Although use is a core construct in the field of evaluation, neither the change processes through which evaluation affects attitudes, beliefs, and actions, nor the interim outcomes that lie between the evaluation and its ultimate goal—social betterment—have been sufficiently developed. We draw a number of these change mechanisms, such as justification, persuasion, and policy diffusion, from the...

This paper describes the analysis of weak local coherence utterances during humancomputer conversation through the application of an emergent data mining technique, data crystallization. Results reveal that by adding utterances with weak local relevance the performance of a baseline conversational partner, in terms of user satisfaction, showed betterment.

In this paper, I have proposed an election algorithm that can be used in distributed systems to elect a coordinator. This is a betterment of an already existing Election algorithm (also known as Bully Algorithm) proposed by Hector Garcia-Monila (1982).The proposed algorithm is an efficient approach than Bully Algorithm.

This article presents the results of a research project on design particular value capture instrument in form development obligation. has been modelled to part betterment engendered by tourism-oriented plans. The subsequently explores potential applying this levy interest social goals, thus complementing traditional municipal funding sources. concept is applied Urban Zoning Plan Planning Unit 1...

BACKGROUND New technologies facilitate the enhancement of a wide range of human dispositions, capacities, or abilities. While it is argued that we need to set limits to human enhancement, it is unclear where we should find resources to set such limits. DISCUSSION Traditional routes for setting limits, such as referring to nature, the therapy-enhancement distinction, and the health-disease dis...