In this paper we present two models for the description of what we call a decision within a competition. With this term we denote an iterative process through which two sets of deciders Da and Db may take a decision about either one or two competing projects. Such a decision involves the approval of a project and such approval turns into the definition and the sharing of the sets of benefits an...

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This paper discusses the potential benefits of using gamification techniques to increase student engagement with library resources. It outlines the link between student use of library resources and academic achievement, and suggests that gamification has to potential to increase usage of resources, which may also increase academic achievement. Some early findings from an implementation of a gam...

This paper proposes a specific model of business intelligence in relation with SMEs practices, culture and competitive environment. This model is based on the mobilization of corporate tacit knowledge and informal information, aiming at interpreting anticipatory environmental information and assist strategic decision making. An empirical survey assessing the existing business intelligence pract...

The article presents part of the research carried out within a project aimed at procuring interaction of people with disabilities and elderly with their environment through the use of information and communication technologies. We present methodological aspects related to participation models, user experience, technology acceptance and peer training. Technology was designed to test the effectiv...

The fact that two independent groups using Type-Ia supernovae as distance indicators—the High-z Supernova Search (High-z SN) team, founded by Brian Schmidt of Australian National University and Nicholas Suntzeff of Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO), and the Supernova Cosmology Project (SCP) led by Saul Perlmutter of the University of California at Berkeley—both arrived at the same ...

We present the results of a measurement of the acceptance of SIS-18. The need for such an experiment particularly arises from the usage of the GSI synchrotron SIS-18 as a booster within the FAIR project [1, 2] including regular high-current operation. In this regime, an uncontrolled beam loss in the pipe can lead to vacuum degradation and irradiation of the machine. A precise knowledge of the a...

Advancements in artificial photosynthesis have the potential to radically transform how societies convert and use energy. Their successful development, however, hinges not only on technical breakthroughs, but also acceptance and adoption by energy users. This article introduces a conceptual framework enabling analysts, planners and even investors to determine environments where artificial photo...

Simulation is an ideal tool for addressing wide ranging issues in health care delivery. These issues involve public policy, patient treatment procedures, capital expenditure requirements, and provider operating policies. This tutorial presents example applications in each of these areas. Modeling, experimentation, and other project issues are discussed. A summary of technical issues, as well as...

This research proposal describes a project to investigate mobile commerce continuance in China and in the U.S., with a specific aim to explore the influence of national culture on mobile shopping continuance. For this purpose, a mobile shopping continuance model is developed based on prior theories. An espoused cultural values-based approach by Srite and Karahanna [19] will be deployed to study...