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VLDB
2001
ACM
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16 years 2 months ago
Approximate query mapping: Accounting for translation closeness
Abstract In this paper we present a mechanism for approximately translating Boolean query constraints across heterogeneous information sources. Achieving the best translation is ch...
Kevin Chen-Chuan Chang, Hector Garcia-Molina
WWW
2010
ACM
15 years 9 months ago
Sampling community structure
We propose a novel method, based on concepts from expander graphs, to sample communities in networks. We show that our sampling method, unlike previous techniques, produces subgra...
Arun S. Maiya, Tanya Y. Berger-Wolf
CHI
2010
ACM
15 years 8 months ago
Deception and magic in collaborative interaction
We explore the ways in which interfaces can be designed to deceive users so as to create the illusion of magic. We present a study of an experimental performance in which a magici...
Joe Marshall, Steve Benford, Tony P. Pridmore
AOSD
2009
ACM
15 years 8 months ago
Enforcing security for desktop clients using authority aspects
Desktop client applications interact with both local and remote resources. This is both a benefit in terms of the rich features desktop clients can provide, but also a security r...
Brett Cannon, Eric Wohlstadter
MHCI
2009
Springer
15 years 8 months ago
Examining human values in adopting ubiquitous technology in school
This paper summarizes value analysis of adopting technologysupported attendance control service in a primary school. The results are based on a case study that explored a 14-week ...
Minna Isomursu, Mari Ervasti, Marianne Kinnula, Pe...