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DM
1998
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On basis-exchange properties for matroids
We give a counterexample to a conjecture by Wild about binary matroids. We connect two equivalent lines of research in matroid theory: a simple type of basis-exchange property and ...
Joseph E. Bonin
CHI
2009
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
Taking the time to care: empowering low health literacy hospital patients with virtual nurse agents
Ninety million Americans have inadequate health literacy, resulting in a reduced ability to read and follow directions in the healthcare environment. We describe an animated, empa...
Timothy W. Bickmore, Laura M. Pfeifer, Brian W. Ja...
CHI
2008
ACM
16 years 7 months ago
CareLog: a selective archiving tool for behavior management in schools
Identifying the function of problem behavior can lead to the development of more effective interventions. One way to identify the function is through functional behavior assessmen...
Gillian R. Hayes, Lamar M. Gardere, Gregory D. Abo...
SIGMOD
2003
ACM
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16 years 6 months ago
A Characterization of the Sensitivity of Query Optimization to Storage Access Cost Parameters
Most relational query optimizers make use of information about the costs of accessing tuples and data structures on various storage devices. This information can at times be off b...
Frederick Reiss, Tapas Kanungo
SIGMOD
2001
ACM
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Preservation of Digital Data with Self-Validating, Self-Instantiating Knowledge-Based Archives
Digital archives are dedicated to the long-term preservation of electronic information and have the mandate to enable sustained access despite rapid technology changes. Persistent...
Bertram Ludäscher, Richard Marciano, Reagan Moore