Mass consumption of energy is a big problem. Energy-saving activities which are a solution to this problem have been attracting a lot of attention. Nevertheless, in order to engage in thorough energy-saving activities, consumers need support; on the other hand, even with support, the effects seem to be only temporary. In this paper, to obtain a long-term effect, we focus on developing a method ...

Designers of computer-based instruction (CBI) and web-based instruction (WBI) need approaches that support the creation of products that are effective, efficient, and appealing. In order to achieve these product qualities, early CBI researchers pursued goals of adaptivity, generativity, and scalability (Stolurow, 1969; Suppes, 1969). Researchers also felt that computerizing instruction would al...

In the automotive industry, predicting noise during design cycle is a necessary step. Well-known methods exist to answer this issue in low frequency domain. Among these, Finite Element Methods, adapted to closed domains, are quite easy to implement whereas Boundary Element Methods are more adapted to infinite domains, but may induce singularity problems. In this article, the described method, t...

This article proposes a framework for web-based language learning support systems designed to provide customizable pedagogical procedures based on the analysis of characteristics of both learner and course. This framework employs a course-centered ontology and a teaching method ontology as the foundation for the student model, which includes learner knowledge status and learning preferences. A ...