International Journal of Applied Informatics and Media Design, Vol.1 (ISSN 2436-8814)

Editors : Takayuki Fujimoto and Tokuro Matsuo April 1, 2019 Softcover: 80 pages Language: English ISBN-13 978-4-908181-47-4 ISSN 2436-8814(printed) A4size(210 x 297mm) Online version: ISSN 2758-7622 (Buck Number) Print version: ISSN 2436-8814 (Buck Number)     [table of contrnts] Optimization of Analog Representation in Digital Media for Book Apps Education and Communication Research Using Robotics – Development of basic research elements – Design of an Interface Supporting “Reading” Function on Smartphones A General Framework for Constructing Domain-specific Chatbots A Proposal for Communication System to Express Specific Nouns and Basic Actions in a Single Stroke A proposal for a knowledge sharing system for the biological control in agriculture-Utilizing farmworkers’field knowledge Building

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A Proposal for Building Remote Class Environment and Support System by “Low-Cost Computing”

Ttitle : A Proposal for Building Remote Class Environment and Support System by “Low-Cost Computing” Author : Kazuya Murata Affiliation : Tokyo Online University, Japan Journal : International Journal of Applied Informatics and Media Design Volume : Vol.1 ISSN : 2436-8814 ISBN : 978-4-908181-47-4 Pages : pp.45-50 Date : March 2019 Keywords : Remote Class, Simultaneous Interactive, Low-Cost Computing Abstract : Today, with the spread of computers and networks, various media utilizing the network are evolving. Among them, “remote class”, which universities offer by utilizing the media, has been drawing much attention in recent years. When universities or other institutions intend to offer remote classes, there are two different methods.

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A proposal for a knowledge sharing system for the biological control in agriculture -Utilizing farmworkers’ field knowledge

Ttitle : A proposal for a knowledge sharing system for the biological control in agriculture -Utilizing farmworkers’ field knowledge Author : Masako Takatsu Affiliation : Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan Journal : International Journal of Applied Informatics and Media Design Volume : Vol.1 ISSN : 2436-8814 ISBN : 978-4-908181-47-4 Pages : pp.31-36 Keywords : Sustainable agriculture, Biological control, Biopesticides, Entomology, Big data, Ecoinformatics, Agro informatics, Regional research Indigenous Technical knowledge, Farmer Participatory Research, Abstract : Biological control is a method for suppressing agricultural pest populations by applying agents derived from natural resources. Currently, there is a social demand to reduce chemical pesticides

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A Mechanism of Drawing Software that Provides a “Real Feel”

Ttitle : A Mechanism of Drawing Software that Provides a “Real Feel” Author : Yulana Watanabe Affiliation : Aoyama gakuin University Journal : International Journal of Applied Informatics and Media Design Volume : Vol.1 ISSN : 2436-8814 ISBN : 978-4-908181-47-4 Pages :pp.59-62 Keywords : IT; Drawing software; Real feel; Sound effects; Visual effects; CApprication; Analog on Digital; Virtual Rearity; Augmented Reality; Digital Design; Computer Graphics Abstract : To this day, human beings have drawn or painted pictures in various ways. The methods for different types of pictures, including murals and ink paintings, have been constantly changing with time. People start drawing with crayons on drawing paper as part of child’s

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A General Framework for Constructing Domain-specific Chatbots

Ttitle : A General Framework for Constructing Domain-specific Chatbots Author : Wenjing Yang, Cheng Zhang, Jie Wang Affiliation : Department of Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Lowell Journal : International Journal of Applied Informatics and Media Design Volume : Vol.1 ISSN : 2436-8814 ISBN : 978-4-908181-47-4 Pages : pp.7-12 Keywords : Chatbot, Information Retrieval, Question-Answer System, Text Classification, Word Mover’s Distance Abstract : This paper presents an easy-to-deploy general framework for chatbot builders to construct domain-specific chatbots called dChat, which performs the following tasks: (1) Collect domain-specific query-answer pairs (QAPs) from community-based question-answering websites and generate new QAPs suitable for human-chatbot conversations. (2) Con- struct a chatbot for a specific

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Education and Communication Research Using Robotics – Development of basic research elements –

Ttitle : Education and Communication Research Using Robotics – Development of basic research elements – Author : Junji Sone, Daisuke Katagami, Yuta Ogai, Tahahito Tomoto, Takenori Obo and Yoshihisa Udagawa Affiliation : Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo Polytechnic University, Japan Journal : International Journal of Applied Informatics and Media Design Volume : Vol.1 ISSN : 2436-8814 ISBN : 978-4-908181-47-4 Pages : pp.41-44 Keywords : Education; Communication; Robotics; Basic reseach; Abstract : Psychological approach for education and communication robotics system based on learning theory, human agent interaction, biological analysis and cognitive science become more important for education, driving assistance and so on. Our system was integrated with advanced topics of information, biological

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University Students’ Practice of Performing Assignments Using Smartphone: Current State and Analysis

Ttitle : Ttitle : University Students’ Practice of Performing Assignments Using Smartphone: Current State and Analysis Author : Koji Fujita Affiliation : Faculty of Information Technology and Business, Cyber University, Japan Journal : International Journal of Applied Informatics and Media Design Volume : Vol.2 ISSN : 2436-8814 ISBN : 978-4-908181-47-4 Pages : pp.51-58 Keywords : smartphone; e-learnning; text input; interface; assignment; questionnaire survey; Abstract : Today, everyone has a smartphone and it has become an indispensable item in everyday life. In addition, in distance-learning programs offered by an increasing number of universities, students can now take classes, submit assignments and earn bachelor’s degree exclusively by using smartphones. Regular university/program is no

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A Proposal for Communication System to Express Specific Nouns and Basic Actions in a Single Stroke

Ttitle : A Proposal for Communication System to Express Specific Nouns and Basic Actions in a Single Stroke Author : Taishi Nemoto Affiliation : Kagoshima Women’s Junior College Journal : International Journal of Applied Informatics and Media Design Volume : Vol.1 ISSN : 2436-8814 ISBN : 978-4-908181-47-4 Pages : pp.25-30 Keywords : SNS, media, information, Smartphone Abstract : In recent years, there is a rapid increase in communication on social networking services (SNSs) or messenger applications. Such communication is prevailing for, for example, from everyday casual content to a wide range of fields such as education and business. It can be said that such communication has become indispensable to people’s lives

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