Agent-based Data Integration Framework

Combining data from diverse, heterogeneous sources while facilitating a unified access to it is an important (albeit difficult) task. There are various possibilities of performing it. In this publication, we propose and describe an agent-based framework dedicated to acquiring and processing distributed, heterogeneous data collected from diverse sources (e.g., the Internet, external software, relational, and document databases). Using this multi-agent-based approach in the aspects of the general architecture (the organization and management of the framework), we create a proof-of-concept implementation. The approach is presented using a sample scenario in which the system is used to search for personal and professional profiles of scientists

Portable Userspace Virtual Filesystem Switch

Multiple different filesystems — including disk-based, network, distributed, abstract — arean integral part of every operating system. They are usually written as kernel modules and abstracted to the user via a virtual filesystem switch. In this paper we analyse the feasibility of reimplementing the virtual filesystem switch as a userspace daemon and applicability of this approach in real-life usage. Such reimplementation will require a way to virtualise processes behaviour related to filesystem operations. The problem is non-trivial, as we assume limited capabilities of the VFS switch implemented in userspace. We present a layered architecture comprising of a monitoring process, the VFS abstraction and real filesystem implementations. All working in userspace. Then, we evaluate this solution in four areas: portability, feasibility, usability and performance. Our results demonstrate possible gains in using the userspace-based approach with monolithic kernels, but also underline problems that are encountered in this approach

Membrane curvature during peroxisome fission requires Pex11

Pex11p is required for peroxisome proliferation. This study demonstrates that the N-terminus of Pex11p forms an amphipathic helix that generates membrane curvature required for peroxisome fission

Portable userspace virtual filesystem switch

Tyt. z nagłówka.Bibliogr. s. 364-365.Multiple different filesystems — including disk-based, network, distributed, abstract — are an integral part of every operating system. They are usually written as kernel modules and abstracted to the user via a virtual filesystem switch. In this paper, we analyze the feasibility of reimplementing the virtual filesystem switch as a userspace daemon and applicability of this approach in real-life usage. Such reimplementation will require a way to virtualize processes behavior related to filesystem operations. The problem is non-trivial, as we as-sume limited capabilities of the VFS switch implemented in userspace. We present a layered architecture comprising of a monitoring process, the VFS abstraction and real filesystem implementations. All working in userspace. Then, we evaluate this solution in four areas: portability, feasibility, usability, and performance. Our results demonstrate possible gains in the use of a userspace-based approach with monolithic kernels, but also underline problems that are encountered in this approach.Dostępny również w formie drukowanej.KEYWORDS: userspace virtual filesystem, operating systems, ptrace, FUSE

Agent-based data integration framework

Tyt. z nagłówka.Bibliogr. s. 409-410.Combining data from diverse, heterogeneous sources while facilitating a unified access to it is an important (albeit difficult) task. There are various possibilities of performing it. In this publication, we propose and describe an agent-based framework dedicated to acquiring and processing distributed, heterogeneous data collected from diverse sources (e.g., the Internet, external software, relational, and document databases). Using this multi-agent-based approach in the aspects of the general architecture (the organization and management of the framework), we create a proof-of-concept implementation. The approach is presented using a sample scenario in which the system is used to search for personal and professional profiles of scientists.Dostępny również w formie drukowanej.KEYWORDS: data integration, multi-agent systems

Assessing the green growth trajectory through resource and impact decoupling indices: the case of Poland

Summarization: This paper uses the most appropriate measures and data sources to map the likely growth delinking of Polish economy for the period 1990-2016. Evidences of green growth exist and were assessed both qualitatively and quantitatively. This paper also examines the likely policy implications by means of cross-correlation analysis. The results indicate that Poland can be conceptualized as a successful paradigm prescribed by the ecological modernization theory since growth is not associated with human pressure on natural resources and does not produce detrimental environmental impacts.Παρουσιάστηκε στο: Polish Journal of Environmental Studie