Definition of Key Terms: Knowledge, Knowledge Production, Innovation, Democracy, and Governance

2018 ◽  
pp. 5-15
Author(s):  
Elias G. Carayannis ◽  
David F. J. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Terms

The Multi-Relationship Evaluation Design Framework: Designing Testing Plans to Comprehensively Assess Advanced and Intelligent Technologies

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian A. Weiss ◽  
Linda C. Schmidt ◽  
Harry A. Scott ◽  
Craig I. Schlenoff
Keyword(s):  
Intelligent Systems ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Evaluation Framework ◽  
Evaluation Design ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Summative Assessments ◽  
Extensive Evaluation ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Terms

As new technologies develop and mature, it becomes critical to provide both formative and summative assessments on their performance. Performance assessment events range in form from a few simple tests of key elements of the technology to highly complex and extensive evaluation exercises targeting specific levels and capabilities of the system under scrutiny. Typically the more advanced the system, the more often performance evaluations are warranted, and the more complex the evaluation planning becomes. Numerous evaluation frameworks have been developed to generate evaluation designs intent on characterizing the performance of intelligent systems. Many of these frameworks enable the design of extensive evaluations, but each has its own focused objectives within an inherent set of known boundaries. This paper introduces the Multi-Relationship Evaluation Design (MRED) framework whose ultimate goal is to automatically generate an evaluation design based upon multiple inputs. The MRED framework takes input goal data and outputs an evaluation blueprint complete with specific evaluation elements including level of technology to be tested, metric type, user type, and, evaluation environment. Some of MRED’s unique features are that it characterizes these relationships and manages their uncertainties along with those associated with evaluation input. The authors will introduce MRED by first presenting relationships between four main evaluation design elements. These evaluation elements are defined and the relationships between them are established including the connections between evaluation personnel (not just the users), their level of knowledge, and decision-making authority. This will be further supported through the definition of key terms. An example will be presented in which these terms and relationships are applied to the evaluation design of an automobile technology. An initial validation step follows where MRED is applied to the speech translation technology whose evaluation design was inspired by the successful use of a pre-existing evaluation framework. It is important to note that MRED is still in its early stages of development where this paper presents numerous MRED outputs. Future publications will present the remaining outputs, the uncertain inputs, and MRED’s implementation steps that produce the detailed evaluation blueprints.

Introduction

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Peace A. Medie
Keyword(s):  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
International Norms ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Central Argument ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Terms

This chapter provides an overview of the book. It begins with a brief discussion of the problem of violence against women and of the implementation deficit within the criminal justice sector in most African countries. It then introduces the international women’s justice norm and provides an outline of the central argument, explaining how international and domestic factors interact to influence the implementation of this norm. Next, it lays out the central argument before situating the discussion in the literature on the implementation of international norms. This section is followed by a discussion of the methodology and scope and a definition of key terms used in the book. The chapter concludes with an outline of the book.

Introduction

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Keyword(s):  
Business Process ◽  
Research Topic ◽  
Process Standardization ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Business Process Standardization ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Terms

The goal of this chapter is to give an overview of the work at hand: it introduces Business Process Standardization (BPS), explains the motivation of the research topic, and formulates research questions to be answered. Then, it explains the methodology used, provides a definition of key terms, and gives an overview of the structure of the book. Finally, it summarizes the main findings of the book.

Application of Genetic Algorithms in Inventory Control

2016 ◽  
pp. 1087-1098
Author(s):  
Vinod Kumar Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Genetic Algorithms ◽  
Natural Selection ◽  
Inventory Control ◽  
Future Trend ◽  
Production Engineering ◽  
Mathematical Sciences ◽  
Adaptive Heuristic ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Terms

The genetic algorithm (GA) is an adaptive heuristic search procedures based on the mechanics of natural selection and natural genetics. Inventory control is widely used in the area of mathematical sciences, management sciences; system science, industrial engineering, production engineering etc. but they have wide differences in mathematical and computation maturity. This chapter enables the reader to understand the basic theory of genetic algorithm and how to apply the genetic algorithms for optimizing the parameters in inventory control The current and future trend of the research with the definition of key terms of genetic algorithm has also incorporated in this chapter.

Critical Knowledge Mobilization: Directions for Social Gerontology

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Amanda Grenier ◽  
Igor Gontcharov ◽  
Karen Kobayashi ◽  
Equity Burke
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Knowledge Mobilization ◽  
Social Gerontology ◽  
Critical Knowledge ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
High Level

ABSTRACT The concept of knowledge mobilization (KMb) is prominent in governance frameworks of tri-council funding in Canada. Yet there are a number of conceptual and practical challenges when such ideas are proposed for adoption across large multidisciplinary contexts. This research note introduces the concept of critical knowledge mobilization as a way to understand KMb in large multidisciplinary teams and social gerontology. It begins with a high-level sketch of the historic changes in knowledge production and knowledge sharing, followed by a definition of critical knowledge mobilization and examples of historical ideas and everyday tensions in practice. Building on these, we propose the need to advance and shift the culture of KMb, and to embark on engaged research as a means of innovation. We suggest that a reflexive process of critical KMb can facilitate innovation and promote a culture of knowledge mobilization in Canadian social gerontology.

scholarly journals Theory of reflexive-value support in professional training of future educators

2019 ◽  
pp. 110-118
Author(s):  
M. V. Tsiulina
Keyword(s):  
Professional Training ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Cognitive Components ◽  
Functional Aspects ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Terms ◽  
Functional Components

The novelty of reflexive-value support in professional training of future educators is caused by social and economic changes, which made it necessary to review the principals of teacher training. The analysis of concepts and notions highlighted the key terms: support, pedagogical support, reflection, values, value reflection. Theoretical studies revealed the major trends in the process of pedagogical support and feature its main peculiarities. The author presents her own definition of «reflexive-value support in professional training of future educators». As the result of the content analysis there was defined the structure of reflexive-value support in professional training of future educators. The structure manifests the essence and the dynamics of the process, its valuable, reflexive, creative, communicative, cognitive components. The functional analysis showed the main functional components: motivation, values, cognition, communication, regulation, reflection, evaluation, self-development and strategies and soft skills for implementing these functional aspects.

scholarly journals The Propedeutic of the Theory of Judgment in Ancient Philosophy from the Sophists to Plato’s Theaetetus

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-45
Author(s):  
Janina Gajda-Krynicka
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Dual Function ◽  
Greek Language ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
The Status ◽  
False Judgment ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Key Terms ◽  
Stoic Logic

In the ancient epistemology, precisely stated definition of judgment (axioma) appears only in the 3rd century B.C. It was formulated by Chrysippus of Soli, the founder of the Stoic logic. However, on the other hand, the analysis of the extant utterances in which the knowledge had been objectified since the first Greek thinkers, allows us to state that the evolution of the theory of judgment was a long process. In this development, Greek epistemology had to deal with a number of problems connected with the object of the judgment –– knowledge, with the form of its objectification –– predication, and also with the predicates of the true and false judgment –– categories of “truth” (aletheia) and “falsehood” (pseudos). The first definition of the false judgement (logos pseudes) and the true judgment (logos alethes) can be found only in the late dialogue of Plato, Sophist, which delivers precisely established terminology of the theorem. Yet, such a definition could be formulated only when Greek epistemology re-defined the scope of the meaning of the key terms-concepts, aletheia and pseudos. The term-concept aletheia was identified with the term-concept being, functioning in the ontological-axiological sphere. On the other hand, pseudos did not mean false in the sense of negating the truth, but something, which is different than truth, is its imperfect copy. Thus, the pre-Platonic philosophy has not yet formulated the terminology in which predication of something inconsistent with the actual state of being, with the truth, could be verbalized. Often to express such a form of predication, a phrase “to utter things, which are not” was used. The other problem was connected with –– characteristic ofthe Greek language –– dual function of the verb to be/einai, which included both existential and truthful function. Accordingly, every utterance, in which the predicate was the verb einai or its derivates, was ex definitione a true predication –– “it spoke beings (things, which are).” In such a situation, there was noneed in epistemology to precisely define judgment as such, and to state the conditions which the true judgment hadto meet. The problem is definitely solved by Plato in his dialogue Theaetetus, in which the philosopher defines the object of the judgment, which is knowledge (however, its object is not stated yet) and introduces the project of verification of the utterances/opinion, thanks to which an opinion ––doxa can reach the status of judgment ––logos. An opinion needs to be verified with the dialectical procedures.

scholarly journals Sustainable urban drainage: delineation of a scientific domain of knowledge production

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (38) ◽  
Author(s):  
Altair Rosa ◽  
Eduardo Mario Mendiondo ◽  
Marina Batalini Macedo ◽  
Vladimir Caramori De Sousa ◽  
David Sample ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Best Management Practices ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Low Impact Development ◽  
Urban Drainage ◽  
Urban Water Management ◽  
Knowledge Domain ◽  
Scientific Domain ◽  
Best Management ◽  
Definition Of

Sustainable Urban Drainage emerged and gained prominence during the late 90s. Despite this progress, there is little uniformity in subjects and definition of terms within the overall sustainability theme. This tends to create a duplication of objectives and confusion about the correct use of techniques and procedures. This paper seeks to identify, map and evaluate ‘Sustainable Urban Drainage’ as a scientific domain, using relationships between underlying subthemes. We analyzed 3,805 publications by 8,237 authors with relation to 11,957 citations using sociometric and bibliometric techniques. The results confirm the existence of the knowledge domain with one main nucleus and 20 independent networks. Core subthemes such as stormwater management, low impact development, integrated urban water management, bioretention, and best management practices are distinguishable the main domain.

scholarly journals Glossary for Cultural Transformation: The Language of Partnership and Domination

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefano Mercanti
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Transformation ◽  
Research Practice ◽  
Sexual Relations ◽  
Harsh Punishment ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Applied Knowledge ◽  
Key Terms ◽  
Common Understanding ◽  
Field Of Inquiry

When global and interdisciplinary scholars share a field of inquiry, terms must be defined so that there is a common understanding of key concepts to guide research. Similarly, applied knowledge requires accepted definitions of terms so that a cohesive message can be disseminated. The “Glossary for Cultural Transformation: The Language of Partnership and Domination” defines key terms related to cultural transformation and the partnership/domination continuum, to provide a resource for research, practice, and community applications of Riane Eisler’s partnership paradigm. Erratum Issued March 15, 2016. On page 21, the definition of "Matrilineal, matrifocal, matristic, matrilocal" should read: Matrilineal, matrifocal, matristic, matrilocal: Matrilineal refers to societies in which descent and inheritance are traced for children in terms of their mother rather than their father. In family organizations, matrifocal and matristic mean mother-centered; these families are generally also matrilocal, meaning that both daughters and sons reside in their mothers’ households, and of men entering into women’s family houses or villages upon marriage. According to Eisler, the shift from matriliny to patriliny played a major role in establishing dominator social and sexual relations which led to the invention of one-sided monogamy, along with prostitution, adultery, and illegitimacy, as well as the harsh punishment of women for any sexual and personal independence, along with the institutionalization and glorification of warfare.

scholarly journals Listening out and dealing with otherness. A postcolonial approach to higher education teaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-243
Author(s):  
Angelika Thielsch
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Individual Learning ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Academic Teaching ◽  
Higher Education Teaching ◽  
Cultural Musicology ◽  
Definition Of

Postcolonial pedagogy invites academic teaching staff to create situations, in which hegemonic modes of knowledge production can be critically reflected and one’s own entanglement as disciplinary socialised member of (western) academia experienced. Such a postcolonial approach has been applied to a seminar in the context of cultural musicology and its impact on teaching and learning analysed. In this paper, the findings of the accompanying research are presented and discussed in relation to the concept of Bildung, theories on individual learning (in higher education) and current processes to internationalise the curricula. Throughout the argumentation, I will demonstrate how postcolonial pedagogy may cause the construction of otherness and why this simultaneously constitutes the biggest challenge as well as the profoundest reward when applying such an approach to university teaching. In addition to that, this paper introduces a definition of postcolonial pedagogy and offers recommendations to foster its implementation in higher education contexts.

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