This paper discusses questions about communication of probabilistic knowledge in the light of current theories of agent communication. It will argue that there is a semantic gap between these theories and research areas related to probabilistic knowledge representation and communication,…

This paper introduces an automatic procedure to assist on the interpretation of a large dataset when a similarity metric is available.
We propose a visualization approach based on a graph layout method- ology that uses a Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP)…

Cette thèse se propose de fournir une analyse comparative de la poétique de la rétrospective traumatique et les dispositifs littéraires que trois textes - Fugitive Pieces d’Anne Michaels, Solar Storms de Linda Hogan, et Beloved de Toni Morrison - utilisent…

The knowledge economy requires a different contribution from human capital (i.e. knowledge workers). Knowledge workers are challenge seekers, have high enthusiasm for learning and prefer freedom and flexibility, so it would be wise to suggest that knowledge management should consider…

Cloud Agile Manufacturing is a new paradigm proposed in this article. The main objective of Cloud Agile Manufacturing is to offer industrial production systems as a service. Thus users can access any functionality available in the cloud of manufacturing (process…

This study was carried out to examine crop farmers’ knowledge level of climate change in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State of Nigeria.               Multistage sampling technique was used in the selection of 70 respondents for the study.…

Defeasible Logic Programming (DeLP) is a knowledge representation formalism that combines results from Logic Programming and Defeasible Argumentation to provide reasoning based on contradictory and potentially incomplete information. DeLP allows information representation by using weak rules and provides an argumentation…

There has been increased interest in the application of Knowledge Management (KM) in managerial issues as a way of demonstrating the field's value.  There are studies regarding company performance which have been broadly used among researchers. Recognized models can be…

Safety Management Plan (SMP) is a collection of documents that outline how the principal contractor will manage health and safety for employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, visitors and the general public. SMP formulates the approach to risk management and minimizes the potential…

Information technology applications that support decision-making processes and problem- solving activities have thrived and evolved over the past few decades. This evolution led to many different types of Decision Support System (DSS) including Intelligent Decision Support System (IDSS). IDSS include domain knowledge, modeling, and…