Semantic Modelling of Resource Dependability for SLA-Based Service Governance

In this chapter we present a survey of research work related to the semantic modelling of security, semantic SLA modelling, and the current state of the art in SLA-based system governance. Based on this survey, and after observing the essential aspects needed to semantically model an SLA, we first propose a semantic model of resource dependability. This model can be used to semantically encode in SLA the service commitments (to customers) and resource capacity (from suppliers) in terms of usage, performance, and other QoS characteristics that represent non-functional properties. On the basis of this model, we propose a flexible approach to SLA-based system governance that allows for elastic provisioning of resources (by autonomic processes) that meet NFP requirements. This approach can be used to monitor and manage services such that they meet (and continue to meet) agreed levels of QoS.

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A PDTB-styled end-to-end discourse parser

Natural Language Engineering ◽

10.1017/s1351324912000307 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 151-184 ◽

Cited By ~ 47

Author(s):

ZIHENG LIN ◽

HWEE TOU NG ◽

MIN-YEN KAN

Keyword(s):

Comprehensive Evaluation ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Research Work ◽

Pipeline Architecture ◽

Multiple Components ◽

Current State ◽

Discourse Relations ◽

Data Driven Approach ◽

End To End ◽

Discourse Connectives

AbstractSince the release of the large discourse-level annotation of the Penn Discourse Treebank (PDTB), research work has been carried out on certain subtasks of this annotation, such as disambiguating discourse connectives and classifying Explicit or Implicit relations. We see a need to construct a full parser on top of these subtasks and propose a way to evaluate the parser. In this work, we have designed and developed an end-to-end discourse parser-to-parse free texts in the PDTB style in a fully data-driven approach. The parser consists of multiple components joined in a sequential pipeline architecture, which includes a connective classifier, argument labeler, explicit classifier, non-explicit classifier, and attribution span labeler. Our trained parser first identifies all discourse and non-discourse relations, locates and labels their arguments, and then classifies the sense of the relation between each pair of arguments. For the identified relations, the parser also determines the attribution spans, if any, associated with them. We introduce novel approaches to locate and label arguments, and to identify attribution spans. We also significantly improve on the current state-of-the-art connective classifier. We propose and present a comprehensive evaluation from both component-wise and error-cascading perspectives, in which we illustrate how each component performs in isolation, as well as how the pipeline performs with errors propagated forward. The parser gives an overall system F1 score of 46.80 percent for partial matching utilizing gold standard parses, and 38.18 percent with full automation.

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The peculiarities of breeding and seed growing work and technological methods of sunflower cultivation in relation to climate change (review)

Oil Crops Scientific and technical bulletin of All-Russian Research Insitute of Oil Crops by the name of Pustovoit V S ◽

10.25230/2412-608x-2020-4-184-71-86 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (184) ◽

pp. 71-86

Author(s):

A.D. Bochkovoy ◽

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V.A. Kamardin ◽

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Scientific Literature ◽

Economic Effect ◽

Research Work ◽

Agricultural Technologies ◽

Work Related ◽

Current State ◽

Technological Methods ◽

Seed Growing

The review provides the information on the current state and prospects of breeding and seed growing work and technological methods of sunflower cultivation in relation to climate change based on the analysis of domestic and foreign sources of scientific literature. We established the important role of observing scientifically based agricultural technologies for obtaining the maximum economic effect when introducing the latest breeding achievements. The article reviews the issues of further improvement of research work related to the increase in sunflower production.

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Unusual perceptions at the end of life: limitations to the diagnosis of hallucinations in palliative medicine

BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care ◽

10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-001083 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 238-246 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Allan Kellehear

Keyword(s):

End Of Life ◽

Palliative Medicine ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Research Work ◽

Prevalence Data ◽

Cultural Approach ◽

Disease States ◽

Current State ◽

Deathbed Visions ◽

Near Death Experiences

The diagnosis of hallucination for unusual perceptions such as deathbed visions, near-death experiences, or visions of the bereaved, is unhelpful in palliative medicine both academically and clinically. This paper reviews the broad prevalence data about unusual perceptions in the general population as background to identifying the more narrow epidemiological source from which the much smaller focus on hallucinations seem to emerge. Major debates and limitations of current hallucination research are reviewed to show that current academic and clinical certainties are largely confined to unusual perceptions that can be readily linked to psychopathology, quite specific organic disease states and psychoactive drug use. Current state-of-the-art in hallucination studies does not warrant broad or uncritical use of this type of diagnosis in end-of-life care. Conclusions from interdisciplinary (as opposed to single discipline) hallucination studies suggest that the way forward for clinical and research work in palliative medicine may lie in a more biographical and cultural approach to unusual perceptions at the end of life.

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On the Current State of Linked Open Data

International Journal on Semantic Web and Information Systems ◽

10.4018/ijswis.2018100106 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 110-128 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nosheen Fayyaz ◽

Irfan Ullah ◽

Shah Khusro

Keyword(s):

Semantic Web ◽

Semantic Information ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Research Work ◽

Life Sciences ◽

Open Data ◽

Linked Open Data ◽

Research Opportunities ◽

Current State ◽

Fast Pace

This article describes how Linked Open Data (LOD), under the umbrella of the Semantic Web, integrates the openly-published semantic information making it easily understandable and consumable by humans and machines. Currently, researchers have applied the principles of LOD in several domains including e-government, media, publications, geography, and life sciences. Besides the fast pace of research, the field is still an emerging one, where researchers face several prominent challenges and issues that need to resolve to exploit LOD to its fullest. In this article, the authors have identified challenges, issues, and research opportunities in the publishing, management, linking, and consumption of LOD. The research work presented here will grab the attention of researchers and may aid to the current state-of-the-art in this area.

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A Review of Mechanization and Automation in Malaysia’s Pineapple Production

Advances in Agricultural and Food Research Journal ◽

10.36877/aafrj.a0000206 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Badril Abu Bakar ◽

Siti Noor Aliah Baharom ◽

Rohazrin Abdul Rani ◽

Mohd Taufik Ahmad ◽

Mohd Nizam Zubir ◽

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Keyword(s):

Industry 4.0 ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Research Work ◽

Cyber Physical Systems ◽

Research Literature ◽

Physical Systems ◽

Engineering Research ◽

Current State ◽

Manual Labour ◽

Increase Productivity

This work reviews the current state of the art for pineapple production in Malaysia from the perspective of mechanization and automation. It examines the issues and challenges facing this industry. The review has led us to the conclusion that pineapple production still relies heavily on manual labour. The problems facing this industry is no different than other food crops in that low yield labour and high cost are the primary issues that need to be tackled. Although numerous engineering research work to overcome production issues has been done for crops such as rice and maize, engineering research for pineapples has been scarce. The lack of engineering research literature on this crop presents an opportunity for the scientific community to invest effort in this relatively untapped industry. This work further proposes areas where the use of Industry 4.0 technologies can be exploited in order to increase productivity and reduce input costs. Cyber-physical systems that could address issues in planting, crop maintenance and harvesting are put forth as a possible solution.

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Behavioral Genetics: Concepts for Research and Practice in Language Development and Disorders

Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/jshr.3805.1126 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 38 (5) ◽

pp. 1126-1142 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Jeffrey W. Gilger

Keyword(s):

Language Development ◽

Behavioral Genetics ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Genetic Research ◽

Great Promise ◽

Behavioral Genetic ◽

Fine Grained ◽

Future Goals ◽

Current State ◽

Research Designs

This paper is an introduction to behavioral genetics for researchers and practioners in language development and disorders. The specific aims are to illustrate some essential concepts and to show how behavioral genetic research can be applied to the language sciences. Past genetic research on language-related traits has tended to focus on simple etiology (i.e., the heritability or familiality of language skills). The current state of the art, however, suggests that great promise lies in addressing more complex questions through behavioral genetic paradigms. In terms of future goals it is suggested that: (a) more behavioral genetic work of all types should be done—including replications and expansions of preliminary studies already in print; (b) work should focus on fine-grained, theory-based phenotypes with research designs that can address complex questions in language development; and (c) work in this area should utilize a variety of samples and methods (e.g., twin and family samples, heritability and segregation analyses, linkage and association tests, etc.).

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Schizophrenia Research: Current State of the Art

Contemporary Psychology ◽

10.1037/015267 ◽

1976 ◽

Vol 21 (7) ◽

pp. 497-498

Author(s):

STANLEY GRAND

Keyword(s):

State Of The Art ◽

Current State

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Umbral Calculus

The Electronic Journal of Combinatorics ◽

10.37236/24 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 1000 ◽

Author(s):

A. Di Bucchianico ◽

D. Loeb

Keyword(s):

19Th Century ◽

Finite Differences ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Umbral Calculus ◽

Current State ◽

Logical Foundation ◽

Complete Bibliography ◽

The 19Th Century ◽

Mathematical Literature

We survey the mathematical literature on umbral calculus (otherwise known as the calculus of finite differences) from its roots in the 19th century (and earlier) as a set of “magic rules” for lowering and raising indices, through its rebirth in the 1970’s as Rota’s school set it on a firm logical foundation using operator methods, to the current state of the art with numerous generalizations and applications. The survey itself is complemented by a fairly complete bibliography (over 500 references) which we expect to update regularly.

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