Communication optimization plays an important role in building networked distributed applications. In this paper, we systematically evaluate four bandwidth reduction algorithms, n...
We present the design of a new web application framework for collaborative learning. The framework guides users (i.e. teachers) in implementing online activities based on well-know...
Abstract. In recent years ontologies – shared conceptualizations of some domain – are increasingly seen as the key to further automation of information processing. Although man...
It has been a few years since the semantic Web was initiated by W3C, but its status has not been quantitatively measured. It is crucial to understand the status at this early stag...
In Japan, the “Period of Integrated Study” program to enhance practical skills began in elementary and secondary education in 2002. Most goals of this program involve meta-abil...