Advances In Computing Techniques: Algorithms, Databases And Parallel Processing

Part 1 Algorithms: decompositions of partially defined Boolean functions, E. Boros et al; optimum partitioning of a rectilinear layout, L.-P. Ku and H.W. Leong; finding optimal egde-rankings of trees - a correct algorithm, X. Zhou and T. Nishizeki; a parallel image segmentation algorithm based on convex hull, Q.-Z. Ye and H.L. Oh; some algorithmic problems arising from genome informatics, S. Miyano et al; parallel cubic gridsort with imposed heap constraint, S.-C. Tay et al; ordered binary decision diagrams, graph theory and computational geometry, H. Imai et al. Part 2 Databases: VIEW - cooperative work support by database functions, Y. Kambayashi; from object migration to message processing - a re-look at object identity, T.W. Ling and P.K. Teo; introduction to the super database computer, SDC-II, M. Kitsuregawa; a framework for modelling cost in multidatabases, H. Lu and K.-L. Tan; the multiple-type mechanism and view functions of an object-oriented persistent programming language INADA, H. Amano et al. Part 3 Parallel processing: massively parallel processing project of the Japanese Ministry of Education, H. Tanaka; BaLinda Plus - adding objects to parallel languages, C.K. Yuen; multigrid preconditioning for conjugate gradient method and its parallelization, Y. Oyanagi and O. Tatebe; a framework for visualizing parallel computer system performance, Y.M. Teo and W.N. Chin; a parallel computer architecture for volume rendering, Y. Tsushima et al; a multi-DSP computer engine for vision applications, T.T. Tay and B.H. Chua; GRAPE - special purpose computer for classical many-body simulations, T. Ebisuzaki et al; synchronous message-passing communications with dynamic channel instantiation, B. Lian et al.