Inductive inference techniques are showing signs of maturity as applications with real-world data are emerging. Techniques that allow symbolic representation of the acquired knowledge allow for its validation, revision and understanding by human experts. EFOPREL v 1.1(Evolutionary First Order PREdicate Logic) is an inductive and supervised learning system of rst order predicate logic rules usin...

Despite the existence of the slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem for almost 50 years, there continues to be a large number of preventable accidents between SMVs and other motorists. In this study, the current SMV emblem was tested against other common road signs as well as alternative slow-moving vehicle emblems to determine motorist comprehension of the signs. An open-ended test method was used t...

In the 1960s the Worboys committee suggested that road traffic signs should be predominately symbolic, because they are clearer from a distance. Only eight countries that replied had a sign representing older people (table). The Namibian sign illustrated a generic picture of a pedestrian with the words “elderly people” below (fig 2). This avoids stereotyping, but the sign may not be as quickly ...

The symbolic production of a tourist place implies that the space has been appropriated and inter‑ vened upon by political economic agents to project images signs contribute reproduction social groups, but transforming relations experiences both for those who con‑ sume it live there at least on daily basis. Hence is important analyse compare subjective spatial world visions different intervenin...

Most of previous studies on metaphor and metonymy at home abroad are limited to the verbal mode, ignoring non-verbal mode. A few multimodality mainly focus basic role metonymy, lacking adequate attention representation multimodal in constructing specific images from perspective social pragmatic function. This paper takes cover cartoons Economist as data analyze recognition metaphors metonymy. T...

Neurological signs have been described as “false localising” if they reflect dysfunction distant or remote from the expected anatomical locus of pathology, hence challenging the traditional clinicoanatomical correlation paradigm on which neurological examination is based. False localising signs occur in two major contexts: as a consequence of raised intracranial pressure, and with spinal cord l...

This work examines the evolution of Latin American Civil Society Organizations’ (CSOs) resistance practices in context datafication and how these relate with overall notions symbolic domination denounced by School Communication. Although CSOs America are still exploring problems surrounding datafication, signs vitality already showing broader debates around human rights, community development, ...


 Phonogram is a visual element in comics that represents the existence of sound. Together with picture elements, they both create construction governed by narrative. As manifestation sound, phonogram’s also delivers message form signs. By using semiotic approach, this study seeks to identify nature phonogram, its function, and way it produced perceived. Symbolic messages are created drama...