This research applies ideas from argumentation theory in the context of semantic wikis, aiming to provide support for structured-large scale argumentation between human agents. The implemented prototype is exemplified by modelling the MMR vaccine controversy.

We propose to automatically summarize student responses to reflection prompts and introduce a novel summarization algorithm that differs from traditional methods in several ways. First, since the linguistic units of student inputs range from single words to multiple sentences, our summaries are created from extracted phrases rather than from sentences. Second, the phrase summarization algorithm...

This paper proposes a model of meta-reflection and in-depth analysis of the knowledge creation process (KCP). The authors focus on observation of the KCP in research on creative design. The new method of meta-reflection is applied both to reflection on ‘research about design creativity’ and object of research—‘design creativity’. One result of the applied method of meta-reflection was that the ...

Loran, is an attractive candidate to provide backup services for GPS because of its complementary area navigation (RNAV), stratum 1 timing, and data channel capabilities. However, for Loran to be accepted as a backup navigation system for aviation, it must meet the integrity, availability, continuity, and accuracy standards for Required Navigation Performance 0.3 (RNP 0.3). The Loran Integrity ...

In this paper, we introduce the internet of things and related architecture and protocols, and the family of usage control (UCON) models, which integrate authorizations (A), obligations (B), and conditions (C). The UCON is a generalization of access control to cover authorizations, obligations, conditions, continuity (ongoing controls), and mutability. In the internet of things’ highly dynamic,...

abstract background: continuation of delivery care by a midwife, and establishing a relationship between the midwife and the delivering woman, is so important for women, and preserving such relationship increases woman’s calmness and self-confi dence. the current research aims at studying the effect of midwifery continuing care during delivery on delivery outcomes. materials and methods: this s...

The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model both reaffirms traditional primary care values such as continuity of care, connection with an identified personal clinician, provision of same dayand after-hours access and also prepares providers to succeed in the evolving health care system by focusing on accountability, continuous quality improvement, public reporting of quality data, data excha...