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Cuadra, D.; Maqueda, A. I.; Castro, E.; Fernandez, P. M. – IEEE Transactions on Education, 2010
Conceptual models are applied as the first step in software design methodologies for collecting the semantics involved in the universe of discourse. Nevertheless, the abstraction process creates some misunderstandings for novice designers, such as difficulties in modeling some constructs and in understanding the semantics that they represent. This…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Database Design, Models, Computer Software
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Harvey, Stephen – International Journal of Educational Development, 2004
This article reports on the experiences of the Kimberley Thusanang Project (KTP). It proposes that the project's use of a database system as a management tool represents a significant development in the design of effective education projects in South Africa. The article describes how this system assists project management in overcoming two key…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Educational Development, Educational Administration
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Wales, Tim – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2005
Purpose: To share the experiences and challenges faced by the Open University Library (OUL) in developing a content management (CM) system for its subject guides. Design/methodology/approach: A summary of multi-format subject guide production at the OUL is provided to justify the decision to develop a new system for their production using a…
Descriptors: Open Universities, Information Management, Academic Libraries, Case Studies
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Middleton, Michael – Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 2006
An investigation of the development of Australian scientific and technological information (STI) services has been undertaken. It comprises a consideration of the characteristics and development of the services, which is the focus of this part of the paper, along with a broader examination of discipline formation in information management covered…
Descriptors: Information Services, Foreign Countries, Scientific and Technical Information, Information Management
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Everitt, Sian – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2005
Purpose: To review a small specialist repository's strategic and opportunistic approach to utilising collaborative regional and national digital initiatives to increase access. The Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) Archives activity is evaluated to determine whether a project-based approach recognises and meets the needs of historians,…
Descriptors: Archives, Historians, Access to Information, Library Automation
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 2006
The Section of Education for Peace and Human Rights of the Division for the Promotion of Quality Education held an expert meeting on Intercultural Education from March 20-22, 2006 at UNESCO Headquarters, bringing together international experts from Australia, Bolivia, Egypt, Finland, Hungary, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa and the…
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Educational Quality