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What is Object

Chapter 40
Handbook of Research on Nature-Inspired Computing for Economics and Management
Building block of object-oriented programming. Every object has a state, behavior, and identity. The object’s state is defined by the instance variables, while its behavior is defined by the object’s methods. An object is capable of receiving messages, processing data, and sending messages to other objects.
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An Object-Oriented Framework for Rapid Genetic Algorithm Development
A. L. Medaglia (Universidad de los Andes, Colombia)
Copyright: © 2007 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-984-7.ch040
Abstract
JGA, the acronym for Java Genetic Algorithm, is a computational object-oriented framework for rapid development of evolutionary algorithms for solving complex optimization problems. This chapter describes the JGA framework and illustrates its use on the dynamic inventory lot-sizing problem. Using this problem as benchmark, JGA is compared against three other tools, namely, GAlib, an open C++ implementation; GADS, a commercial MatlabÒ toolbox; and PROC GA, a commercial (yet experimental) SASÒ procedure. JGA has proved to be a flexible and extensible object-oriented framework for the fast development of single (and multi-objective) genetic algorithms by providing a collection of ready-to-use modules (Java classes) that comprise the nucleus of any genetic algorithm. Furthermore, JGA has also been designed to be embedded in larger applications that solve complex business problems.
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Chapter 25
Organizational Activity: Cultural-Historical Perspectives on Workplace Cyberbullying Prevention
The artifacts that are produced by organizational activities. Objects may include items such as documents or products, but also include workplace communication artifacts, such as verbal conversations or emails.
Published in Chapter: Organizational Activity: Cultural-Historical Perspectives on Workplace Cyberbullying Prevention; From: Handbook of Research on Cyberbullying and Online Harassment in the Workplace
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Chapter 7
Using Online Learning Environments With Kindergarten Children During the COVID-19 Emergency: A Case Study in Italy
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Chapter 21
Using Action-Object Pairs as a Conceptual Framework for Transaction Log Analysis
An object is a self-contained information object, the receipt of the action.
Published in Chapter: Using Action-Object Pairs as a Conceptual Framework for Transaction Log Analysis; From: Handbook of Research on Web Log Analysis
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Chapter 14
Implementation of an Intelligent Model Based on Machine Learning in the Application of Macro-Ergonomic Methods in a Human Resources Process Based on ISO 12207
Entity in the memory of the computer that has properties (attributes or data about itself stored by the object) and specific available operations (methods).
Published in Chapter: Implementation of an Intelligent Model Based on Machine Learning in the Application of Macro-Ergonomic Methods in a Human Resources Process Based on ISO 12207; From: Advanced Macroergonomics and Sociotechnical Approaches for Optimal Organizational Performance
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Chapter 20
The Effectiveness of Computer-Aided Assessment for the Purposes of a Mathematical Sciences Lecturer
The object of the activity in CHAT is the overarching aim of an activity, which comes from a subject’s need.
Published in Chapter: The Effectiveness of Computer-Aided Assessment for the Purposes of a Mathematical Sciences Lecturer; From: Handbook of Research on Driving STEM Learning With Educational Technologies
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Chapter 143
Theory and Management of Data Semantics
Something conceivable or perceivable. This subsumes the object-oriented notion of object.
Published in Chapter: Theory and Management of Data Semantics; From: Encyclopedia of Knowledge Management, Second Edition
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Chapter 3
Context and Participation: Program-Level Curriculum Design in Higher Education
In activity theory, the thing being done is the object . The object encompasses the focus and purpose of the activity.
Published in Chapter: Context and Participation: Program-Level Curriculum Design in Higher Education; From: Handbook of Research on Program Development and Assessment Methodologies in K-20 Education
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Chapter 29
WebCom: A Model for Understanding Web Site Communication
In WebCom, “object” refers to the material towards the activity of the user is directed in actualizing an outcome. Thus the object is closely related to the intentions of the user.
Published in Chapter: WebCom: A Model for Understanding Web Site Communication; From: Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
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Chapter 29
WebCom: A Model for Understanding Web Site Communication
In WebCom, “object” refers to the material towards the activity of the user is directed in actualizing an outcome. Thus the object is closely related to the intentions of the user.
Published in Chapter: WebCom: A Model for Understanding Web Site Communication; From: Handbook of Research on Computer Mediated Communication
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Chapter 9
A Logic Programming Perspective on Rules
A passive entity that is not able to act, perceive, or reason.
Published in Chapter: A Logic Programming Perspective on Rules; From: Handbook of Research on Emerging Rule-Based Languages and Technologies: Open Solutions and Approaches
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Chapter 57
Modelling of Location-Aware Access Control Rules
Passive entity in an access control model, e.g., a resource, a file, a data object or a service. The requestor wants to perform a particular operation on an object. The type of the object defines which operations can be performed on a given object by a subject (e.g., “read” and “write” for files, “execute” for services).
Published in Chapter: Modelling of Location-Aware Access Control Rules; From: Handbook of Research on Mobility and Computing: Evolving Technologies and Ubiquitous Impacts
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Chapter 423
Modeling Information Systems in UML
An abstraction of a set of real-world things that has state, behavior, and identity. An instance of its class where the values of the attributes determine the state and the operations the behavior.
Published in Chapter: Modeling Information Systems in UML; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 8
Strategies for Digital Transformation in Business: Digital Accounting Strategy
Any physical entity that can contain information or communication hardware and software embedded in it.
Published in Chapter: Strategies for Digital Transformation in Business: Digital Accounting Strategy; From: Disruptive Technology and Digital Transformation for Business and Government
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Chapter 14
Recommender Systems in Healthcare: Towards Practical implementation of Real-Time Recommendations to Meet the Needs of Modern Caregiving
An object is any interacting element within the home unit. It has the ability to collect, process, and use data within the unit. It can be human or device.
Published in Chapter: Recommender Systems in Healthcare: Towards Practical implementation of Real-Time Recommendations to Meet the Needs of Modern Caregiving; From: Handbook of Research on Emerging Perspectives on Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics
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Chapter 650
Object-Oriented Programming in Computer Science
Instance occurrence of a same class that models real-world items.
Published in Chapter: Object-Oriented Programming in Computer Science; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 7
Instructional Technologies of the XXI Century: Theoretical Approach
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Chapter 25
Significant Complex and Non-Complex Objects During COVID-19
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Chapter 56
Challenges of Meta Access Control Model Enforcement to an Increased Interoperability
Any resource accessible on a computer system, including files, peripherals such as printers, databases, and fine-grained entities such as individual fields in database records. Objects are traditionally viewed as passive entities that contain or receive information, although even early access control models included the possibility of treating programs, printers, or other active entities as objects.
Published in Chapter: Challenges of Meta Access Control Model Enforcement to an Increased Interoperability; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 321
Inheritance in Programming Languages
A run-time structure with state and behavior. Object state is stored in its fields (variables) and behavior as its methods (functions).
Published in Chapter: Inheritance in Programming Languages; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Second Edition
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Chapter 18
Introduction Discussion Board Forums in Online Writing Courses Are Essential: No, Really, They Are
A component of an activity system that represents the desires constructed and instantiated by the subject.
Published in Chapter: Introduction Discussion Board Forums in Online Writing Courses Are Essential: No, Really, They Are; From: Handbook of Research on Writing and Composing in the Age of MOOCs
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Chapter 1
Current State of Learning Analytics: A Synthesis Review Based on the Combination of Activity Theory and Pedagogy
What the subject what to achieve through the tools using. Sometimes have two level of meanings, referring to the goal when the tool itself is designed, and users of the tool also have their own goals.
Published in Chapter: Current State of Learning Analytics: A Synthesis Review Based on the Combination of Activity Theory and Pedagogy; From: Advancing the Power of Learning Analytics and Big Data in Education
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Chapter 20
The Spanish Civil War in the Classrooms: Working for Citizenship Education
We understand by object tangible material remains of any kind.
Published in Chapter: The Spanish Civil War in the Classrooms: Working for Citizenship Education; From: Handbook of Research on Citizenship and Heritage Education
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Chapter 6
Thin Screen: The Creation of Depth Perception in Desktop Virtual Reality in Alignment with Human Visual Perception
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Chapter 18
Challenges of Meta Access Control Model Enforcement to an Increased Interoperability
Any resource accessible on a computer system, including files, peripherals such as printers, databases, and fine-grained entities such as individual fields in database records. Objects are traditionally viewed as passive entities that contain or receive information, although even early access control models included the possibility of treating programs, printers, or other active entities as objects.
Published in Chapter: Challenges of Meta Access Control Model Enforcement to an Increased Interoperability; From: Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Business Operations and Management
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