The aim of this paper is to present a framework for developing intelligent agents that act in dynamic and unpredictable environments in a robust and efficient way. To achieve this ...
Online privacy statements are capable of dispelling users' fears of data misuse and enhance their trust in Web sites, if their message is communicated effectively. This work-...
This paper examines the question: How do cultural differences influence students' perceptions of Web-based learning? Research on cultural differences by Hofstede [1] [2] is us...
This paper considers a manufacturer-retailer supply chain for a seasonal product whose demand is weather-sensitive. The retailer orders from the manufacturer (supplier) prior to t...
The advent of service-oriented Grid computing has resulted in the need for Grid resources such as clusters to enforce user-specific service needs and expectations. Service Level ...