Management and Computer Science Synergies: A Theoretical Framework for Context Sensitive Simulation Environment

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen De Maio ◽  
Giuseppe Fenza ◽  
Vincenzo Loia ◽  
Aurelio Tommasetti ◽  
Orlando Troisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Simulation Environment ◽  
Context Sensitive

Computation, Interpretation, and Mediation

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Kockelman
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Universal Grammar ◽  
Linguistic Anthropology ◽  
Linguistic Relativity ◽  
Fundamental Importance ◽  
Language Recognition ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Context Sensitive ◽  
Universal Turing Machine ◽  
Mathematical Abstraction

The chapter shows the fundamental importance of ideas from computer science to the concerns of linguistic anthropology (and to the concerns of culture-rich and context-sensitive approaches to communication more generally). It reviews some of the key concepts and claims of computer science (language, recognition, automaton, Universal Turing Machine, and so forth). It argues that the sieve, as both a physical device and an analytic concept, is of fundamental importance not just to anthropology, but also to linguistics, biology, philosophy, and critical theory. And it argues that computers, as both engineered and imagined, are essentially text-generated and text-generating sieves. In relating computer science to linguistic anthropology, this chapter also attempts to build bridges between long-standing rivals: face to face interaction and mathematical abstraction, linguistic relativity and universal grammar, mediators and intermediaries.

Enhancing computer science education with a wireless intelligent simulation environment

2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane J. Cook ◽  
Manfred Huber ◽  
Ramesh Yerraballi ◽  
Lawrence B. Holder
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Computer Science Education ◽  
Simulation Environment ◽  
Intelligent Simulation

THE MULTIAGENT TECHNOLOGY AND PARADIGM WITHIN SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (02) ◽  
pp. 219-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
FRANCESCO AMIGONI ◽  
VIOLA SCHIAFFONATI
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Philosophy Of Science ◽  
Multiagent Systems ◽  
Scientific Practice ◽  
Scientific Discovery ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Activity ◽  
Scientific Results ◽  
The One

Scientific practice has been rapidly evolving in the last years under the pressure of developments in computer science and technology. In this paper we present some of the results of our research activity at the boundary between computer science and philosophy of science started in 1997 under Marco Somalvico's impulse and guidance. In particular, we discuss two roles that multiagent systems can play in scientific discovery. From the one hand, they can support scientific practice; from the other hand, they can represent scientific results. The theoretical framework presented in this paper is exemplified in concrete by illustrating specific implemented systems, both taken from the literature and developed by ourselves.

scholarly journals Politeness research: Key trajectories and their applicability in intercultural communication

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvie Válková
Keyword(s):  
Data Processing ◽  
Intercultural Communication ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Context Sensitive ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Language Data ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Social Deixis ◽  
Authentic Language

With the plethora of studies on politeness in general and linguistic politeness in particular, it is difficult for those who want to apply the theoretical findings to authentic language data, to find a roadmap to theoretical framework on which to base the data processing and achieve relevant results. The pre-requisite for such objectives is the familiarity with the existing politeness theories of which to choose with a particular aim in mind, but since there are so many, also the knowledge of their potential taxonomies and the pros and cons of such taxonomies when applied to overt language manifestations of politeness (e. g. in addressing or apologizing). Consequently, the multiple aim of this study is to survey the approaches to the concept of politeness and its layering, outline the taxonomies of various approaches to polite-ness, and discuss the ways of their applicability (based on my hands-on experience with overt language manifestations of social deixis in addressing and strategies of apologizing). In the application section, the importance of a dynamic, context-sensitive approach to language data is advocated, followed by proposed changes in speech act taxonomies. The conclusion then sums up possible perspectives in intercultural communication which remain a challenge to new insights into politeness research and ELT methodology.

Chapter 32. SAT Techniques for Modal and Description Logics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Sebastiani ◽  
Armando Tacchella
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Automated Reasoning ◽  
Description Logics ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Modal Logics

In the last two decades, modal and description logics have provided a theoretical framework for important applications in many areas of computer science. For this reason, the problem of automated reasoning in modal and description logics has been thoroughly investigated. In this chapter we show how efficient Boolean reasoning techniques have been imported, used and integrated into reasoning tools for modal and description logics. To this extent, we focus on modal logics, and in particular mainly on K(m). In particular, we provide some background in modal logics; we describe a basic theoretical framework and we present and analyze the basic tableau-based and DPLL-based techniques; we describe optimizations and extensions of the DPLL-based procedures; we introduce the automata-theoretic/OBDD-based approach; finally, we present the eager approach.

Comparing Separatism across Regions

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Smith
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Minorities ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Southwest Asia ◽  
Area Studies ◽  
Context Sensitive ◽  
Multiple Regions

This chapter outlines the rationales for studying separatist conflicts across multiple regions through comparative area studies (CAS). It examines why some ethnic minorities are able to sustain broad challenges to their governments while others fail. Post-imperial ethnic region partitions, while relatively uncommon, are central to this question and demand an inquiry of cross-regional scope. Beginning with the division of interwar Kurdistan into parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, the author extends the theoretical framework to similar border creations in Balochistan (Southwest Asia) and the Tuareg region (North Africa). The comparisons of four Kurdish minorities, of the Kurdish groups to three groups in Balochistan and five Tuareg regions, and of Kurdish nationalism with that of Aceh, speak to the methodological benefits of CAS. The historical depth and spatial breadth of CAS allows for simultaneous context-sensitive comparisons of groups and regions, while generating fresh insights into variations in the level of separatist mobilization.

Mind wandering as data augmentation: How mental travel supports abstraction

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myrthe Faber
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Data Augmentation ◽  
Mental Content ◽  
Mind Wandering ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Important Addition

Abstract Gilead et al. state that abstraction supports mental travel, and that mental travel critically relies on abstraction. I propose an important addition to this theoretical framework, namely that mental travel might also support abstraction. Specifically, I argue that spontaneous mental travel (mind wandering), much like data augmentation in machine learning, provides variability in mental content and context necessary for abstraction.

Neuropsychology in the Real World

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 233-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Peper ◽  
Simone N. Loeffler
Keyword(s):  
Neuropsychological Assessment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Ecological Validity ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Emotional States ◽  
Context Sensitive ◽  
Traditional Assessment ◽  
Life Data ◽  
Real Life Data ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

Current ambulatory technologies are highly relevant for neuropsychological assessment and treatment as they provide a gateway to real life data. Ambulatory assessment of cognitive complaints, skills and emotional states in natural contexts provides information that has a greater ecological validity than traditional assessment approaches. This issue presents an overview of current technological and methodological innovations, opportunities, problems and limitations of these methods designed for the context-sensitive measurement of cognitive, emotional and behavioral function. The usefulness of selected ambulatory approaches is demonstrated and their relevance for an ecologically valid neuropsychology is highlighted.

Adaptive and Maladaptive Neural Plasticity Due to Facial Nerve Palsy

2016 ◽  
Vol 224 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carsten M. Klingner ◽  
Stefan Brodoehl ◽  
Gerd F. Volk ◽  
Orlando Guntinas-Lichius ◽  
Otto W. Witte
Keyword(s):  
Facial Nerve ◽  
Neural Plasticity ◽  
Cortical Plasticity ◽  
Brain Plasticity ◽  
Motor Nerve ◽  
Predictive Coding ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Cortical Reorganization ◽  
Nerve Lesion ◽  
Peripheral Facial Palsy

Abstract. This paper reviews adaptive and maladaptive mechanisms of cortical plasticity in patients suffering from peripheral facial palsy. As the peripheral facial nerve is a pure motor nerve, a facial nerve lesion is causing an exclusive deefferentation without deafferentation. We focus on the question of how the investigation of pure deefferentation adds to our current understanding of brain plasticity which derives from studies on learning and studies on brain lesions. The importance of efference and afference as drivers for cortical plasticity is discussed in addition to the crossmodal influence of different competitive sensory inputs. We make the attempt to integrate the experimental findings of the effects of pure deefferentation within the theoretical framework of cortical responses and predictive coding. We show that the available experimental data can be explained within this theoretical framework which also clarifies the necessity for maladaptive plasticity. Finally, we propose rehabilitation approaches for directing cortical reorganization in the appropriate direction and highlight some challenging questions that are yet unexplored in the field.

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