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VIROLOGY
2008
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Formal affordance-based models of computer virus reproduction
We present a novel classification of computer viruses using a formalised notion of reproductive models based on Gibson's theory of affordances. A computer virus reproduction ...
Matt Webster, Grant Malcolm
ICFEM
2010
Springer
13 years 6 months ago
A Modular Scheme for Deadlock Prevention in an Object-Oriented Programming Model
Despite the advancements of concurrency theory in the past decades, practical concurrent programming has remained a challenging activity. Fundamental problems such as data races an...
Scott West, Sebastian Nanz, Bertrand Meyer
BIOSYSTEMS
2008
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13 years 7 months ago
The autonomy of biological individuals and artificial models
This paper aims to offer an overview of the meaning of autonomy for biological individuals and artificial models rooted in a specific perspective that pays attention to the histor...
Alvaro Moreno, Arantza Etxeberria, Jon Umerez
BC
2005
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Phase transitions in the neuropercolation model of neural populations with mixed local and non-local interactions
Abstract We model the dynamical behavior of the neuropil, the densely interconnected neural tissue in the cortex, using neuropercolation approach. Neuropercolation generalizes phas...
Robert Kozma, Marko Puljic, Paul Balister, B&eacut...
CHI
2008
ACM
14 years 8 months ago
A resource kit for participatory socio-technical design in rural Kenya
We describe our approach and initial results in the participatory design of technology relevant to local rural livelihoods. Our approach to design and usability proceeds from rese...
Kevin Walker, Joshua Underwood, Timothy Mwololo Wa...