American Journal of Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017

  • Analysis of Bio-inspired Kinematic Patterns Pectoral Fin with Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)

    Mohammad Eftekhari, Saeed Rahmanian, Pezhman Moradi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: Dec. 13, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 05, 2017
    Published: Jan. 30, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajdmkd.20170201.11
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    Abstract: Pectoral fins have received the attention of many researchers because of their important role in maneuverability underwater in the recent years. This paper presents the study of a novel flexible robotic-fin actuated and the swimming propulsion by Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) inspired by a Koi Carp. In this paper, the morphological and mechanics paramet... Show More
  • Motion Detection of Some Geometric Shapes in Video Surveillance

    Larbi Guezouli, Hanane Belhani

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017
    Pages: 8-14
    Received: Dec. 21, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 06, 2017
    Published: Jan. 30, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajdmkd.20170201.12
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    Abstract: Motion detection is a live issue. Moving objects are an important clue for smart video surveillance systems. In this work we try to detect the motion in video surveillance systems. The aim of our work is to propose solutions for the automatic detection of moving objects in real time with a surveillance camera. We are interested by objects that have... Show More
  • Investigation on the QOE and Packet Loss Rate of the IOT Network

    Yibin Hou, Jin Wang

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017
    Pages: 15-30
    Received: Dec. 22, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 06, 2017
    Published: Feb. 04, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajdmkd.20170201.13
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    Abstract: The Internet of things, including Internet technology, including wired and wireless networks. In this paper, we investigate on the QOE and packet loss rate of the network because QOE is important in the network and packet loss rate is the key point in many papers. In order to study the influence of packet loss on the users’ quality of experience Qo... Show More
  • Factors That Affect Participation of Households in “Iqub” in Arba Minch Town: A Case of Wuha Minch Kebele

    Getasew Kegne Wondim

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017
    Pages: 31-36
    Received: Dec. 29, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 13, 2017
    Published: Feb. 09, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajdmkd.20170201.14
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    Abstract: The main objective of this research was to identify factors that affect participation of households in “Iqub”in Arba Minch town Wuha Minch Kebele. To reach the aim, the data have been collected largely through questionnaire from 85 households selected by simple random sample out of 1925 total population during the time of study conducted. The resul... Show More
  • Using Macbeth Method for Technology Selection in Production Environment

    Ömür Tosun

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2017
    Pages: 37-41
    Received: Dec. 27, 2016
    Accepted: Jan. 23, 2017
    Published: Feb. 20, 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajdmkd.20170201.15
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    Abstract: Technology selection has a very crucial role to any company aiming for competitive advantage in the globalized world. In a competitive environment, firms try to meet customer demand and their increasing quality expectations, at the same time finding ways to decrease costs using factors such as flexibility, quality and innovativeness. Technology sel... Show More