This entry illustrates there are many ways that uncertainty is defined, depicted and represented in library and information science research. As a central concept in information science, the evolution of our understanding ...

In this paper, we took filter of lattice implication algebra as the measure of reliability for premises and inference rule and applied it to uncertainty reasoning. Firstly, we analyzed the properties of filter and pointed ...

This study addresses everyday human practices in order to inform our thinking around the design of technology to support human mobility and mobile device use. Building on traditional ethnographic techniques, we investigated ...

There is an increasing interest in CSCW systems for supporting emergency and crisis management. In this paper we explore work practices in emergency animal disease management focusing on the high-level analysis and decision ...

Interaction between people and computers can now be driven by movements of the human body without the need for mediation by other input devices. We present a way of conceptualising movement-based interaction. Our approach ...

Mal Booth, Director of the Library's Education and Research Services Unit, discusses the rapidly evolving field of Social Media and how researchers can take advantage of this to enhance the way you interact with your ...

A major challenge for firms these days is how to differentiate themselves in a global market and build competitive advantage. Many firms have been able to move up the value chain from a services base to an experience ...

Understanding information users – people’s seeking and use of information - is a question of central importance for effective information practice. This paper challenges information professionals to think about their ...