We discuss an integrative design for computer supported cooperative learning (CSCL) environments. Three common problems of CSCL are addressed: How to achieve social orientation and group awareness, how to coordinate goal-directed interaction, and how to construct a shared knowledge base. With respect to each problem, we propose a guiding metaphor which links theoretical, technical, and usabilit...

The process of collection development, collection generating and obtaining information is of basic debates in libraries and information centers which a lot of articles have been written about the methods of collection development of information as well as the application of information technology, accordingly, to this day. This article, as opposed to other articles, which are about the prevaili...

d: M.A. of Business Management. University of Isfahan . [email protected] e: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , [email protected] Knowledge as one of the greatest factors in creating value and competitive advantage, has led organizations to show great tendency toward programs of knowledge management. Understanding the relationship between infrastructural capabilities and process c...

the increase of reproduction performance is one of the critical factors for improving economic achievement and sustaining small and middle scale livestock producing. for this to happen, participatory research and extension programs should be implemented with the help of livestock producers. in the present study, the knowledge and attitudes of target livestock producers of ewe estrous synchroniz...

the world has entered a new era; organizations are faced withnew challenges and traditional principles upon which economic poweredand was a key factor in business success, is no longer valid. knowledgebecomes a major factor in competition and intellectual property has beensustained competitive advantage. this paper examines the relationshipbetween information technology and knowledge management...