SUBMITTED ABSTRACTS Back to ICCS2004 home page Paper ID Abstracts (listed by paper ID) Topics (view abstracts listed by topic) 37 The Emergence of Language and Culture out of the Complexity of Hominid Existence (Abstract) Robert K. Logan, Dept. of Physics - Univ. of Toronto, Canada Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 55 The structure of algal population in the presence of toxicants (Abstract) Ipatova, MV Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of biology, Dept. of Hydrobiology, Russia Prokhotskaya, MV Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of biology, Dept. of Hydrobiology, Russia Dmitrieva, MV Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of biology, Dept. of Hydrobiology, Russia Evolution and Ecology / Population change 56 Security Agents and Network Immunology (Abstract) Robert Ghanea-Hercock, BT Exact Ltd, UK Engineering systems Networks & Structural Themes 58 An ordinary differential equation model for the multistep transformation to cancer (Abstract) Sabrina L. Spencer, University of Michigan, USA Matthew J. Berryman, The University of Adelaide, Australia Jose A.Garcia, Universidad LaSalle, Mexico Derek Abbott, The University of Adelaide, Australia Systems biology 62 Pattern Formation from Emergent, Finite Amplitude Interactions: the Example of Sandy-Coastline Evolution (Abstract) A. Brad Murray, Duke University, USA Andrew Ashton, Duke University, USA Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 65 Wealth, Entropy, and Evolution (Abstract) Eric Beinhocker, McKinsey & Company, United Kingdom Socio-economic systems 66 Visualisation Of Aircraft Accidents Using DFDR (Abstract) Avinash B. Chintawar, Lokmanya Tilak College Of Engineering,Koparkhairane,Navi-Mumbai, India Dilip Ingole, College Of Engineering,Badnera, India Mahesh Dhumale, J.D.I.E.T. Yavatmal, India *Other complex systems topics *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 67 Trust as an Interaction Mechanism for Self-Organising Engineered Systems. (Abstract) Giovanna Di Marzo Serugendo, University of Geneva, Switzerland Engineering systems 69 Controlling Chaos in the Brain and Structure of Music Tonality (Abstract) Igor Yevin, Mechanical Engineering Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 71 A generic scheme for choosing models and characterizations of complex systems (Abstract) Axel G. Rossberg, Yokohama National University, Japan Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 73 Universality classes of complexity (Abstract) David Saakian, Yerevan Physics Institute, Armenia Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 75 Inter-hierarchic resonance in complex systems: search of anti-resonance situation. (Abstract) David Saakian, Yerevan Physics Institute, Armenia Socio-economic systems 81 Mathematical Aspects in Complexity of Biological,Neuro-Physiological and Psychological Systems (Abstract) Sorin Baiculescu, , Romania Sorin Baiculescu, Cybernetics Academy "Stefan Odobleja", Romania,Washington Street 2A,Sector1,Bucharest Systems biology 82 Chaotic Dynamics of Cellular Learning Automata (Abstract) Reza Rastegar, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran Mohammad Reza Meybodi, Amirkabir University of Technology, *Other complex systems topics Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 84 The inhomogeneous product-potential social systems (Abstract) Vladislav Kovchegov, , USA Socio-economic systems 85 Polyhedral Pattern Formation (Abstract) Bharat Khushalani, University of Southern California, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 86 Bifurcation Study of Self-Oscillatory and Chaos Regimes in Predator-Prey Systems. (Abstract) Tolibjon E. Buriyev, Dept. of Mathematics Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan Vafokul Ergashev, Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan Evolution and Ecology / Population change 88 Protocol Requirements for Self-organizing Artifacts: Towards an Ambient Intelligence (Abstract) Carlos Gershenson, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Francis Heylighen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Engineering systems 91 Patterns of Negotiation - A new way of looking at marketplace B2B Negotiations (Abstract) Suresh Sood, University of Technology, Sydney - Complex Systems Research Centre, Australia Hugh Pattinson, University of Technology, Sydney - Complex Systems Research Centre, Australia Socio-economic systems 94 A Dynamic Model of Inter-Firm Competition (Abstract) Duncan A. Robertson, University of Oxford, United Kingdom Socio-economic systems 98 Job Sex Segregation As A Complex System: Exploring a Simulation Approach (Abstract) Brian Rubineau, MIT Sloan School of Management, USA Roberto Fernandez, MIT Sloan School of Management, USA Socio-economic systems 99 An evolutionary systems view of civilizational sustainability (Abstract) John A. Broadbent, University of Technology Sydney, Australia Socio-economic systems 100 Linearly time-dependent information on invariant set (Abstract) Hideshi ISHIDA, Osaka University, Japan Hideo KIMOTO, Osaka University, Japan Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 101 Multidimensional localized patterns in nonlinear periodic media (Abstract) Boris Malomed, Tel Aviv University, Israel Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 102 Liquid Stability Limits and the Energy Landscape Approach: physics of the liquid-liquid critical point. (Abstract) Emilia La Nave, University of Rome, Italy Francesco Sciortino, University of Rome, Piero Tartaglia, University of Rome, Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 103 A new approach to business fluctuations: heterogeneous interacting agents, scaling laws and financial fragility (Abstract) Mauro Gallegati, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy Domenico Delli Gatti, Catholic University of Milan, Italy Corrado Di Guilmi, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy Edoardo Gaffeo, University of Trento, Italy Gianfranco Giulioni, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy Palestrini Antonio - Università Politecnica delle Marche - Italy - Socio-economic systems 105 Statistical complexity of protein folding: application of computational mechanics to molecular dynamics (Abstract) Dmitry Nerukh, Cambridge University, UK George Karvounis, Cambridge University, UK Robert C. Glen, Cambridge University, UK Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical *Other complex systems topics 106 FRACTAL STATISTICS OF OSCILLATORY ZONING PATTERNS IN CALCITE: A QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPARISON OF MODELED ZONING PATTERNS (Abstract) Natalia A. Bryksina, University of Manitoba, Canada Norman M. Halden, University of Manitoba, Canada Sergio Mejia, University of Manitoba, Canada Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 108 Cognitive Illusions and the Evolution of Science (Abstract) Burton Voorhees, Athabasca University, CANADA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 109 Vortex Analogue of Molecules (Abstract) Bharat Khushalani, University of Southern California, USA Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 110 Mathematical models of stochastic level that may be used within the complex system of ferry-boat sea navigation (Abstract) SORIN BAICULESCU, NATIONAL COMPANY FOR FREIGHT RAILWAY TRANSPORT "CFR-MARFA"SA, ROMANIA,38 DINICU GOLESCU Avenue,77111 Bucharest 1,The Ministry of Transport Engineering systems 112 How we might be able to understand the brain (Abstract) Brian D. Josephson, University of Cambridge, UK Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Networks & Structural Themes Systems biology 114 "Russian Troika" as the New Spatio-Temporal Paradigm (Abstract) Alexander Levichev, Sobolev Institute of Mathematics, Russia Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 116 Complex Medical Information Systems: A Social Context (Abstract) Salil H. Patel, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, USA Socio-economic systems *Other complex systems topics 117 FEATURES OF EQUILIBRIUM THERMODYNAMICS COMPLEX SYSTEMS WITH CHAOS OF CHEMICAL CONSTITUTIONS AND ALLOCATION OF ORGANIC MATTER IN THE UNIVERSE (Abstract) Dolomatov M. Yu., The Technological Institute of Service, Russia Systems biology Evolution and Ecology / Population change Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 118 POWER LAW PHENOMENA IN ORGANIZATIONS: (Abstract) Pierpaolo Andriani, Durham Business School, UK Bill McKelvey, UCLA, USA Socio-economic systems 119 The dynamic of product potential social systems and representation theory (Abstract) Vladislav Kovchegov, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, USA Socio-economic systems 122 A model of communications as random walk on the semantic tree (Abstract) Vladislav Kovchegov, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 123 Classification of Indian Songs in Context of Complexity Measure (Abstract) Pritha Das, BE College, Howrah, India Systems biology 124 What Does Composite Index Of NYSE Represent In The Long Run? (Abstract) Atin Das, PRA Vidyalaya, India Socio-economic systems 125 Speciation through Bifurcation (Abstract) William Silvert, INIAP-IPIMAR, Portugal Evolution and Ecology / Population change 126 Explaining economic and social phenomenon: models with low cognition, interacting agents (Abstract) Rich Colbaugh, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, USA Paul Ormerod, Volterra Consulting, United Kingdom Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 127 MediaMetro / Museocracy / SonicMetro: A New Complex Systems Model for Arts Education (Abstract) Thea Luba, Virtual Lessons Company, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 129 Complexity and Army Transformation (Abstract) Major Mark T. Calhoun, School of Advanced Military Studies, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, USA Socio-economic systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 131 The effect of minus ends on the microtubule steady state (Abstract) Mitra Shojania, Virginia Tech (Applied Bioscience Center), U.S.A William Spillman, Virginia Tech (Applied Bioscience Center), U.S.A Systems biology 132 The use of fractal dimension calculation algorithm to determine the nature of autobiography memoirs. (Abstract) Olga Mitina, Moscow State University, Russia Veronica Nurkova, Moscow State University, Russia Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 135 Modeling Share Dynamics by Extracting Competition Structure (Abstract) Masahiro Kimura, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, Japan Kazumi Saito, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, Japan Naonori Ueda, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, Japan Socio-economic systems Engineering systems 136 Self-Protection and Diversity in Self-Replicating Cellular Automata (Abstract) Hiroki Sayama, University of Electro-Communications, Japan Evolution and Ecology / Population change Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 137 The Origin of Species as a Simulation Problem: A Phenotype-Based Solution (Abstract) George Kampis, Eotvos University, Hungary Laszlo Gulyas, Computer and Automation Research Institute, Hungary Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Evolution and Ecology / Population change 138 The Economics of Cognition. I. Algorithmic Information-Theoretic Explanation of Cognitive Biases and Fallacies (Abstract) Mihnea Moldoveanu, University of Toronto Rotman School of Management, Canada Socio-economic systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 139 The Economics of Cognition II. Fundamental Cognitive Choices that Shape Adaptation to Complexity (Abstract) Mihnea Moldoveanu, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Canada Socio-economic systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 140 The Economics of Cognition. III. A Weak Axiom of Revealed Cognitive Preference (Abstract) Mihnea Moldoveanu, University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management, Canada Socio-economic systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 142 Capilllary rise and fluid-solid contact angle in Lattice Boltzmann simulations (Abstract) Mika Latva-Kokko, MIT, USA Dan Rothman, MIT, USA Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 146 A Systems Theoretic Approach to Safety Engineering in Socio-Technical Systems (Abstract) Nancy Leveson, MIT, US Mirna Daouk, MIT, US Nicolas Dulac, MIT, US Karen Marais, MIT, US Socio-economic systems Engineering systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 148 Emergence of Cellular Automata Rules Through Fluctuation Enhancement (Abstract) Burton Voorhees, Athabasca University, CANADA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 149 Random Evolution of Idiotypic Networks: Dynamics and Architecture (Abstract) Markus Brede, CSIRO, Australia Ulrich Behn, University of Leipzig, Germany Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 150 Dynamical Motifs: Building Blocks of Complex Network Dynamics (Abstract) Valentin Zhigulin, California Institute of Technology, USA Networks & Structural Themes Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 151 Interaction networks of agents that exploit resources (Abstract) Markus Brede, CSIRO, Australia Rich Little, CSIRO, Australia Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems 152 Towards Hyper-intelligent Emergent Systems (Abstract) Robert A. Este, The University of Calgary, Canada Mihaela Ulieru, The University of Calgary, Canada *Other complex systems topics 153 2-Peak and 3-Peak Optimal Complex Networks (Abstract) Andre X. C. N. Valente, Harvard University, USA Abhijit Sarkar, Harvard University, USA Howard A. Stone, Harvard University, Networks & Structural Themes 154 Extraction and Semi-metric Analysis of Social and Biological Networks (Abstract) L. M. Rocha, , USA Networks & Structural Themes Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 155 Complementarity, frustration and complex organizations. A constraint satisfaction network model. (Abstract) Francesca Gino, Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, LEM Laboratory of Economics and Management, 56127 Pisa, Italy (visiting student at Harvard, Cambridge, MA -- years 2002-2004), Italy Massimo Warglien, Università Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Department of Business Economics and Management, 30123 Venezia, Italy, Italy Socio-economic systems 156 Simple building blocks of complex networks: network motifs and super-families (Abstract) Ron Milo, weizmann Inst. of science, israel Shalev Itzkovitz, weizmann Inst. of science, israel Nadav Kashtan, weizmann Inst. of science, israel Uri Alon, weizmann Inst. of science, israel Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes 158 Handling Resource Oscillations Through Selective Misinformation (Abstract) Mark Klein, MIT, USA Richard Metzler, NECSI, USA Yaneer Bar-Yam, NECSI, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 159 Topological Characteristics of Counter Expressed Gene Networks Constructed from Gene Expression Data (Abstract) Himanshu Agrawal, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 161 Fire Safety on Flame Spreading Over Liquid Fuels (Abstract) Eugenio Degroote, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain Pedro Luis García Ybarra, CIEMAT, Spain Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 162 REVOLUTION BY OSMOSIS: A CASE STUDY OF WEST FLORIDA, TEXAS, CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII (Abstract) Christopher Newman, Roosevelt University/ Elgin Community College, USA Socio-economic systems 163 AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLEXITY OF THE SYSTEM EVERYTHING DEVELOPED FROM AND RAISED FROM HEAVEN AND EARTH IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE OF FORM MIND BOXING (Abstract) Christopher Newman, Elgin Community College / Roosevelt University, USA *Other complex systems topics 164 Information Thermodynamics: Is There a Limit to Organizing? (Abstract) Eli Berniker, Pacific :Lutheran University, USA Frederick Wolf, Atofina Chemicals, Inc, USA Socio-economic systems 166 Educational Reform at the Edge of Chaos (Abstract) Irene Conrad, University of Pittsburgh, USA Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 168 A Multi Agent Based Approach to the Multi-Predator Multi-Prey Pursuit Domain (Abstract) Javier A. Alcazar, Cornell University, USA Ephrahim Garcia, Cornell University, USA Engineering systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) 169 Optimization of Specificity in a Cellular Protein Interaction Network by Negative Selection (Abstract) Ali Zarrinpar, University of California, San Francisco, USA Sang-Hyun Park, University of California, San Francisco, USA Wendell A. Lim, University of California, San Francisco, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes Evolution and Ecology / Population change 170 Modeling Supply Chain Networks with Echo (Abstract) Qing Zhou, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, China Jian Chen, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University, China Socio-economic systems 171 Evolution of Organizational Rationality in Social Complexity: Interorganizational Networks in Environmental Biotechnology Industry (Abstract) Hyung Sam Park, University of Pittsburgh, USA Socio-economic systems Networks & Structural Themes 172 Estimation of the Functions Describing Transition Potentials of Land Use at Cells Applied to Cellular Automata Based Models of Land Use (Abstract) Takeshi Arai, Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan Hiroyuki Masuda, Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan Noriaki Anzai, Tokyo University of Science(TUS), Japan Masahiro Kato, Tokyo University of Science(TUS), Japan Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Socio-economic systems 173 Hybrid Complex Adaptive Engineered Systems: A Case Study in Defence (Abstract) Alex J. Ryan, Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), Australia Anne-Marie Grisogono, Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), Australia Socio-economic systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 174 Morphological diversity and robustness of Turing structures (Abstract) Teemu Leppanen, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland Mikko Karttunen, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland Rafael A. Barrio, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico Kimmo Kaski, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 175 Network dimension and the topology of life (Abstract) Joao Rodrigues, Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 176 Self-organized plasma blobs as possible precursors of life (Abstract) E. Lozneanu, Complex System Laboratory of “Al. I. Cuza” University, Romania M. Sanduloviciu, Complex System Laboratory of “Al. I. Cuza” University, Romania Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 177 Physical basis of the self-organization at critically concept (Abstract) S. Popescu, Complex System Laboratory, “Al. I. Cuza” University, Romania E. Lozneanu, Complex System Laboratory, “Al. I. Cuza” University, Romania M. Sanduloviciu, Complex System Laboratory, “Al. I. Cuza” University, Romania Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 178 Phenomenological basis of controlling chaos in physical systems (Abstract) D. Dimitriu, Complex System Laboratory, “Al. I. Cuza” University, Romania E. Lozneanu, Complex System Laboratory, “Al. I. Cuza” University, Romania M. Sanduloviciu, Complex System Laboratory, “Al. I. Cuza” University, Romania Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 179 Dynamics of Artificial Evolution for Auction-Market Mechanism Design and Optimization (Abstract) Dave Cliff, Hewlett-Packard Labs Europe, United Kingdom Socio-economic systems Engineering systems 180 Learning in the Absence of Immediate Feedback - an Experimental Study (Abstract) Christina Fang, New York University, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 181 TRACKING SHIFTING PEAKS: ORAGANIZATOIN DESIGN IN DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS (Abstract) Christina Fang, New York University, USA Evolution and Ecology / Population change Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 182 A fictitious play approach to large-scale complex systems optimization (Abstract) Marina A. Epelman, Univerisity of Michigan, USA Robert L. Smith, University of Michigan, USA Theodore J. Lambert, Truckee Meadows Community College, USA Engineering systems 183 Organizational Culture from a Complex Dynamic Systems Perspective: Moving from Metaphor to Action in Healthcare (Abstract) Frank Funderburk, In*Compass Systems, Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 184 Complexities of River Basin Management, The Case of the Pitimbu River in Brazil. (Abstract) Donna K. Fisher, Georgia Southern University, USA Paulo Rower, Georgia Southern University, paulorower@coastalrivers.org Socio-economic systems 187 Using SIMP, a Laboratory for Cellular Automata and Lattice-Gas Experiments (Abstract) Ted Bach, Boston University, USA Tommaso Toffoli, Boston University, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 188 Complex Dynamics of the Cardiac Rhythms (Abstract) Simonetta Filippi, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy Christian Cherubini, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Systems biology 189 Effect Sparsity, Heirarchy, and Inheritance: How System Structure Affects Robust Design of Engineering Systems (Abstract) Daniel D. Frey, MIT, USA Xiang Li, MIT, USA Jagmeet Singh, MIT, USA Effect sparsity, hierarchy, and inheritance are structural properties of engineering systems often discussed in the literature on statistical design of experiments and robust parameter design. Evidence is presented that these properties are common in engineering systems. A mathematical model is presented and used to explore the influence of these properties on the effectiveness of various strategies for robust parameter design. Engineering systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 190 Effective Information Sharing based on Mass User Support for Reduction of Traffic Congestion (Abstract) Tomohisa Yamashita, Cyber Assist Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, JAPAN Koichi Kurumatani, Cyber Assist Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, JAPAN Kiyoshi Izumi, Cyber Assist Research Center, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, JAPAN Engineering systems Socio-economic systems 191 Combinatorial Optimization Problems in Multi-Function System Testing (Abstract) Mark Sh. Levin, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Mark Last, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel Engineering systems 192 From Bibliometrics to Webometrics: A Case Study (Abstract) Atin Das, PRA Vidyalaya, India Gottfried Mayer-Kress, Penn State University, US Carlos Gershenson, Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Pritha Das, BE College (DU), India Mason A. Porter, Georgia Institute of Technology, US Andrej Probst Comenius University, Slovakia. Matus Marko Comenius University, Slovakia. Engineering systems 193 Rumor-like information dissemination in complex computer networks (Abstract) Maziar Nekovee, Complexity Research Group, BT Exact, UK Yamir Moreno, Dept. of Theoretical Physics, Univesrity of Zaragoza, Spain *Other complex systems topics Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Socio-economic systems Networks & Structural Themes Systems biology 194 ZOO OF QUANTUM PATTERNS IN WIGNER-WEYL-MOYAL REPRESENTATION (Abstract) Antonina N. Fedorova, IPME RAS, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, 199178, St. Petersburg, V.O., Bolshoj pr., 61, Russia Michael G. Zeitlin, IPME RAS, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, 199178, St. Petersburg, V.O., Bolshoj pr., 61, Russia Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 195 LOCALIZATION AND PATTERNS FORMATION IN (NONLINEAR) COLLECTIVE DYNAMICS (Abstract) Antonina N. Fedorova, IPME RAS, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, 199178, St. Petersburg, V.O., Bolshoj pr., 61, Russia Michael G. Zeitlin, IPME RAS, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia, 199178, St. Petersburg, V.O., Bolshoj pr., 61, Russia Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 196 Cellular Automata + GMDH = Emergent Programming: A New Methodology for Hardware Intelligence (Abstract) Mark S. Voss, Montana State University - Northern, USA Networks & Structural Themes Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 197 Multiscale Coordination and Dynamical Similarity (Abstract) Abhijnan Rej, University of Connecticut, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Systems biology 199 Coupling sexual reproduction and complex multicellularity (Abstract) Margareta Segerstahl, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland Evolution and Ecology / Population change Networks & Structural Themes Systems biology 200 Modeling Safety Outcomes on Patient Care Units (Abstract) Anita Patil, University of Arizona College of Enginnering, USA Judith Effken, University of Arizona College of Nursing, USA Kathleen M. Carley, Carnegie-Mellon University, USA Ju-Sung Lee, Carnegie-Mellon University, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 201 Regional Innovation Systems and Complex Systems Theory: Towards a Common Agenda (Abstract) Mercedes Bleda-Maza de Lizana, University of Manchester, UK Elvira Uyarra, University of Manchester, UK Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Socio-economic systems 202 Dynamic Reconfiguration of Complex Systems to Avoid Failure (Abstract) Fred M. Discenzo, Rockwell Automation, USA Francisco P. Maturana, Rockwell Automation, USA Pavel Tichý, Rockwell Automation, Czech Republic Petr Šlechta, Rockwell Automation, Czech Republic Jan Bezdicek, Rockwell Automation, Czech Republic Raymond J. Staron, Rockwell Automation, USA, Kenwood H. Hall, Rockwell Automation, USA, Vladimír Marík, Rockwell Automation, Czech Republic, Engineering systems 203 Network Externalities in Corporate Financial Management (Abstract) Andreas Kemper, European Business School, Germany Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 204 An Exploration into the Uses of Agent-Based Modeling in Innovation/New Product Development Research (Abstract) Rosanna Garcia, Northeastern University, USA Socio-economic systems 205 Market Partitioning Under Varying Resource Landscapes (Abstract) Cesar E. Garcia-Diaz, University of Groningen, The Netherlands Socio-economic systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change 206 A Multi-Modeling Approach to the Study of Animal Behavior (Abstract) Jeffrey Schank, University of California, USA Sanjay S. Joshi, University of California, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 207 An analytical demonstration of adaptation to the edge of chaos (Abstract) Michael Baym, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Alfred Hubler, University of Illinois / Santa Fe Institute, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 208 Predictive Modelling for Fisheries Management in the Colombian Amazon (Abstract) Jacob Beal, MIT, USA Sara Bennett, Parque Nacional Natural Amacayacu, Colombia Socio-economic systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 209 Bank-mergers as scale-free coagulation (Abstract) Dmitri Pushkin, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA Hassan Aref, Virginia Tech, USA Socio-economic systems 210 Complex Systems Analysis on the Semantic Web (Abstract) Jennifer Golbeck, University of Maryland, College Park, USA James Hendler, University of Maryland, College Park, USA Networks & Structural Themes 211 IMAGINARY MASS, FORCE, ACCELERATION, AND MOMENTUM (Abstract) Jonathan Vos Post, Woodbury University, USA Professor Christine M. Carmichael, Woodbury University, USA Andrew Carmichael Post, California State University, Los Angeles, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 212 Optimal policies for an ecosystem with structural dynamics (Abstract) Rui Pedro Mota, Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal Tiago Domingos, Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal Socio-economic systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change 213 The Evolution of Controllability in Enzyme System Dynamics (Abstract) Jonathan Vos Post, Woodbury University, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes Evolution and Ecology / Population change Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 214 Probing the Structures and Dynamics of the U.S. Academic System as a Complex System (Abstract) Henry Lee Allen, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA Socio-economic systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 215 A METHOD TO APPRAISE THE FUNCTIONAL COST OF THE COMPLEX MEDICAL-MANAGERIAL SYSTEM "HOSPITAL" IN GREECE (Abstract) Basile Spyropoulos, Technological Education Institute of Athens, Medical Instrumentation Technology Department, Greece Socio-economic systems 216 Selection in Ecosystems (Abstract) Josh Mitteldorf, LaSalle University, USA John W. Pepper, Univ Arizona, USA Evolution and Ecology / Population change 217 A Framework for Studying the Propagation of Effects in Complex Networks (Abstract) Jennifer Golbeck, University of Maryland, College Park, Networks & Structural Themes 218 Security as Property of Complex Social Systems (Abstract) Czeslaw Mesjasz, Cracow University of Economics, Cracow, Poland Socio-economic systems 219 Emergence of Genome: Generalization and Use of Environmental Information by Cell (Abstract) Val Bykoski, Virtek, Inc., USA Systems biology Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 220 Multiple Time-Scale Landscape Models of Motor Learning (Abstract) Gottfried Mayer-Kress, Penn State University, USA Yeou-Teh Liu, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan, ROC Karl Newell, Penn State University, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 221 From Complexity to Peace (Abstract) Carlos E. Puente, University of California, Davis, USA Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 222 Design and robustness of delayed feedback controllers for discrete systems (Abstract) Ilan Harrington, Duke university, USA Socolar Joshua E. S., Duke university, USA Engineering systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 223 Metrics for sets of more than two points (Abstract) David H. Wolpert, NASA, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 224 Biological information networks of genetic loci and the scientific literature (Abstract) J.R. Semeiks, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA L.R. Grate, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA I.S. Mian, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory , USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) *Other complex systems topics 225 The Complexity of Graphs and Digraphs (Abstract) Steven H. Bertz, Complexity Study Center, USA Christina M. Zamfirescu, Department of Computer Science, Hunter College and Graduate Center, CUNY, USA Networks & Structural Themes Engineering systems Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 226 Self-dissimilarity as a high dimensional complexity measure (Abstract) David H. Wolpert, , USA William Macready, NASA, USA *Other complex systems topics Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 227 Experimental tests of product distribution theory (Abstract) David H. Wolpert, , USA William Macready, NASA, USA *Other complex systems topics Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Engineering systems Socio-economic systems 228 Tunable Asynchrony in an Artificial Genome Model of a Genetic Regulatory Network (Abstract) Jennifer Hallinan, The University of Queensland, Australia Networks & Structural Themes 229 Multiscale Analysis of Protein Sequence Data (Abstract) Jesus Pando, DePaul University, USA Sean e. Shaheen, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA Systems biology Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 230 Understanding and Managing Design as a Chaotic Process (Abstract) David L. Grose, Boeing, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 231 Integrated Model of Emergency Evacuation of People after a Big Earthquake at the Busy Quarter near a Major Junction Station in Suburban Tokyo (Abstract) Hiroyuki Masuda, Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan Takeshi Arai, Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan Kotaro Nomura, Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan Takashi Hasegawa, Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan Yasuhiro Tsutsui, Tokyo University of Science (TUS), Japan Author #6; Name:Takumi Hosoi; Organization:Tokyo University of Science(TUS); Country:Japan; Email: Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 232 Archetypal Dynamical Systems (Abstract) William Sulis, McMaster University, Canada Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 233 Phase Transitions if Random Graphical Dynamical Systems (Abstract) Irina Trofiomova, McMaster University, Canada William Sulis, , Networks & Structural Themes 235 Design, development, management and social organization of new very large scientific plants. The case study of the GMT (Giant Modular Telescope) (Abstract) Dario Mancini, CSAMI - Complex System and Advanced Management Institute + ATEC Robotics - Advanced Technologies for Research and Management + TWG - INAF - Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte - Italy, Italy Socio-economic systems Engineering systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems *Other complex systems topics 236 Studies in correlation based financial networks (Abstract) Jukka-Pekka Onnela, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems 237 Dominant-scale analysis for automatic reduction of high-dimensional ODE systems (Abstract) Robert Clewley, Boston University, USA Nancy Kopell, Boston University, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Networks & Structural Themes 238 Complex Nonlinear stochastic dynamics of precision grinding operations: Implications for health monitoring and control (Abstract) Satish T.S. Bukkapatnam, University of Southern California, USA Engineering systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 239 Mapping biology onto computation: modelling and analysis of artificial genetic regulatory networks (Abstract) Janet Wiles, The University of Queensland, Australia Systems biology 240 Integers for a Unified Theory of Complex Systems (Abstract) Victor Korotkikh, Central Queensland University, Australia Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 241 Emergent segregation and over-mixing from symmetric movement rules (Abstract) John W. Pepper, University of Arizona, USA Michael Lachmann Tamarlin, Max Planck Institute for evolutionary anthropology, Germany Eric Smith, Santa Fe Institute, USA Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 243 A Self-Organizing Neural System For Urban Design (Abstract) Brian Lonsway, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA Ajith Mulky Rao, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 244 An experimentation strategy directed by kinetic logic (Abstract) Claire Martinet-Edelist, CNRS, France Systems biology Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 245 Human interaction and nonlinear oscillators (Abstract) S. Hagberg, Brown University, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 246 Teaching Complex Systems in the Classroom with Video Games (Abstract) Brock Dubbels, The University of Minnesota, USA *Other complex systems topics 249 Statistical Mechanics of Jamming in non-thermal systems: the case of granular media (Abstract) Mario Nicodemi, Universita' di Napoli "Federico II", Italy Antonio Coniglio, Universita' di Napoli "Federico II", Italy Annalisa Fierro, Universita' di Napoli "Federico II", Italy Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 252 The evolution of reproductive restraint through social communication (Abstract) Justin Werfel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Yaneer Bar-Yam, New England Complex Systems Institute, USA Evolution and Ecology / Population change 253 complex system topics (Abstract) segun, olatunde, nigeria deji olatunde, fagbayimu youth organization, nigeria jadesola olatunde, fagbayimu youth organization, nigeria gbenga george, fagbayimu youth organization, nigeria oriyomi, fagbayimu youth organization, nigeria ola johnson fagbayimu youth organization ope dawdu fagbayimu youth organization bolaji olatunde fagbayimu youth organization bisi olatunde fagbayimu youth organization Engineering systems *Other complex systems topics 255 Conference Organisation ICCS2004 (Abstract) Alonge Taiwo, Violet Interlink Organisation, Nigeria Dawodu Opeoluwa, Concerned Minds, Nigeria Olatunde Segun, FBGC, Nigeria Olatunde Deji, Concerned Minds, Nigeria Oriyomi, FBGC, Nigeria Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Systems biology 256 test paper (Abstract) 259 Synchronization in complex network topologies (Abstract) Ljupco Kocarev, University of California San Diego, USA Networks & Structural Themes 261 Complexity and the Social Sciences (Abstract) Carlos E. Maldonado, Universidad Externado de Colombia - South America, Colombia Socio-economic systems 267 Integrative Artificial Intelligence as a Key Ingredient of Systems Biology (Abstract) Ben Goertzel, Biomind LLC, USA Systems biology 268 Activity patterns in the brain: breaking up the problem into pieces (Abstract) Arno Klein, Columbia University, USA Dr. Joy Hirsch, Columbia University, USA Networks & Structural Themes Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 270 THE MATRIX NETWORK APPROACH TO MODELLING GENERAL COMPLEX SYSTEMS (Abstract) Armenak S. Gasparyan, Program Systems Institute of RAS, Pereslavl-Zalesskii, Russia, RUSSIA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Socio-economic systems Networks & Structural Themes Systems biology 275 A Complex System Approach to the Wealth of Nations (Abstract) Klaus Jaffe, Universidad Simón Bolívar, Caracas, Venezuela Socio-economic systems 278 How Communities Evolve (Abstract) Manuel Mendoza-Garcia, Brown University, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Evolution and Ecology / Population change Systems biology 279 Global MRI Diagnostic Tools Via Statistical Complexity Measures (Abstract) Karl Young, University of California at San Francisco, USA John Kornak, University of California at San Francisco, USA Yue Chen, Northern California Institue for Research and Education, USA Andrew Maudsley, University of Miami, USA Norbert Schuff, University of California at San Francisco, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 281 Understanding MAS and Social Simulation: Switching Between Languages in a Hierarchy of Levels (Abstract) Oswaldo Teran, Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela Engineering systems Socio-economic systems 283 Modelling the Enterprise and its Actors as Triply-Articulated Anticipatory Systems (Abstract) B. Cohen, City University, UK P. Boxer, Boxer Research Ltd., UK Socio-economic systems Engineering systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 288 Mathematical Models for Explaining the Emergence of Specialization in Performing Tasks (Abstract) Daniel Solow, Case Western Reserve University, USA Joe Szmerekovsky, North Dakota State University, USA Systems biology Socio-economic systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change 292 Strategy emergence.A journey through modernism, postmodernism, complexity and nonmodernism (Abstract) Santa La Rocca, University of Bergamo, Italy Socio-economic systems 293 An application of percolation theory on political science (Abstract) Kazuyuki Ikko Takahashi, Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan Socio-economic systems 294 Experiments on the escape from extinction: Lessons from the common housefly. (Abstract) Lisa Marie Meffert, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Rice University, USA Evolution and Ecology / Population change 297 FLUORESCENCE IMAGING FOR COMPLEX DYNAMIC INTERACTIONS OF ORGANELLES IN LIVING CELLS (Abstract) Elli Kohen, University of Miami, USA JOSEPH G. HIRSCHBERG, University of Miami, USA ROGER LEBLANC, University of Miami, USA MARCO MONTI, University of Miami, USA Systems biology 298 A push-pull model of prefrontal cortex during a sequential discrimination task (Abstract) Christian Machens, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, USA Carlos Brody, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, USA Networks & Structural Themes Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 301 Adaptation and Coevolution on an Emergent Global Competitive Landscape (Abstract) Philip V. Fellman, Southern New Hampshire University, Woodbury University, USA Jonathan Vos Post, Woodbury University, USA Roxana Wright, Southern New Hampshire University, USA Usha Dasarari, Southern New Hampshire University, USA Socio-economic systems 302 Formating Complex Systems and Aspects of Cross-disciplinary Research (Abstract) Gerard S. LEMIRE, independent synthesis researcher (retired systems engineer), USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 303 Emergence and Entities (Abstract) Russ Abbott, California State University, Los Angeles, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 304 Towards a Universal Language for Amorphous Computing (Abstract) Daniel Coore, University of the West Indies, Jamaica Engineering systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 305 Understanding the Complexity of Design (Abstract) Jonathan R. A. Maier, Clemson University, USA Georges M. Fadel, Clemson University, USA Engineering systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 306 THE LINGUISTIC MODELS OF INDUSTRIAL AND INSURANCE COMPANIES (Abstract) Vladislav Kovchegov, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, USA Engineering systems 307 Slow relaxations of randomly packed ball bearings (Abstract) Jongjin Lee, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea Chang Won Lee, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea Insuk Yu, Seoul National University, Republic of Korea Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 309 Complex System Education: Beyond the Lip Service (Abstract) Peter Erdi, Kalamazoo College, United States Networks & Structural Themes Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 310 Efficient reduction of complexity and non ergodicity due to dissipation: the case of a single ball in a vibrating box (Abstract) Pierre Evesque, CNRS, Ecole Centrale de Paris, FRANCE Garrabos Yves, CNRS, ICMCB, FRANCE D. Beysens, CEA, FRANCE F. Palencia, CNRS, ICMCB, France Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 313 The Nash Equilibrium Revisited: Chaos and Complexity Hidden in Simplicity (Abstract) Philip Vos Fellman, Southern New Hampshire University, U.S.A. Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 318 Dynamics of Innate Spatial-Temporal Learning Process: Data Driven Education Results Identify Universal Barriers to Learning (Abstract) Wenjie Hu, M.I.N.D. Institute, USA Mark Bodner, M.I.N.D. Institute, USA Edward G. Jones, University of California, Davis, USA Matthew R. Peterson, M.I.N.D. Institute, USA Gordon L. Shaw, M.I.N.D. Institute, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 319 Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Emergent order and the internal regulation of shared symbolic systems (Abstract) Michael D. Fischer, University of Kent, United Kingdom Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Socio-economic systems 321 Agent-Based Simulation of the Demand for Islamist Terrorist Organizations (Abstract) Edward P. MacKerrow, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems *Other complex systems topics 322 Analytic Considerations in the Study of Spatial Patterns Arising from Non-local Interaction Effects in Population Dynamics (Abstract) Miguel A. Fuentes, Consortium of Americas for Interdisciplinary Sciences, UNM, USA V. M. Kenkre, Consortium of Americas for Interdisciplinary Sciences, UNM, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 323 Complexity and Allometry (Abstract) William Silvert, INIAP-IPIMAR, Portugal Systems biology 324 MATHEMATICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MODELING OF BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION BY THE EXAMPLE OF RECOMBINANT BACTERIA AT CONTINUOUS CULTIVATION (Abstract) Anatoly Brilkov, Krasnoyarsk State University, Russia Ivan Loginov, Institute of biophysics SB RAS, Russia Elena Morozova, Institute of biophysics SB RAS, Russia Alexey Plotnikov, Krasnoyarsk State University, Russia Evolution and Ecology / Population change Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 327 Neuro-fuzzy modeling of human fatigue (Abstract) Yue Jiao, Dept. of Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan KS 66506, USA E. Stanley Lee, Dept. of Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 329 THE UNABRIDGED C. ELEGANS REGULATORY MOTIF DICTIONARY, FIRST EDITION (Abstract) Shai Shen-Orr, Harvard University, USA Michal Lapidot, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel Shai Kaplan, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel Yael Garten, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel Reut Shalgi, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel I. Pechersky, Y. Mendel, L. R. Baugh, A. A. Hill, D. Slonim, E. L. Brown, C. P. Hunter, Y. Pilpel Systems biology 330 INTERACTION OF TUMOR CELLS AND IMMUNE SYSTEM: INTERINDUCTION OF APOPTOSIS BETWEEN TUMOR HEPATOCYTES AND SPLENOCYTES (Abstract) Ginkul Lubov, Institute of Cytology RAS, St.Petersburg, Russia Alexandrova Svetlana, Institute of Cytology RAS, St.Petersburg, Russia Shvemberger Irina Nikolaevna, Institute of Cytology RAS, St.Petersburg, Russia Systems biology 332 Chaos as a Bridge between Dewterminism and Probability in Quantum Mechanics (Abstract) Wm. C. McHarris, Michigan State University, USA Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 333 A FUNCTION-BASED Approach to Systems Biology (Abstract) Taesik Lee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Jeffrey D. Thomas, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Nam P. Suh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Systems biology 334 Fundamental Long-Term Stability Conditions for Design of Complex Systems: Equilibrium and Functional Periodicity (Abstract) Nam P. Suh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Engineering systems 337 The rate of evolution: Is anything understood? (Abstract) Daniel S. Fisher, Harvard University, USA Evolution and Ecology / Population change 338 The Role of Design in the Internet and Other Complex Engineering Systems (Abstract) David Alderson, California Institute of Technology, USA Lun Li, California Institute of Technology, USA Walter Willinger, AT&T Labs - Research, USA John Doyle, California Institute of Technology, USA Engineering systems 340 Human-Technology Integration (Abstract) Katharine Mullen, Boston University, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Engineering systems Systems biology 341 Stochastic resonance between noise-sustained patterns: local and nonlocal coupling (Abstract) Horacio S. Wio, Instituto de Fisica de Cantabria, Spain Bernardo von Haeften, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina Gonzalo G. Izus, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina Sergio Mangioni, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina Alejandro Sanchez, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 342 BIOLOGY CELL AS NATURAL SELF-CONTROLLED NUCLEAR REACTOR (MODEL AND EXPERIMENTS) (Abstract) Vladimir I. Vysotskii, Kiev Shevchenko University, Ukraine Alexandr B. Tashirev, Kiev Institute of Microbiology, Ukraine Valerii N. Shevel, Kiev Institute of Nuclear Research, Ukraine Alla A. Korenilova, Moscow State University, Russia Systems biology Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 344 Tags for All - Understanding and Engineering Tag Systems (Abstract) David Hales, University of Bologna, Italy Systems biology Engineering systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change 345 Modeling pleitropic genetic systems: Relating bone density and body size to genes (Abstract) Renhua Li, The Jackson Laboratory, USA Shirng-Wern Tsaih, The Jackson Laboratory, USA Wesley G Beamer, The Jackson Laboratory, USA Cheryl Ackert-Bicknell, The Jackson Laboratory, USA Gary A Churchill, The Jackson Laboratory, USA Jon E Wergedal USA Jon. Systems biology 346 Directional grow in chemical and biological pattern formation systems (Abstract) David Gomez Miguez, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain Milos Dolnik, University of Brandeis, USA Alberto Pérez Muñuzuri, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain Systems biology Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 347 The Emergence of Collective Cognition in Social Systems (Abstract) Pietro Panzarasa, Queen Mary, University of London, United Kingdom Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 348 Escape from Metastable States in a Nonequilibrium Environment (Abstract) Pablo I. Hurtado, Boston University, USA Joaquin Marro, Universidad de Granada, Spain Pedro L. Garrido, Universidad de Granada, Spain Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 349 Comparing the dynamics of stomatal networks to the problem-solving dynamics of cellular computers (Abstract) Jevin West, Utah State University, USA Susanna Messinger, Utah State University, USA David Peak, Utah State University, USA Keith Mott, Utah State University, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes 350 Scale-free brain functional networks (Abstract) Victor M. Eguiluz, IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB), Spain Dante. R. Chialvo, Northwestern University, USA Guillermo Cecchi, IBM, USA Marwan Baliki, Northwestern University, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes 351 Simulated niche partitioning by bacteria (Abstract) Steven S. Andrews, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, USA Adam P. Arkin, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, USA Evolution and Ecology / Population change 352 Knowing Terrorism as a Complex Adaptive System (Abstract) Nancy Hayden, Sandia National Laboratories, Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Engineering systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 353 Architecting Systems Under Uncertainty with Object-Process Networks (Abstract) Benjamin Koo, MIT, USA Annie-Pierre Hurd, MIT, USA David Loda, MIT, Technion, USA, Israel Dov Dori, MIT, Technion, USA, Israel Edward F. Crawley, MIT, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Engineering systems Networks & Structural Themes 354 Information Flow in Synchronization (Abstract) Ned J. Corron, U. S. Army RDECOM, USA Shawn D. Pethel, U. S. Army RDECOM, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 356 A Robust Game of Life (Abstract) Thomas Portegys, Illinois State University, USA Janet Wiles, The University of Queensland, Australia Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation *Other complex systems topics 357 Complexity Measures for Ecological Assemblages (Abstract) Jyoti Champanerkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA Denis Blackmore, New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA Michael Levandowsky, Pace University, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 358 Small Worlds - How and Why (Abstract) Nisha Mathias, Philips (India), India Venkatesh Gopal, Northwestern University, USA Networks & Structural Themes 359 Systems Pathology as Systems Biology (Abstract) Len Troncale, California State Polytechnic University, USA Systems biology 360 Is Artificial "Systems" Research Possible? (Abstract) Len Troncale, California State Polytechnic University, USA *Other complex systems topics 361 Using Product Distributions for Distributed Optimization (Abstract) Stefan Bieniawski, Stanford University, USA David H. Wolpert, NASA Ames Research Center, USA Engineering systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 362 Modeling Social Structure as Network Effects: Computational Evidence That Rewarding Learning Improves Performance (Abstract) James K. Hazy, The George Washington University, USA Brian F. Tivnan, The George Washington University, USA David R. Schwandt, Th George Washington University, USA Socio-economic systems 363 Permeable Boundaries in Organizational Learning: Computational Modeling Explorations (Abstract) James K. Hazy, The George Washington University, USA Brian F. Tivnan, The George Washington University, USA David R.Schwandt, The George Washington University, USA Socio-economic systems 364 SIMULATING AGENT INTELLIGENCE AS LOCAL NETWORK DYNAMICS AND EMERGENT ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOMES (Abstract) James K. Hazy, The George Washington University, USA Brian F. Tivnan, The George Washington University, USA Socio-economic systems 365 Quantum Spin Systems as Models for Biological Evolution (Abstract) Chin-Kun Hu, Academia Sinica (Taipei), Taiwan David Saakian, Yerevan Physics Institute, Armenia Evolution and Ecology / Population change 366 Kinetic Modeling of Electrochemical Process (Abstract) Jinsuo Zhang, Center for Non-linear studies, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA Ning Li, MST-10, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 367 A Coupled Oscillator Model for Emergent Cognitive Process (Abstract) Tetsuji Emura, Kinjo Gakuin University, Japan Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 368 Self-regulation and New Media: the nature of networked, distributed, and interactive communication systems (Abstract) Bradly Alicea, Michigan State University, USA Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 369 A Model of Biological Attacks on a Realistic Population (Abstract) Kathleen M. Carley, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Douglas Fridsma, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, USA Elizabeth Casman, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Alex Yahja, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Li-Chiou Chen, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Boris Kaminsky, Carnegie Mellon University, USA, Neal Altman, Carnegie Mellon University, USA, Demian Nave, Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, USA, Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation *Other complex systems topics 370 Possible Steps Toward a Theory of Organization (Abstract) Manoj Gambhir, RedfishGroup, USA Stephen Guerin, RedfishGroup, USA Stuart Kauffman, , USA Daniel Kunkle, RedfishGrouop, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Engineering systems 372 Holling cycles in simulations of complex food webs (Abstract) Axel G. Rossberg, Yokohama National University, Japan Takashi Amemiya, Yokohama National University, Japan Kiminori Itoh, Yokohama National University, Japan Networks & Structural Themes Evolution and Ecology / Population change Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 373 Small n Evolving Structures: Dyadic Interaction between Intimates (Abstract) William A. Griffin, Arizona State University, USA Shana Schmidt, Arizona State University, USA Networks & Structural Themes Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 374 Studying Gift Exchange in a Multiagent System (Abstract) Shah Jamal Alam, DFKI GmbH, Saarbrücken, Germany Socio-economic systems 376 An ANC Analytical Payoff Function for 3-Agent-Multistage-Network-Games with Endogenous Coalitions and Communication Structures (Abstract) Ricardo Nieva, Concordia University, Canada Socio-economic systems Networks & Structural Themes 377 Transitions from disorder to order in a sexually evolving population (Abstract) Alex Rogers, University of Southampton, United Kingdom Evolution and Ecology / Population change Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 378 The Augmented Social Network: Building Identity and Trust into the Next-Generation Internet (Abstract) Ken Jordan, Writer/Consultant, USA Jan Hauser, Naval Postgraduate School, USA Steven Foster, Technology Consultant, USA Networks & Structural Themes Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 379 Cell Motility: How Cellular Machines Generate Precise Responses in a Complex Environment (Abstract) Benjamin J Dubin-Thaler, Columbia University, USA Hans-Gunther Dobereiner, Columbia University, USA Gregory Giannone, Columbia University, USA Michael P. Sheetz, Columbia University, USA Systems biology 380 A gradient model for proximo-distal differentiation in vertebrate limbs (Abstract) Marta Ibanes, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, USA Diego Rasskin-Gutman, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, USA Yasuhiko Kawakami, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, USA Ángel Raya, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, USA Juan Carlos Izpisúa-Belmonte, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, USA Systems biology 382 Social Foraging Theory for Multiagent Decision-Making System Design (Abstract) Burton W. Andrews, The Ohio State University, USA Kevin M. Passino, The Ohio State University, USA Thomas A. Waite, The Ohio State University, USA Systems biology Engineering systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change 383 1/f^a Random Fields, Scaling Properties and Local Averages (Abstract) Hai Lin, Department of Physics, Princeton University, USA Engineering systems Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 384 Hands-on modeling and simulation of systems concepts (Abstract) Oren Zuckerman, MIT Media Lab, USA Mitchel Resnick, MIT Media Lab, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 385 Research of Agent-based Web Services for Complicated Telecom System (Abstract) Xiaoqin Huang, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, P.R.China Linpeng Huang, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, P.R.China Yongqiang Sun, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, P.R.China Networks & Structural Themes Engineering systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 386 Mathematical modeling of planar cell polarity to understand domineering non-autonomy (Abstract) Keith Amonlirdviman, Stanford University, USA Narmada A. Khare, Stanford University, USA David R.P. Tree, Stanford University, USA Jeffrey D. Axelrod, Stanford University, USA Claire J. Tomlin, Stanford University, USA Systems biology Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 387 System dynamics approach to evolution and process of corporate political action (Abstract) Makinen Saku, Tampere University of Technology, Industrial Management, Finland Skippari Mika, Tampere University of Technology, Industrial Management, Finland Lamberg, Juha-Antti, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland Socio-economic systems 389 Panel on Complexity and the Social Science (Abstract) Philip V. Fellman, Southern New Hampshire University, USA Kathleen M. Carley, Carnegie Mellon University, USA David Krackhardt, Heinz School of Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University, USA Hideki Takei, Southern New Hampshire University, USA Jim Frese, University of Phoenix, USA Socio-economic systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) 390 Autopoietic learning-neural network-like bio-machinogenesis via semeiogenesis: A unified theory on the cognitive genesis and evolution of biosystems (Abstract) Koji Ohnishi, Center for Interdisciplinary Research, and Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Niigata University, Japan Yuka Ishimoto, Graduate school of science and technology, Niigata University, Japan Naotaka Furuichi, Center for Interdisciplinary Research, and Graduate school of science and technology, Niigata University, Japan Masaki Goda, Faculty of Engineering, Niigata University, Japan Evolution and Ecology / Population change 391 The Fractal Structure of Robustness in Active Combat Units (Abstract) Maurice Passman, Adaptive Risk Technology, United Kingdom Philip V. Fellman, Southern New Hampshire University, USA Engineering systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 392 Net surprisals ala Tribus: correlations from reversible thermalization (Abstract) P. Fraundorf, University of Missouri - St. Louis, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 393 Synchronization in complex networks (Abstract) Ying-Cheng Lai, Arizona State University, USA Takashi Nishikawa, Southern Methodist University, USA Adilson E. Motter, Max-Planck Institute for Physics of Complex Systems, Germany Frank C. Hoppensteadt, New York University, USA Networks & Structural Themes Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 394 BIFURCATION ANALYSIS OF REGULATORY MODULES IN CELL BIOLOGY (Abstract) Maciej Swat, Humboldt Universitaet zu Berlin, Germany Swat, Wojciech, Washington University School of Medicine, USA Kel, Alexander, BIOBASE, Germany Herzel, Hanspeter, Humboldt Universitaet zu Berlin, Germany Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 396 Network Dynamics for Systems Biology (Abstract) Eric Mjolsness, University of California, Irvine, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Systems biology 397 A new model for exploring emergent phenomena in spatially explicit ecology and evolution (Abstract) Guy Hoelzer, University of Nevada Reno, USA Lael Parrott, University of Montreal, Canada Evolution and Ecology / Population change 398 On the Evolution of Structure in Ecological Networks (Abstract) Matt Labrum, University of Idaho, USA Terry Soule, University of Idaho, USA Aaron Blue, University of Idaho, USA Stephen Krone, University of Idaho, USA Networks & Structural Themes Evolution and Ecology / Population change 399 Peptide Binding Landscapes (Abstract) Johannes Schuchhardt, MicroDiscovery GmbH, Germany Liying Dong, Humboldt-University Berlin, Charite, Medizinische Immunologie, Germany Achim Kramer, Humboldt-University Berlin, Charite, Medizinische Immunologie, Germany Jens Schneider-Mergener, Humboldt-University Berlin, Charite, Medizinische Immunologie, Germany Hanspeter Herzel (3), Humboldt-University Berlin, Institute for Theoretical Biology, Germany Networks & Structural Themes Evolution and Ecology / Population change Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 400 The Complexity of Natural History Collections (Abstract) Arturo H. Arino, University of Navarra, Spain Evolution and Ecology / Population change Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 401 Systematic identification of statistically significant network measures (Abstract) Etay Ziv, Columbia University, USA Robin Koytcheff, Columbia University, USA Manuel Middendorf, Columbia University, USA Chris Wiggins, Columbia University, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes 402 Defining Emergent Descriptions by Information Preservation (Abstract) Daniel Polani, University of Hertfordshire, UK Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 403 Information-theoretic measures of biological network modularity (Abstract) Chris Wiggins, Columbia University, USA Etay Ziv, Columbia University, USA Manuel Middendorf, Columbia University, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes 404 Classification of Biological Networks Via Walks and Words (Abstract) Manuel Middendorf, Columbia University, USA Etay Ziv, Columbia University, USA Chris Wiggins, Columbia University, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes 405 Hierarchical Structures in Collective Adaptation (Abstract) Yuzuru Sato, Santa Fe Institute, USA James P. Crutchfield, Santa Fe Institute, USA Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 406 The Ecological Ideal Free Distribution and Resource Allocation in Distributed Computing and Control: Theory and Cross-Fertilization for Applications (Abstract) Jorge Finke, The Ohio State University, USA Kevin M. Passino, The Ohio State University, USA Systems biology Engineering systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change 407 Organized All the Way Down: The Local Complexity of "Thick" Social Systems (Abstract) David Sylvan, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland Socio-economic systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 408 A conceptual framework for mechanisms of self-organization (Abstract) Elizaveta Pachepsky, University of California Santa Barbara, USA Bernardo R. Broitman, University of California Santa Barbara, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 409 Self-Organized Scheduling of Node Activity in Large-Scale Wireless Sensor Networks (Abstract) Sumathi Seetharaman, University of Cincinnati, USA Ali A. Minai, University of Cincinnati, USA Networks & Structural Themes Engineering systems 410 Whisperers and Shouters: Random Wireless Sensor Networks with Asymmetric Two-Tier Connectivity (Abstract) Nagendra Marupaka, University of Cincinnati, USA Ali A. Minai, University of Cincinnati, USA Engineering systems Networks & Structural Themes 411 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLEXITY INFLUENCES VISUAL ACUITY IN CICHLID FISHES (Abstract) Adam Dobberfuhl, New England Aquarium, USA Jeremy Ullman, New England Aquarium, USA Jessica Hunter, New England Aquarium, USA Elizabeth Higgins, New England Aquarium, USA Maggie Allan, New England Aquarium, USA Mateo Nenadovich New England Aquarium USA Caroly Shumway New England Aquarium USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 412 Modeling Network Motifs as Linear Dynamical Systems (Abstract) Robert Prill, Johns Hopkins University, USA Andre Levchenko, Johns Hopkins University, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes 413 ANALYSIS OF COMPLEX NETWORKS USING LIMITED INFORMATION (Abstract) Rich Colbaugh, Department of Defense, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, USA Kristin Glass, National Center for Genome Resources, USA Mauro Trabatti, National Center for Genome Resources, USA Geert Wenes, National Center for Genome Resources, USA Networks & Structural Themes Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 414 Navigating through Network Structures in Strategic Decision Space (Abstract) Felix Reed-Tsochas, University of Oxford, United Kingdom Socio-economic systems 415 A Modeling and Integration Framework for System Biology Informatics Systems (Abstract) Thomas J. Wheeler, Ph.D., University of Maine, USA Systems biology 416 Computing the Battle for Hearts and MInds: Lessons from the Vendee (Abstract) Roger Hurwitz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 417 Evolution of Money Distribution in a Simple Economic Model (Abstract) Xiang San Liang, Harvard University, USA Thomas J. Carter, California State University - Stanislaus, USA Socio-economic systems 418 A Social Model for the Evolution of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Abstract) Sebastian Goncalves, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Marcelo Kuperman, Centro At{\'o}mico Bariloche, Argentina Marcelo Ferreira da Costa Gomes, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change 419 Cartography application for autonomous sensory agents (Abstract) Sarjoun Doumit, University of Cincinnati, USA Ali Minai, University of Cincinnati, USA Networks & Structural Themes Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation *Other complex systems topics 420 Group Allegiance & Issue Salience in Factional Competition (Abstract) Matt Grossmann, University of California, Berkeley, USA David Scherzer, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA Socio-economic systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 421 Adaptive Metropolis Sampling with Product Distributions (Abstract) David H. Wolpert, NASA, USA Chiu Fan Lee, Oxford University Physics Department, United Kingdom Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 422 An approach to holistic ecological risk assessment: Food web responses to a warmed climate as a case study (Abstract) Yun Zhou, University of California, at Berkeley, USA Ulrich Brose, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, USA William Kastenberg, Uc, at Berkeley, USA Neo Martinez, Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Networks & Structural Themes Systems biology 424 An Artificial Neural Network for Simulating the Complex Dynamics of Financial Assets Prices (Abstract) Serge Hayward, Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Dijon, France Socio-economic systems 425 Self-Modeling Networks (Abstract) Daniel Joshua Steinbock, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA Marko Antonio Rodriguez, University of California, Santa Cruz, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Engineering systems Socio-economic systems Networks & Structural Themes 427 CLOSED-LOOP CODING-DECODING as GENERAL PRINCIPLE BIO-SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION (Abstract) Dobilas KIRVELIS, Vilnius University, LITHUANIA Systems biology 428 CLOSED-LOOP CODING-DECODING or NEURAL NETWORKS ANALYSIS by SYNTHESIS in the VISUAL NEO-CORTEX of MAMMALS (Abstract) Dobilas KIRVELIS, Vilnius University, LITHUANIA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 429 Modeling spatial economics with an agent-based approach (Abstract) Bill Macmillan, University of Oxford, UK He Qing Huang, University of Oxford, UK Socio-economic systems 430 Kinetic dynamics of a kinase-phosphatase network (Abstract) Vittorio ROSATO, ENEA (Ente per le Nuove Tecnologie, l'Energie e l'Ambiente), "Casaccia" Research Center, Computing and Modelling Unit (CAMO), P.O.Box 2400, 00100 Roma (Italy), Italy Carlotta MARTELLI, ENEA (Ente per le Nuove Tecnologie, l'Energie e l'Ambiente), "Casaccia" Research Center, Computing and Modelling Unit (CAMO), P.O.Box 2400, 00100 Roma (Italy), Italy Andrea GIANSANTI, Physics Dept., University of Roma "La Sapienza", P.le A. Moro 2, 00185 Roma (Italy), Italy Ivan ARISI, Layline Genomics SpA, S. Raffaele Science Park, Via di Castel Romano 100, 00128 Roma (Italy), Italy Antonino CATTANEO, Layline Genomics SpA, S. Raffaele Science Park, Via di Castel Romano 100, 00128 Roma (Italy), Italy Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes 431 Socio-Dynamic Discrete Choice: Analytical Results for the Nested Logit Model (Abstract) Elenna Dugundji, MIT, USA Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 433 Other complex systems (Abstract) Adebayo Rilwan Omotayo, u-bee media network, nigeria franc olayinka olusanmi, fbgc, nigeria jadesola olatunde, fbgc, nigeria *Other complex systems topics 435 Long-range interactions and evolutionary stability in predator-prey systems (Abstract) Erik Rauch, NECSI, MIT, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes Evolution and Ecology / Population change 436 Diversity is unevenly distributed within species (Abstract) Erik Rauch, NECSI, MIT, USA Yaneer Bar-Yam, NECSI, USA Systems biology Evolution and Ecology / Population change 437 Competition between vehicle propulsion technologies: critical thresholds for sustained adoption (Abstract) Jeroen Struben, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Socio-economic systems 438 Coordination in Large Collectives (Abstract) Kagan Tumer, NASA Ames Research Center, USA Engineering systems *Other complex systems topics 439 Modeling Complex Foraging Behavior (Abstract) Michael E. Roberts, Indiana University, USA Robert L. Goldstone, Indiana University, USA Socio-economic systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 441 The Effects of Student-Teacher Ratio on Student and Faculty Performance in (Abstract) Griselle Torres-Garcia, Arizona State University, USA Katie Diaz, Mills College, CA, USA Cassie Fett, Bemidji State University, Minnesota, USA Nicolas Crisosto, Berkeley University, CA, USA Systems biology Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 443 Rumors on Complex Attractors (Abstract) ariel cintron-arias, cornell university, United States Carlos Castillo-Chavez, Arizona State University, United States Abdul-Aziz Yakubu, Howard University, United States Evolution and Ecology / Population change 444 Localized structures in a Kerr medium: temporal instabilities and excitability (Abstract) Damia Gomila, IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB), Spain Manuel A. Matias, IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB), Spain Pere Colet, IMEDEA (CSIC-UIB), Spain Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 445 Quantum perturbations, mergers, and organizational theory (Abstract) W.F. Lawless, Paine College, USA Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Socio-economic systems 447 A Self-Organizing Readout for a Time Projection Chamber (Abstract) Peter Fisher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Andrew Werner, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Andrew Campanella, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Bernard Wadsworth, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Engineering systems 452 Trophic structure of the fish communities in the Kyoga Basin lakes (East Africa) based on stable Nitogen and Carbon isotopes. (Abstract) Mbabazi Dismas, Fisheries Resources Research Institute, P.O. Box 343, Jinja, Uganda, East Africa, Uganda Mbabazi Dismas, Fisheries Resources Research Institute, P.O. Box 343, Jinja, Uganda, East Africa, Uganda Ogutu-Ohwayo Richard, Fisheries Resources Research Institute, Box 343, Jinja, Canada Hecky E. Robert, Biology Department, University of waterloo, 200 University Avenue, Waterloo.ON, NL-3GI., Uganda Country: Uganda, E-mail: , Name: Orach-Meza Faustin,Organization: Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project, Box 5, Entebbe Country: Uganda, E-mail: , Name Makanga Boniface, Organization: Zoology Department, Makerere University, Box 7062, Kampala. Evolution and Ecology / Population change 453 SYSTEMATIC INTERACTOME MAPPING AND GENETIC PERTURBATION ANALYSIS OF A C. ELEGANS TGF-BETA SIGNALING NETWORK (Abstract) Muneesh Tewari, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, USA Patrick Hu, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, USA Jin-Sook Ahn, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, USA Nono Ayivi-Guedehoussou, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, USA Pierre-Olivier Vidalain, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, USA Siming Li, Stuart Milstein, Chris M. Armstrong, Mike Boxem, Maurice D. Butler, Svetlana Busiguina, Jean-Francois Rual, Nieves Ibarrola, Sabrina T. Chaklos, Nicolas Bertin, Philippe Vaglio, Mark L. Edgley, Kevin V. King, Patrice S. Albert, Jean Vandenhaute, Akhilesh Pandey, Donald L. Riddle, Gary Ruvkun, and Marc Vidal Systems biology 456 Debriefing in Support of Dynamic Decision Making: An Empirical Study (Abstract) Hassan Qudrat-Ullah, York University, Canada Socio-economic systems Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 459 The Basal Ganglia as a Complex system as it Relates to Normal Movement and Movement Disorders. (Abstract) Craig van Horne, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, USA Systems biology 460 Power-Law Size Distribution in an Externality-Driven Model of City Systems (Abstract) Yuri Mansury, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA Socio-economic systems 461 NetLogo: A Simple Environment for Modeling Complexity (Abstract) Seth Tisue, Northwestern University, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 464 Diversity dynamics in large complex biological networks (Abstract) Kei Tokita, Harvard University/Osaka Unversity, USA Tsuyoshi Chawanya, Osaka University, Japan Evolution and Ecology / Population change 465 To the wave nature of the economy cycle (Abstract) Dmitry Chistilin, Institute World economy and international relations, Ukraine Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 467 Quantification of Biocomplexity (Abstract) Madhur Anand, Laurentian University, Canada Systems biology Evolution and Ecology / Population change 473 Performances with electro-acoustic Clothes (Abstract) Benoit Maubrey, , Germany Engineering systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) *Other complex systems topics 477 The Complex Economics of Innovation, -Implications for the Shipping Industry (Abstract) Ingar Malmgren, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Socio-economic systems Engineering systems 478 Genetically Modified Network Topologies (Abstract) Nathan Eagle, MIT Media Lab, USA Leon Danon, Dept de Fısica Fonamental, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain Derek Cummings, Johns Hopkins University, USA Networks & Structural Themes 480 Entropy Approach to Regular and Irregular Spectra of Complex Systems (Abstract) Pablo Sanchez-Moreno, University of Granada, Spain Rafael J. Yañez, University of Granada, Spain J.S. Dehesa, University of Granada, Spain Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 483 Information Planes for Complex Systems (Abstract) J.S. Dehesa, University of Granada, Spain E. Romera, University of Granada, Spain R.J. Yañez, University of Granada, Spain Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 487 Using Systems Thinking to Facilitate Organizational Change (Abstract) David Peter Stroh, , USA David Peter Stroh, Bridgeway Partners, *Other complex systems topics 492 Can we Conduct Simple Exercises in Economic Analysis when Economic Systems are Viewed as Complex and Adaptive? (Abstract) Porfessor John Foster, University of Queensland, Australia Socio-economic systems 504 Level Statistics of Complex Systems (Abstract) PRAGYA SHUKLA, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KHARAGPUR-721302, WEST BENGAL, INDIA Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 517 Short Time Quantum Revivals in Chaotic Quantum Systems. (Abstract) Konstantin L Kouptsov, Washington State University, USA Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 518 Avalanche dynamics on complex networks (Abstract) Byungnam Kahng, Seoul National University, Korea Deok-Sun Lee, Seoul National University, Korea K.-I. Goh, Seoul National University, Korea Doochul Kim, Seoul National University, Korea Networks & Structural Themes 519 Spatio-temporal Dynamics in the Origin of Genetic Information (Abstract) Pan-Jun Kim, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea Hawoong Jeong, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea Networks & Structural Themes Evolution and Ecology / Population change Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 520 Constructing Scale-Free Networks by a Matrix Stability Criterium (Abstract) Markus Brede, CSIRO Centre for Complex Systems Science, Australia John Finnigan, CSIRO Centre for Complex Systems Science, Australia Networks & Structural Themes 521 Multiagent Repeated Games and Convergence to Nash Equilibria (Abstract) Gurdal Arslan, UCLA, USA Jeff S. Shamma, UCLA, USA Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 522 Artificial Neural NetworkBased Offline Hand written character recognition for Postal Services (Abstract) Kampan Saini, Panjab University Chandigarh, India kampan saini, Panjab University Chandigarh, India shailendra Singh, Panjab University Chandigarh, Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 524 Extremely clustered network (Abstract) Yong-Yeol Ahn, KAIST(Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), South Korea Hawoong Jeong, KAIST, South Korea Networks & Structural Themes 526 Clothing Earth with Mind (Abstract) Jose Wagner Garcia, Petrobras, Brasil Jorge de Barros Pires, Petrobras, Brasil Jorge Vieira, Petrobras, Brasil Lauro F. B. da Silveira, Petrobras, Brasil Fernando Pellon de Miranda, Petrobras, Brasil Lucia Santaella, Petrobras, Brasil, Richard Garrat, IF USP, Brasil Patrick Spencer, IPEN, Brasil, Raquel Kely Bortoleto Bugs, Petrobras, Brasil, Flavio Henrique da Silva, UFSCar, Brasil, Aristides Pavani, Cenpra, Brasil, Roberto Tavares, Cenpra, Brasil, Moacir Carnelos Filho, Petrobras, Brasil, Systems biology 528 The Building-Block Advantage (Abstract) Marcia Esteves Agostinho, PUC-Rio (Pontifical Catholic University of rio de Janeiro), Brazil Socio-economic systems 530 VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION OF MONEY MARKET FORECASTING WITH A NON-LINEAR METHOD (USD VS IDR CURRENCY CASE) (Abstract) Dadang Subarna, National Istitute Of Prediction, Indonesia Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 531 THE WEB AND THE CLOTH: SCIENCE, CONSCIOUSNESS AND HOMEODYNAMICS – WHAT THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY DO (Abstract) Daniel W. Miller, Ph.D., Greenwich University, USA Evolution and Ecology / Population change Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 532 Indirect Reciprocity and the Evolution of Morals (Abstract) Hannelore Brandt, University of Vienna, Austria Karl Sigmund, University of Vienna, Austria Evolution and Ecology / Population change 533 Assessing lethality in the genome-scale metabolic network of Escherichia coli (Abstract) Cheol-Min GHIM, Seoul National University, South Korea Networks & Structural Themes Systems biology 534 Social behaviour in artificially evolved rule-based models of cellular organisms (Abstract) John Bryden, Leeds University, UK Jason Noble, Leeds University, UK Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Evolution and Ecology / Population change Socio-economic systems Systems biology 535 Where the earth meets the sky: understanding cis-regulatory evolution through genomics (Abstract) Cristian I. Castillo-Davis, Harvard University, USA Jun S. Liu, Harvard University, USA Shane Jensen, Harvard University, USA Systems biology Networks & Structural Themes Evolution and Ecology / Population change 536 A new type of models for managed ecosystems (Abstract) Michael Hauhs, University of Bayreuth, Ecological Modeling, Germany Holger Lange, Norwegian Forest Reserach Institute, Norway Networks & Structural Themes Evolution and Ecology / Population change 537 Time-dependent forced quantum oscillator (Abstract) JD Morales-Guzman, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Azcapotzalco, Mexico V Gonzalez-Velez, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Azcapotzalco, Mexico Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 538 Diffusion of Na+ and Ca++ in spheric cells (Abstract) V. Gonzalez-Velez, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Azcapotzalco, Mexico JR Godinez-Fernandez, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa, Mexico JD Morales-Guzman, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Azcapotzalco, Mexico Systems biology 539 Diffusion, Elastic Energy, and Force Measurements in Sheared Granular Materials (Abstract) Brian Utter, Duke University, USA R. P. Behringer, Duke University, USA *Other complex systems topics 541 Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity and its Two Complementary Theories (Abstract) Pavol Valent, University KF Nitra (retired), Slovakia, Europe Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 543 Collectives, Optimization, and Distributed Design (Abstract) Ilan Kroo, Stanford University, USA Engineering systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 544 Statistical Modeling of Creep Strength of Austenitic Stainless Steels (Abstract) Reza Mehrabani, Tehran University, Iran Engineering systems 545 On Physical Definition of Intelligence (Abstract) Michael Kremliovsky, Einstein Industries, Inc., USA Physical systems, Quantum and Classical Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools *Other complex systems topics 555 Statistical Modeling of Austenite Formation in Steels (Abstract) Reza Mehrabani, Tehran University, Engineering systems 556 3D Substitution Model for Limb Growth and Pattern Formation (Abstract) Ying Zhang, Biocomplexity Institute, Physics Department, Indiana University, USA James A. Glazier, Biocomplexity Institute, Physics Department, Indiana University, USA Stuart A. Newman, New York Medical College, USA Systems biology Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 557 Statistical Mechanics in Complex Networks with Power Law Distribution (Abstract) Xin, Huolin, Peking University, China *Other complex systems topics Networks & Structural Themes 569 Definining "nano" in terms of complexity (Abstract) Mark Avrum Gubrud, University of Maryland, USA Engineering systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 570 Modeling Complexity in Disaster Environments (Abstract) Louise K. Comfort, University of Pittsburgh, USA Kilkon Ko, University of Pittsburgh, USA Adam Zagorecki, University of Pittsburgh, USA Networks & Structural Themes Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation *Other complex systems topics 571 Cognitus (Abstract) Jose Wagner Garcia, Petrobras, Brasil Jorge de Barros Pires, Petrobras, Brasil Jorge Vieira, Petrobras, Brasil Lauro F. B. da Silveira, Petrobras, Brasil Fernando Pellon de Miranda, Petrobras, Brasil Lucia santaella, Petrobras, Brasil, Moacir Carnelos Filho, Petrobras, Brasil, Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 572 Games Systems Play (Abstract) Vadim Kvitash, School of Medicine, University of California at San Francisco and Personal Health Response, Inc., USA Systems biology Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 573 SARS in Hong Kong : A Case Study of Virus Spreading in Social Community (Abstract) Xin, Huolin, Peking Univeristy, China Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Networks & Structural Themes 577 Spatial self-organization in interacting particle systems with cyclic local dynamics (Abstract) Yongtao Guan, University of Idaho, USA Steve Krone, University of Idaho, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 578 Evolution of Gene Regulatory Networks: Growth and Dynamics (Abstract) Pauli Ramo, Tampere University of Technology, Finland Juha Kesseli, Tampere University of Technology, Finland OIli Yli-Harja, Tampere University of Technology, Finland Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Evolution and Ecology / Population change Networks & Structural Themes Systems biology 580 An Essay on SFEcon’s ‘Perfect Markets Model’ (Abstract) Paul Lang, SFEcon, USA Socio-economic systems 582 Economic Geography and Rational Expectations (Abstract) Pascal MOSSAY, Universidad de Alicante, Spain Socio-economic systems Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 587 Exact error threshold for Eigen model with general fitness and degradation rate functions. (Abstract) David Saakian, Yerevan Physics Institute, Armenia Evolution and Ecology / Population change 589 Evolutionary Dynamics of Knowledge (Abstract) Carlos Parra, Tokyo Insitute of Technology, Japan Masakazu Yano, Tokyo University, Japan Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Socio-economic systems 596 Sensitivity Analysis of Optimal Production of Biomass in Metabolic Networks (Abstract) Hao Xiong, Texas A&M University, USA Systems biology 603 Generalized Circuit Analysis of Biological Networks (Abstract) Momiao Xiong, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA Jonathan Arnold, University of Georgia, USA Systems biology 606 Transcription Factor Binding Sites Prediction based on Sequence Similarity (Abstract) Jeong Seop Sim, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea Myung Eun Lim, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea Myung Geun Chung, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea Soo-Jun Park, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea Sun Hee Park, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Korea Systems biology 613 Impacts of homo- and hetero- synaptic plasticities on neuronal networks (Abstract) Liqiang Zhu, Arizona State University, USA Ying-Cheng Lai, Arizona State University, USA Frank Hoppensteadt, New York University, USA Jiping He, Arizona State University, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 614 System Dynamics Modeling Exploring Design And Control Within A Decentralized Electric Power System (Abstract) Paul Avery, Colorado State University, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Engineering systems 616 The Simplicity of Metazoan Cell Lineages (Abstract) Ricardo Azevedo, University of Houston, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Evolution and Ecology / Population change Systems biology 617 Dephasing and Many-body Delocalization in Strongly Disordered Systems (Abstract) Alexander L. Burin, Tulane University, USA Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 619 Extraordinarily superpersistent chaotic transients (Abstract) Younghae Do, Arizona State University, USA Ying-Cheng Lai, Arizona State University, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 620 Cascading breakdown of scale-free networks (Abstract) Liang Zhao, Arizona State University, USA Kwangho Park, Arizona State University, USA Ying-Cheng Lai, Arizona State University, USA Networks & Structural Themes 621 Characterization of Weighted complex networks (Abstract) Kwangho Park, Arizona State University, USA Ying-Cheng Lai, Arizona State University, USA Nong Ye, Arizona State University, USA Networks & Structural Themes 624 Extreme Fluctuations in Small-Worlds with Relaxational Dynamics and Applications to Scalable Parallel Computing (Abstract) Gyorgy Korniss, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA Hasan Guclu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA Networks & Structural Themes 625 How does the topology of a neural network affect its memory capacity? (Abstract) Guillermo Abramson, CONICET and University of New Mexico, Argentina, USA Luis Morelli, International Centre fro Theoretical Physics, Italy Marcelo Kuperman, CONICET and Centro Atómico Bariloche, Argentina Systems biology Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Networks & Structural Themes 627 Glassy dynamics hindering synchronization in a Hamiltonian system (Abstract) Alessandro Pluchino, Universita' di Catania and Infn sezione di Catania, Italy Vito Latora, Universita' di Catania and Infn sezione di Catania, Italy Andrea Rapisarda, Universita' di Catania and Infn sezione di Catania, Italy Physical systems, Quantum and Classical 630 Individuals and Institutions in Strategic Network Formation (Abstract) C. Jason Woodard, Harvard University, USA Socio-economic systems 632 Modeling, Analysis and Design for Multi-robot Exploration Based on Petri Nets (Abstract) Weihua Sheng, Kettering University, USA Qingyan Yang, Iteris Inc., USA Jindong Tan, Michigan Technological University, USA Ning Xi, Michigan State University, USA Engineering systems 633 A Distributed Bidding Algorithm for Multi-robot Exploration with Safety Concerns (Abstract) Weihua Sheng, Kettering University, USA Qingyan Yang, Iteris Inc., USA Ning Xi, Michigan State University, USA Jindong Tan, Michigan Technological University, USA Engineering systems 641 Towards More Generative Evaluation, Research and Assessment (ERA) in Education (Abstract) Rosemary Williams Wray, Education Consultant and Researcher, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 644 A Framework for Security Model Innovation using Knowledge Engineering (Abstract) Gustavo A. Santana Torrellas, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo, Mexico Engineering systems Networks & Structural Themes Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 645 SEPARATION OF REAL WORLD MIXED ACOUSTIC SIGNALS BY USING FREQUENCY DOMAIN APPROACH (Abstract) Pelin Guven, Anadolu University, Turkey Emin Germen, Anadolu University, Turkey Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 647 Random graphs with clustering and arbitrary degree distribution (Abstract) Erik Volz, Cornell University, USA Networks & Structural Themes 650 Emergent Mathematical Ideas from Complex Conceptual Systems (Abstract) Caroline Yoon, Purdue University, USA Richard Lesh, Purdue University, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 651 Self-organizing Social Networks: Issues with Hierarchy, Power Dynamics in Decision Making (Abstract) Urooj Q. Amjad, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK *Other complex systems topics *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) Socio-economic systems Networks & Structural Themes 658 On Simulated Time (Abstract) Gilbert G. Chen, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA Boleslaw K.Boleslaw K. Szymanski, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA *Other complex systems topics 659 An Integrated Methodology to Facilitate The Emergence of New Ways of Organising (Abstract) Eve Mitleton-Kelly, London School of Economics, UK Socio-economic systems 708 Phase shifts between synchronized oscillators in the Winfree and Kuramoto models (Abstract) Giuseppe Nardulli, University of Bari, Italy Daniele Marinazzo, University of Bari, Italy Mario Pellicoro, University of Bari, Italy Sebastiano Stramaglia, University of Bari, Italy Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Systems biology 709 Multiscale Physical Ocean Dynamical Processes (Abstract) Glenn Flierl, MIT, USA *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) 710 Biological Patchiness in Interdisciplinary Ocean Dynamics (Abstract) Brian Rothschild, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, USA *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) 711 Climate Processes and Ocean Event Dynamics (Abstract) James McCarthy, Harvard University, USA *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) 713 Systems Oceanography: Ocean Observing and Prediction Systems (Abstract) James Bellingham, MBARI, USA *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) 714 ITR-Based Data Driven Systems for Ocean Science (Abstract) Pierre Lermusiaux, Harvard University, USA Constantinos Evangelinos, MIT, USA *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) 715 The End-to-End Sonar System (Physical-Meteorological-Ocean Acoustics-Geoacoustics) for Naval Operations (Abstract) Ira Dyer, MIT, USA *Special Symposia Proposals (multiple talks) 737 Network Engineering and Evolution Management: theory and practice (Abstract) Neil F. Johnson, Oxford University, UK Sehyo C. Choe, Oxford University, UK Sean Gourley, Oxford University, UK David Smith, Oxford University, UK Pak Ming Hui, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Networks & Structural Themes Socio-economic systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 739 A methodology for complex system modelling applied to automotive systems, bio-engineering and predictive decision making modelling. (Abstract) Claudio Zizzo, Anglia Poytechnic University, U.K. John Barritt, Anglia Poytechnic University, U.K. Claudio Zizzo, University of Oxford, U.K. Roger Mahadeo, Anglia Poytechnic University, U.K. *Other complex systems topics 740 Schizophrenia: A Complex and Multifactorial Disease (Abstract) Cassandra L. Smith, Boston University, USA Giang Nguyen, Boston University, USA Hamid Mostafavi Abdolmaleky, Harvard University and Boston University, USA Mark Schultz, Boston University, USA Systems biology *Other complex systems topics 748 Models of Right Ventricular Shape and Function (Abstract) Edward Marcus, Marcus Laboratories, USA Damien Craig, Duke Children's Hospital and Medical Center, USA Ira Cheifetz, Duke University Medical Center, USA Systems biology 753 Multistability of Coupled Neuronal Nets with Multiple Synapses (Abstract) Dong-Uk Hwang, Chungbuk National University, South Korea Sang-Gui Lee, Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea Seung Kee Han, Chungbuk National University, South Korea Hyungtae Kook, Kyungwon University, South Korea Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 754 Self-reproduction by glider collisions (Abstract) Andrew Wuensche, Discrete Dynamics Lab, Univ. of Sussex, and Univ of the West of England, USA and UK Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 763 Simulation of random walks and reaction-diffusion processes on scale-free networks (Abstract) Lazaros Gallos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece Panos Argyrakis, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece Networks & Structural Themes 769 The sociological theory of Crozier and Friedberg on organized action seen through a simulation model (Abstract) Camilo Olaya, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland Michael Ruess, University of St.Gallen, Switzerland Socio-economic systems *Other complex systems topics 774 Theory of Aces: Fame by chance or merit? (Abstract) M.V. Simkin, UCLA, USA V.P. Roychowdhury, UCLA, USA Networks & Structural Themes 775 Properties of Phase Synchronization as a Mechanism for Parameter Adaptive Control (Abstract) Rhonda Dzakpasu, The University of Michigan, USA Michal Zochowski, The University of Michigan, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 779 VALIS or VANISH... (a survivor's guide to computational and systems biology?) (Abstract) Bud Mishra, Courant Institute, & Cold Spring Harbor Lab, USA Systems biology 782 Modeling pleiotropic genetic systems in mice (Abstract) Renhua Li, The Jackson Laboratory, USA Shirng-WernTsaih, The Jackson Laboratory, USA Cheryl Ackert-Bicknell, The Jackson Laboratory, USA Ron Korstanje, The Jackson Laboratory, USA Michal Mrug, Division Nephrology, university of Alabama at Birmingham, USA Wes Beamer, The Jackson Laboratory, USA, Jon Wergedal, Musculoskeletal Disease Center, J.L. Pettis memoral VA Med Ctr, Loma Linda, CA 92357 Gary A Churchill, The Jackson Laboratory, USA, Systems biology 783 Animal foraging and the evolution of goal-directed cognition (Abstract) Thomas Hills, University of Texas at Austin, United States Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Evolution and Ecology / Population change 784 Studying discrete dynamical networks with DDLab (Abstract) Andrew Wuensche, Discrete Dynamics Lab, Univ. of Sussex, and Univ of the West of England, USA and UK Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation Networks & Structural Themes 787 Challenges and Complexity of Aerodynamic Wing Design (Abstract) Kasidit Leoviriyakit, Stanford University, USA Antony Jameson, Stanford University, USA Engineering systems 789 Collectives (Abstract) David H. Wolpert, NASA Ames Research Center, USA Engineering systems 792 Modelling diffusion of innovation using Cellular Neural Network approach (Abstract) Francesca Conti, DIEES - University of Catania, Italy Pierpaolo Andriani, Durham Business School, United Kindom Luigi Fortuna, DIEES - University of -Catania, Italy Mattia Frasca, DIEES - University of -Catania, Italy Giuseppina Passiante, Departiment of Innovation Engineering, Italy Alessandro Rizzo Dipartimento di Elettrotecnica ed Elettronica Italy Socio-economic systems 795 Multiscale entropy analysis of complex physiologic time series: Information loss with aging and disease (Abstract) Madalena Damasio Costa, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, USA Ary L Goldberger, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, USA C-K Peng, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, USA Systems biology 797 Computational study on mechanical properties of self-assembled peptide filaments (Abstract) Jiyong Park, MIT and Seoul National University, USA, KOREA Wonmuk Hwang, MIT, USA Shuguang Zhang, MIT, Roger D. Kamm, MIT, Byungnam Kahng, Seoul National University, Systems biology 803 Modeling combinatorial complexity of signal transduction systems (Abstract) Michael L. Blinov, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA James R. Faeder, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA William S. Hlavacek, Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA Systems biology 804 Scale Free Networks of Earthquakes and Aftershocks (Abstract) Maya Paczuski, Imperial College London, UK Marco Baiesi, Department of Physics, University of Padua, Italy Networks & Structural Themes 808 Information flow through a chaotic channel : prediction and postdiction at finite resolution (Abstract) Richard Metzler, NECSI, MIT, USA Yaneer Bar-Yam, NECSI, USA Mehran Kardar, MIT, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 809 Diversity: Aggregation or Perspectives and Heuristics (Abstract) Scott E Page, University of Michigan, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Socio-economic systems 810 Regime shifts or red noise? (Abstract) Chih-hao Hsieh, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California-San Diego, USA Andrew Lucas, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California-San Diego, USA Sarah Glaser, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California-San Diego, USA George Sugihara, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California-San Diego, USA Nonlinear dynamics and Pattern formation 814 Minimal conditions for natural selection (Abstract) Terrence W. Deacon, University of California, Berkeley, USA Evolution and Ecology / Population change Systems biology 835 Stochastic modeling of citation slips (Abstract) M.V. Simkin, UCLA, USA V.P. Roychowdhury, UCLA, USA Socio-economic systems 844 Science General Education As A Way to Attract More Students to Studying Complex Systems (Abstract) Len Troncale, California State Polytechnic University, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems 845 Using Systems Isomorphies to Explore the Feasibility of Giant Planet, Wetlab, Origins of Life Simulations (Abstract) Len Troncale, California State Polytechnic University, USA Evolution and Ecology / Population change 848 (Abstract) Cefn Hoile, , 849 (Abstract) Ali Minai, , 850 (Abstract) William Sulis, , 851 (Abstract) Joel MacAuslan, , 852 (Abstract) Jeff Schank, , 853 (Abstract) Dan Coore, , 854 (Abstract) Ying-Cheng Lai, , 855 (Abstract) Marlene Williamson, , 856 (Abstract) Mike Kuras, , 857 (Abstract) Irene Conrad, , 865 (Abstract) Yaneer Bar-Yam, , 872 Postulate based Interactive Human Logic Networks (Abstract) Fariel Shafee, Princeton University, USA Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools Evolution and Ecology / Population change 874 Complexes, functional modules, and pathways in biological networks. (Abstract) Victor Spirin, MIT, USA Mikhail Gelfand, GosNIIGenetika, Russia Leonid Mirny, MIT, USA Systems biology 881 Hormone-Inspired Distributed Language for Self-Reconfigurable Robots (Abstract) Maks Krivokon, USC Information Sciences Institute, USA Peter Will, USC Information Sciences Institute, USA Wei-Min Shen, USC Information Sciences Institute, USA 897 Complexity vs. Simplicity - what's cooler? (Abstract) echo, , Richard Testuser, European Simple Systems Institute, Germany Learning / Neural, Psychological and Psycho-Social Systems Concepts, Formalisms, Methods and Tools 903 Adaptation and self-organization in spatial models of speciation (Abstract) Suzanne Sadedin, Monash University, Australia Evolution and Ecology / Population change Adaptive systems Agent-based models Genetic aspects of evolution Population dynamics Spatial systems Speciation Back to ICCS2004 home page   OpenConf - The friendly conference management system. 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