The development of the novel form is an exploration of the possibilities for realistic
representation which is increasingly informed by an understanding that distortion and
fabrication are inevitable consequences of the mediating process of narrative. The search
for alternatives to…

This paper describes an information retrieval system called NLA which analyses natural language queries. The languages used here are: English, Italian & French. The query analysis is performed in two stages: the comprehension stage, where the user's request is translated…

In this paper a methodology for accesing scientific data repositories on data grids is proposed. This methodology is based on ontology specification and knowledge representation. The concept of Knowledge Perspective is introduced, as the action of applying particular scientific conjectures…

Presentation of existing curricula connected with usability and accessibility at the University of Alicante for the Leonardo da Vinci project "GUI Usability and Accessibility: Exchanging Knowledge and Experiences" (Grenoble, France, 27 November 2012)., Presentación del currículo actual relacionado con la…

Associating the pattern in text data with the pattern with time series data is a novel task. In this paper, an approach that utilizes the features of the time series data and domain knowledge is proposed and used to identify…

Adaptive systems behavior based on user models appear promising, mostly for complex environments such as mixed reality environments (MRE).
An MRE comprises a virtual representation of the reality as well as physical objects augmented with virtual features. These objects are…

The use of computer programs that can be used to correct and assess students' written work in the EFL classroom has become more commonplace within the last decade. This paper discusses the role of CALL in the process of data…

Short survey carried out at the beginning of the course in order to elicit information about the students' background, future prospects and knowledge of ICT.

This paper presents a proposal enabling the modelling of manufacturing processes independently of the structure and composition of the industrial plant where these processes will ultimately be implemented. The rationale for the proposal is in the incorporation of knowledge, supported…

In this article we examine and expose some of the results of a research work based on the appropriation of knowledge through visual expression, activity attended by teachers and students outside the schooleducational method called "Open Classroom".After the investigation, it…