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A Strategy using Writing based on STEAM Instruction for Information Gifted Students' Creative Problem-Solving (정보영재의 창의적 문제해결력을 위한 STEAM 기반 쓰기 활용 전략)

  • Jeon, Su-Ryun;Lee, Tae-Wuk
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.17 no.8
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    • pp.181-188
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    • 2012
  • In this paper, we propose an a strategy using writing based on STEAM Instruction for information gifted students' creative problem-solving. It is needed a complex and dynamic interaction of variety elements for creative problem solving. And it should be provided experience encompassing various disciplines thorough convergence education for leading to the these interactions and developing the ability to solve complex problems. Writing has already been verified educational effects in a variety subjects. And writing gives a positive impact on creative problem solving by helping awareness of the problem and encouraging critical thinking. In addition, writing can be used as an effective tool for improving problem solving based on similarities between problem-solving process. Learners will find algorithm thorough the process analyzing and writing experience with high-tech products like vending machines, mobile phones and can learn naturally the principles of various disciplines used in real life. Furthermore, learners will experience interaction, convergence of various thinking and cultivate creative problem- solving skills.

Two-Phase Approach to Optimal Weather Routing Using Real-Time Adaptive A* Algorithm and Geometric Programming (실시간 적응 A* 알고리즘과 기하학 프로그래밍을 이용한 선박 최적항로의 2단계 생성기법 연구)

  • Park, Jinmo;Kim, Nakwan
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.263-269
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    • 2015
  • This paper proposes a new approach for solving the weather routing problem by dividing it into two phases with the goal of fuel saving. The problem is to decide two optimal variables: the heading angle and speed of the ship under several constraints. In the first phase, the optimal route is obtained using the Real-Time Adaptive A* algorithm with a fixed ship speed. In other words, only the heading angle is decided. The second phase is the speed scheduling phase. In this phase, the original problem, which is a nonlinear optimization problem, is converted into a geometric programming problem. By solving this geometric programming problem, which is a convex optimization problem, we can obtain an optimal speed scheduling solution very efficiently. A simple case of numerical simulation is conducted in order to validate the proposed method, and the results show that the proposed method can save fuel compared to a constant engine output voyage and constant speed voyage.

A Dual-Based Heuristic Algorithm for the Simple Facility Location Problem (단순 시설입지 선정문제에 대한 쌍대기번 휴리스틱)

  • 노형봉
    • Journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.36-41
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    • 1987
  • This paper presents a heuristic algorithm for solving the simple facility location problem. Its main procedure is essentially of 'add' type, which progressively selects facilities to open according to a certain criterion derived from the analysis of the linear programming dual. Computational experience with test problem from the literature is presented.

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A Study on Teaching using Website 'Code.org' in Programming Education based on Computational Thinking (컴퓨팅 사고력이 중요한 프로그래밍 교육에서 'code.org'를 활용한 교수방안)

  • Rim, Hwakyung
    • Journal of Korea Multimedia Society
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.382-395
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    • 2017
  • Learning computational thinking is very important in programming education. Computational thinking refers to the problem solving ability based on the theories of computer science, indicating the importance of algorithm thinking. That is the reason for focusing on promoting creativity and improving the problem solving ability of the students in programming education. This paper commented the elements to consider for teachers when teaching computational thinking to elementary school students with online coding education website 'code.org' that helps beginners have easy programming experiences based on the characteristics of the website, and proposed the appropriate teaching methods.

A Parallel Genetic Algorithm for Solving Deadlock Problem within Multi-Unit Resources Systems

  • Ahmed, Rabie;Saidani, Taoufik;Rababa, Malek
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.21 no.12
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    • pp.175-182
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    • 2021
  • Deadlock is a situation in which two or more processes competing for resources are waiting for the others to finish, and neither ever does. There are two different forms of systems, multi-unit and single-unit resource systems. The difference is the number of instances (or units) of each type of resource. Deadlock problem can be modeled as a constrained combinatorial problem that seeks to find a possible scheduling for the processes through which the system can avoid entering a deadlock state. To solve deadlock problem, several algorithms and techniques have been introduced, but the use of metaheuristics is one of the powerful methods to solve it. Genetic algorithms have been effective in solving many optimization issues, including deadlock Problem. In this paper, an improved parallel framework of the genetic algorithm is introduced and adapted effectively and efficiently to deadlock problem. The proposed modified method is implemented in java and tested on a specific dataset. The experiment shows that proposed approach can produce optimal solutions in terms of burst time and the number of feasible solutions in each advanced generation. Further, the proposed approach enables all types of crossovers to work with high performance.

NSGA-II Technique for Multi-objective Generation Dispatch of Thermal Generators with Nonsmooth Fuel Cost Functions

  • Rajkumar, M.;Mahadevan, K.;Kannan, S.;Baskar, S.
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.423-432
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    • 2014
  • Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-II (NSGA-II) is applied for solving Combined Economic Emission Dispatch (CEED) problem with valve-point loading of thermal generators. This CEED problem with valve-point loading is a nonlinear, constrained multi-objective optimization problem, with power balance and generator capacity constraints. The valve-point loading introduce ripples in the input-output characteristics of generating units and make the CEED problem as a nonsmooth optimization problem. To validate its effectiveness of NSGA-II, two benchmark test systems, IEEE 30-bus and IEEE 118-bus systems are considered. To compare the Pareto-front obtained using NSGA-II, reference Pareto-front is generated using multiple runs of Real Coded Genetic Algorithm (RCGA) with weighted sum of objectives. Comparison with other optimization techniques showed the superiority of the NSGA-II approach and confirmed its potential for solving the CEED problem. Numerical results show that NSGA-II algorithm can provide Pareto-front in a single run with good diversity and convergence. An approach based on Technique for Ordering Preferences by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) is applied on non-dominated solutions obtained to determine Best Compromise Solution (BCS).

On the Direction of the Computer Algorithm Education Based on Conceptual Algorithms (개념적 알고리즘에 기반 한 컴퓨터 알고리즘 교육의 방향)

  • Moon, Gyo-Sik
    • Journal of The Korean Association of Information Education
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.29-38
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    • 2007
  • Computer programming in computer education draws much attention recently. Encouraged by the increased tendency of acquiring logical ability and creativity through learning, various attempts have been made to develop them through learning computer programming in the area of computer education as well. The fact that a computer program is the representation of a computer algorithm expressed in a computer language makes us realize that the devise of a logical method for a solution - i.e., the design of an algorithm - is the key to the solution of a problem. Recognizing the importance of computer algorithm would lead us to such a point that systematic investigations for directional establishment for algorithm education are necessary. We observe that researches on teaching computer algorithm have concentrated mostly on specific problems such as sorting and searching, which can be characterized as problem-dependent and individual. In this paper, the idea of conceptual algorithm is stated from the standpoint of conceptual types of problem-solving methods which are considered as problem-independent and collective. A novice approach to algorithm education based on the characteristics of types of conceptual algorithms is proposed for the purpose of developing systematic, problem-independent, algorithmic problem-solving capabilities of learners, which is widely different from the current methods of individual and problem-dependent algorithm education.

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A Branch and Bound Algorithm for Solving a Capacitated Subtree of Tree Problem in Local Access Telecommunication Networks

  • Cho, Geon;Kim, Seong-Lyun
    • Journal of the Korean Operations Research and Management Science Society
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.81-98
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    • 1997
  • Given a rooted tree T with profits and node demands, the capacitated subtree of a tree problem (GSTP) consists of finding a rooted subtree of maximum profit, subject to having total demand no larger than the given capacity H. We first define the so-called critical item for CSTP and find an upper bound on the optimal value of CSTP in O(n$^{2}$) time, where n is the number of nodes in T. We then present our branch and bound algorithm for solving CSTP and illustrate the algiruthm by using an example. Finally, we implement our branch-and-bound algorithm and compare the computational results with those for both CPLEX and a dynamic programming algorithm. The comparison shows that our branch-and-bound algorithm performs much better than both CPLEX and the dynamic programming algorithm, where n and H are the range of [50, 500] and [5000, 10000], respectively.

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Solving Nonlinear Fixed Charge Transportation Problem by Spanning Tree-based Genetic Algorithm (신장트리 기반 유전자 알고리즘에 의한 비선형 fcTP 해법)

  • Jo, Jung-Bok;Ko, Suc-Bum;Gen, Mitsuo
    • Journal of KIISE:Software and Applications
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    • v.32 no.8
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    • pp.752-758
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    • 2005
  • The transportation problem (TP) is known as one of the important problems in Industrial Engineering and Operational Research (IE/OR) and computer science. When the problem is associated with additional fixed cost for establishing the facilities or fulfilling the demand of customers, then it is called fixed charge transportation problem (fcTP). This problem is one of NP-hard problems which is difficult to solve it by traditional methods. This paper aims to show the application of spanning-tree based Genetic Algorithm (GA)approach for solving nonlinear fixed charge transportation problem. Our new idea lies on the GA representation that includes the feasibility criteria and repairing procedure for the chromosome. Several numerical experimental results are presented to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.

An Application of Heuristic Algorithms for the Large Scale Traveling Salesman Problem in Printed Circuit Board Production (회로기판 생산에서의 대형 외판원문제를 위한 경험적 해법의 응용)

  • 백시현;김내헌
    • Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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    • v.20 no.41
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    • pp.177-188
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    • 1997
  • This study describes the important information for establishing Human Computer Interface System for solving the large scale Traveling Saleman Problem in Printed Circuit Board production. Appropriate types and sizes of partitioning of large scale problems are discussed. Optimal tours for the special patterns appeared in PCB's are given. The comparision of optimal solutions of non-Euclidean problems and Euclidean problems shows the possibilities of using human interface in solving the Chebyshev TSP. Algorithm for the large scale problem using described information and coputational result of the practical problem are given.

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