A function is called a self-similar solution of an evolution equation if its value at a given time t0 (e.g. at t0 = 1 ) it sufficient to calculate this function for all other values of time t > 0 via so-called self-similar transformation. Self-similar solutions have always played in important role in the study of properties of other solutions to linear and nonlinear evolution equations. Very of...

In this paper, the role of the concept of self-organisation as a model in the analysis and design of advanced networked systems is investigated. In a first step, criteria for the definition of scientific models and their explanatory roles are introduced on the background of theories of models in the philosophy of science: intended scope, selection of the properties modelled, type of analogy, an...

This is a study integrating Second Life (SL) and the currere approach to develop a virtual curriculum demonstration. The overarching purposes of this study were to understand the perceptions, self-reflection, selfunderstanding and educational growth of graduate students in education toward teaching and learning in a virtual interdisciplinary curriculum. Data was collected in two education gradu...