Process Modelers Need Models Too: Using Scenarios in Software Development Process Modeling

Scenarios have been seen to be a useful way of identifying requirements in the software development domain. This paper discusses how scenarios may be helpful in identifying requirements in the software development process-modeling domain, and shows how multiple levels of scenarios may be useful. Based on some sample scenarios, the value of incorporating organizational goals into the process-modeling domain is described. Implications for process-modeling constructs and approaches are discussed

An Ontological Analysis of Use Case Modeling Grammar

Use case modeling is a popular technique for representing the functional requirements of an information system. The simple graphical notation of use case diagrams, accompanied by well-structured narrative descriptions, makes use case models fairly easy to read and understand. This simplicity, however, belies the challenges associated with creating use case models. There is little, if any, theory underlying use cases, and little more than loose guidelines for creating a complete, consistent, and integrated set of use cases. We argue that there is a need for more rigor and consistency in the grammatical constructs used in use case modeling. Toward this end, we present a theoretically- and practice-based assessment of use case modeling constructs, and make recommendations for future research to improve and strengthen this technique

Problem and Solution Frameworks for Software Development Process Modeling,

This paper presents and discusses two frameworks for use in software development process modeling. These frameworks organize in one place many of the problems and successful solution approaches identified over the past several years in the process modeling communityi, identifying general dimensions of the process modeling problem, and general dimensions that should be considered in any potential process modeling solution approach. In addition, several important problems and potential solution approaches that, to date, have received minimal focus are proposed and included in these frameworks

A dynamic framework for transportation policy design : the case of the Boston Olympics

Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1994.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 250-252).by Daniel John Turk.M.S

Behaviors of Adult \u3ci\u3eAgrilus Planipennis\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)

A 2-year study was conducted in Canada (2003) and the United States (2005) to better understand searching and mating behaviors of adult Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire. In both field and laboratory, adults spent more time resting and walking than feeding or flying. The sex ratio in the field was biased towards males, which tended to hover around trees, likely looking for mates. There was more leaf feeding damage within a tree higher in the canopy than in the lower canopy early in the season, but this difference disappeared over time. In choice experiments, males attempted to mate with individuals of both sexes, but they landed more frequently on females than on males. A series of sexual behaviors was observed in the laboratory, including: exposure of the ovipositor/genitalia, sporadic jumping by males, attempted mating, and mating. Sexual behaviors were absent among 1-3 day-old beetles, but were observed regularly in 10-12 day-old beetles. Females were seen exposing their ovipositor, suggestive of pheromone-calling behavior. No courtship was observed prior to mating. Hovering, searching, and landing behaviors suggest that beetles most likely rely on visual cues during mate finding, although host-plant volatiles and/or pheromones might also be involved

Longitudinal Ship Launching

In this paper the ship placement on the slipway and technology of longitudinal launching is analyzed along with conducted static calculation. The first part of the paper describes the longitudinal slipway with all of its equipment made for reception and placement of the particular type of ship. The second part of the paper is describing longitudinal launching of the ship with all of the critical moments during the launching. Every one of the critical positions of the ship is defined and the prevention discussed. Forces and moments of forces for every stage of the launching are calculated with the selected computer software and the static diagram is made and discussed for the particular ship