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A dialectical approach to information retrieval
Thornley, Clare; Gibb, Forbes - In: Journal of Documentation 63 (2007) 5, pp. 755-764
/implications – Philosophy has the potential to explore the conflicts and contradictions in IR and should not be used just as a means of … synthesis and resolution. The use of the philosophy of meaning should include a broader understanding of the philosophical …
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Meaning in philosophy and meaning in information retrieval (IR)
Thornley, Clare; Gibb, Forbes - In: Journal of Documentation 65 (2009) 1, pp. 133-150
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the question of whether the differences between meaning in philosophy … and meaning in information retrieval (IR) have implications for the use of philosophy in supporting research in IR. Design … between the philosophy of language and IR. Research limitations/implications – This provides some new theoretical insights …
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Information retrieval (IR) and the paradox of change
Thornley, Clare - In: Journal of Documentation 68 (2012) 3, pp. 402-422
Purpose – This paper aims to explore whether philosophical insights from Plato's dialogue “Parmenides” on the complex and often paradoxical nature of change can illuminate the nature of information retrieval (IR). IR is modelled as a dialectic process involving mutually dependent yet...
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Optimal utilisation of a smart police emergency response system : using forecasting models
Mishra, Rajeev - In: International journal of business excellence 12 (2017) 3, pp. 376-385
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An RFRS that combines RFID and CBR technologies
Lao, S.I.; Choy, K.L.; Ho, G.T.S.; Yam, Richard C.M. - In: Industrial Management & Data Systems 112 (2012) 3, pp. 385-404
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a real‐time food receiving operations management system (RFRS), focusing on demonstrating the use of a case‐based reasoning (CBR) and radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in managing the complex food receiving activities in...
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Consulting Online Healthcare Information: E-Caregivers as Knowledgeable Decision Makers
Schmeida, Mary; McNeal, Ramona - In: International Journal of Computers in Clinical Practice … 1 (2016) 1, pp. 42-52
Home caregivers provide multidimensional support to family and friends who are aged, disabled, and unable to care for self. Often experiencing the negative effects of caregiver stress, they face potential physical and emotional strain, changes in health requiring emergency treatment, and...
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Potential of Cost-Effective Mobile Learning in Resource and Bandwidth Constrained Environments
Mahenge, Michael P.J. - In: International Journal of Information Communication … 9 (2017) 1, pp. 1-14
E-learning has received significant research attention over years in order to ensure reliability, availability and cost-effectiveness through Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The evolvement of mobile computing devices especially smartphones brings prospects in overcoming the...
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Mobile Technology in Training Micro Businesses: Users' Requirements and Architectural Design
Gomera, William; Oreku, George - In: International Journal of ICT Research in Africa and the … 5 (2016) 2, pp. 14-24
This paper establishes users' requirements and develops architectural design for mobile training platform between Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) and Micro Businesses (MBs). Users' requirements and architectural design for mobile training platform will set a base for the development of...
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iTE: Student Teachers using iPad on a Second Level Initial Teacher Education Programme
Ghuidhir, Sinéad Ní; Mac Mahon, Brendan; Grádaigh, … - In: International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL) 8 (2016) 2, pp. 21-34
Research on the use of iPad in initial teacher education is limited. This paper outlines a study to examine how the professional learning and pedagogical knowledge development of student teachers could be supported following 1:1 iPad deployment on a second level initial teacher education...
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Comparative Study of Elementary and Secondary Teacher Perceptions of Mobile Technology in Classrooms
De Jong, David; Grundmeyer, Trent; Anderson, Chad - In: International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL) 10 (2018) 1, pp. 12-33
More and more schools are implementing a 1:1 mobile device initiative for their students because the future of learning will have technology embedded within the curriculum. Teachers are often given the direction to utilize mobile devices in the classroom, but quite often educators do not...
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