1. A meta-analysis of the direction and state of sociotechnical research in a range of disciplines / Elayne Coakes, Jim Coakes -- 2. My top 10 lessons on lessons learned systems / Jay Liebowitz -- 3. Leadership can bridge the user-developer gap / David Tuffley -- 4. Socially-aware design /...

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Since 1995, 17 African countries have defied expectations and have launched a remarkable, if little-noticed, turnaround, Emerging Africa describes this revitalization and why it is likely to continue. --

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