Volume 18, Number 1, February 2004

Special Issue: Selected Papers from the Sixth International Conference on Knowledge-Based Engineering Systems (KES 2002)

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  Ernesto Damiani, Robert J. Howlett, Mauro Madravio: Editorial. 1-2
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  Yun Bai, Yan Zhang: Artificial Intelligence In Database Security. 3-17
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  Saeid Belkasim, Xianyu Hong, Otman A. Basir: Content Based Image Retrieval Using Discrete Wavelet Transform. 19-32
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  Rajiv Khosla, Chris Lai, Yasue Mitsukura: Human-Centered Multiagent Distributed Architecture For Knowledge Engineering Of Image Processing Applications. 33-62
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  Lawrence J. Mazlack: Discovery Of Causality Possibilities. 63-73

Volume 18, Number 2, March 2004

Papers: Pattern Recognition

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  Ruey-Shiang Guh: Optimizing Feedforward Neural Networks For Control Chart Pattern Recognition Through Genetic Algorithms. 75-99

Papers: Object Recognition

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  Chia-Jung Chang, Jun-Wei Hsieh, Yung-Sheng Chen, Wen-Fong Hu: Tracking Multiple Moving Objects Using A Level-Set Method. 101-125

Papers: Face Recognition

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  Jaewon Sung, Daijin Kim: Real-Time Facial Pose Identification With Hierarchically Structured Ml Pose Classifier. 127-142

Papers: Image Classification

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  Farid Melgani: Classification Of Multitemporal Remote-Sensing Images By A Fuzzy Fusion Of Spectral And Spatio-Temporal Contextual Information. 143-156

Papers: Computer Vision Applications

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  Marius C. Codrea, Olli Nevalainen, Esa Tyystjärvi, Martin Vandeven, Roland Valcke: Classifying Apples By The Means Of Fluorescence Imaging. 157-174

Papers: Image Analysis

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  Volodymyr V. Hrytsyk, K. M. Berezska, Oleg M. Berezsky: Modeling And Synthesis Of Complex Symmetrical Images. 175-195

Correspondence: Image Processing

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  Frank Y. Shih, Kai Zhang: Efficient Contour Detection Based On Improved Snake Model. 197-209

Correspondence: Face Recognition

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  Jian-Huang Lai, Pong Chi Yuen, Dong-Gao Deng: Generalized Spectroface For Face Recognition. 211-228

Correspondence: Document Recognition

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  Yue Lu, Chew Lim Tan: Chinese Word Searching In Imaged Documents. 229-246

Correspondence: Image Processing

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  Wei Wu, Jiaxiong Peng: Detection Of Moving Small Targets In Infrared Image Sequences Containing Cloud Clutter. 247-260

Volume 18, Number 3, May 2004

Special Issue: Graph Matching in Pattern Recognition and Machine Vision

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  Horst Bunke, Terry Caelli: Editorial. 261-263
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  Donatello Conte, Pasquale Foggia, Carlo Sansone, Mario Vento: Thirty Years Of Graph Matching In Pattern Recognition. 265-298
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  Dzena Hidovic, Marcello Pelillo: Metrics For Attributed Graphs Based On The Maximal Similarity Common Subgraph. 299-313
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  Antonio Robles-Kelly, Edwin R. Hancock: String Edit Distance, Random Walks And Graph Matching. 315-327
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  Terry Caelli, Serhiy Kosinov: Inexact Graph Matching Using Eigen-Subspace Projection Clustering. 329-354
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  Michaël A. van Wyk, Barend J. van Wyk: A Learning-Based Framework For Graph Matching. 355-374
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  Alberto Sanfeliu, Francesc Serratosa, René Alquézar: Second-Order Random Graphs For Modeling Sets Of Attributed Graphs And Their Application To Object Learning And Recognition. 375-396
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  Roland Glantz, Marcello Pelillo, Walter G. Kropatsch: Matching Segmentation Hierarchies. 397-424
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  Peter J. Dickinson, Miro Kraetzl, Horst Bunke, Michel Neuhaus, Arek Dadej: Similarity Measures For Hierarchical Representations Of Graphs With Unique Node Labels. 425-442
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  Alireza Ahmadyfard, Josef Kittler: The Role Of Relational Constraints In Region Matching. 443-454
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  Josep Lladós, Gemma Sánchez: Graph Matching Versus Graph Parsing In Graphics Recognition - A Combined Approach. 455-473
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  Adam Schenker, Mark Last, Horst Bunke, Abraham Kandel: Classification Of Web Documents Using Graph Matching. 475-496
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  Christian Bauckhage, Elke Braun, Gerhard Sagerer: From Image Features To Symbols And Vice Versa - Using Graphs To Loop Data- And Model-Driven Processing In Visual Assembly Recognition. 497-517

Volume 18, Number 4, June 2004

Papers: Handwriting Recognition

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  Alejandro Hector Toselli, Alfons Juan, Jorge González, Ismael Salvador, Enrique Vidal, Francisco Casacuberta, Daniel Keysers, Hermann Ney: Integrated Handwriting Recognition And Interpretation Using Finite-State Models. 519-539

Papers: Optical Character Recognition

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  Soo-Hyung Kim, Hee K. Kwag, Ching Y. Suen: Word-Level Optical Font Recognition Using Typographical Features. 541-561

Papers: Image Segmentation

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  Boris Cigale, Damjan Zazula: Segmentation Of Ovarian Ultrasound Images Using Cellular Neural Networks. 563-581

Papers: Image Processing

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  Douglas A. Lyon: On The Use Of A Visual Cortical Sub-Band Model For Interactive Heuristic Edge Detection. 583-606

Papers: Machine Learning

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  Txomin Romero, Pedro Larrañaga, Basilio Sierra: Learning Bayesian Networks In The Space Of Orderings With Estimation Of Distribution Algorithms. 607-625

Papers: Computer Vision

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  Ulrike Ahlrichs, Dietrich Paulus, Heinrich Niemann: Knowledge-Based Scene Exploration Using Computer Vision And Learned Analysis Strategies. 627-664

Papers: Artificial Intelligence

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  Jiming Liu, Shiwu Zhang: Multiphase Genetic Programming: A Case Study In Sumo Maneuver Evolution. 665-684

Correspondence: Pattern Recognition

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  Byung-Gyu Kim, Sung-Yun Jung, Dong-Jo Park: Robust Profile Verification Scheme Based On Ear Reference Coordinate System. 685-700

Correspondence: Image Segmentation

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  Vasileios Mezaris, Ioannis Kompatsiaris, Michael G. Strintzis: Still Image Segmentation Tools For Object-Based Multimedia Applications. 701-725

Correspondence: Image Understanding

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  Zbigniew Les, Magdalena Les: Understanding In The Shape Understanding System. 727-745

Volume 18, Number 5, August 2004

Special Issue: Fusion of Multiple Classifiers

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  Fabio Roli, Josef Kittler: Editorial. 747-748
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  Terry Windeatt, Gholamreza Ardeshir: Decision Tree Simplification For Classifier Ensembles. 749-776
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  Joseph T. Morgan, Jisoo Ham, Melba M. Crawford, Alex Henneguelle, Joydeep Ghosh: Adaptive Feature Spaces For Land Cover Classification With Limited Ground Truth Data. 777-799
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  Christoph König, Giuseppina C. Gini, Marian Viorel Craciun, Emilio Benfenati: Multiclass Classifier From A Combination Of Local Experts: Toward Distributed Computation For Real-Problem Classifiers. 801-817
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  Raimondo Schettini, Carla Brambilla, Claudio Cusano, Gianluigi Ciocca: Automatic Classification Of Digital Photographs Based On Decision Forests. 819-845
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  Shimon Cohen, Nathan Intrator: On Different Model Selection Criteria In A Forward And Backward Regression Hybrid Network. 847-865
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  Carmen Lai, David M. J. Tax, Robert P. W. Duin, Elzbieta Pekalska, Pavel Paclík: A Study On Combining Image Representations For Image Classification And Retrieval. 867-890
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  Stefano Merler, Bruno Caprile, Cesare Furlanello: Bias-Variance Control Via Hard Points Shaving. 891-903
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  Ross A. McDonald, David J. Hand, Idris A. Eckley: A Multiclass Extension To The Brownboost Algorithm. 905-931
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  Massimo De Santo, Gennaro Percannella, Carlo Sansone, Mario Vento: A Multi-Expert System For Shot Change Detection In Mpeg Movies. 933-956
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  Simon Günter, Horst Bunke: Handwritten Word Recognition Using Classifier Ensembles Generated From Multiple Prototypes. 957-974

Volume 18, Number 6, September 2004

Papers: Pattern Recognition

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  Frank Y. Shih, Kai Zhang: Inter-Frame Interpolation By Snake Model And Greedy Algorithm. 975-985
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  Chin-Chen Chang, Yuan-Hui Yu: An Efficient Approach For Face Detection And Facial Feature Location Using Prune-And-Search Technique. 987-1005

Papers: Facial Recognition

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  Weigang Chen, Feihu Qi, Zhaozhong Wang: A Two-Stage Synergetic Approach For Face Recognition. 1007-1017

Correspondence: Pattern Recognition

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  Yu Zhao, Yan Qiu Chen: Connected Equi-Length Line Segments For Curve And Structure Matching. 1019-1037
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  Nawwaf N. Kharma, Taras Kowaliw, E. Clement, Chris Jensen, A. Youssef, Jie Yao: Project CellNet: Evolving An Autonomous Pattern Recognizer. 1039-1056

Correspondence: Image Processing

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  Matthew Y. Ma, Jinhong Katherine Guo, Patrick Shen-Pei Wang: From Pixels To True XML Structures In Digital Document Images. 1057-1069

Correspondence: Parallel Image Analysis

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  P. Helen Chandra, K. G. Subramanian, D. G. Thomas: Parallel Splicing On Images. 1071-1091

Correspondence: Image Retrieval

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  Hun-Woo Yoo, Dong-Sik Jang, Kwang-Kyu Seo, Myung-Eui Lee: Retrieving Images By Comparing Homogeneous Color And Texture Objects In The Image. 1093-1110

Correspondence: Image Hiding

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  Yu-Chen Hu, Min-Hui Lin: Secure Image Hiding Scheme Based Upon Vector Quantization. 1111-1130

Volume 18, Number 7, November 2004

Special Issue: Connecting Graphonomic Research and Pattern Recognition

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  Hans-Leo Teulings, Arend W. A. Van Gemmert: Editorial. 1131-1137
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  Claudio De Stefano, Gianluca Guadagno, Angelo Marcelli: A Saliency-Based Segmentation Method For Online Cursive Handwriting. 1139-1156
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  Claudio De Stefano, Angelo Marcelli: An Efficient Method For Online Cursive Handwriting Strokes Reordering. 1157-1171
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  Keisuke Mochida, Masaki Nakagawa: Separating Figures, Mathematical Formulas And Japanese Text From Free Handwriting In Mixed Online Documents. 1173-1187
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  Julio Cesar Martínez Romo, Rogelio Alcántara Silva: Optimal Prototype Functions Of Features For Online Signature Verification. 1189-1206
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  Moussa Djioua, Réjean Plamondon: The Generation Of Velocity Profiles With An Artificial Simulator. 1207-1219
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  Roger Stevenson, James G. Phillips, Thomas J. Triggs: Mouse And Display Tablets As Cursor Control Devices. 1221-1232
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  Iyad Zaarour, Laurent Heutte, Philippe Leray, Jacques Labiche, Bassam Eter, Daniel Mellier: Clustering And Bayesian Network Approaches For Discovering Handwriting Strategies Of Primary School Children. 1233-1251
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  Samuel Chindaro, Richard M. Guest, Michael C. Fairhurst, Jonathan M. Potter: Assessing Visuo-Spatial Neglect Through Feature Selection From Shape Drawing Performance And Sequence Analysis. 1253-1266
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  Moumita Ghosh, Ranadhir Ghosh, Brijesh Verma: A Fully Automated Offline Handwriting Recognition System Incorporating Rule Based Neural Network Validated Segmentation And Hybrid Neural Network Classifier. 1267-1283
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  Tamás Varga, Horst Bunke: Offline Handwriting Recognition Using Synthetic Training Data Produced By Means Of A Geometrical Distortion Model. 1285-1302
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  Simon Günter, Horst Bunke: Multiple Classifier Systems In Offline Handwritten Word Recognition - On The Influence Of Training Set And Vocabulary Size. 1303-1320
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  Cinthia Obladen de Almendra Freitas, Flávio Bortolozzi, Robert Sabourin: Study Of Perceptual Similarity Between Different Lexicons. 1321-1338
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  Meenakshi K. Kalera, Sargur N. Srihari, Aihua Xu: Offline Signature Verification And Identification Using Distance Statistics. 1339-1360
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  Sung-Hyuk Cha, Charles C. Tappert, Michael Gibbons, Yi-Min Chee: Automatic Detection Of Handwriting Forgery Using A Fractal Number Estimate Of Wrinkliness. 1361-1371

Volume 18, Number 8, December 2004

Papers: Pattern Recognition

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  Rosa Blanco, Pedro Larrañaga, Iñaki Inza, Basilio Sierra: Gene Selection For Cancer Classification Using Wrapper Approaches. 1373-1390
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  Weipeng Zhang, Yuan Yan Tang, Xinge You: Fingerprint Enhancement Using Wavelet Transform Combined With Gabor Filter. 1391-1406

Correspondence: Pattern Recognition

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  Aiqiu Zuo, Jason Z. Zhang, Kevin G. Stanley, Q. M. Jonathan Wu: A Hybrid Stereo Feature Matching Algorithm For Stereo Vision-Based Bin Picking. 1407-1422

Correspondence: Face Recognition

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  Frank Y. Shih, Kai Zhang, Yan-Yu Fu: A Hybrid Two-Phase Algorithm For Face Recognition. 1423-1435

Correspondence: Motion Detection

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  Frank Y. Shih, Yi-Ta Wu, Brian L. C. Chen: Forward And Backward Chain-Code Representation For Motion Planning Of Cars. 1437-1451

Correspondence: Optical Character Recognition

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  Guoliang Qian, Daniel S. Yeung, Eric C. C. Tsang, Wenhao Shu: Feature Selection For Chinese Character Recognition Based On Inductive Learning. 1453-1471

Correspondence: Artificial Intelligence

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  Wen-Bo Zhao, De-Shuang Huang, Ji-Yan Du, Li-Ming Wang: Genetic Optimization Of Radial Basis Probabilistic Neural Networks. 1473-1499

Correspondence: Image Processing

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  Jinwen Ma, Taijun Wang: Entropy Penalized Automated Model Selection On Gaussian Mixture. 1501-1512
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  Chien-Yu Chen, Yu-Chuan Kuo, Chiou-Shann Fuh: Image Reconstruction With Improved Super-Resolution Algorithm. 1513-1527

Correspondence: Machine Learning

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  Binbin Peng, Wenyin Liu, Yin Liu, Guanglin Huang, Zhengxing Sun, Xiangyu Jin: An Svm-Based Incremental Learning Algorithm For User Adaptation Of Sketch Recognition. 1529-1550