First flush is an important phenomenon commonlyused in stormwater treatment system design where only the highly concentrated initial part of runoff hydrograph subject to treatment. Despite existing methods for estimating first flush, a robust quantitative definition difficult find. This paper discusses novel approach, new parameter introduced analyse variability discharge pollutants at differen...

Rates of bipolar disorder in any sample will depend on the sample studied, the interview used, with whom, how the information is integrated, the criteria applied, and the conceptualisation of a manic episode and its symptoms. A cross-national diagnostic study is needed to determine the implications of different approaches and definitions.

Dans ce papier, nous enrichissons la méthode Terminae de construction d'ontologie à partir de textes en proposant une semi-automatisation de la construction du modèle conceptuel. Nous présentons un algorithme permettant la conceptualisation d'un terme en s'appuyant sur les informations linguistiques contenues dans l'ontologie générique de référence.

As the result of a steady increase in reach, range and processing capabilities, information technologies no longer appear as independent, but rather as integrated, parts of largescale networks. These networks offer a shared resource for information delivery and exchange to communities that appropriate them for their respective purposes. Knowledge and understanding of such information infrastruc...

Despite the implicit recognition of trust in IS outsourcing, comparatively few research could be found in this area. While addressing the nature of trust in IS outsourcing, we found surprisingly many aspects on the concept of trust which have not been captured in the mainstream research on IS outsourcing. This paper presents an interdisciplinary view on trust and attempts to call for a greater ...