Information technology is one of the largest and most important human achievements in the present era whose influence on most human activities is undeniable. The traditional education system is being affected by the information technology and it is now turning into an electronic education system. One of the newest issues in the field of electronic education is the effects of web page a...

This research addresses the concept of electronic self-portrayal in synchronous computermediated communication of ad-hoc virtual teams. Electronic self-portrayal is the extent to which a communication system portrays the true identity of its users. It is hypothesized that increased information available due to self-portrayal will have an effect upon the trust and performance of ad-hoc virtual t...

The article presents model for evaluation of virtual team performance based on the intelligent methods of Multi-level fuzzy rules and Fuzzy Signature. The hierarchical system of parameters for virtual team performance evaluation is elaborated by applying expert survey. The aggregated measure of performance of virtual project team is derived from twelve parameters assigned to three categories (t...

This paper explores processes and outcomes from virtual teamwork in a university course in HumanComputer Interaction. The course has students both onand off-campus, with a very wide geographic distribution. The novel approach adopted in the course organized students into both small teams (three students) and into larger units (a group of six teams). Teams worked collaboratively, using a variety...

UNLABELLED The Comprehensive Lifestyle Intervention, which integrates behavioral therapy, is the main ideal management of the clients with obesity. Various socio-psychological factors can affect outcome of the program. THE PURPOSES: to determine the socio-psychological factors at the client and provider groups that affect health behavior modification (HBM) in obese clients, and to investigate t...

The work of virtual teams is increasingly important to today’s organizations, work that is accomplished predominantly via computer-mediated communication. The authors investigate the moderating role of experience with instant messaging on the team interpersonal processes (cohesion and openness) to team effectiveness relationship in virtual teams. Data were obtained from 365 virtual team members...