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Materials for an exploratory theory of the network society.
- The British Journal of Sociology
, 2000
"... ABSTRACT This article aims at proposing some elements for a grounded theor y of the network society. The network society is the social structure characteristic of the Information Age, as tentatively identi ed by empirical, cross-cultural investigation. It permeates most societies in the world, in v ..."
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sociological theory able to grasp emerging forms of social organization and con ict. This theory is still in its explorator y stage, and should remain, like all relevant theories, as a work in progress open to recti cation by empirical research. Because I am trying to distill theory from observation, I
Notes from the interoperability front: A progress report on the Open Archives Initiative
- in Proceedings of ECDL 2002
, 2002
"... Abstract. The Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) was first released in January 2001. Since that time, the protocol has been adopted by a broad community and become the focus of a number of research and implementation projects. We describe the various activities build ..."
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Abstract. The Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting (OAI-PMH) was first released in January 2001. Since that time, the protocol has been adopted by a broad community and become the focus of a number of research and implementation projects. We describe the various activities
RESEARCH
, 2001
"... This report provides a concise summary of the research activities of Science Division for the fiscal year 2001 / 2002. Progress achieved in the performance of core functions is also documented. Worth noting is the breadth of activity. Research was conducted in all regions of the State, and covered a ..."
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This report provides a concise summary of the research activities of Science Division for the fiscal year 2001 / 2002. Progress achieved in the performance of core functions is also documented. Worth noting is the breadth of activity. Research was conducted in all regions of the State, and covered
Information Ecology: Open System Environment for Data, Memories and Knowing (accepted
- Journal of Intelligent Information Systems. BDEI Special Series
, 2004
"... Abstract An information ecology provides a conceptual framework to consider data, the creation of knowledge, and the flow of information within a multidimensional context. This paper, reporting on a 1 year project to study the heterogeneity of information and its management within the Long Term Ecol ..."
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Abstract An information ecology provides a conceptual framework to consider data, the creation of knowledge, and the flow of information within a multidimensional context. This paper, reporting on a 1 year project to study the heterogeneity of information and its management within the Long Term
Macroeconomic Challenges of Scaling Up Aid to Africa’. IMF Working Paper WP/05/179
, 2005
"... This Working Paper should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF. The views expressed in this Working Paper are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF or IMF policy. Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to eli ..."
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to elicit comments and to further debate. This paper surveys the economic literature on the scaling-up of aid to Africa. It provides a checklist of issues that need to be considered when preparing a long term macroeconomic projection for a country involving the assumption of a significant increase in aid
Possible effects of climate warming on selected populations of polar bears (Ursus maritimus
- in the Canadian Arctic. Arctic 59(3):261
, 2006
"... ABSTRACT. Polar bears depend on sea ice for survival. Climate warming in the Arctic has caused significant declines in total cover and thickness of sea ice in the polar basin and progressively earlier breakup in some areas. Inuit hunters in the areas of four polar bear populations in the eastern Can ..."
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Canadian Arctic (including Western Hudson Bay) have reported seeing more bears near settlements during the open-water period in recent years. In a fifth ecologically similar population, no changes have yet been reported by Inuit hunters. These observations, interpreted as evidence of increasing population
Saltmarsh restoration - rebuilding habitat with a community partnership
- NSW Coastal Conference 2005. Narooma. Conference Papers
, 2005
"... The recent listing of saltmarsh as an endangered ecological community in NSW has highlighted the need to protect and enhance these estuarine communities. Loss of saltmarsh due to both natural and human change, combined with greater knowledge of the function and value of these ecosystems has created ..."
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structure. Although it has been shown that long-term monitoring of rehabilitation sites is required for strong evidence of restoration of full saltmarsh functions, early indicators show the development of the ecosystem towards a
Information Ecology: Open System Environment for Data, Memories, and Knowing
"... Abstract. An information ecology provides a conceptual framework to consider data, the creation of knowledge, and the flow of information within a multidimensional context. This paper, reporting on a one year project to study the heterogeneity of information and its management within the Long Term E ..."
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Abstract. An information ecology provides a conceptual framework to consider data, the creation of knowledge, and the flow of information within a multidimensional context. This paper, reporting on a one year project to study the heterogeneity of information and its management within the Long Term
Information Ecology: Open System Environment for Data, Memories and Knowing
"... Abstract. An information ecology provides a conceptual framework to consider data, the creation of knowledge, and the flow of information within a multidimensional context. This paper, reporting on a one year project to study the heterogeneity of information and its management within the Long Term E ..."
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Abstract. An information ecology provides a conceptual framework to consider data, the creation of knowledge, and the flow of information within a multidimensional context. This paper, reporting on a one year project to study the heterogeneity of information and its management within the Long Term
Structure and purpose of the Alaskan Ecosystem Considerations appendix, p. 51 in Report of the PICES/NPRB workshop on integration of ecological indicators of the North Pacific with emphasis on the Bering Sea. PICES Scientific Report No. 33 edited by
"... As fishery management organizations move toward ecosystem-oriented management, there is a need to more clearly define the ecosystem management goals of the organization and the tools available to managers to attain those goals. Parallel to this must be an expansion of the scientific advice provided ..."
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efforts are going on throughout the world, with increasing emphasis on habitat research, trophic interactions, and long-term monitoring of noncommercial species to provide useful information on ecosystem status and trends. Some of this ecological information can be used to gauge the success of various
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