Despite the recent increases of interest in open education, notably in massive open online courses (MOOCs) (Fini, 2009), it has been continuously asserted that this form of social knowledge production lacks a philosophical or theoretical foundation (Vandenberg, 1975). Similar accusations…

E-learning is advancing in Iran right now. The Iranian higher education system is applying electronic learning in order to conquer the limitations of the existing education system. These limitations include the growing number of applicants for entering universities, lack of…

O presente trabalho é uma síntese do relatório final de pesquisa sob o título "História e Informática: organização de banco de dados sobre a Igreja Católica em Florianópolis (1889- 1930)" de minha autoria. Esta pesquisa desenvolveu uma metodologia de organização…

As fortificações catarinenses sempre despertaram interesse e fascínio, não só pela sua expressão arquitetônica como pelos episódios que envolveram a sua existência. Publicações antigas e recentes são referências generosas para o conhecimento de sua história no contexto político, diplomático, arquitetônico…

This calculation is based on calculation of torque components of induction machines. Basic torque components are expanded, using knowledge of machine’s geometry, to the periphery of machine’s rotor. Using Fourier analysis of torque components it is possible to calculate forces…

For the expansion of PLC systems, it is necesssary to have a detailed knowledge of the PLC transmission channel properties. This contribution shortly discusses characteristics of the PLC environment and a classification of PLC transmission channels. A main part is…

This article takes down the knowledge with determination of criteria weights in the terms of computer software of superconductive materials. This software relieves processing of considerable enters data. The criteria of the weights were determinated by Fuller triangle and Saaty´s…

Devant le manque de ressources économiques et la pauvreté, les « OGM » apparaissent comme un outil visant à contribuer à la croissance économique et alimentaire, notamment dans les pays en voie de développement et sous-développés. Cependant, nous devons nous…

Ces trois dernières décennies, les systèmes éducatifs du monde ont subi de grandes transformations axées sur la recherche de plus de pertinence et d’efficacité en relation avec l’évolution globale de la société (Mundy, 2005; Lessard, 2000; Farrell, 1997). Ces évolutions…

El presente trabajo describe el escenario actual de la figura del DirCom en Ecuador y propone una estrategia de comunicación orientada a posicionar y aumentar la notoriedad de la figura del DirCom en el ámbito empresarial y académico. En la…