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31
Dec
2009

What is knowledge and how it can be evaluated?

Communications of the IBIMA
In this paper, we present a conceptual model for knowledge evaluation. After a literature review, over various definitions on knowledge, we first extracted the main plausible features of knowledge both its nature and meaning. The main features are amount of information, verification of information and…
30
Dec
2009

Fuzzy Knowledge Base System for Fault Tracing of Marine Diesel Engine

Communications of the IBIMA
Marine diesel engine provides the prime mover for the majority of ship propulsion systems and as such plays a fundamental role in ship operational and economy. Ship owners and operators focuses to the development of improved method of analysis, operation, fault condition diagnosis, performance monitoring,…
26
Dec
2009

An Exploration of Individual Student Perceptions of Mastery of Knowledge in an Online Collaborative Context

Communications of the IBIMA
  Technology-supported learning environments no longer need to conform to the traditional classroom environment where information is uniformly disseminated. Instead, the application of technologies means that learners can participate actively in their own knowledge acquisition process. Over the years teaching and learning practices have moved…
25
Dec
2009

Software projects’ most important activities of quality management: A Delphi study

Communications of the IBIMA
Quality management is a very important contributor for the success of software project management. In quality management area we can find multiple activities to carry out, however organizations cannot always execute all those tasks and many times it is indispensable to make choices about what…
17
Dec
2009

An Ontology Based Formalism for the Arabic Language Using Verbs and their Derivatives

Communications of the IBIMA
Developing a strong and complete lexicon is essential for many Natural Language Processing (NLP) related applications such as Information Retrieval, Question Answering Systems, Natural Language Generation and Machine Translation. Such lexicon should be supported by a strong theoretical framework and implemented using tools that will…
15
Dec
2009

A Rule Based Persons Names Arabic Extraction System

Communications of the IBIMA
Named Entity Extraction is a very new in Arabic Natural Language processing although it has reached maturity for some other languages such as English and French. In this paper, we describe the development and implementation of a person name named entity recognition system for the…
13
Dec
2009

Privatization In Closed And Open Mixed Oligopolies

Communications of the IBIMA
This paper is the first to collect and organize the many past theoretical results on the predicted welfare effects of privatization in mixed oligopolies. Our review of past models demonstrates that the most critical elements in predicting the influence of privatization in mixed oligopoly are…
10
Dec
2009

Mining Student Evolution Using Associative Classification and Clustering

Communications of the IBIMA
Associative classification (AC) is a branch in data mining that utilises association rule discovery methods in classification problems.This paper idea aims to discuss and evaluate a modeling approach for student evolution. It is developed as a component of an adaptive achievement system. At the beginning…
06
Dec
2009

Requirements for an Evolving Model of Supply Chain Finance: A Technology and Service Providers Perspective

Communications of the IBIMA
This paper explores current models and practice regarding the dynamics of financial flows along global supply networks. Based on data collected from technology and service providers that focus on such issues along global supply networks, the paper identifies and discusses requirements for improved solutions to…
01
Dec
2009

Focus and Setting in Mobile Learning Research: A Review of the Literature

Communications of the IBIMA
Mobile learning (m-Learning) is an ubiquitous learning activity supported by the appropriate mobile technology and pedagogical approach. Mobile learning research has experienced a significant growth in the last half a decade, following the increase in  innovative applications and the expansion of the contexts in which…