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<h2>Information Science Discussion Papers Series: 1996</h2>


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<h3><a name="1996">1996</a></h3>

<p><strong>96/01:</strong> G.L. Benwell and S.G. MacDonell. <em>Using data models to estimate required effort in creating a spatial information system.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9601">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/02:</strong> S.K.S. Cockcroft. <em>The use of a metadata repository in spatial database development.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9602">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9602so.pdf.gz">Download</a> (141KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/03:</strong> N.K. Kasabov, M.K. Purvis and P.J. Sallis. <em>Connectionist-based information systems: A proposed research theme.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9603">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9603nk.pdf.gz">Download</a> (168KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/04:</strong> M.K. Purvis and S.J.S. Cranefield. <em>Agent modelling with Petri nets.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9604">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/05:</strong> A.R. Gray and S.G. MacDonell. <em>A comparison of alternatives to regression analysis as model building techniques to develop predictive equations for software metrics.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9605">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/06:</strong> S.G. MacDonell and G.L. Benwell. <em>Process management for geographical information system development.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9606">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9606sm.pdf.gz">Download</a> (134KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/07:</strong> W.B.L. Wong, D.P. O&#8217;Hare and P.J. Sallis. <em>Experimental transformation of a cognitive schema into a display structure.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9607">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/08:</strong> N.K. Kasabov, M.K. Purvis, F. Zhang and G.L. Benwell. <em>Neuro-fuzzy engineering for spatial information processing.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9608">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9608nk.pdf.gz">Download</a> (285KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/09:</strong> S.A. Israel and N.K. Kasabov. <em>Improved learning strategies for multimodular fuzzy neural network systems: A case study on image classification.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9609">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9609nk.pdf.gz">Download</a> (364KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/10:</strong> H.B. Wolfe. <em>Politics and techniques of data encryption.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9610">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/11:</strong> H.B. Wolfe. <em>Reasonable security safeguards for small to medium organisations.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9611">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/12:</strong> H.B. Wolfe. <em>Information warfare: Where are the threats?</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9612">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9612hw.pdf.gz">Download</a> (57KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/13:</strong> H. Munro, K. Novins, G.L. Benwell and A. Moffat. <em>Interactive visualisation tools for analysing NIR data.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9613">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/14:</strong> M.K. Purvis and X. Li. <em>A connectionist computational architecture based on an optical thin-film model.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9614">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/15:</strong> S.G. MacDonell, M.J. Shepperd and P.J. Sallis. <em>Measurement of database systems: An empirical study.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9615">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9615sm.pdf.gz">Download</a> (151KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/16:</strong> R.T. Pascoe and D. Abernathy. <em>Teaching a diploma in medical informatics using the World Wide Web.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9616">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/17:</strong> S.G. MacDonell and A.R. Gray. <em>Alternatives to regression models for estimating software projects.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9617">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9617sm.pdf.gz">Download</a> (176KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/18:</strong> W.B.L. Wong, D.P. O&#8217;Hare and P.J. Sallis. <em>A goal-oriented approach for designing decision support displays in dynamic environments.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9618">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9618ww.pdf.gz">Download</a> (117KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/19:</strong> S.G. MacDonell and A.R. Gray. <em>Software process engineering for measurement-driven software quality programs&#8212;Realism and idealism.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9619">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9619sm.pdf.gz">Download</a> (189KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/20:</strong> X. Li and M.K. Purvis. <em>Using genetic algorithms for an optical thin-film learning model.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9620">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9620mp.pdf.gz">Download</a> (437KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/21:</strong> T. Fletcher, W.B.L. Wong and S.G. MacDonell. <em>Early experiences in measuring multimedia systems development effort.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9621">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9621sm.pdf.gz">Download</a> (171KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/22:</strong> D.o.Z. Butt, T. Fletcher, S.G. MacDonell, B.E. Norris and W.B.L. Wong. <em>Applying soft systems methodology to multimedia systems requirements analysis.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9622">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/23:</strong> N.K. Kasabov, J. Kim, M.J. Watts and A.R. Gray. <em>FuNN/2&#8212;A fuzzy neural network architecture for adaptive learning and knowledge acquisition.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9623">Abstract</a> </p>

<p><strong>96/24:</strong> S.J.S. Cranefield and M.K. Purvis. <em>An agent-based architecture for software tool coordination.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9624">Abstract</a> | <a href="papers/dp9624sc.pdf.gz">Download</a> (55KB)</p>

<p><strong>96/25:</strong> Various. <em>Special issue: GeoComputation &#8217;96.</em> A collection of papers that were presented at the First International Conference on GeoComputation, Leeds, UK. It comprises the following nine papers:</p>
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		<li>G.L. Benwell. <em>Spatial databases&#8212;Creative future concepts and use.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9625a">Abstract</a></li>
		<li>S. Cockcroft. <em>First experiences in implementing a spatial metadata repository.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9625b">Abstract</a></li>
		<li>* A. Holt. <em>Incorporating a new computational reasoning approach to spatial modelling.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9625c">Abstract</a></li>
		<li>* L. Lilburne, G. Benwell and R. Buick. <em>GIS, expert systems and interoperability.</em></li>
		<li>* S. Mann. <em>Environmental decisions with spatial process modelling.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9625e">Abstract</a></li>
		<li>* A.J. Marr and G.L. Benwell. <em>GIS maturity and integration.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9625f">Abstract</a></li>
		<li>B.R. McLennan, M.K. Purvis and C.J.R. Robertson. <em>Wildlife population analysis with GIS: Conservation management of royal albatross.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9625g">Abstract</a></li>
		<li>R.T. Pascoe. <em>Data sharing using the X.500 directory.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9625h">Abstract</a></li>
		<li>* M. Williams. <em>Spatial data acquisition from motion video.</em> <a href="dp1996-abstracts.htm#dp9625i">Abstract</a></li>
	</ol>
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	<p><a href="papers/dp9625.pdf.gz">Download</a> (2.3MB) Note that the electronic version currently only includes the five papers marked with an asterisk (*) above.</p>

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