Preface Organizing Committee Communication systems and network technologies Key techniques and implementations of low-cost Radio Frequency (RF) communication K.J. Hou & F.Y. Hou A link evaluator: A channel quality estimator for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communications M. Buzzanca, M. Malgeri & G. Schembra A study of the possibility of superluminal communications Z.H. Zhang, H.A. Zhang & Z.Y. Zhong Transmission performance optimization of multi-wavelength repeaterless undersea optical fibre cable J.T. Yu,W.Y. Liu, X. Li & H.Y. He The research of a joint channel coding based on LDPC and physical layer network coding X.M. Lu, F. Yang, J.L.Wang, L. Su & B. Pan Hardware network protocol stack design for FPGA-based FBG data transmission Q.Wang, Z.Q. Xu, Q. Liu, Q.J. Huang & Z.Y. Li The development of multihomed node model interworking with WLAN andWiMAX networks Y.Wang, F. Ling & Y.M. Cheng Research and implementation of MSC in TD-LTE system F.S. Bai & R.M. Zhang The design and realization of a handheld terminal for industrial control purposes, based on RFID and embedded Linux T. Zhang, Y.H. Xu & Z.Q. Ye A novel algorithm of multi-target localization in sensor networks Y.H. Zhang, B.N. Pei, X.Y. Zhang & N.N. Cao A novel differential position code spread spectrum system with high data transmission capability B.M. Li, L.L. Guo, J.Wang, S.H. Qi & Z.G. Sun Network coding video transmission research and a design based on USRP X.M. Lu, Y.J. Zhang, C.F. Li, H.D. Zhang & J. Yang The complex network Fokker-Plank equation B.H. Guo, S.Y. Zhou,W.J. Yan & S.L.Wu Comparative study of online tools in preparation for future teachers for use in cooperative learning methods V. Manena, M. Manenová, K. Myška & K. Rybenská An optimal search model for wireless sensor networks T. Lu & Z.B. Cai A forwarding scheme of a publish/subscribe system based on OpenFlow T.Y. Chen &Y. Zhang An adaptive virtual machine management system for cloud computing B. Li & Y.L. Shang A comparison of free and open source technologies suitable for future authoring tools in education V. Manena, R. Špilka & K. Rybenská Key technology research into the resource access framework of the Internet of Things (IoT) C. Li & C.C. Liu A cucumber leaf disease classification system based on an embedded system Y.W. Tian & X. Chen A study of the humanistic education of Chinese college teaching from the aspect of computer science and technology S.Z. Liu Cryptanalysis and improvement of a directed digital signature scheme using a non-interactive public-key distribution system J.R. Sun, S.C. Lin & M.S. Hwang Cryptanalysis and improvement of the Li-Liu-Wu user authentication scheme T.H. Feng, M.S. Hwang & W.Y. Chao Evaluation of publish/subscribe-based routing over Software-Defined Networking (SDN) S.J.Wang & Y. Zhang An adaptive web-based learning system based on ontology Q.L. Diao & F.H. Qiu Solving of an erythrometry problem using a specialized Hough transform A.S. Potapov, O.V. Shcherbakov & I.N. Zhdanov Fast reconstruction of Go board grids using the modified Hough transform A.S. Potapov, O.V. Shcherbakov & I.N. Zhdanov Strategies and modeling of rumors defense and privacy protection on complex networks Z.L. Sun, M.M. Tang & X.C. Fu Container multimodal transport system model study based on the RFID technology C.H. Pan & H.M. Fan Design of an OAM radio beam generator using microstrip patch array F.C. Mao, J.J. Yang, M. Huang, S. Yan & Y. Feng Research and design of a forest management mobile service cloud platform for the natural forest protection project F. Li, Y. Ma, X. Zhang, X.W. Yu, P.F. Feng & M.B. Zhang Design of miniaturized microstrip antenna using metamaterials Y. Zhang, X.C. Ma, S. Yan, J.J. Yang & M. Huang A ZigBee wireless network factory monitoring system design W.K. Huang, F.J.Wu, Z. Xiao & H.B.Wu A VaR (Value-at-Risk) model based on GARCH approach and EVT J. Yang & S.Z. Zhang Laser signal attenuation due to sand and dust particle scattering Y.G.Wang, H.Q.Wang & M.H. Cao Research on the innovation and development of electronic commerce based on centralized procurement L.Z. Zhang The simulation of cluster bombs’ damage efficiency and analysis of damage factor S. Liu, X.J. Zhao, F. Zhao, X.Wei & W.F. Li The virtual display of a modern printing press X.H.Wang, L.K. Luo, Y.S. Qi & Z.Y. Sun Language model for assessing author similarity J.Y. Chen, Z.C.Wang & J.L.Wang Emergency simulation for a drill system of a roller coaster in a virtual environment X.Y. He, H.W. He & Z.Y. Hu Temperature state and residual deformations in a welding conditions study A.B. Ivanchenko, L.V. Belyaev, A.V. Zhdanov & V.V. Morozov Electrical engineering and information technologies Analysis and design of a micro-capacitor array detection circuit W.D. Ge, D.Z. Xu & H.J. He Applied research on memristor’s nonlinear characteristics in circuits X.L. Cao,W. Cui & X.C. Ren A conformance testing device for an IEC 61850 configuration file based on an NI CRIO platform J. Jiang, H.Q. Gou, Z.H. Liu, D. Liu, J. Bu & X.X. Ji A sustainable monitoring pulse wave ring detector Y. Li, L. Yang, C.L. Lv, X.X. Zhao & L.X. Meng An angle of arrival estimation using the projection method S.Wu, D. Kerr, H. Lu, N.Wilkins, Z. Aliyazicioglu & H.K. Hwang Assessing and evaluating Arabic morphological analyzers and generators T. Elghazaly & A.M. Maabid A comparative analysis of free and open source tools for electronic evaluations in sociology M. Joukl & L. Hosák An experimental study on using electronic forms for evaluation in sociology M. Joukl, L. Kudová & L. Hosák The design and application of a high power factor voltage regulator in polysilicon production L.P. Gao, J.Wang, T. Li & S.G. Yin A study of the performance of an amplify-and-forward relay system with an interference at the relay and at the destination M.R. He An implementation of robustness testing for a TTCN-3 test system S.M. Liu, X.M. Liu, X.F. Shao &Y.P. Liu The design and implementation of a hierarchical agriculture information resource management system M.M. Ju, H.H. Zhang, C.Y. Zhai, P.P. Xin & C. Gao Geoscience and environmental engineering The ozone depletion theory of global warming P.L.Ward Ore-controlling factors of the bauxite deposits in eastern part of Guizhou province Y. Kong Re-Os geochronology of Panjia polymetallic deposit, Zhejiang province, China B.J. Jia, Z.G. Chen, J.F. Qian, C. Jin, L.Y. Zhou & X.Y. Zhu Rock fracture closing moderated by pressure solution B. Mahmoudzadeh, L. Liu, L. Moreno & I. Neretnieks Formation of drainage waters in tailing dumps of Khrustal’noe deposit in Kavalerovsky District, and their effect on the hydrosphere (the Russian Far East) V.P. Zvereva, A.M. Kostina & A.D. Pyatakov The research on the influencing factors of carbon emission based on geographic detector model R.N.Wu, J.Q. Zhang, M.X. Huang & Y.H. Bao Impact assessment of the processes occurring in tailing dumps of a Krasnorechenskaya concentrating mill on the hydrosphere of Dalnegorsky District, according to modelling evidence V.P. Zvereva, A.M. Kostina & A.I. Lysenko Space monitoring of the earth and Haar wavelet transform M.L. Kazaryan, M.A. Schahramanian & A. Richter Environmental problems of coal mining in the Southern Far East of Russia and soil remediation on mining dumpsL.T. Krupskaya, L.P. Gul, V.P. Zvereva & M.S. Onishchenko Nonylphenol, benzophenones and benzotriazoles in different environmental matrices and foods A. Careghini, A. Mastorgio, S. Saponaro & E. Sezenna Lombardy region (Italy) priorities list of contaminated sites: A new relative risk assessment procedure A. Careghini, A. Mastorgio, S. Saponaro, E. Sezenna, M. Bellotti, S. Anelli & A. Trozzi Research on an evaluation approach of environmental flow for rivers J.J. Tu, X.S. A