PROCEEDINGS

The Third International Conference on

Systems Integration

Volume I

Table of Contents

Committees xvii

Honorary Conference Chair's Message (English) xviiiHonorary Conference Chair's Message (Portuguese) xixConference Chair's Message (English) xxConference Chair's Message (Portuguese) xxiiProgram Chair's Message xxiv

Volume I

SESSION 1B (Finance and Business): Management StrategiesChair: Satoshi Sakashita, Hitachi Software Engineering America, Ltd., USA

Business Rules Management and Execution 8W.F. Frank, M.H. Clark, and M.E. Johndrew

Knowledge-Based Problem Analysis in Business Information Systems Planning 17S. Soga, N. Kugumiya, T. Ohkawa, and N. Komoda

Characteristic Work Tray Analysis for Business Process Redesign 27A. Crawford

SESSION 1Ea (Software): Software Specification and DesignChair: Claudia Chandra, University of California at Berkeley, USA

Software Architectures for Mega-System Development:Basic Concepts and Possible Specification 38

V. Kiroua, W. Rossak, and L. JololianRapid Prototyping Through Functional Programming and Formal Specification 46

H. Dursun and A.H. DogruAbstract System Design: An Integrated View 53

E. Demirors, O. Demirors and M.M. TanikSystem Design : A Formal Decomposition Approach *

K. Zeroual and A. Baziramwabo

SESSION 1Eb (Software): Case Study — Real-Time SystemsChair: R.K. Guha, University of Central Florida, USA

An Object-Oriented Approach to Integrating Real-Time Manufacturing Systems 64V.B. Lortz, I.P. Mangiavacchi and K.G. Shin

System Integration Technologies for Real Time Applications *P.R. Schendel and J.S. Katz

Design and Integration of a Real Time Parallel Processing System 74D. Andrews and A. Henessey

SESSION 2Ba (Finance and Business): Planning and InnovationChair: P. Mahew, University of East Anglia, UK

An Integrated Materials Information System for Infrastructure Planning 84K.C. Hoffman

Business Process Reengineering: Proven Techniquesfor Successful Innovation Efforts 94

J.A. Means and N. C. Rose

* Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

Innovation and Society 105A. Gerstenfeld and J. Layana

SESSION 2Bb (Finance and Business): Case StudyChair: Eduardo P. de Moraes Sarmento, COPPE/UFRJ and Embrapa, Brazil

Projeto Renascer 112A.A. da Silva

Process Reengineering 118P.F. Russo

Educa§ao, Tecnologia e Desenvolvimento *Frente Sindical da Federagdo de Trabalhadores do Estado de Sdo Paulo, Brazil

SESSION 2C (Education): Education in Information TechnologyChair: Hilton Silveira Pinto, Unicamp, Brazil

Educational Reform: Integration of Technologies and Methodologies in Content Areas 124F.P. Deek and H. Kimmel

From Educational Technology to Information Technology: Malaysian Experience 134Y. Hashim

An Alternate Approach to Engineering Education 141F. Awad

SESSION 2Ea (Software): ProcessChair: J. Schepers, Siemens AG, Germany

Object Recovery from Procedural Systems for Changingthe Architecture of Applications 148

R.T. Mittermeir, R.R. Klosch, andH.C. GallA Practical Process for Control Integration 158

A.L. PelosoIntegration and Renovation of Software Components 165

A. Hac and K.M. AsatoA Framework for the Implementation of Electronic CAD Software 172

Y. Zhang, J. Tong, P. TangMaintaining the Consistency of Large Evolutionary SoftwareTowards Systems Integration 177

C. Chandra and C.V. Ramamoorthy

SESSION 2Eb (Software): Neural NetworkingChair: Y.H. Jeong, Electronic and TelecommunicationsResearch Institute, Korea

Forecasting Financial Trends in Stock Markets with Neural Networks 188A.M. Ansari and F.C. Lin

System Design Based on Neural Computing 197Y. Hata, T. Hozumi, and K. Yamato

A Prototyping System for Modus Operandi Analysis Based on Neural Network 206C.Kou

Redes Neurais de Retropropagacao 214R.C. Ferreira

Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

vi

SESSION 3Aa (Agriculture and Energy): Horticulture and Distribution ManagementChair: Flavio Couto, Formerly of CNPH/Embrapa, Brazil

Production Systems and the Future of Agriculture: An Examination of Sustainability 224D.G. Francis

Integrated Quality Management in Horticultural Distribution: Concept and Tools 233A. Hoogerwerf, A.E. Simons, R.M. Lokers, and M.F.M. Janssens

Specification of Distributed Module Interaction 243J. van den Broek and J.F. Schreinemakers

SESSION 3B (Finance and Business): Re-Engineering Methodology IChair: Raymond Paul, Operational Evaluation Command, US Army, USA

SM/X Migration Methodology 256A.G. Wondra

Evaluation and Design Principles for Business Reengineering Methodologies:An Elementary Framework 266

J. VanhoenackerOutsourcing Scientific and Technological Activities 276

D. Pagnoncelli

SESSION 3C (Education): Educational OrganizationChair: Sonia Miriam Draibe, Unicamp, Brazil

Community Participation in a Formal Design Processof a Technical Architecture for Emory University 288

L. Leon and J. HoldenThe Peruvian University as Integrator of the National Educational System *

E.G. CastroProjetos Interdisciplinares no II Grau 296

J.T. de Oliveira and H.T.L. Gomes

SESSION 3D (Telecommunications): AerospaceChair: S. Muftic, Stockholm Universitet/KTH, Sweden

SIR-C/X-SAR Free Flyer Engineering Concept 308D.B. Smith, F. Locatell, D.B. Eldred, R. Jordan, P. Stella,D. Henderson, and T. Sweetser

A Flexible Computational Environment for Simulation and Analysisof Complex Multi-Functional Systems 321

D.A. Bearden, T. G. Coleman, and R. Tippets

SESSION 3E (Software): Process EnvironmentChair: Roland T. Mittermeir, Universitat Klagenfurt, Austria

SCALE: A Next Generation Computer-Assisted Process SupportEnvironment for Systems Integration 330

F. OquendoAn Integrated Environment for Specification, Design, andSimulation of Embedded Control Applications 340

J. Bortolazzi, B. Pihulak, J. Ernst, Y. Tanurhan and K. Miiller-GlascrComputer Aided Graphic Environment in Product Development 350

F. Zheng, S. Ye, and M. Chen

* Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

Vll

Software Process Environment Drives Hardware Synthesis 354B. Kramer and B. Dinler

SESSION 4A (Agriculture and Energy): AgroecologyChair: Johanna Dobereiner, Embrapa, Brazil

An Integrated 3D System for the Micropropagationof Tomato Plants 364

D.S. Delorme, I. Gargantini, P.G. Martin, and A. LiptayUse of Proton Induced X-Ray Analysis and Image Processing for Determinationof Trace-Elements Distribution in Agricultural Fields 371

P.E. Cruvinel and E.R. MinatelSistema Informatizado de Recomendac.6es Agronomicas (SIRA) *

G.C. Vitti, H.S. Pereira, J.C. Nogueira, L.G.P. de Oliveira,R.P. Camargo, S. Parducci, and V.R. Poleto

HYDRA: Knowledge Based Decision Support for Irrigation Management 377G. Jacucci, G. Bertanzon, C. Uhrik, P. Yovchev, D. Calza, M. Douroukis,E. Valle, P. Kabat, J. Huygen, B. Van den Broek, L. Pereira, J. Teixeira,R. Fernando, P. Verrier, G. Giannerini, F. Carboni, P. Steduto,M. Todorovic, G. Toller, G. Tziallas, E. Fragaki, and J.V. Munoz

SESSION 4Ba (Finance and Business): Re-Engineering Methodology IIChair: VitorA. de A. Ferrao /Veto, SAASP, Brazil

Re-Think Methodology 386S. Albano

A Proposal for a Framework for Business Reengineeringin Design and Realization of Artificial Environment 393

H. Geerling, H. Ando, and F. KimuraA Methodology for Business Transformation 403

G.M. Prabhu, S. Nilakanta, and A. Subramanian

SESSION 4Ea (Software): Tool IntegrationChair: K.C. Hoffman, MITRE Corporation, USA

An Object-Oriented Environment for User-Centric Tool Integration *L. Chen and K.-J. Lin

An Object-Oriented Approach to the Integration of Graphics Tools 418P. Coltelli, R. Gagliardi, and P. Palamidese

Knowledge-Based Integration of Tools for Software Maintenance 425H. Huang, Y. -P. Leung, K. Sugihara, and I. Miyamoto

SESSION 4Eb (Software): Computer SystemsChair: A.H. Dogru, Middle East Technical University, Turkey

Simulation Analysis of an Improved Disk Cache Controller for Utilization of "Silence" 434D. Deletic, P. Lazarevic, V. Milutinovic, and S. Zlatkovic

Standardization: The Key to DSM System Development and Application 441Z. Fang and J. Ju

The Development of a Midrange Computer System TICOM 447J.-W. Park S-K. Park, and K.-W. Rim

Integrated On-the-Fly Access Control 453P. Bodorik, D. Jutla, and J.S. Riordon

Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

SESSION 5Ba (Finance and Business): Data IntegrationChair: B.K. Bhargava, Purdue University, USA

Integration-Oriented Data Reengineering Supporting Long-Term InformationSystems Evolution and Business Process Reengineering 466

K. KurbelA Formal Framework and a Procedural Approach for Data Interchange 476

N. Boudjlida and O. PerrinSynthesizing Translation Agents for Multi-Disciplinary Data Integration 486

Y.-M. Huang and C.V. RavishankarMethods and Tools for Data Integration 495

O. Rauh and E. Stickel

SESSION 5Bb (Finance and Business): Social DevelopmentChair: Joao Alberto Wanderley, Pernambuco S.A., Brazil

Integrac.ao de Sistemas de uma Organizac,ao Manufatureira(Embasado pela Teoria das RestriQoes) *

J.N. de FreitasA Organizcao Como um Complexo Sistemico Resultadoda Integra<jao de Multiplos e Diferenciados Sistemas 508

R.T. PalaiaA Generic Idealized Model for Complex Teleological Systems 515

E.S. BrickThe Optimum Location of the Library System in Istanbul 525

V. Dokmeci and P. Korea

SESSION 5C (Education): Integrating Education into SocietyChair: Olinda Noronha, Unicamp, Brazil

Organizational Complexities and Reengineering: A Case Study 532J. Swearingen and L. DeNoia

The Role of Values in the Development of Science and Integration of Society *N. Faghih

Integrating Culture, Sociology, and Anthropology into Software Engineering 540R.H. Rutherfoord, S. Wyvill, and D.K. Yerramilli

A Questao Historica da Educacao e Treinamento Modernos 548M.A.F. Rodrigues

SESSION 5D (Telecommunications): ISDN ApplicationsChair: Luiz Fernando Capretz, University of Aizu, Japan

Remote LAN Access and Telecommuter Solutions *AD. Mostafa

Comprehensive Integrated Security System: Design Principlesand Implementation Results 565

S. Muftic

SESSION 5Ea (Software): Integrating Software DevelopmentChair: Chung-Ming Huang, National Cheng Kung University, R.O. China

Integrated Software Development in the Next Millennium 576B.I. Blum

SIGMA: A Generic Scheme for Systems Integration 584J. Schepers

* Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

Integration in Computing: An Ecological Approach 594J.L. Mey and B. Gorayska

SESSION 5Eb (Software): Parallel ProcessingChair: I. Mistrik, GMD, Germany

Synthesis of Application-Specific Heterogeneous Multiprocessors —A Tool for Systems Integration 602

J.C. DeSouza-Batista and AC. ParkerDICE — A Distributed Integrated Computing Environmentfor Multi-Threaded Parallel Processing 612

H.S. AlKhatib, Q. Li, C.-J. Jou, T. Chen, and H. ArafehGroup Theoretic Models of Linear Systems: A Common Lookat Continuous, Discrete, and Digital Systems 622

R.S. Stankovic and M.S. Stankovic

Volume II

SESSION 6Aa (Agriculture and Energy): Energy and UtilitiesChair: J. van den Broek, University of Groningen, The Netherlands

Integration of MHD Power Generators in Solid Waste Incinerator Plants 630A. Geri, A. Salvini, and G.M. Veca

Analise Multicriterial no Planejamento de Sistemas Eletricos *E.A. de Santana and C. Cunha

Desenvolvimento do Programa do Balanco de Utilidades *C.A.A. Pereira

A Composite One and Two-Parameter Integral Method for LaminarIncompressible Transpired Boundary Layer Flow 639

S. Fazil and L.C. Thomas

SESSION 6Ba (Finance and Business): Risk and EvaluationChair: Arthur Gerstenfeld, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA

Software System Risk in a Business Process: AHealthcheck 652P. May hew, W.A. Ward, and J.G. Hodge

The Use of CAPRE™ Technology in Business Process Reengineering 657G.A. Hansen

Build a Self-Managing Total Quality Organization to Minimize Risk in Reengineering 666B.C. Wu

SESSION 6Bb (Finance and Business): Database TechnologyChair: Yutaka Hata, Himeji Institute of Technology, Japan

Parallel Processing of Database Programs in an Object-Orientedand Symbolic Information System 674

S. Yoo and P.C-Y. SheuOPS5 + INGRES = Active Database Systems 684

Y.-I. Chang and F.-L. ChenA Database and Systems Design Methodology 694

A.T.D. FilhoScheduling with Compensation in Multidatabase Systems 699

B. Bhargava and A. Zhang

* Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

SESSION 6D (Telecommunications): Communication ProtocolsChair: M.M. Tanik, Southern Methodist University, USA

An Object-Oriented Protocol Specification System Using the Reusable Concept 712C. -M. Huang and M. -S. Chiang

An Incremental Maximal Progress Protocol Verification for ECFSM-Based Protocols 722C. -M. Huang and J. -M. Hsu

Ring Protocol Dynamics 732J.G. Waclawsky and M. Velauthapillai

SESSION 6E (Software): Cooperative System DevelopmentChair: Antonio L. Peloso, International Software Systems, Inc., USA

The Cleanroom Software Engineering Process: An Overview 744A. Spongier and P.A. Hausler

An Introduction to Cooperative Software Development in COO 754C. Godart, G. Canals, F. Charoy, and P. Molli

A Framework for Cooperative Software Development 764/. Mistrik and W. Schuler

SESSION 7A (Agriculture and Energy): Urban IssuesChair: Jaime Lerner, Former Major of Curitiba, PR, Brazil

A Design Model Reasons on the Urban Ecosystem as an Autopoietic Entity 776A. Lourenci

The Discipline of the Building Environment: Towards Housing Solution 789R. de Oliveira

Real-Time Computer Controls for a Water Treatment Facility 799S.G. Belovich and W.M. Kocher

SESSION 7Ba (Finance and Business): Information TechnologyChair: Nijaz Bajgoric, Bogazici University, Turkey

Reengenharia do CPD com Base na Arquitetura de Informatica *M.C. de Castro

Introducing Integrated Information Technology to the MalaysianAgricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) 812

J. Nathan, R.J. Mockler, and D.G. DologiteThe Application of Geographic Information System and Image ProcessingTechnologies to Fulfill Natural Resource and Land Use ManagementInformation Needs in Southern Africa 818

E. Pearson and L.F. Gandiya

SESSION 7Ea (Software): Software FactoryChair: Oscar I. Palma Pacheco, IHSis and Embrapa, Brazil

Workflow Management Support in IRIN 832R. Adomeit, W. Deiters, and B. Holtkamp

Software Enterprise ModellingA. de Carvalho, F.B.C. de Carvalho, and F.G. Sobrinho

System Integration Experiences in a Brazilian Software Company 842M. Hoffmann

*

* Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

xi

SESSION 7Eb (Software): ManufacturingChair: David Cavallo, Digital Equipment Corporation, USA

Some Criteria to Help the Experimental Setup of Assembly Cellswith Cooperating Robots 846

G. Cardarelli, and M. Palumbo, and P.M. PelagaggeWPG System: A Secured Distributed System for IntegratedEngineering Prototyping and Manufacturing 855

R.K. Guha, J.W. Lindholm, M.T. Purnhagen, U.B. Vemulapati,D.M. Allen, and R. Helmbold

Analise e Sintonia de Malhas de Controle *M.A. Coghi

Metodologia de Implantacao de Sistemas Digitais de Automacaoe Controle em Industrias de Processo *

M.A. Coghi

SESSION 8A (Agriculture and Energy): TransportationChair: D.A. Bearden, The Aerospace Corp., USA

Modelling of Transportation Systems: Object-Oriented Experiments 864J.S.W. Donovan and S. Sevinc

Public Transportation: Can It Be Reengineered? 873D. Reis, N. Pati, and J. Betton

SESSION 8Ba (Finance and Business): Case Study — Information SystemsChair: P.M. Pelagagge, Universita degli Studi di L'Aquila, Italy

A Case Study of Business Process Re-Engineering and AdvancedTechnology in the Health Insurance Industry *

D. CavalloProcedures and Visual Indicators for Fast Integration of Workersto New Office Technologies 880

MM. de Almeida, P.C. Berti, G.B.V. Goncalves, V.O. Nickel, and N. SugaProjeto da Sociedade Informatizada do Vale do Sapucai *

R.F.P. de Cerqueira

SESSION 8Bb (Finance and Business): TransactionsChair: Jaroslaw Tymowski, Krajowa Izba Rozliczeniowa S.A., Poland

Development of Large Data-Oriented Banking Systems 888H. Fukutomi and M. Itakura

Computer Integrated Trade Settlement 895/. Cat home n

System Elixir — A Case of Multi-Facet Integration 904J. Tymowski

CStalk®: Distributed On-Line Transaction Processing for Banking System Integration 908Y.J. Hwang and J. Sun

SESSION 8Ea (Software): Project ManagementChair: Bruce I. Blum, Johns Hopkins University, USA

Cosmos: An Architecture for Improving Process Capability Maturity 920R.T. Yeh, S.N. Delcambre, and MM. Tanik

A Value Chain Enterprise Management System 930L.E. Heindel, V.A. Kasten, and K.J. Schlieber

* Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

xii

Value Chain Management: A Project Management Approach 934L.E. Heindel, V.A. Kasten, and K.J. Schlieber

Managing System Integration Projects by Using Formal Languages 939L.-O. Kihlstrom and C. Soderblom

SESSION 8Eb (Software): Healthcare ManagementChair: J. Linan, Chinese Academy of Science, P.R. China

Towards Process-Oriented Healthcare Management 950S.F. Mills, R.T. Yeh, MM. Tanik, and HK. Huang

Mainstreaming Medical Imagery in Brazil: Evolving the Futureof Medicine with Users 957

W.F. Engel IIIBionator de Baiters: Evolucao e Fundamentos *

M. Del Santo Jr., A.M. Minarelli and E.A. LibertiImpacts of Integration of Computer Techniques on Developmentof Traditional Chinese Medicine 962

D. Qin and W. Li3D Image Reconstruction and Its Application to Surgery Automation 967

C.H. Chen, W.H. Yang, M.C. Tsai, and H.B. Hsieh

SESSION 9Ba (Finance and Business): Expert Systems and ProgrammingChair: Stephen F. Mills, E-Systems, Inc., USA

Integration of Expert Systems for Training 978A. Gerstenfeld

A Conflict Resolution Model and Algorithm Between ExpertSystems Using Inexact Reasoning Models 983

J. Linan and D. RuweiGKD-OOPS: A New Object-Oriented Logic Programming System 993

L. Zhou and Q. Wu

SESSION 9Bb (Finance and Business): Technologyfor Economical and Social Reforms

Chair: Anthony Crawford, Process Improvement Institute, Canada

Technology as a Delivery System for Solutions to Economic and Social Reforms 1000W.H Boshoff

Open Distributed Systems and the Social Sciences:Focus on Welfare Service Professionals 1009

M. Young and Z. MilosevicThe Industrial Internet Outreach Program in Israel — an Integrating Systemfor R&D and International Cooperation 1019

D. Winer and J. Bar

SESSION 9C (Education): Education and ComputersChair: Afira Ripper, Unicamp, Brazil

The Case for Logo in the National Gurriculum *M. Doyle

Children and Computers: Some Preliminary Observations 1026M. Friaca, S. Sahay, and S. Maxwell

Human-Machine Conversations: A Study in Interdisciplinary Communication 1034M.K. Apostolos

' Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

Systems Integration Within the Brazilian EAC&T Project 1039T.J. Casey Jr., D. Faria, and K. Kinnaird

SESSION 9D (Telecommunications): Telecommunications SoftwareChair: Asghar D. Mostafa, ISDN Systems Corporation, USA

Creating an Open Systems Compatible Message Queueing System *J.J. Andreula, L.E. Heindel, and R. Koh

An Integrated CASE for Telecom Software Production in Europe 1050L.F. Capretz

An Integrated Software Environment for Telecommunication Software 1056D.G. Lee, W. Choi, and G.B. Choi

SESSION 9Ea (Software): Case Study — Integrating SystemsChair: Mitur Sakoda Jr., IHSis and Embrapa, Brazil

A User Interface-Oriented Software Development Approach 1066S.-T. Tsai, W.-D. Chiang, M.-H Wu, and H.-J. Liau

Rapid Application Development with MicroSTEP 1074W.T. Huang

Systems Integration on Specification, Design, and Generation of ReactiveSystem: Triadic Domain Model-Based Approach 1082

K. Itoh, S. Kishima, and Y. Tamura

SESSION 9Eb (Software): Case Study — Implementing SystemsChair: Walace Sartori Bonfim, IHSis and Embrapa, Brazil

Software Factory for Survey Data Processing Applications 1098RM. Hanono and D.M.R. Barbosa

Winphix Graphic Interface 1101J.B. dos Santos Jr.

Geradores de Programa Fontes para a Linguagem Cobol *J.C. Nogueira and L.G.P. de Oliveira

SESSION 10A (Agriculture and Energy): Case Study — EnergyChair: Israel Klabin, Fundagao Brasileira de Desenvolvimento Sustentado, Brazil

Sistemas de Integrac.ao Multi-Institucional para Monitoramentodas Queimadas no Brasil *

A.M. Takeda, C.F.A. Paniago, E. Caputi, and E.E. de MirandaSuper Eco: A Comunica§ao e o Meio Ambiente *

A.R. Vieira and C. D'EliaEsquema Generico para Desenvolvimento de Sistemas e Processamentode Pesquisas Estatsiticas *

E. Anzanello

SESSION 10B (Finance and Business): Decision Support SystemsChair: Robert J. Mockler, St. John's University, USA

Systems-Information Engineering Approach to the Integration of Decision Systemand Information System 1108

N. BajgoricHow Much Complexity is Warranted in Developing Decision Support System forEngineering Use in Large? 1118

Y. Liu

'• Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

Economical Evaluation of Systems Integration 1128R. Eisele, C. Hauser, and T. Schwan

SESSION 10Da (Telecommunications): Software TestingChair: Francisco J. da S. Lopes, Telebras/CPqD, Brazil

Behavior-Based Integration Testing of Software Systems: A Formal ScenarioApproach 1138

P. Hsia, J.Z. Gao, J. Samuel, D.C. Rung, Y. Toyoshima, and C. ChenDesign of Interconnectability Testing System 1148

S. Suzuki, M. Hatafuku, K. Takahashi, K. Kazama, K. Sawai,K. Gotoh, and T. Konno

Redundant Computation 1156B. Korel

SESSION 10Ea (Software): Case Study — Documenting IChair: F. Kamijo, Tokai University — Shonan Campus, Japan

Inductive Learning and Knowledge Representation for Document Classification:The TEXPROS Approach 1166

C-S. Wei, J.T.L. Wang, X. Hao, and P.A. NgA Systems Diagnostic Approach to Re-Engineering Legacy Systems 1176

L.B. Hayes, A.L. Pease, S. Assis, and P. OliverAn Experience in Electronic Document Management 1186

L.C. Brito and C. Koreivo Jr.

SESSION 1OEb (Software): Case Study — ApplicationsChair: Pedro G. da S. Chicherchio, IHSis, Brazil

Computadores para Melhoria do Rendimento e Eficiencia de Fornos Industrials *A. Titschkoski, M.A. Coghi, and P.H.C. Filho

Sistemas Administrativos de Informacoes Gerenciais Integradas *D.F. de Carvalho

Onix e Caos: Uma Abordagem Conceitual *W. Augusto Jr.

SESSION 11 Aa (Agriculture and Energy): Agribusiness Information SystemsChair: Ubaldino Dantas Machado, Abag, Brazil

AGRONET — A Supporting System for the Marketing of the Agribusiness,or The Virtual Agriculture 1194

C. TeixeiraSistema Integrado de Gestao Governamental para o Mercado Agricola *

P.R. de BarrosCriterios na Apuragao de Custos e Rentabilidade Agricola *

C.C. Guimardes and A. Magrini

SESSION 11B (Finance and Business): GroupwareChair: Dov Winer, Ben Gurion University, Israel

Groupware: Past, Present, and Future 1202D. Coleman

Structuring and Planning of Interoperable Workgroups 1211L.W. Henriksen

* Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

XV

Leadership for Process Improvement and Reengineering Success 1220R.W. Wyndrum Jr.

SESSION 11D (Telecommunications): Packet Switching NetworkChair: Shingi Suzuki, AIC Systems Laboratories Ltd., Japan

Advanced Services Infrastructure (Implementation in Developing Economies) 1228W. Huen, J. Sharpless, and M. Torabi

Performance Analysis of Multibuffered Packet-Switching Networks 1236A. Tentov and A. Grnarov

Modeling the Network Provisioning of TELEBRAS' Operating Companies 1244F.J.S. Lopes, J.R. Jaime, L.C. Lima, and G.S. Lima

SESSION 11Ea (Software): Case Study — Documenting IIChair: W.T. Huang, National Central University, R.O. China

Supporting Collaboration in a Research Environment: IperArea 1252M. Allegra, G.D. Antoni, and S. Mangiaracina

ECDS: Case Study of ECDS Insertion into an EnterpriseDocument Generation Process *

C. LatailladeRequirement Analysis Using Application Oriented Descriptor Dictionary 1260

F. KamijoConnection of an Optical File System with Relational and Documental Databases 1268

M. de las Olas Correas, M.C. Fernandez, R. Portaencasa,E. Santos, and C. Perez

Author Index A-l

Paper did not arrive in time for publication.

XVI