Browsing Computer Science Masters Theses by Issue Date
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A Closed Form Optimization Model for The Conflict Neutralization Problem
(North Dakota State University, 2010)In this study, we proposed a novel closed form optimization model for the Conflict Neutralization Problem (CKP) and implemented an efficient algorithm for solving the problem. A novel tableau representation of the CNP ... -
Anonymity and Hostile Node Identification in Wireless Sensor Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2010)In many secure wireless network attack scenarios, the source of a data packet is as sensitive as the data it contains. Existing work to provide source anonymity in wireless sensor networks (WSN) are not frugal in terms ... -
Dynamic Algorithms for Sensor Scheduling and Adversary Path Prediction
(North Dakota State University, 2010)In this thesis we describe three new dynamic, real time and robust sensor scheduling algorithms for intruder tracking and sensor scheduling. We call them Tactic Association Based Algorithm (TABA), Tactic Case Based ... -
Post-Deployment Key Management in Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Many wireless sensor network applications require secure communication between nodes in the network. However, establishing pair-wise keys between nodes to provide security is challenging due to the limited resources in ... -
An Architecture for the Implementation and Distribution of Multiuser Virtual Environments.
(North Dakota State University, 2010)JavaMOO is an architecture for creating multiuser virtual environments focusing on domain-specific design and rapid development. JavaMOO components use best practices and extensible design for system configuration, ... -
Athletic Fundraising and University Development Offices: A Structurational Relationship
(North Dakota State University, 2010)This case study examines the working relationship between an athletic department and a central development office within a university. This study focuses primarily on the coordination of fundraising efforts between the ... -
Resource and Bandwidth Allocation in Hybrid Wireless Mobile Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2010)In the lead up to the implementation of 802.16 and 4G wireless networks, there have been many proposals for addition of multi-hop MANET zones or relay stations in order to cut the cost of building a new backbone ... -
Optimization of Mobile Sensor Movement in Self-Healing Sensor Networks
(North Dakota State University, 2010)This paper moves forward the key idea as proposed in past research works - a self-healing deployment approach for sensor networks, where a small percentage of mobile sensors are deployed along with the static sensors into ... -
Recruiting Through Identification: Identification Strategies and Tactics Used in External Higher Education Strategic Communication
(North Dakota State University, 2010)This exploratory study examines higher education strategic communication for identification inducement strategies and tactics using Cheney's (1983) typology as a guiding framework. The study also explores the differences ... -
Data Replication Strategies in Cloud Computing
(North Dakota State University, 2011)Data replication is a widely used technique in various systems. For example, it can be employed in large-scale distributed file systems to increase data availability and system reliability, or it can be used in many network ... -
POMDP Planning in Service Composition
(North Dakota State University, 2011)Automated vVeb service composition is becoming an increasingly important research topic. It describes the automatic process of composing atomic services into a chain of services that provide a specific functionality that ... -
Frequent Substring-Based Sequence Classification Using Reduced Alphabets
(North Dakota State University, 2011)In recent years, various disciplines have generated large quantities of sequence data which has necessitated automated techniques for classifying these sequences into different categories of interest. Especially with the ... -
Uses and Gratifications of Amputees' Online Social Networks
(2011)The following thesis examined amputee support groups on Facebook. Having an 111 amputation can be a life-changing experience. and social support may be necessary to understand one's amputation. Hundreds of amputee groups ... -
Distance-Aware Relay Placement and Scheduling in Wireless Networks.
(North Dakota State University, 2011)The WiMAX technology and cognitive radio have been active topics in wireless networks. A WiMAX mesh network is able to provide larger wireless coverage, higher network capacity and Non-Line-Of-Sight (NLOS) communications. ... -
An Investigation of Integration and Performance Issues Related to the Use of Extended Page Sizes in Computationally Intensive Applications
(North Dakota State University, 2012)The combination of increasing fabrication density and corresponding decrease in price has resulted in the ability of commodity platforms to support large memory capacities. Processor designers have introduced support for ... -
Adaptive Regression Testing Strategy: An Empirical Study
(North Dakota State University, 2012)When software systems evolve, different amounts of code modifications can be involved in different versions. These factors can affect the costs and benefits of regression testing techniques, and thus, there may be no single ... -
Efficient Publish/Subscribe System over Mobile Ad-Hoc Network
(North Dakota State University, 2012)Information dissemination is an important issue for mobile ad-hoc communities. This issue is very challenging due to the dynamic and fragile nature of the mobile ad-hoc networks, in which participants have limited computing ... -
Evaluating the Gap Between the Skills and Abilities of Senior Undergraduate Computer Science Students and the Expectations of Industry
(North Dakota State University, 2012)A large emphasis is placed on improving student education. Every year researchers propose new teaching methods and suggest improvements to existing methods. However, recent computer science and software engineering graduates ... -
Investigation of the Effect of the Number of Inspectors on the Software Defect Estimates
(North Dakota State University, 2012)Capture-recapture models help software managers by providing post-inspection defect estimate remaining in a software artifact to determine if a re-inspection in necessary. These estimates are calculated using the number ... -
A Distributed Power Market for the Smart Grid
(North Dakota State University, 2012)To address the challenges of resource allocation in the Smart Electrical Grid a new power market is proposed. A distributed and autonomous contract net based market system in which participants, represented by the agents, ...