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Title: Information modeling methodologies and techniques.
Creator: Djaja, Eddy Winata., Florida Atlantic University, Solomon, Martin K.
Abstract/Description: We survey and critically compare various approaches and software products for the modeling and logical design of relational databases. In particular, we examine different information modeling methodologies, such as Information Engineering, CASE$\sp*$Method, the Three Schema Concept, as well as data modeling techniques, such as the Entity-Relationship techniques, and the Object Role Modeling technique.
Date Issued: 1996
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15357
Subject Headings: Relational databases, Database design, Database management
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A relational algebra implementation.
Creator: Rivero, Gene Richard., Florida Atlantic University, Solomon, Martin K.
Abstract/Description: Although the Relational Algebra (RA) is a fundamental component of the relational model of database storage and retrieval, it has not been widely implemented in commercial database systems. The Structured Query Language (SQL) has been for some time the most widely implemented relational database language. This thesis provides and describes the first implementation of a particularly powerful version of the relational algebra that includes an n-ary join operator as well as including the...
Show moreAlthough the Relational Algebra (RA) is a fundamental component of the relational model of database storage and retrieval, it has not been widely implemented in commercial database systems. The Structured Query Language (SQL) has been for some time the most widely implemented relational database language. This thesis provides and describes the first implementation of a particularly powerful version of the relational algebra that includes an n-ary join operator as well as including the division operator, and nested expressions. With this implementation, that powerful version of the relational algebra can be used as a front end to any SQL-92 compliant database management system, such as Oracle, Informix, DB2, Sybase, SQL Server, and Access.
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Date Issued: 2003
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13067
Subject Headings: Relation algebras, SQL (Computer program language), Database management, Relational databases
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The evolution and extension of PEIRCE RDBMS.
Creator: Hard, Bruce W., Florida Atlantic University, Solomon, Martin K.
Abstract/Description: In 1981, Dr, Martin K. Solomon and Carl D. Kirshen published the paper, "PEIRCE: A Relational DBMS for Small Systems," that utilized Codd's relational algebra as a basis for this interactive database management system. Looking back, it is easy to see that PEIRCE was ahead of its time in many ways, especially by showing an early understanding of the relationship of triggers and virtual files, and recognizing the need for a user interface, known as the Clerk Oriented Interface. An historical...
Show moreIn 1981, Dr, Martin K. Solomon and Carl D. Kirshen published the paper, "PEIRCE: A Relational DBMS for Small Systems," that utilized Codd's relational algebra as a basis for this interactive database management system. Looking back, it is easy to see that PEIRCE was ahead of its time in many ways, especially by showing an early understanding of the relationship of triggers and virtual files, and recognizing the need for a user interface, known as the Clerk Oriented Interface. An historical overview of PEIRCE will be given, along with a comparison of PEIRCE to the ever popular state-of-the-art ORACLE relational database management system, as well as an explanation of my new extensions to the subsystems of the PEIRCE DBMS. The historical overview is useful because it covers the evolution of PEIRCE over a period of more than 15 years, and collects the previously disjoint information into one place. Also, this overview is interesting because it reflects the change in database and computer technology over that time.
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Date Issued: 1994
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15062
Subject Headings: Computer software, Relational databases, Database management--Computer programs
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Content analysis of design practices.
Creator: Shah, Prerak Pradyumna., Florida Atlantic University, Coulter, Neal S., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: A database based on best manufacturing practices documents is explored relative to the "design" component of such best practices. This content analysis study yields lexical maps of key terms. Maps are categorized depending on their node arrangement in the following main groups: Cyclic maps, Sequential maps, Spoke-patterned maps and Isolated maps. A comparative study of names selected by different naming algorithms helps us in establishing the relation between map patterns and naming...
Show moreA database based on best manufacturing practices documents is explored relative to the "design" component of such best practices. This content analysis study yields lexical maps of key terms. Maps are categorized depending on their node arrangement in the following main groups: Cyclic maps, Sequential maps, Spoke-patterned maps and Isolated maps. A comparative study of names selected by different naming algorithms helps us in establishing the relation between map patterns and naming algorithms. Super network and distributions maps generated from the same database are useful in defining relations among the different maps. This study outlines the overall structure of design process through the maps' names and their interrelations.
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Date Issued: 1997
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15420
Subject Headings: Content analysis (Communication), Production management--Databases
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: An evaluation of the POSTGRES DBMS.
Creator: John, Agustus Worrial., Florida Atlantic University, Solomon, Martin K.
Abstract/Description: In 1970, E. F. Codd published the paper "A relational model of data for large shared data banks" that introduced the relational data model for managing data. SQL, currently the most widely used relational language, was introduced in the experimental IBM database management system (DBMS) System R. Another DBMS, called INGRES, was developed at about the same time as System R (under the leadership of M. Stonebraker), and it was based on the relational database language QUEL. Since that time,...
Show moreIn 1970, E. F. Codd published the paper "A relational model of data for large shared data banks" that introduced the relational data model for managing data. SQL, currently the most widely used relational language, was introduced in the experimental IBM database management system (DBMS) System R. Another DBMS, called INGRES, was developed at about the same time as System R (under the leadership of M. Stonebraker), and it was based on the relational database language QUEL. Since that time, inadequacies of the relational model and the need to handle more complex database issues warranted the extension of the relational model and the implementation of a DBMS that meets those needs. M. Stonebraker developed the post-relational DBMS POSTGRES based on the POSTQUEL database language. An evaluation of POSTGRES will be conducted to determine the adequacy of POSTGRES with respect to traditional relational database issues, as well as more complex issues that are considered post-relational.
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Date Issued: 1993
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14992
Subject Headings: Database management--Computer programs--Evaluation
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PEIRCE: A PORTABLE AND EFFICIENT DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
Creator: HSU, CHUNG HSANG., Florida Atlantic University, Solomon, Martin K.
Abstract/Description: This thesis describes the use and implementation of the PEIRCE DBMS. PEIRCE is an easy-to-use, efficient, portable and relationally complete database management system. The design philosophy behind PEIRCE is to provide a powerful and efficient data manipulation language that can be easily implemented on a variety of computers, including microcomputers. PEIRCE requires the user to learn only a small number of simple, yet powerful commands. It is PEIRCE not the user that bears the burden of...
Show moreThis thesis describes the use and implementation of the PEIRCE DBMS. PEIRCE is an easy-to-use, efficient, portable and relationally complete database management system. The design philosophy behind PEIRCE is to provide a powerful and efficient data manipulation language that can be easily implemented on a variety of computers, including microcomputers. PEIRCE requires the user to learn only a small number of simple, yet powerful commands. It is PEIRCE not the user that bears the burden of efficiently implementing these commands. PEIRCE has been entirely written in C to enhance portability to many computers.
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Date Issued: 1984
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14227
Subject Headings: Computer software, Database management--Computer programs
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Delivering document management systems through the ASP approach.
Creator: Furht, Borko, Sheen, Jim, Aganovic, Zijad
Date Issued: 2001
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/335574
Subject Headings: Application software., Software architecture., Internet programming., Database management.
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Concord: A proactive lightweight middleware to enable seamless connectivity in a pervasive environment.
Creator: Mutha, Mahesh., Florida Atlantic University, Hsu, Sam, Pandya, Abhijit S., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: One of the major components of any pervasive system is its proactive behavior. Various models have been developed to provide system wide changes which would enable proactive behavior. A major drawback of these approaches is that they do not address the need to make use of existing applications whose design cannot be changed. To overcome this drawback, a middleware architecture called "Concord" is proposed. Concord is based on a simple model which consists of Lookup Server and Database. The...
Show moreOne of the major components of any pervasive system is its proactive behavior. Various models have been developed to provide system wide changes which would enable proactive behavior. A major drawback of these approaches is that they do not address the need to make use of existing applications whose design cannot be changed. To overcome this drawback, a middleware architecture called "Concord" is proposed. Concord is based on a simple model which consists of Lookup Server and Database. The rewards for this simple model are many. First, Concord uses the existing computing infrastructure. Second, Concord standardizes the interfaces for all services and platforms. Third new services can be added dynamically without any need for reconfiguration. Finally, Concord consists of Database that can maintain and publish the active set of available resources. Thus Concord provides a solid system for integration of various entities to provide seamless connectivity and enable proactive behavior.
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Date Issued: 2005
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13234
Subject Headings: CONCORD (Computer architecture), Middleware, Computer architecture, Database management
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Remote database access over Internet in Windows environment.
Creator: Ren, Yongjian., Florida Atlantic University, Hsu, Sam, Solomon, Martin K., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: This thesis deals with remote database access over the Internet. Three different approaches to remote database access, the CGI-based approach, the Oracle Webserver-based approach and the CORBA-based approach, are discussed. Experiments are conducted to compare the pros and cons of each approach. The Oracle database and Microsoft Access database are utilized as the target database systems. For the CGI-based approach, the CGI programs are coded with ProC, Oracle's SQL-embedded C language, in...
Show moreThis thesis deals with remote database access over the Internet. Three different approaches to remote database access, the CGI-based approach, the Oracle Webserver-based approach and the CORBA-based approach, are discussed. Experiments are conducted to compare the pros and cons of each approach. The Oracle database and Microsoft Access database are utilized as the target database systems. For the CGI-based approach, the CGI programs are coded with ProC, Oracle's SQL-embedded C language, in Microsoft Visual C++ developer's studio, and a Student Record example is demonstrated. For the Oracle Webserver-based approach, the Oracle Webserver 1.1 has been setup and an Online Shopping Club example is demonstrated. For the CORBA-based approach, Orbix Web 2.0.1 and JDK 1.1.1 are utilized as the CORBA system and the development language, respectively, and several examples including single server, multiple servers and multiple databases are presented. An extended SQL syntax is proposed to manipulate data from multiple database systems residing on different hosts in one SQL statement. The implementation of extended SQL statements in CORBA's server/client application is also suggested. With the help of extended SQL syntax and CORBA's multiple server access feature, an example of the client application accessing two databases at a time is illustrated. The pros and cons are discussed of the three remote database access approaches studied in the thesis: (I) The CGI-based approach, which is the most generic and widely used approach. (II) The Oracle Webserver approach, which is a relatively simplified way of the CGI approach, easy to apply but limited in applications. (III) The CORBA-based approach, which is the most powerful and sophisticated approach for remote database access.
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Date Issued: 1998
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15590
Subject Headings: Database management, World Wide Web, Microsoft network (Online service)
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A critical investigation of SQLJ.
Creator: Borkar, Anjali P., Florida Atlantic University, Solomon, Martin K.
Abstract/Description: We critically investigate, evaluate, and illustrate the language of SQL and Java provided by SQLJ. We investigate the main constructs of SQLJ, such as use of declarative and executable statements, SQLJ clauses, and use of bind variables in SQLJ applications. We also observe usage of named and position iterators and we illustrate how to develop and run applications on the server side. In particular, we analyze the difference between SQLJ and JDBC and we find that SQLJ is good for static SQL...
Show moreWe critically investigate, evaluate, and illustrate the language of SQL and Java provided by SQLJ. We investigate the main constructs of SQLJ, such as use of declarative and executable statements, SQLJ clauses, and use of bind variables in SQLJ applications. We also observe usage of named and position iterators and we illustrate how to develop and run applications on the server side. In particular, we analyze the difference between SQLJ and JDBC and we find that SQLJ is good for static SQL whereas JDBC is good for dynamic SQL. We also compare the relationship of SQLJ to ANSI/ISO embedded SQL. Finally we evaluate the advantages of developing SQLJ stored procedure over PL/SQL procedures.
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Date Issued: 1999
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15722
Subject Headings: Database management, SQL (Computer program language), Java (Computer program language)
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: GSM network simulation and performance analysis.
Creator: Bothra, Piyush., Florida Atlantic University, Ilyas, Mohammad
Abstract/Description: This research focuses on analyzing the effect of change in network parameters on the performance of GSM cellular network. A simulation model is created using visual C++ and network performance in terms of call failures and handover failures are studied. A cellular network architecture and its performance are based on so many parameters and complexities that it is very difficult to analyze the effect of a parameter on any one aspect of performance. The purpose of this thesis is to study the...
Show moreThis research focuses on analyzing the effect of change in network parameters on the performance of GSM cellular network. A simulation model is created using visual C++ and network performance in terms of call failures and handover failures are studied. A cellular network architecture and its performance are based on so many parameters and complexities that it is very difficult to analyze the effect of a parameter on any one aspect of performance. The purpose of this thesis is to study the performance of network with respect to some of those parameters while neglecting other effects. The simulated network takes parameters like cell diameter, traffic intensity and mobility pattern as input and a simulation run results in the evaluation of the call failure and success statistics.
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Date Issued: 2002
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12952
Subject Headings: Database management, SQL (Computer program language), Java (Computer program language)
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Collabortive filtering using machine learning and statistical techniques.
Creator: Su, Xiaoyuan., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: Collaborative filtering (CF), a very successful recommender system, is one of the applications of data mining for incomplete data. The main objective of CF is to make accurate recommendations from highly sparse user rating data. My contributions to this research topic include proposing the frameworks of imputation-boosted collaborative filtering (IBCF) and imputed neighborhood based collaborative filtering (INCF). We also proposed a model-based CF technique, TAN-ELR CF, and two hybrid CF...
Show moreCollaborative filtering (CF), a very successful recommender system, is one of the applications of data mining for incomplete data. The main objective of CF is to make accurate recommendations from highly sparse user rating data. My contributions to this research topic include proposing the frameworks of imputation-boosted collaborative filtering (IBCF) and imputed neighborhood based collaborative filtering (INCF). We also proposed a model-based CF technique, TAN-ELR CF, and two hybrid CF algorithms, sequential mixture CF and joint mixture CF. Empirical results show that our proposed CF algorithms have very good predictive performances. In the investigation of applying imputation techniques in mining incomplete data, we proposed imputation-helped classifiers, and VCI predictors (voting on classifications from imputed learning sets), both of which resulted in significant improvement in classification performance for incomplete data over conventional machine learned classifiers, including kNN, neural network, one rule, decision table, SVM, logistic regression, decision tree (C4.5), random forest, and decision list (PART), and the well known Bagging predictors. The main imputation techniques involved in these algorithms include EM (expectation maximization) and BMI (Bayesian multiple imputation).
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Date Issued: 2008
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/186301
Subject Headings: Filters (Mathematics), Machine learning, Data mining, Technological innovations, Database management, Combinatorial group theory
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: The future will be better tomorrow: a novel of apocalyptic sarcasm.
Creator: Irving, Christopher J., Bucak, Ayse Papatya, Florida Atlantic University, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters, Department of English
Abstract/Description: The Future Will Be Better Tomorrow is a satirical post-apocalyptic novel that examines the personal and social ironies that occur in a society that is unbalanced by an unexplained apocalyptic event. Working with a combination of dark humor and the terrifying realities of an apocalyptic event – in this case: a blackout – the novel aims to challenge the machinery established by this particular subset of the science fiction genre.
Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004124, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004124
Subject Headings: Computer science., Computer communication systems., Data structures (Computer science)., Database management., Information storage and retrieval., Artificial intelligence., Computer Science., Data Structures, Cryptology and Information Theory., Database Management., Information Storage and Retrieval.
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Title: A survey of object-oriented features in SQL3.
Creator: Wu, Zaiwu., Florida Atlantic University, Solomon, Martin K., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: This thesis, based on (ISO/ANSI) X3H2-93-091 Working Draft Database Language SQL (SQL3) (Melton, 1993, 1994), systematically specifies the characteristics and manipulation of object-oriented techniques in SQL3. An essential difference between SQL3 and the previous SQL standards lies in the fact that the abstract data type (ADT) facility supported in SQL3 causes SQL3 to become an extended relational data model rather than a "pure" relational data model. This master's thesis focuses on the...
Show moreThis thesis, based on (ISO/ANSI) X3H2-93-091 Working Draft Database Language SQL (SQL3) (Melton, 1993, 1994), systematically specifies the characteristics and manipulation of object-oriented techniques in SQL3. An essential difference between SQL3 and the previous SQL standards lies in the fact that the abstract data type (ADT) facility supported in SQL3 causes SQL3 to become an extended relational data model rather than a "pure" relational data model. This master's thesis focuses on the careful examination and explication of ADTs and the corresponding families--type templates as they are used in SQL3. These topics involve four aspects: (1) general concepts and technologies in object-oriented data models, (2) the definition of ADTs and their advantages, (3) the manipulation of ADTs in SQL3, including type templates (e.g., distinct types, explicit ADTs, user-defined type templates, standard type templates) and collection types, (4) "tables of ADTs" (row types with table), and (5) conclusions and challenges.
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Date Issued: 1994
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15044
Subject Headings: Abstract data types (Computer science), Object-oriented programming (Computer science), Database management, SQL (Computer program language)
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