| Knowledge Representation and Reasoning | |
| Searching for a Solution to Program Verification=Equation Solving in CCS | p. 1 |
| Knowledge Representation Using High-Level Non-monotonic Reasoning | p. 13 |
| Experiments on Information Retrieval Using Case-Based Reasoning | p. 25 |
| A Probabilistic Exemplar-Based Model for Case-Based Reasoning | p. 40 |
| Intensification and Diversification Strategies with Tabu Search: One-Machine Problem with Weighted Tardiness Objective | p. 52 |
| A Methodology to Parallel the Temperature Cycle in Simulated Annealing | p. 63 |
| Vertical Fragmentation and Allocation in Distributed Databases with Site Capacity Restrictions Using the Threshold Accepting Algorithm | p. 75 |
| A Practical Approach for Logic Program Analysis and Transformation | p. 82 |
| Experiments in Answer Sets Planning | p. 95 |
| Robotics and Computer Vision | |
| Competitive Learning Methods for Efficient Vector Quantizations in a Speech Recognition Environment | p. 108 |
| Facial Expression Recognition and Modeling for Virtual Intelligent Tutoring Systems | p. 115 |
| Detection and Tracking of Facial Features in Video Sequences | p. 127 |
| An Application of Behavior-Based Architecture for Mobile Robots Design | p. 136 |
| Cooperative Simulated Annealing for Path Planning in Multi-robot Systems | p. 148 |
| Learning Probabilistic Grid-Based Maps for Indoor Mobile Robots Using Ultrasonic and Laser Range Sensors | p. 158 |
| Evolving Insect Locomotion Using Cooperative Genetic Programming | p. 170 |
| On the Minimal Cooperative Attitude in Multi-robotics Systems | p. 182 |
| Eigenfaces Versus Eigeneyes: First Steps Toward Performance Assessment of Representations for Face Recognition | p. 193 |
| A Neurocontrol Scheme of a 2-DOF Manipulator Using CMAC | p. 202 |
| Machine Learning | |
| A New Approach for the Solution of Multiple Objective Optimization Problems Based on Reinforcement Learning | p. 212 |
| Automatic Extraction of Logic Program Transformations from Examples | p. 224 |
| Modifications to the Credit Apportionment Mechanism of a Simple Classifier System | p. 235 |
| A Framework for Interleaving Planning-while-Learning and Execution | p. 247 |
| Integrated Reinforcement and Evolutionary Learning Algorithm: Application to Alife in a Shared World | p. 260 |
| RuLess: A Method for the Acquisition and Simplification of Rules | p. 272 |
| Applying Reinforcement Learning to Improve MCOE, an Intelligent Learning Environment for Ecology | p. 284 |
| Rapid Fine-Tuning of Computationally Intensive Classifiers | p. 294 |
| Qualitative Knowledge Acquisition for Learning Organizations | p. 303 |
| Applying One-Sided Selection to Unbalanced Datasets | p. 315 |
| Neural Networks | |
| NSL/ASL: Distributed Simulation of Modular Neural Networks | p. 326 |
| Dynamical Behavior of an Electronic Neuron of Commutation | p. 338 |
| Training Neural Networks Using Non-standard Norms - Preliminary Results | p. 350 |
| Extending the Prediction Horizon in Dynamic Bandwidth Allocation for VBR Video Transport | p. 365 |
| Constructing a Query Facility for RBS Networks | p. 376 |
| A Procedure to Select the Vigilance Threshold for the ART2 for Supervised and Unsupervised Training | p. 389 |
| Investigation of the One-Armed Bandit by Neural Network | p. 401 |
| Knowledge-Based Systems | |
| Knowledge Base System for Diagnostic Assessment of Doppler Spectrogram | p. 405 |
| Using Randomized Algorithms for Digital Mock-Up in Automotive Industry | p. 417 |
| Risks Inside-Out | p. 426 |
| A Specificic Domain Translator Application in a Floristic Digital Library | p. 436 |
| A Cooperative, Deductive and Self-Adaptive Web Authoring Environment | p. 443 |
| Definition of a General Conceptualization Method for the Expert Knowledge | p. 458 |
| Segmenting the e-Commerce Market Using the Generative Topographic Mapping | p. 470 |
| Speech Recognition and Natural Language | |
| Designing a Fast Neuro-fuzzy System for Speech Noise Cancellation | p. 482 |
| Verification of Correct Pronunciation of Mexican Spanish Using Speech Technology | p. 493 |
| Explaining Abstract Data Types with Sentential and Diagrammatic Elements | p. 503 |
| Dialogue Structure Influence Over Anaphora Resolution | p. 515 |
| Processing of Spanish Definite Descriptions | p. 526 |
| Syntatic-Conceptual Analysis of Sentences in Spanish Using a Restricted Lexicon for Disambiguation | p. 538 |
| Comparison of Conceptual Graphs | p. 548 |
| Multiagent Systems | |
| Interaction of Purposeful Agents that Use Different Ontologies | p. 557 |
| Multi-agent Adaptive Dynamic Programming | p. 574 |
| A New Generation of International Databases: A Multi-agent Inspired Approach to Integrate Different Theory-Driven Databases on Conflict Warning | p. 586 |
| Intelligent Interface Agents Behavior Modeling | p. 598 |
| Memory Based Reasoning and Agents Adaptive Behavior | p. 610 |
| A Model for Combination of External and Internal Stimuli in the Action Selection of an Autonomous Agent | p. 621 |
| Action Selection Properties in a Software Simulated Agent | p. 634 |
| MultiAgent Planning: A Resource Based Approach | p. 649 |
| Reasoning Under Uncertainty | |
| Dynamic Fuzzy Logic | p. 661 |
| Generation of a Personal Qualitative Assessment Instrument Using a Fuzzy Expert System | p. 671 |
| Probabilistic Model-Based Diagnosis | p. 687 |
| Instance Metrics Improvement by Probabilistic Support | p. 699 |
| EDAS - Event-Disturbance Analysis System for Fossil Power Plants Operation | p. 706 |
| Intelligent Tutoring Systems | |
| A Complete Teamwork Model in a Dynamic Environment | p. 718 |
| Towards a Personalized Web-Based Educational System | p. 729 |
| CASSIEL: Modeling Intelligent Agents for a Lifelong Learning Environment | p. 741 |
| Author Index | p. 749 |
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