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Erik Hollnagel’s body of work in the past three decades has molded much of the current research approach to system safety,
particularly notions of “error”. Hollnagel regards “error” as a dead-end and avoids using the term. This position is consistent
with Rasmussen’s claim that there is no scientifically stable category of human performance that can be described as “error”.
While this systems view is undoubtedly correct, “error” persists. Organizations, especially formal business, political, and
regulatory structures, use “error” as if it were a stable category of human performance. They apply the term to performances
associated with undesired outcomes, tabulate occurrences of “error”, and justify control and sanctions through “error”. Although
a compelling argument can be made for Hollnagel’s view, it is clear that notions of “error” are socially and organizationally
productive. The persistence of “error” in management and regulatory circles reflects its value as a means for social control. 相似文献
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N. David Mermin 《Quantum Information Processing》2006,5(4):239-260
The role of measurement in quantum computation is examined in the light of John Bell’s critique of the how the term “measurement” is used in quantum mechanics. I argue that within the field of quantum computer science the concept of measurement is precisely defined, unproblematic, and forms the foundation of the entire subject. 相似文献
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S. Arbanowski S. van der Meer S. Steglich R. Popescu-Zeletin 《Personal and Ubiquitous Computing》2001,5(1):34-37
In the last few years, a variety of concepts for service integration and corresponding systems have been developed. On the
one hand, they aim for the interworking and integration of classical telecommunications and data communications services.
On the other, they are focusing on universal service access from a variety of end-user systems. Many of the technical problems,
resulting from the service integration, and service personalisation have been solved during the last years. However, all these
systems are driven by the concept of providing several technologies to users by keeping the peculiarity of each service.
Looking at humans’ communication behaviour and their communication space, it is obvious that human beings interact habitually
in a set of contexts with their environment. The individual information preferences and needs, persons to interact with, and
the set of devices controlled by each individual define their personal communication space. Following this view, a new approach
is to build communication systems not on the basis of specific technologies, but on the analysis of the individual communication
spaces. The result is a communication system adapted to the demands of each individual (I-centric). The communication system
will act on behalf of users’ demands, reflecting recent actions to enable profiling and self-adaptation to contexts and situations.
In this paper, we introduce I-centric Communications, an approach to design communication systems that adapt themselves to
the individual communication space and individual environment and situation. In this context “I” means I, or individual, “Centric”
means adaptable to I requirements and a certain user environment. 相似文献
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The concept and theory of material flow 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
Shoubo Xu 《Information Systems Frontiers》2008,10(5):601-609
This paper, for the first time, presents seven main theories under the Material Flow (MF) Theory, namely “Material flow theory”,
“Comprehensive MF theory”, “MF element theory”, “MF nature theory”, “MF science and technology theory”, “MF engineering theory”
and “MF industry theory”. The paper points out that the MF is the collective term for the flow of macroscopic goods and that
of microcosmic substances. The material flow is not only an economic phenomenon, but also social and natural ones. There is
not only economic MF, but also social and natural ones. The economic MF is the core for the MF, and the social and natural
MF is the basis for the MF; no matter whether in nature, society or economic circles, the MF comprises of five basic elements:
Material, Flow, Owner, Region and Time, among which Material is the core one; the MF is divided into intrinsic and extrinsic
ones by nature. Its intrinsic natures include Material, Flow, Owner, Region and Time; its extrinsic natures include Party,
Service, Management, Technology and Economy. The MF science and technology is a scientific and technological field with very
strong comprehensibility, dealing with subjects including natural science, engineering technology and science, and human and
social studies; the MF engineering is a syntheses comprising of six MF elements or six MF forces. The MF’s hard science and
technology and its soft science and technology can be applied to national economy in the most efficient way, with the fundamental
purpose to benefit the mankind; the MF is not only an industry, but also a backbone industry, and even a backbone industry
group. The paper provides some insights into future enterprise integration in a global supply chain environment.
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The Method of Levels of Abstraction 总被引:2,自引:0,他引:2
Luciano Floridi 《Minds and Machines》2008,18(3):303-329
The use of “levels of abstraction” in philosophical analysis (levelism) has recently come under attack. In this paper, I argue that a refined version of epistemological levelism should be retained as a fundamental method, called the method of levels of abstraction. After a brief introduction, in section “Some Definitions and Preliminary Examples” the nature and applicability of the epistemological
method of levels of abstraction is clarified. In section “A Classic Application of the Method of Abstraction”, the philosophical
fruitfulness of the new method is shown by using Kant’s classic discussion of the “antinomies of pure reason” as an example.
In section “The Philosophy of the Method of Abstraction”, the method is further specified and supported by distinguishing
it from three other forms of “levelism”: (i) levels of organisation; (ii) levels of explanation and (iii) conceptual schemes.
In that context, the problems of relativism and antirealism are also briefly addressed. The conclusion discusses some of the
work that lies ahead, two potential limitations of the method and some results that have already been obtained by applying
the method to some long-standing philosophical problems.
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This paper describes an attempt to implement a complex information technology system with the New York City Transit Authority’s
(NYCTA) Bus Maintainers intended to help better track and coordinate bus maintenance schedules. IT implementation is notorious
for high failure rates among so-called “low level” workers. We believe that many IT implementation efforts make erroneous
assumptions about front line worker’s expertise, which creates tension between the IT implementation effort and the “cultures
of practice” among the front line workers. We designed an aggressive “learning intervention” to address this issue and called
“Operational Simulation”. Rather than requiring the expected 12 months for implementation, the hourly staff reached independence
with the new system in 2 weeks and line supervisors (who do more) managed in 6 weeks. Additionally, the NYCTA shifted from
a reactive to a proactive maintenance approach, reduced cycle times, and increased the “mean distance between failure”, resulting
in a estimated $40 million cost savings. Implications for cognition, expertise, and training are discussed. 相似文献
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While Rudolph Schindler’s “space reference frame” is becoming better known, its relationship to the “row” has only been recently
investigated. The theory of the “row” counters traditional proportional notions, many of which are derived from the principle
of geometric similitude a principle which is mostly represented in architectural drawings by regulating lines and triangulation. 相似文献
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T. Hugh Crawford 《AI & Society》2010,25(4):379-385
Deleuze and Guattari develop a notion of “minor literature” in their short book on Kafka, and the opposition major/minor has
been used with varying degrees of success by critics working in a range of disciplines including architectural theory. Teasing
out the potentially subversive implications of the major/minor opposition requires reading it in relation to other binarisms
developed by Deleuze and Guattari in those same years, e.g., state/nomadic science, striated/smooth space, optic/haptic, as
well as Guattari’s useful concept “machinic heterogenesis.” Then, one ends up with a minor architecture concerned with partially
subversive practices rather than with structure per se. A building’s minor status is figured through its deployment in and
production of a space that is a technological, social and political pattern as well as a line of flight. This paper reads
minor architecture by examining the minor house built by Henry David Thoreau at Walden Pond and those currently being assembled
by the Mad Housers in Atlanta, Georgia. 相似文献
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The foundation of any network management systems is a database that contains information about the network resources relevant to the management tasks.A network information model is an abstraction of network resources,including both managed resources and managing resources,In the SNMP-based management framework,management information is defined almost exclusively from a “Device“ viewpoint,namely managing a network is equivalent to managing a collection of individual nodes.Aiming at making use of recent advances in distributed computing and in object-oriented analysis and design,the Internet management architecture can also be based on the Open Distributed Processing Reference Model(RM-ODP).The purpose of this article is to provide an Internet Network Resource Information Model.First,a layered management information architecture will be discussed.Then the Internet Network resource information model is presented.The information model is specified using object-Z. 相似文献
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Vincent C. Müller 《Minds and Machines》2007,17(1):101-115
This paper investigates the prospects of Rodney Brooks’ proposal for AI without representation. It turns out that the supposedly
characteristic features of “new AI” (embodiment, situatedness, absence of reasoning, and absence of representation) are all
present in conventional systems: “New AI” is just like old AI. Brooks proposal boils down to the architectural rejection of
central control in intelligent agents—Which, however, turns out to be crucial. Some of more recent cognitive science suggests
that we might do well to dispose of the image of intelligent agents as central representation processors. If this paradigm
shift is achieved, Brooks’ proposal for cognition without representation appears promising for full-blown intelligent agents—Though
not for conscious agents. 相似文献
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Bin Guo Ryota Fujimura Daqing Zhang Michita Imai 《Multimedia Tools and Applications》2012,59(1):259-277
Treasure is a pervasive game playing in the context of people’s daily living environments. Unlike previous pervasive games
that are based on the predefined contents and proprietary devices, Treasure exploits the “design-in-play” concept to enhance
the variability of a game in mixed-reality environments. Dynamic and personalized role design and allocation by players is
enabled by exploring local smart objects as game props. The variability of the game is also enhanced by several other aspects,
such as user-oriented context-aware action setting and playing environment redeployment. The effectiveness of the “design-in-play”
concept is validated through a user study, where 15 subjects were recruited to play and author the trial game. 相似文献
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Akira Sano 《Artificial Life and Robotics》2000,4(1):42-45
A principle of integrating neural network modules based on chaotic dynamics was studied on our two-moduled Nozawa model. Chaotic
neural networks represent each embedded pattern as a low-dimensional periodic orbit, and the others are shown as high-dimensional
chaotic attractors. This is equivalent to W. Freeman’s “I don’t know” and “I know” states. In particular, we noted that the combination of two-way inputs to each neural network module conflicted with embedded
Hebbian correspondence. It was found that the interaction between the modules generated a novel “I know” state in addition to the embedded representation. Chaotic neural network modules can autonomously generate novel memories
or functions by this interaction. The result suggests a functional integration in neural networks as it ought to be, e.g.,
feature binding and gestalt.
This work was presented, in part, at the Fourth International Symposium on Artificial Life and Robotics, Oita, Japan, January
19–22, 1999 相似文献
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Matteo Colombo 《Minds and Machines》2010,20(2):183-202
According to John Haugeland, the capacity for “authentic intentionality” depends on a commitment to constitutive standards
of objectivity. One of the consequences of Haugeland’s view is that a neurocomputational explanation cannot be adequate to
understand “authentic intentionality”. This paper gives grounds to resist such a consequence. It provides the beginning of
an account of authentic intentionality in terms of neurocomputational enabling conditions. It argues that the standards, which
constitute the domain of objects that can be represented, reflect the statistical structure of the environments where brain
sensory systems evolved and develop. The objection that I equivocate on what Haugeland means by “commitment to standards”
is rebutted by introducing the notion of “florid, self-conscious representing”. Were the hypothesis presented plausible, computational
neuroscience would offer a promising framework for a better understanding of the conditions for meaningful representation. 相似文献
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Giuseppe Riva 《Virtual Reality》2009,13(3):159-169
The International Society of Presence Research, defines “presence” (a shortened version of the term “telepresence”) as a “psychological
state in which even though part or all of an individual’s current experience is generated by and/or filtered through human-made
technology, part or all of the individual’s perception fails to accurately acknowledge the role of the technology in the experience”
(ISPR 2000, The concept of presence: explication statement. Accessed 15 Jan 2009). In this article, we will draw on the recent outcomes of cognitive sciences to offer a broader definition
of presence, not related to technology only. Specifically, presence is described here as a core neuropsychological phenomenon
whose goal is to produce a sense of agency and control: subjects are “present” if they are able to enact in an external world
their intentions. This framework suggests that any environment, virtual or real, does not provide undifferentiated information,
ready-made objects equal for everyone. It offers different opportunities and produces presence according to its ability in
supporting the users and their intentions. The possible consequences of this approach for the development of presence-inducing
virtual environments are also discussed. 相似文献
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Jin-Ho Park interprets Schindler’s “reference frames in space” as set forth in his 1916 lecture note on mathematics, proportion,
and architecture, in the context of Robinson’s1898–99 articles in the Architectural Record. Schindler’s unpublished, handwritten notes provide a source for his concern for “rhythmic” dimensioning in architecture.
He uses a system in which rectangular dimensions are arranged in “rows.” Architectural examples of Schindler’s Shampay, Braxton-Shore
and How Houses illustrate the principles. 相似文献
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The pressure towards tighter or “seamless” integration of health information systems is a recurring issue with both practical
and analytical relevance. It taps into a discourse in the IS literature in general and organisation and management science
in particular. Unfortunately, the prevailing perception of integration in the IS literature is as a predominantly technical
issue. The CSCW literature, however, is attentive to the socio-technical aspects of integration. Building on this – but supplemented
with recent elaborations in science studies – we aim at exploring the unintended consequences of information systems integration.
A user-led perspective implies emphasising the tailoring to local needs based on in-depth studies of the micro practices.
We argue, however, that the condition for such an approach is radically undermined by politically motivated, regional changes
towards integration with implicated standardisation. Enforcing order in the form of standards across multiple local settings,
seemingly a prerequisite for tight integration, simultaneously produces disorder or additional work in other locations for
other users. Empirically, our study is based on a large, ongoing integration effort at the University hospital of Northern
Norway, specifically studying work practices and perceptions across multiple laboratories. 相似文献
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G. I. N. Rozvany O. M. Querin Z. Gaspar V. Pomezanski 《Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization》2002,24(3):257-261
Most existing studies of 2D problems in structural topology optimization are based on a given (limit on the) volume fraction
or some equivalent formulation. The present note looks at simultaneous optimization with respect to both topology and volume
fraction, termed here “extended optimality”. It is shown that the optimal volume fraction in such problems — in extreme cases
— may be unity or may also tend to zero. The proposed concept is used for explaining certain “quasi-2D” solutions and an extension
to 3D systems is also suggested. Finally, the relevance of Voigt’s bound to extended optimality is discussed. 相似文献
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Inter-organizational networks for knowledge sharing and trading 总被引:1,自引:1,他引:0
Gregoris Mentzas Dimitris Apostolou Kostas Kafentzis Panos Georgolios 《Information Technology and Management》2006,7(4):259-276
Although companies are increasingly developing complex networks of connections with their partners and customers and shifting
their focus towards expanding the knowledge management concept externally, research addressing the management of knowledge
across organizational borders is rather sparse. Our aim in the present paper is to develop a typology of cross-organizational
networks of information and knowledge flows. In order to arrive at such a typology we examine two issues. The first concerns
the locus of control on the processes that enable knowledge flow. The second refers to the tradability of the streams of knowledge
that flow among organizational entities. We examine four types of knowledge networks: “knowledge communities”, “knowledge
chains”, “knowledge supplies” and “knowledge markets”. For each type of knowledge network, we examine its distinct characteristics,
study related examples, consider the associated research challenges and analyze an indicative case. 相似文献
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Luigi Pagliarini 《Artificial Life and Robotics》2008,12(1-2):24-28
The aim of this article is to reconsider the idea of human intelligence and machine intelligence as two separate entities.
To do so, we defined a new concept that we call polymorphic intelligence.1 Such a concept comes up as a possible answer to many “false” paradigms and philosophical and conceptual orientations that
for decades have pervaded many research fields, such as education, art, literature, psychology, pedagogy, science, technology,
and AI. We believe, indeed, that in this exact moment of human history, it becomes necessary to clarify with a strong theoretical
paradigm what is the real relationship between machines and humans. Therefore, we propose to abandon the mental scheme by
which intelligence is an exclusive prerogative of humans in order to embrace the idea that machines have started to express
a real collaborative and/or competitive force, that they are able to produce ideation and inspiration, and to contribute to
the wealth of ideas.
This work was presented in part at the 12th International Symposium on Artificial Life and Robotics, Oita, Japan, January
25–27, 2007 相似文献
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Ramakrishnan Ramanathan 《Electronic Commerce Research》2010,10(2):191-208
We explore in this paper how performance of e-commerce websites in terms of various criteria influences customers’ intention
to shop again in the same website. Our approach is based on an interesting use of statistical regression in the hotel literature
that attempted to classify different cues in hotels as critical, satisfier, dissatisfier, etc. We use online ratings for 484
e-commerce websites for this study. Our study shows that “satisfaction with claims” is the single most important criterion
valued as critical by online customers. “Comparative prices” and “Refunds/returns” are desirable criteria. “Management accessibility”,
“Payment process” and “Privacy experience” are satisfiers while “on-time delivery” is a dissatisfier. 相似文献