implicit interaction between users, in more natural and effortless ways, is then argued for. The idea of affective awareness is introduced as a general sense of being in touch with one's family and friends. Finally, the KAN-G framework, which enables affective awareness through the exchange of digital

to local custom alone. The stock of human capital (Determinant 4) could be a local characteristic, as well, but its local manifestation would likely be driven in large measure by macro-scale forces such as national support of local education. The stock of social capital (Determinant 5) and efficacy of risk

in classrooms have been broadly demonstrated through empirical studies. Hence, it would be valuable if computer-based environments could support a mechanism for a peer-interaction. Though no claim of peer equivalence is made, pedagogical agents as learning companions (PALs)-- animated digital characters

in this paper: they rely on data and sources presented in the updated version of my trilogy (Castells 2000a). For the sake of clarity, I will rst present the conceptual framework I use in my analysis of social structure. I will then proceed to enumerate the main transformations taking place in social structures

The social and organizational aspects of digital libraries are often overlooked but this paper reviews how they can affect users ’ awareness and acceptance of digital libraries. An analysis of research conducted within two contrasting domains (Clinical and Academic) is presented which highlights

approaches to minimizing the social disruption and improving the subtlety of interactions tend to focus on the development of inconspicuous devices that provide basic input or output. This paper presents a more general approach to subtle interaction and demonstrates how a number of principles from magic can

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and the Stigler Center at the University of Chicago. We always have been, we are, and I hope that we always shall be detested in France. Duke of Wellington The Webster dictionary defines culture as "the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group

for each concept in the personal system were explicated and a theory of nursing empathy was developed. This nursing theory proposes that empathy organizes perceptions; facilitates awareness of self and others; increases sensitivity; promotes shared respect, mutual goals, and social awareness; cultivates

I hereby declare that I have created this work completely on my own and used no other sources or tools than the ones listed, and that I have marked any citations accordingly. Hiermit versichere ich, dass ich die vorliegende Arbeit selbständig verfasst und keine anderen als die angegebenen Quellen und Hilfsmittel benutzt sowie Zitate kenntlich gemacht habe.