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    ConfBits: A Web Based Conference Management System

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    ConfBits is a Web-based Conference Management System (CMS) developed to aid effective organization and management of professional, academic and technical conferences. The web based application is an object-oriented and multi-conferences platform that is made up of four major actors which are authors, reviewers, administrators (otherwise known as Program Committee (PC) chair) and participants. Conference organizers in any Anglophone country can subscribe to the platform via the Internet to access and utilize the different features which include; abstract and full paper submissions, assignment of papers to reviewers, sending email notifications to authors and reviewers, participants management and conference program scheduling. The prototype of the platform is already deployed on the Internet and the trial Universal Resource Locator (URL) is www.cucms.com.ng. From our review of existing online CMSs, ConfBits (although still at a prototype stage) is the first of such system from a developing clime. We hope the platform will serve to bridge the hitherto wide digital divide between the developed and developing nations especially with respect to scholarly online content

    Flare: Architecture for rapid and easy development of Internet-based Applications

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    We propose an architecture, Flare, that is a structured and easy way to develop applications rapidly, in a multitude of languages, which make use of online storage of data and management of users. The architecture eliminates the need for server-side programming in most cases, creation and management of online database storage servers, re-creation of user management schemes and writing a lot of unnecessary code for accessing different web-based services using their APIs. A Web API provides a common API for various web-based services like Blogger [2], Wordpress, MSN Live, Facebook [3] etc. Access Libraries provided for major programming languages and platforms make it easy to develop applications using the Flare Web Service. We demonstrate a simple micro-blogging service developed using these APIs in two modes: a graphical browser-based mode, and a command-line mode in C++, which provide two different interfaces to the same account and data.Comment: 4 pages, 5 figure

    Project Management Methodology for the Development of M-Learning Web Based Applications

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    M-learning web based applications are a particular case of web applications designed to be operated from mobile devices. Also, their purpose is to implement learning aspects. Project management of such applications takes into account the identified peculiarities. M-learning web based application characteristics are identified. M-learning functionality covers the needs of an educational process. Development is described taking into account the mobile web and its influences over the analysis, design, construction and testing phases. Activities building up a work breakdown structure for development of m-learning web based applications are presented. Project monitoring and control techniques are proposed. Resources required for projects are discussed.Software Project Management, M-Learning Applications, Web Applications, Methodology

    Randomised controlled feasibility trial of a web-based weight management intervention with nurse support for obese patients in primary care

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    <b>Background</b><p></p> There is a need for cost-effective weight management interventions that primary care can deliver to reduce the morbidity caused by obesity. Automated web-based interventions might provide a solution, but evidence suggests that they may be ineffective without additional human support. The main aim of this study was to carry out a feasibility trial of a web-based weight management intervention in primary care, comparing different levels of nurse support, to determine the optimal combination of web-based and personal support to be tested in a full trial.<p></p> <b>Methods</b><p></p> This was an individually randomised four arm parallel non-blinded trial, recruiting obese patients in primary care. Following online registration, patients were randomly allocated by the automated intervention to either usual care, the web-based intervention only, or the web-based intervention with either basic nurse support (3 sessions in 3 months) or regular nurse support (7 sessions in 6 months). The main outcome measure (intended as the primary outcome for the main trial) was weight loss in kg at 12 months. As this was a feasibility trial no statistical analyses were carried out, but we present means, confidence intervals and effect sizes for weight loss in each group, uptake and retention, and completion of intervention components and outcome measures.<p></p> <b>Results</b><p></p> All randomised patients were included in the weight loss analyses (using Last Observation Carried Forward). At 12 months mean weight loss was: usual care group (n = 43) 2.44 kg; web-based only group (n = 45) 2.30 kg; basic nurse support group (n = 44) 4.31 kg; regular nurse support group (n = 47) 2.50 kg. Intervention effect sizes compared with usual care were: d = 0.01 web-based; d = 0.34 basic nurse support; d = 0.02 regular nurse support. Two practices deviated from protocol by providing considerable weight management support to their usual care patients.<p></p> <b>Conclusions</b><p></p> This study demonstrated the feasibility of delivering a web-based weight management intervention supported by practice nurses in primary care, and suggests that the combination of the web-based intervention with basic nurse support could provide an effective solution to weight management support in a primary care context

    Web Environments for Group-Based Project Work in Higher Education

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    We discuss problems confronting the use of group-based project work as an instructional strategy in higher education and describe two courses in which course-specific World Wide Web (Web) environments have evolved over a series of course sequences and are used both as tool environments for group-process support and as the product environment of the project work itself. In particular we describe the use of specific Web-embedded shared workspace, communication-management and evaluation tools and their contribution to the management and educational value of group-based project work. The integration of instructional principles and strategies with the Web-based tools is also of particular importance. The 1996-97 versions of the courses analysed in this article can be found at http://www.to.utwente.nl/ism/ism1-96/home.htm for the first-year course in educational media design, and at www.edu.cs.utwente.nl/~aitnlpbg/, for the first-year course in applications of information technology. Both courses, at the University of Twente, use group-based project work as a major organizational form, but integrate all aspects of the courses within cohesive Web environments

    APLIKASI IPS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BERBASIS WEB UNTUK PENGAMANAN WEB SERVER WEB BASED IPS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR WEB SERVER PROTECTION

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    ABSTRAKSI: IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) merupakan sebuah komponen penting untuk menjamin keamanan dari suatu sistem komputer pada jaringan komputer. IPS pada dasarnya merupakan sebuah IDS (Intrusion Detection System) dengan penambahan komponen lain sehingga dapat melakukan aksi pengamanan tertentu ketika sebuah serangan terdeteksi oleh IDS. IPS terdiri dari komponen-komponen sebagai berikut : NIDS (Network Intrusion Detection System) yang berfungsi untuk menangkap informasi tentang semua traffic flow pada suatu jaringan komputer,menganalisa isi atau content dari setiap paket dan mallicious traffic, serta mengenerate security events. Komponen kedua adalah sebuah central rule engine yang menangkap semua security events kemudian mengenerate alarm berdasarkan pada jenis event yang diterima. Komponen ketiga adalah sebuah konsole untuk memonitor event dan alarm serta mengontrol NIDS. IPS akan melakukan aksi berdasarkan alarm yang terjadi kemudian memblok mallicious traffic.IPS Management System merupakan sebuah perangkat lunak yang bertujuan untuk memudahkan admin jaringan untuk mengontrol IPS. IPS Management System menyediakan akses bagi admin jaringan untuk mengelola keamanan jaringannya terutama keamanan web server melalui sebuah user interface berbasis web.Kata Kunci : keamanan jaringan, IPS, IDS, NIDS, traffic flow, mallicious traffic.ABSTRACT: IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is an important component for protecting computer system in computer network. Basically an IPS is an IDS (Intrusion Detection System) with some added components so it can perform spesific security actions when an intrusion is detected by IDS. An IPS consists of the following components: NIDS (Network Intrusion Detection System) to capture all network traffic flows, analyze the content of individual packets for malicious traffic and generate security events.The second component is a central rules engine that captures the security events and generate alerts based on the events received. The third component is a console to monitor events and alerts and control the NIDS. IPS that will take action based on the alerts and attempt to block the malicious traffic.IPS Management System is a software which can help network administrator to control the IPS. IPS Management System provide access for network administrator to manage its network security exspecially web server via web based user interface.Keyword: network security, IPS, IDS, NIDS, traffic flows, mallicious traffic

    Integration of Multimedia Interactive Web Tools with In-Class Active Learning

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    In this paper, we present our experience with an introduction to engineering course in which we used a combination of active and collaborative teaching methods, multimedia web-based material, and web-based interactive tools. The students were engaged in active learning in class with methods such as demonstrations, hands-on work, and group work. After class, the students used the web-based material that we developed, such as multiple choice quizzes, interactive applets, and animations. We have also developed a number of web-based course management tools that were used by the course instructors. We conclude that both the students and instructors had a very positive experience from using this combination of methods
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