This paper provides a performance evaluation of the TETRAPOL random access protocol. The results are based on a Markovian model which is also presented. The Markovian model is use...
Aspect-oriented languages mostly employ implicit languagedefined join point models, where well-defined points in the program are called join points and declarative predicates are ...
VoiceXML (VXML) is a W3C’s standard for specifying interactive dialogs. It finds multiple uses in various Web applications. VXML can also be used in non-visual Web browsing. Th...
Object orientation and component-based development have both proven useful for the elaboration of open distributed systems. These paradigms are offered by the Creol language. Creo...
We describe a new design for authorization in operating systems in which applications are first-class entities. In this design, principals reflect application identities. Access c...