptive Energy Efficient and High Data Rate MAC Protocol for Heterogeneous Networks. 542-547
Deepak Chatrabhuj Karia, Uttam Dnyanu Kolekar: Performance Analysis of Real and Non Real Time Traffic over WLAN Using Connection Admission Control Policy. 548-554

Circuits, Sensors and Devices
Deepak Ranjan Nayak: A Novel Architecture for Embedded Biometric Authentication System. 567-572
Ashraf A. Zaher: Nonlinear Computer-Based Modeling and Simulation of PMSMs. 573-577
Ulhas Deshmukh, Vineet Sahula: Interactive Generalized Semi Markov Process Model for Evaluating Arbitration Schemes of SoC Bus Architectures. 578-583



