Creating adaptive systems becomes increasingly attractive in the context of specific groups of users, such as agricultural users. This group of users seems to differ with respect to information processing, knowledge management and learning styles. In this work we aim to offer directions toward increasing …

Introduction (author supplied) : In this paper we propose future mapping, an alternative approach to futures research. With future mapping we intend to overcome some of the main problems that we encountered when applying scenario thinking in the area of product design and innovation. Future mapping attempts …

Purpose – To analyse common metaphors used in the intellectual capital (IC) and knowledge management literatures to conceptualise knowledge, in order to study the nature of the intellectual capital concept. Design/methodology/approach – A textual analysis methodology is used to analyse texts from The …

A three-dimensional finite element method was used to calculate the stress intensity factors for corner cracked specimens of a single crystal nickel-based superalloy. The anisotropic material properties and inclinations of the cracks were shown to have significant effects on the stress intensities. Then …

Drie jaar samenwerken met experts uit zes Europese landen in het project Care Work in Europe; Current understandings and future directions heeft zo'n 5.000 pagina's tekst opgeleverd, veel onderzoekswerk, veel discussies en reflecties. Vandaag zijn in een aantal lezingen een aantal bevindingen gepresenteerd. …

What options are open for people—citizens, politicians, and other nonscientists—to become actively involved in and anticipate new directions in the life sciences? In addressing this question, this article focuses on the start of the Human Genome Project (1985-1990). By contrasting various models of democracy …

In this publication, the four authors provide several solution directions to shape that transition to a new, sustainable agricultural system. With a different relationship between food production and nature and the environment. It is the - necessary - basis for a good agricultural agreement. And the …