Computational Science and Its Applications - ICCSA 2017

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17th International Conference, Trieste, Italy, July 3-6, 2017, Proceedings, Part III

Osvaldo Gervasi Beniamino Murgante Sanjay Misra Giuseppe Borruso Carmelo M. Torre Ana Maria A.C. Rocha David Taniar Bernady O. Apduhan Elena Stankova Alfredo Cuzzocrea(Editor)

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Intro
Preface
Welcome to Trieste
Organization
Contents - Part III
Workshop on Chemistry and Materials Sciences and Technologies (CMST 2017)
Acetone-Water Mixtures: Molecular Dynamics Using a Semiempirical Intermolecular Potential
1 Introduction
2 Potential Energy Surface
3 The Simulation Protocol of the Molecular Dynamics
4 The Acetone-Water Mixtures
5 Conclusions
References
Synchronized Content and Metadata Management in a Federation of Distributed Repositories of Chemical ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Glorep Project
2.1 The GLOREP Features
3 The Synchronization Mechanism of GlorepSyncIO
3.1 Server.php
3.2 Objects and Owners
3.3 Uploading
3.4 Downloading
3.5 Updating
4 The GlorepSyncIO Components
4.1 Messages
4.1.1 FileMessage64
4.1.2 TextMessage64
4.2 Readers
4.3 Writers
4.3.1 TextWriter64 and FileWriter64
4.4 DBConnection
4.5 Sync
4.5.1 Available Methods
5 Conclusion and Future Work
Acknowledgements
References
Open Molecular Science for the Open Science Cloud
1 Introduction
2 Chemistry and Open Science Initiatives
3 The Collaborative Open Molecular Science Project
4 An OMS Research Infrastructure
5 The General Frame of the SUMO-chem Research Infrastructure
6 Molecular Science Data Interoperability
7 GEMS
8 ECHEMTEST+
9 Conclusions
References
Determination of Volatile Aroma Composition Profiles of Coco de Mèr (Lodoicea Maldivica) Fruit: Analytical Study by HS-SPME and GC/MS Techniques
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Experimental
2.1 Characteristics of Used Reagents and Standards
2.2 Experimental Devices and Apparatuses
2.3 Plant Material
2.4 Sample Preparation
2.5 HS-SPME Extraction
2.6 Experimental Conditions for GC/MS Analysis
2.7 Reliability of the Analytical Procedure
3 The Computational Procedure for GC/MS Chemical Compound Identification
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 The Flavour Fraction of "Coco de Mer"
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Automated Simulation of Gas-Phase Reactions on Distributed and Cloud Computing Infrastructures
1 Introduction
2 Structure and Workflow of GEMS
3 A Cloud OpenStack Implementation of GEMS
4 Automated Generation of the PES
5 Calculations on the H + H2 Prototype
6 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Workshop on Computational Optimization and Applications (COA 2017)
A Global Score-Driven Beam Angle Optimization in IMRT
1 Introduction
2 Noncoplanar BAO in IMRT Treatment Planning
2.1 Noncoplanar BAO Model
2.2 FMO Formulation and Resolution
2.3 Global Score for Treatment Plan Quality
3 Pattern Search Methods
4 Computational Results
5 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Using Fuzzy Inference Systems
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 IMRT Treatment Planning
3 Fluence Map Optimization
4 Automated FMO by Fuzzy Inference Systems
4.1 Initialization
4.2 Fuzzy Inference Systems
4.3 The Whole Procedure
5 Computational Results
6 Discussion and Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Continuous Relaxation of MINLP Problems by Penalty Functions: A Practical Comparison
1 Introduction
2 Penalty Algorithm
3 DIRECT Optimizer
4 Numerical Experiments
5 Conclusions
References
Combining Filter Method and Dynamically Dimensioned Search for Constrained Global Optimization
1 Introduction
2 Dynamically Dimensioned Search Algorithm
3 Filter Methods
4 The Proposed Algorithm
4.1 Initialization
4.2 Probability Computation
4.3 Set of Trial Points
4.4 Selection of the Non-Dominated Trial Best Points
4.5 Updating the Best Point
4.6 Poll-Search
4.7 Updating the Step Size
4.8 Updating the Filter
4.9 Stopping Criteria
4.10 The Algorithm
5 Numerical Experiments
6 Conclusions
References
Optimal Schedule of Home Care Visits for a Health Care Center
1 Introduction
2 Problem Description
2.1 Assumptions
2.2 Mathematical Formulation
2.3 Real Data
3 Optimization Methods
3.1 Genetic Algorithm - GA
3.2 Particle Swarm Optimization - PSO
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Conclusions and Future Work
References
Neighborhood Analysis on the University Timetabling Problem
1 Introduction
2 Problem Description
3 Neighborhoods and Algorithms
3.1 Initial Solution
3.2 Movements
3.3 Local Search
4 Computational Experiments
4.1 Implementation Details
4.2 Neighborhood Analysis Procedure
4.3 Computational Experiments Results
5 Conclusions
References
On Grid Aware Refinement of the Unit Hypercube and Simplex: Focus on the Complete Tree Size
1 Introduction
2 The -grid
3 Search Refinement Algorithm
3.1 Unit Hypercube Partition
3.2 Unit Simplex Partition
4 Refinement of the Unit Simplex by Regular Sub-simplices
4.1 Two Uniform Simplex Cover on the -grid
4.2 Refinement Using 2USC
4.3 Refinement Using 2MUSC
5 Experiments
5.1 Computational Considerations
5.2 Numerical Results
6 Conclusions and Future Research
References
Workshop on Cities, Technologies and Planning (CTP 2017)
Identifying and Using Key Indicators to Determine Neighborhood Types in Different Regions
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Data Sources and Neighborhood Definition
2.2 Indicator Selection Process
2.3 Study Regions
2.4 Data Analysis
3 Results
4 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Automated Valuation Methods in Atypical Real Estate Markets Using the Mono-parametric Approach
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methods
3.1 Mono-parametric Approach
3.2 Measure of the Similarity Degree
3.3 Weighted Single Parameter Reconciliation
3.4 AVM Method's Specification
4 Conclusion
References
Urban Planning and Technological Innovation
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Territorial Government and Management
2.1 Information Tools for the Valorization of Land Resources
2.2 Urban Planning Designs: Knowledge Systems
3 Case Studies
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Jewish Communities in Pre-war Central Poland as an Example of a Self-organising Society
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Theories of Complex Systems
3 Case Study
3.1 Social Structure Versus Urbanisation Processes
4 Thesis
5 Method
5.1 Database
5.2 Data Sources
6 Results
6.1 The Regional Level
6.2 The Town Level
6.3 The Neighbourhood Structure
7 Conclusions and Future Research Paths
Acknowledgements
References
The Time Machine. Cultural Heritage and the Geo-Referenced Storytelling of Urban Historical Metamorphose
Abstract
1 Cultural Storytelling: A Way to the Historical Genius-Loci
1.1 En Plain Air Museums
1.2 Situated Interactions
1.3 Human and Social Centered Design
2 The Betrothed 2.0: Telling History Through Cartography
2.1 The Novel: The Cartaro's Map
2.2 The Writer: The Artaria's Map
2.3 The Contemporaneity: The Google Map View
3 The Betrothed 3.0: Time Machine
3.1 From Cartography to GIS
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Risk Prevention and Management. A Multi-actor and Knowledge-Based Approach in Low Density Territories
Abstract
1 Introduction: Few Remarks on Risk Management Planning
2 A Territorial Organization Model for Risk Management: The Observatory for the Territorial Particip ...
3 A Decision Support and Evaluation Model for RPM Policymaking: The ASA Computer Software (Actors - ...
4 Conclusion
References
Flickr as a Tool for the Analysis of Photographic Tourism: The Estimation of Geotagging Rate and Its ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Analysis of the Monthly Time Series of Uploads
3 The Analysis of Users' Uploads in 2016
3.1 Estimating the Geotagging Rate
3.2 The Analysis of the Spatial Distribution of the Sample
4 Conclusions and Discussion
Acknowledgements
References
From SMART Cities to SMART City-Regions: Reflections and Proposals
Abstract
1 Introduction: A Geographical Vision of the SMART Concept
2 Towards a Definition of Smart City-Region
3 Smart Specialisation and Europe's Growth Agenda: An Italian Roadmap
4 A Possible Italian "Smart City/Region": The Northern Global City-Region Milano-Torino
References
An Approach for Semantically Enriching Volunteered Geographic Data with Linked Data
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Theoretical Framework
2.1 Volunteered Geographic Information
2.2 Linked Data
3 Related Works
4 A Method for VGI Enrichment with Linked Data
5 Discussion
6 Final Considerations
Acknowledgements
References
Demographic Data and Remote Sensing to Monitor Urban Growth: The Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) Case Study
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 General Background of the MURs in Southeast Asia: The HCMC Case Study
3 The Demographic Growth of Ho Chi Minh City
4 Database
5 Image Elaboration
6 Change Detection Procedures
7 Discussion and Final Remarks
Author contribution
References
Quantifying Sustainable Growth Through a Morphological Approach Comparison to Population Density Mea ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Density for Future Urban Development
2.1 Case Study of Polish Urban Planning
2.2 Results of the INSPIRE Directive Implementation in Poland
3 Density Measurements
3.1 Population Density
3.2 Dwelling Density
3.3 Building Density
4 Density Analysis Approaches
4.1 A Morphological Approach
4.2 Residential Capacity
5 Population Estimation Methods
5.1 Building Footprint Approach
5.2 Morphological Typology Approach
6 Discussion
7 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Exploring the Resilience of Urban Systems Using Fuzzy Cognitive Maps
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Definition and Background
2.2 Properties
2.3 Mathematical Methods and Simulation of Dynamic Behavior
3 Application
3.1 Description of Case Study
3.2 Identifying the Concept
3.3 Alternative Transformation Projects
3.4 Quantifying the Relationships
3.4.1 Individual FCMs
3.4.2 Collective FCM
3.5 Exploring Dynamic Scenarios
4 Discussion of the Results
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Seismic Risk Assessment of Hospitals in Lima City Using GIS Tools
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 General Overview of the Methodology
3 Seismic Risk Assessment of Hospitals in Lima City
3.1 Study Area
3.2 Seismic Hazard
3.3 Exposure Model
3.4 Vulnerability
4 Seismic Risk Results
5 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Smart City Governance in the Geo-resources Planning Paradigm in the Metropolitan City of Cagliari (Italy)
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 A New Methodological Approach for the Correlation Between RPEA and Cases Study's UMPs of the Metropolitan City of Cagliari Ginevra
3 Methodology
4 Results
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Quality of Experience for Personalized Sightseeing Tours: Studies and Proposition for an Evaluation Method
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Recommendation Systems and Tourism Evaluation Techniques
2.2 Geographical and Cultural Points of Interest
3 Personalized Sightseeing Tour Planning
3.1 The Personalized Visit Tour Recommendation Problem
3.2 Study of Touristic Habits
4 Evaluating the Quality of Experience
4.1 General Formulation
4.2 Cultural Preferences
4.3 Pace Comfort
5 Case Study
6 Discussion and Future Work
References
Workshop on Deep Cities: Intelligence and Interoperability (DEEP CITY 2017)
Towards a Decision Support Tool for Assessing, Managing and Mitigating Seismic Risk of Electric Powe ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 CIPCast Decision Support System
3 Methods and Data
3.1 Seismic Hazard Representation
3.2 Classification of Infrastructure Components
3.3 Damage Metrics at Component Level
3.4 Damage Assessment at Component Level
3.5 System Performance Assessment According to CIPCast-RecSIM
3.6 CIPCast-RecSIM: Service Restoration Assessment
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgments and Disclaimer
References
An Approach to Provide Shared Architectural Principles for Interoperable Smart Cities
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Problem and Current Solutions
3 The IES-City Framework Approach
3.1 The Working Groups
3.2 The Starting Point: The CPS Framework
3.3 The Innovative Aspect: PPI Concept
4 The Current Status
4.1 Application Framework Outcomes
4.2 The Pivotal Points of Interoperability
5 Conclusions and Next Steps
References
Online Anomaly Detection on Rain Gauge Networks for Robust Alerting Services to Citizens at Risk from Flooding
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 Methodology
3.1 Anomaly Detection Algorithm
4 Case Study
4.1 Building SV Regressors
4.2 Applying the Anomaly Detection Procedure
5 Results
6 Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References
Computational Intelligence for Smart Air Quality Monitors Calibration
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Related Works
2.1 Addressing Calibration with Machine Learning Components
3 Experimental Setting
3.1 Datasets Description
3.2 Machine Learning Architectures
3.3 Parameters Tuning and Performances Analysis
4 Results
5 Conclusions and Discussion
References
Smart Stormwater Management in Urban Areas by Roofs Greening
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Experimental Site
3 Preliminary Analysis
4 Conclusions
References
Workshop on Econometrics and Multidimensional Evaluation in the Urban Environment (EMEUE 2017)
Genetic Algorithms for Real Estate Market Analysis
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 A Brief Literature History
3 Genetic Algorithms
4 Case Study
5 Concluding Remarks
References
Bayesian Neural Network Models in the Appraisal of Real Estate Properties
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Bayesian Approach for Neural Network Modelling
3 The Appraisal of Real Estate with the Markov Chain Hybrid Monte Carlo Method
4 Concluding Remarks
References
An Assessment Model for the Periodic Reviews of the Market Values of Property Assets
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Aim
3 The Case Study
3.1 The Variables of the Model
4 Methodology
4.1 The Model: Application of the Methodology to the Case Study
5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Tentative Reflections on Construction of Assessment Models for Buildings' Sustainability Certification
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Literature on Building Rating Systems and Ranking
3 Procedural Aspects in Rating Protocols for Buildings' Global Sustainability Certification
4 Aim and Content of This Work
5 Constructing a Consistent Evaluation Model for Buildings' Total Quality Rating
5.1 Literature References
5.2 The Method
5.3 Analysis of Major Aggregation Methods
6 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Local Communities and Management of Cultural Heritage of the Inner Areas. An Application of Break-Ev ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Cultural Heritage Effects on Local Economies
2.1 Local Communities of the Inland Areas for the Enhancement of Cultural Heritage
3 A Classification of Subjects' Nature, Activities and Costs
3.1 Nature of Entities and of Activities
3.2 The Nature of Costs
4 Profitability and Public-Private Partnership Forms
5 The Economic and Financial Sustainability of Projects of Enhancement
5.1 The Break-Even Analysis
6 The Case Study: The Cultural Park of the "Geracese" History and Memory
6.1 The Application of Break-Even Analysis
6.2 The Costs of the Managing Entity in the Model P - for Profit
6.3 The Costs of the Managing Entity in the Model NP - Not-for-Profit
7 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Choice Experiments: An Application for the Corona Verde Landscape in Turin (Italy)
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Choice Experiments Methodology
3 Case Study
3.1 Corona Verde Landscape
3.2 Analysis of Metropolitan City of Turin
3.3 Experimental Design and Questionnaire
3.4 Econometric Model
3.5 Willingness to Pay and Relations Between Decisions and Socio-Economic Context
3.6 Landscapes Estimation
4 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Public and Private Interests in Urban Regeneration Programs: The Case Study of Trieste Historic Centre
Abstract
1 Introduction and Overview
1.1 The Historic Centre of Trieste
2 Methodological Background
3 Application
3.1 The Urban Regeneration Scenarios
3.2 Public and Private Perspectives of the Operation
3.3 Development of the Discounted Cash-Flow Analysis
4 Results
4.1 Evaluation of the Economic Convenience
4.2 Sensitivity Analysis
5 Discussion of the Results and Conclusions
A Appendix
References
An Integrated Approach for the Assessment of Urban Transformation Proposals in Historic and Consolidated Tissues
Abstract
1 Introduction and Aims of the Work
2 Choice of the Evaluation Tools
3 Framework of the Evaluation Model in Accordance with the Mixed Method Approach
4 Implementation of the Proposed Methodology for the Case Study of the New Services Building for the Chamber of Deputies in Rome
5 Conclusions
References
The Information Value for Territorial and Economic Sustainability in the Enhancement of the Water Ma ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Materials: The Value Chain of the Integrated Water System
2.1 General Frame
2.2 Action and Knowledge in the Value-Chain of IWS
3 Methods: Performance Assessment
3.1 General Issues
3.2 Efficiency, Efficacy, Convenience
4 ICT Design
4.1 Technical Management: The Water Networks Information System
4.2 Development of a GIS for the Management of Water Networks
4.3 The Case Study
5 Applications, Results and Discussions
6 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
From the Object to Land. Architectural Design and Economic Valuation in the Multiple Dimensions of t ...
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Materials. the Tifeo Power Station and the Petrochemical Estate of Augusta
3 Methods and Procedures
3.1 DCFA Analysis
3.2 Multi-attribute Value Theory - MAVT
4 Applications
5 Results and Discussions
5.1 Economic and Financial Feasibility: The Residual Value
5.2 Qualitative Assessment: The MAVT
6 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Conflicting Values in Designing Adaptive Reuse for Cultural Heritage. A Case Study of Social Multicriteria Evaluation
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Methodological Background
2.1 NAIADE
3 Case Study
3.1 The Val D'Aosta Castles Between Tourism and Local Communities
3.2 Generation of the Alternatives
3.2.1 Scenario 1: Craft University
3.2.2 Scenario 2: Food Commerce Activities
3.2.3 Scenario 3: Museum and Temporary Exhibitions
3.2.4 Scenario 4: Interactive Museum
3.3 Technical Evaluation
3.4 Social Evaluation
4 Results and Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
Rethinking Feasibility Analysis for Urban Development: A Multidimensional Decision Support Tool
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Feasibility Analysis Under the Urban Catalyst Paradigm
3 Literature Review
4 The Methodological Proposal
4.1 Actions and Plans
4.2 Attributes and Criteria
4.3 Constraints
4.4 Relations Between Actions
4.5 Solution of the Problem in 2 Steps
5 Case study
5.1 The renewal process of the Bovisa area, Milan, Italy
5.2 Results
6 Discussion and Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Experimenting CIE and CBA in Urban Restoration
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Facts and Materials
2.1 Case of Study: Assessing Social Impacts of Possible Reuse of Historical Buildings
2.2 CIE as Complex Way for Social Assessment
3 Identifying Stakeholders
4 Assessing Social Impacts of Projects
5 Results and Discussion
Acknowledgements
References
Workshop on Emotion Recognition (EMORE 2917)
A Web-Based System for Emotion Vector Extraction
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Web-Based Proximity Measures
3 Models of Emotion
4 Scales for Statistic Measurement of Behavior
4.1 Thurstone Scale
4.2 Guttman Scale
4.3 Likert Scale
4.4 Semantic Differential
5 Semantic Model of Emotion Vectors
5.1 Implementation
5.2 Data Collection
5.3 Data Analysis and Emotion Ranking
6 Experiments and Results
6.1 Data Set
6.2 Evaluation Criteria
6.3 Word-Level Experiments
6.4 Sentence-Level Experiments
7 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Ontology-Based Sentiment Analysis of Kazakh Sentences
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 The Main Methods Use in Sentiment Analysis
3 Determining the Sentiment of Phrases in Kazakh Language
4 Rules Used to Define the Sentiment
5 Results
6 Conclusion
References
Automatic Detection of a Driver's Complex Mental States
1 Introduction
1.1 Related Work
2 Relevant Mental States
3 Dataset
3.1 Video Collection
3.2 Annotation Tool
3.3 Emotion Perception Experiment
3.4 Inter-Rater Agreement Analysis
4 Methodology
4.1 Feature Extraction
4.2 Data Pre-processing
4.3 Automatic Classification of Mental States
5 Experimental Results
5.1 Per Frame Approaches Using SVM
5.2 Per Video Nearest Neighbour Classification
6 Discussion and Challenges
7 Conclusion
References
EmEx, a Tool for Automated Emotive Face Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Networks
1 Introduction
2 Related Work
3 The Proposed Method: EmEx
3.1 Make Data
3.2 Make CNN
3.3 Classification
4 Discussion of Result
5 Conclusions
References
"Humble" Politicians and Their Multimodal Communication
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Humility. Towards a Socio-Cognitive Definition
3 Multimodal Communication of Humble Leaders
3.1 Method
3.2 The Humble Leader: A Multimodal Analysis
3.3 Enrico Berlinguer
3.4 Aldo Moro
3.5 José Alberto Mujica
3.6 Barack Obama
3.7 Humble Leaders and Emotion Detection Through I-Motion
4 Conclusion
References
A Deep Learning Semantic Approach to Emotion Recognition Using the IBM Watson Bluemix Alchemy Language
1 Introduction
1.1 Affective computing for marketing applications
1.2 Novel Applications
1.3 A Translation-Based Approach
2 Platform and Tools
2.1 IBM Watson
2.2 IBM Bluemix
2.3 Watson Developer Cloud
2.4 AlchemyLanguage
2.5 Sentiment Analysis and Emotion Recognition
3 Experimental Use Case: Assigning Emotional Tags to Book Blurbs in Italian Language
3.1 Experiment Design
3.2 NLP Preprocessing Phase
3.3 Results on the Sentiment Analysis Task
3.4 Translation and Emotion Analysis
4 Results Discussion and Conclusion
References
Community Branding (Co-Bra): A Collaborative Decision Making Process for Urban Regeneration
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Evaluation for Cultural Values and Community Identity: Hybrid Evaluation Systems
3 Community Branding (Co-Bra) for Cultural Creative Networks: The Case of Pisticci (Italy)
4 Discussion and Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Deliberative Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation (DSM-CE): Forming Shared Cultural Values
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Shared Social Values vs Shared Cultural Values: A Value-Focus Perspective
3 Deliberative Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation for the Naples Historic Center (Italy)
3.1 Problem Definition and Structuring
3.2 Model Building
4 Conclusions and Discussion
Acknowledgements
References
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