Publications

2013
  • Trencher G., M. Yarime, K. McCormick, C. Doll, S. B. Kraines. 2013. Beyond the third mission: Exploring the emerging university function of co-creation for sustainability. Science and Public Policy, 10.1093/scipol/sct044.
  • Kharrazi A., E. Rovenskaya, B.D. Fath, M. Yarime, S. B. Kraines. 2013. Quantifying the Sustainability of Economic Resource Networks: An Ecological Information-Based Approach. Ecological Economics 90: 177-186.
  • Kharrazi A., S. B. Kraines, N.L. Hoang, M. Yarime. 2013. Advancing quantification methods of sustainability: A critical examination of emergy, exergy, ecological footprint, and ecological information-based approaches. Ecological Indicators 37: 81-89.
2012
  • Steven B. Kraines. 2012. Development of a knowledge base for social experimentation. Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Science 2012, Oct 4-7, 2011, Barcelona, Spain.
2011
  • Steven B. Kraines, Weisen Guo, Calculating Semantic Similarity between Computer-understandable Descriptors of Scientific Research, The 3rd International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Sharing 2011, KMIS 2011, 26-29 October, 2011, Paris, France, accepted.
  • Steven B. Kraines, Integrating distributed computational models as dynamic expressions of knowledge: the case for evaluating measures for urban ecosystem sustainability. SKY2011. Accepted.
  • Weisen Guo, Steven Kraines, Discovering Relationship Associations from the Literature related to Research Projects in Sustainability Science using Ontology and Inference, The 3rd International Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Information Retrieval 2011, KDIR 2011, 26-29 October, 2011, Paris, France, accepted.
  • Weisen Guo, Steven Kraines, A Reliability-based Metric for Inferring Trust from Recommendations in Knowledge Sharing Networks, In: Ajith Abraham et al. (Eds.): Social Networks: Computational Aspects and Mining, in the Series "Computational Social Networks", 2011, Springer, accepted.
  • Steven B. Kraines, Weisen Guo, Daisuke Hoshiyama, Takaki Makino, Haruo Mizutani, Yoshihiro Okuda, Yo Shidahara, Toshihisa Takagi, Literature-based Knowledge Discovery from Relationship Associations based on a DL Ontology Created from MeSH, Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS), accepted.
  • Steven Kraines, Weisen Guo, Takaki Makino, A Web-based System for Connecting Undergraduate Students and Researchers via Textbooks for Multi-disciplinary, Research-oriented Education, The International Conference on Frontiers in Education: Computer Science and Computer Engineering (FECS'11), July 18-21, 2011, USA.
  • Weisen Guo, Steven Kraines, Integrating Knowledge of City Entities Extracted from DBpedia and GeoLite into the EKOSS Failure Cases Repository to Enhance Semantic Search Capabilities, International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications (IJCISIM), Volume 3 (2011) pp. 780-787.
  • Weisen Guo, Steven B. Kraines, Extracting Relationship Associations from Semantic Graphs in Life Sciences, In: A. Fred et al. (Eds.): IC3K 2009, CCIS 128, pp. 53-67, 2011, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-19032-2_4, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011.
  • Steven Kraines, Weisen Guo, A System for Ontology-based Sharing of Expert Knowledge in Sustainability Science, Data Science Journal, Volume 9, 29 January 2011, pp.107-123, DOI: 10.2481/dsj.Kraines, J-STAGE.
2010 2009
2008
2007
2006
  • Steven B. Kraines, Weisen Guo, Brian Kemper, and Yutaka Nakamura. EKOSS: A Knowledge-User Centered Approach to Knowledge Sharing, Discovery, and Integration on the Semantic Web. In: I. Cruz et al. (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS), Vol.4273, The Semantic Web - ISWC 2006, 5th International Semantic Web Conference, ISWC 2006, Athens, GA, USA, November 5-9, 2006, pp. 833-846, DOI: 10.1007/11926078_60, Springer.
  • Steven B. Kraines, Weisen Guo, Brian Kemper, and Yutaka Nakamura. A Semantic Web Application for Expert Knowledge Sharing, Discovery, and Integration: The Expert Knowledge Ontology-based Semantic Search System: EKOSS. ISWC 2006, 5th International Semantic Web Conference, Semantic Web Challenge.
  • Steven B. Kraines, M. Koyama, R. Batres. An emergent simulation modeling approach for discovery of knowledge on phenomena in chemical systems. Journal of the Chemical Engineering of Japan 39(9): 1010-1027.
  • Steven B. Kraines, R. Batres, B. Kemper, M. Koyama, V. Wolowski. Semantic searching based on ontologies and agent systems for knowledge discovery. Journal of Industrial Ecology 10(4): 37-60.
  • Steven B. Kraines and D.R. Wallace. Applying agent based simulation in industrial ecology. Journal of Industrial Ecology 10(1-2): 15-18.
  • Celine Weber, M. Koyama, S.B. Kraines. CO2-emissions reduction potential and costs of a decentralized energy system for providing electricity, cooling and heating in an office-building in Tokyo. Energy 31: 2705-2725.
  • Celine Weber, F. Marechal, D. Favrat, S.B. Kraines. Optimization of an SOFC-based decentralized polygeneration system for providing energy services in an office-building in T?ky?. Applied Thermal Engineering 26(13) 1409-1419.
2005
  • Steven B. Kraines, R. Batres, M. Koyama, D. R. Wallace, H. Komiyama. Internet-based integrated environmental assessment: using ontologies to share computational models. Journal of Industrial Ecology 9(3):31-50.
  • Michihisa Koyama and S. B. Kraines. A flexible model integration approach for evaluating tradeoffs between CO2 emissions and cost in solid oxide fuel cell-based building energy systems. Intl J Energy Research 29: 1261-1278.
  • Steven B. Kraines, M. Koyama, C. Weber, T. Ikaga, T. Chikamoto, D.R. Wallace, H. Komiyama. A collaborative platform for sustainable building design based on model integration over the Internet. Intl Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation 5 (2/3): 135-161.
2004
  • Steven B. Kraines, H. Shigeoka, D.R. Wallace, H. Komiyama. Development of an Internet-based Collaboration Platform and Application to Household Waste Plastic Processing. Intl Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation 3(2): 129-146.
  • Koyama M., S.B. Kraines, K. Tanaka, D. R. Wallace, K. Yamada, H. Komiyama. Integrated model framework for the evaluation of an SOFC/GT system as a centralized power source. International Journal of Energy Research, 28 (1): 13-30
  • Xia H., M. Koyama, G. Leyland, S.B. Kraines. A Modularized Framework for Solving an Economic-Environmental Power Generation Mix Problem. International Journal of Energy Research 28:769-784.
  • Steven B. Kraines, Y. Yoshida. Process system modeling of production technology alternatives using IO tables with sector specific units. Economic Systems Research, 16(1): 23-34.
  • Fukushima Y, M. Shimada, S.B. Kraines, M. Hirao, M. Koyama. Scenarios of solid oxide fuel cell introduction into Japanese society. Journal of Power Sources, 130(1-2): 327-339.
2003
  • Steven B. Kraines, H. Shigeoka, H. Komiyama. An object-based tradeoff modeling framework for household waste processing. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 4: 204-216.
  • Steven B. Kraines, T. Akatsuka, L. Crissman, K. R. Polenske, H. Komiyama. Modeling pollution and cost in the transportation sector of the cokemaking industry in Shanxi Province, China. Journal of Industrial Ecology 6(3-4): 161-184.
  • Steven B. Kraines and D.R. Wallace. Sustainability technology evaluation in a regional context using distributed information technology. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems 27: 143-161.
2002
  • Steven B. Kraines, D.R. Wallace, Y. Iwafune, Y. Yoshida, T. Aramaki, K. Kato, K. Hanaki, H. Ishitani, T. Matsuo, H. Takahashi, K. Yamada, K. Yamaji, Y. Yanagisawa, H. Komiyama. An integrated computational infrastructure for a virtual Tokyo: concepts and examples. Journal of Industrial Ecology 5(1): 35-54.
2001
  • Steven B. Kraines, M. Isobe, H. Komiyama. Seasonal variations in the exchange of water and water borne particles at Majuro atoll, the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Coral Reefs, 20: 330-340.
  • Burer M., H. Li, D. Favrat, S.B. Kraines, D.R. Wallace. District heating in the city of Tokyo: a case study using a new integrated simulation environment. International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, ASME. November 2001.
  • Pan X., S.B. Kraines. Environmental Input-Output Models for Life-Cycle Analysis. Environmental and Resource Economics, 20 (1): 61-72.
2000 and earlier
  • Steven B. Kraines, D.R. Wallace, H. Komiyama 2000. Applications of DOME in Chemical Engineering (in Japanese), J. Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan, 64(5): 228-231.
  • Steven B. Kraines, M. Isobe, H. Komiyama. 2000. Seasonal variations in particle export distributions at Majuro atoll, the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Proceedings of the International Coral Reef Symposium. Bali, 23-27 October 2000. pp. 305-310.
  • Steven B. Kraines, A. Suzuki, T. Yanagi, M. Isobe, X. Guo, H. Komiyama. 1999. Rapid water exchange between the lagoon and the open ocean at Majuro Atoll due to wind, waves, and tide. J. Geophys. Res., 104, 15635-15653.
  • Steven B. Kraines, T. Yanagi, M. Isobe, H. Komiyama. 1998. Wind wave driven circulation in the coral reef at Bora Bay, Miyako Island. Coral Reefs, 17: 133-143.
  • Steven B. Kraines, Y. Suzuki, T. Omori, K. Shitashima, S. Kanahara, H. Komiyama. 1997. Carbonate dynamics of the coral reef system at Bora Bay, Miyako Island. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 156:1-16.
  • Steven B. Kraines, Y. Suzuki, K. Yamada, H. Komiyama. 1996. Separating biological and physical changes in dissolved oxygen concentration in a coral reef. Limnol. Oceanogr., 41: 1790-1799.
  • Steven B. Kraines, N. Nakashima, T. Omori, Y. Suzuki, K. Yamada, H. Komiyama. 1995. A new methodology for evaluating carbon flux between a coral-reef, the ocean and the atmosphere. Energy Conversion and Management, 36: (6-9) 733-736.

Invited Presentations

2010
  • Kraines S.B. 2010. Communicating Knowledge in the Age of the Computer. Yuan Ze University, Taiwan, Sept 28, 2010.
  • Kraines S.B. 2010. Generating literature-based knowledge discoveries in life sciences using relationship associations. Taiwan National University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, Sept 29, 2010.
  • Kraines S.B. 2010. Knowledge expression for construction and use of a knowledge commons (in Japanese). Symposium of the Japan Society of Information and Knowledge, Tokyo, Japan, May 15, 2010.
2008
  • Kraines S.B. 2008. "The effectiveness of ontologies from the perspective of development of a collaborative knowledge sharing platform on the web" (in Japanese). Osaka University Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka, Japan, Oct. 21, 2008.
  • Kraines S.B. 2008. "Mining for semantic patterns in the JST Failure Knowledge Database". Osaka University Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka, Japan, March 10, 2008.
2006
  • Kraines S.B. 2006. A Web-based platform for Scientific Knowledge Sharing, Discovery and Integration. The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. Oct. 25, 2006.
  • Kraines S.B. 2006. A Web-based platform for Scientific Knowledge Sharing, Discovery and Integration. Dalian University of Technology, the People's Republic of China. Oct. 18, 2006.
  • Kraines S.B. 2006. Sharing, Discovery and Integration of Scientific Knowledge (in Japanese). Nikkei Business Solutions, Tokyo, Japan. July 20, 2006.
2004
  • Kraines S.B. 2004. Model Interfacing and Modularization for Evaluation of Technologies for Energy and Environment. Dalian University of Technology, the People's Republic of China. Jan. 10, 2004.
2003
  • Kraines S.B., M. Koyama, C. Weber, T. Ikaga, T. Chikamoto, D. Wallace, H. Komiyama. 2003. A collaborative platform for sustainable building design based on model integration over the Internet. TechTransfer 2003, Kiawah Island, SC. July 28, 2003.
2002
  • Kraines S.B. 2002. Emergent Model Integration for the Seagrass Ecosystem Ecoengineering and Carbon Sequestration Project: Concepts and Designs for the Model Integration Platform. SEECS International Workshop Meeting. Tokyo, Japan.
  • Kraines S.B., H. Shigeoka, D.R. Wallace, H. Komiyama. 2002. Development of an Internet-based Collaboration Platform and Application to Household Waste Plastic Processing. TechTransfer 2002: Innovative Technology Evaluation and Commercialization. Kauai, Hawaii. July 29, 2002.
  • Kraines S.B. 2002. Model Interfacing and Modularization for Evaluation of Technologies for Sustainability, Northeastern University, the People's Republic of China. August 4, 2002.
  • Kraines S.B. Xia H., Koyama M., Wallace D.R., Komiyama H. 2002. Development of an Internet-based Collaboration Platform and application to Technologies for Sustainability. Dalian University of Technology, the People's Republic of China. August 11, 2002.
2001
  • Kraines S.B. 2001. Planning the Future of THP. THP International Workshop Meeting. Yokohama, Japan. October 15, 2001.
  • Kraines S.B., Akatsuka T. 2001. An Integrated Tradeoff Model of the Coke Making Sector in Shanxi Province, China. Institute of Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Science, the People's Republic of China.
2000
  • Kraines, S.B., Komiyama H., Wallace D.R. 2000. Sustainability technology evaluation in a regional context using distributed information technology. JSPS International Workshop on Safety-assured Operation and Concurrent Engineering, Yokohama, Japan. December 3-5, 2000.
  • Kraines, S.B. 2000. Outline of the Tokyo Half Project - demonstration of the model integration prototype. Part of Plenary Address to the Annual Meeting of the Alliance for Global Sustainability, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge MA, USA. January 2000.
1999
  • Kraines S.B., Komiyama H., Wallace D.R. 1999. Distributed Object-Based Modeling Environment. Concepts and Applications. Institute of Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Science, the People's Republic of China. December 14, 1999.