The G2m(n) allotype was significantly increased in Chinese female and high autoantibody cases, and in caucasians with pure ocular myasthenia, or undetectable autoantibody. In contrast to the strong Glm(x) association reported in Japanese, no overall Gm haplotype, or Am or Km allotype association was found in 90 (Taiwan) Chinese and 181 caucasian myasthenia gravis patients.

In developing a conceptual framework of a community of practice’s (CoP) role in organisational KM, this chapter summarises preliminary findings of a long-term action research study. Interventions address CoP identification, group boundaries, trust-related issues, communication, knowledge work and resources. It is argued that these aspects equally need to be addressed as part of complex multilev...

This document describes our current work on developing a framework which supports organizations in the successful implementation of Knowledge Management (KM). It follows the holistic approach of a KM introduction by considering technological, organizational and human aspects, as well as the organizational culture in equal measure. The framework provides recommendations based on Case-Based Reaso...

The field of knowledge management (KM) has emerged strongly as the next source of competitive advantage. However, as to how knowledge management (KM) can be harnessed for the pursuit of innovation has yet to be firmly established. This article discusses the significance of knowledge by describing the transition from ‘information revolution’ to ‘knowledge revolution’ – which enables various form...

Our approach is developed within the framework of knowledge management systems for design projects of innovative products. We observe that if there could be organisational KM Systems for innovative and creative design like expert networks, there are few KM tools to support those activities especially for project processes. The primary objective of our research is to set an overall framework int...

This document describes our current work on developing a framework which supports organizations in the successful implementation of Knowledge Management (KM). It follows the holistic approach of a KM introduction by considering technological, organizational and human aspects, as well as the organizational culture in equal measure. The framework provides recommendations based on Case-Based Reaso...

This paper presents a multicriteria analysis approach for evaluating knowledge management (KM) effectiveness in the university’s administration. A framework is presented for identifying important properties to be considered in the KM evaluation process. A fuzzy multicriteria analysis algorithm is developed for evaluating KM effectiveness in the university’s administration. As a result, the KM e...

We present a framework for assessing knowledge management (KM) technology that has been validated by using more than twenty well-known tools. Based on a commercial case-based reasoning (CBR) tool, the technology descriptions have been made available in the KM-PEB experience base over the World Wide Web. KM researchers as well as KM tool developers and/or users can search for similar description...

This paper elaborates on the importance of a strategic foundation when digital learning or knowledge management (KM) solutions are planned and developed. It looks at some key issues of e-Learning and knowledge management (KM) through discussing the various stages (technologies) and potential benefits of eLearning; the state of the e-Learning industry; the concept and hierarchy (components) of K...