. This paper presents a range of computational simulations related to the compatibility of novel ideas that suggest interesting phenomena regarding divergence and convergence, social influence and patterns of change. These computational studies produce insights providing the researcher with another tool to reason about these challenging problems. According to current theory, innovations that ar...

Franco ‘Bifo’ Berardi concludes his analysis of critical malaise in late capitalism with a bold call to arms: post-liberal dystopia must be faced and dissolved by irony. He argues for renewed iro...

Emerging technological innovations such as electronic health records (EHRs), regional health information organizations (RHIOs), and the nationwide health information network (NHIN) have enabled increased sharing of medical records in the healthcare community. Recent studies have shown that patients do not trust their healthcare providers to keep their medical records safe from unauthorized rele...

Purpose – To provide an overview of the wide range of biomimetic sensor technology and highlight their innovations. Design/Methodology/Application – The reader is introduced to biomimetic sensors, their types, their advantages and how they are different from traditional sensors. Background information is also provided regarding sensor design, inspiration and innovation. Findings – There are two...

Irony is defined as a figure of speech that allows authors to use words in way their intended meaning deviates from actual meaning, simply put difference between appearance and reality. The organization these differences established the form binary oppositions, which base where irony arises. This study will focus on Jane Austen's different technique, juxtapose two polar opposites with her novel...

This document provides an overview of the progress made with my research into the introduction of innovation between May and September 2008. It continues where the first milestone [49] left off and discusses first the methodical advances regarding Grounded Theory methodology. Second, it presents the first set of results regarding the introduction of innovation such as the concepts of hosting, p...