2001 Informing Science Conference
June 19-22 Krakow, Poland
Cracow University of Economics

Conference Theme
“Bridging     Diverse   Fields”

Tracks and Papers

Track

Track Chair

Communications

Effective Communications for Effective Organizations

Andrzej Zaliwski  (Poland)
Andrzej Gołuchowski (Poland)

Behavior Toward E-Communication Tools: A New Theoretical Model Based on Evolution Theory 
    Ned Kock, Temple University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Friday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 1
Integrated Communication - A Phenomenon in A Nascenst State 
    Andzela Armoniene, University of Vilnius, Lithuania
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 5
Communicating Across Cultures Valerie S. Perotti (US)  & 
Arunas Augustinaitis  (Lithuania)

"One Voice" Message as a Super-Destroyer of Cultural Borders  
 
        Andžela Armoniene, University of Vilnius, Lithuania

 Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 1
Positioning of Maori Web Sites in the Space Generated by the Key Concepts in Maori Culture      
       Zlatko J. Kovacic, The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand, New Zealand
Abstract   Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 1
Infotainment:Cultural Hypertext Of Double Virtuality      
        Arunas Augustinaitis, Vilnius University, Lithuania
Abstract    Full Paper (pdf) 
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 1
Telecommunication Issues in Informing Clients Ghazi Alkhatib (Saudi Arabia)
Using Programmable Interfaces for Networks as the Key to Provide Quality of Service in the Internet 
    Jairo Gutierrez, University of Auckland, New Zealand
    Terence Wee, National Computer Systems Pte Ltd, Singapore
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 3

Informing Groups: Technologies and Techniques

David B Robins (US)

On the Transformation of Traditional IS Service Department into a Modern IS Center: A Case Study  
    Kresimir Fertalj, University of Zagreb, Croatia
    Damir Kalpic, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 1
Interpersonal Communications Skills Lech Janczewski (New Zealand)
Communication Skills for Information System Students
    Lech Janczewski, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
Abstract   Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 1
Physical and Abstract Elements that Support Cooperation between Team Members During Systems Development   
    A. C. Leonard, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 1

Library

Informing Library Patrons

Dina Kanabar (US)

Informing Library Patrons about Internet Technology   
    Dina Kanabar, J.V. Fletcher Library, USA
    Vijay Kanabar, Boston University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 2
Why They Still Cannot Use Their Library Catalogues 
    Peter Warren, University of Natal, South Africa
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 2
Models for Virtual Learning 
    Vijay Kanabar, Boston University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 2

Measuring Success when Informing Clients

Amanda Spink (US)

Community and Society

Global and Cultural Aspects of Informing Clientele

Janos Fustos (US)

Communicating across Culture- Global and Cultural Aspects of Informing Clientele in a Training Context   
    Terry L. Weech, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Abstract and Full Paper not available
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 1

Politics and Informing Clientele

Thomas Benesch (Austria)

Community Informatics: Local and Regional Perspectives Eugene Rathswohl (USA) &
Charles Winer (USA)
Navigation assistance in Virtual Worlds     
   Betsy van Dijk, University of Twente, The Netherlands
    Rieks op den Akker, University of Twente, The Netherlands
    Anton Nijholt, University of Twente, The Netherlands
    Job Zwiers, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf) 
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 1

Training to Overcome Electronic-Information Poverty. An Australian Experience   
    Nichole Fahey, Deakin University, Australia

Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 1
The Development of Consumer-Driven Human Services Information Technology Initiatives: The Lake County Indiana Experience  
    Thomas Pavkov, Purdue University Calumet, USA
    Charles Winer, Purdue University Calumet, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 1
Can E- Commerce Enable Marketing in an African Rural Women's Community Based Development Organisation?   
    Jo Rhodes, University of Capetown, South Africa
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 1
Human Services Information Technology, a Shared System   
    Charles Winer, Purdue University Calumet, USA
    Thomas W. Pavkov, Purdue University Calumet, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 1
Information Literacy: A Community Service Learning Approach 
    Eugene Rathswohl, University of San Diego, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 1
Community Informatics: A Global Perspective Celia Romm (Australia) &
Wal Taylor (Australia)

Museum and Cultural Informatics

Abby Goodrum (US)

Societal Issues in Informing Clientele

Laszlo A. Pook (Laci) (US)

The Digital Divide in the United States and Worldwide 
    Janice C. Sipior, Villanova University, USA
    Burke T. Ward, Villanova University, USA
    Joanna Z. Marzec, Villanova University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 1
The Nature of Data: Illusions of Reality  
    William Hutchinson, Edith Cowan University, Australia
    Matthew Warren, Deakin University, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 1
Relationship Between Technology and Social Development: a Worldwide Assessment with Conclusions 
    Laszlo A. Pook, Metropolitan State College of Denver, USA
    Norman Pence, Metropolitan State College of Denver, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 1

Education

IT for Managing Educational Systems

Andrea Trentini (Italy)

CORBA-based Runtime Environments for Standardized Distributed Learning Architectures 
    Luis Anido, University of Vigo, Spain
    Martín Llamas Nistal, University of Vigo, Spain
    Manuel J. Fernández Iglesias, University of Vigo, Spain
    Manuel Caeiro Rodríguez, University of Vigo, Spain
    Juan M. Santos Gago, University of Vigo, Spain
    Judith Rodríguez Estévez, University of Vigo, Spain
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 4
Web Technologies and New Paradigms in Cognitive Sciences  
    Antonio Cartelli, University of Cassino, Italy
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 4
Pedagogical Support for Use of Information Technology in Teaching   
    Johanna Klassen, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 4

Educating for Ecommerce

Vijay Kanabar (US)

Informing Students: Course Content Delivery

Zeynep Onay (Turkey)  & 
Hazel Taylor (New Zealand)

‘Net-Class’ and a Comparision of the Web Based Course Management Tools  
    Bilal Yilmaz, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
    Nese Yalabik, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
    Alpay Karagoz, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 3
Evaluating Higher Education Learners through Portfolio Assessment    
    Hanife Akar, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 3
Computer Attitudes and Computing Career Perceptions of First Year Computing Students    
    Lorraine Staehr, La Trobe University, Australia
    Mary Martin, La Trobe University, Australia
    Graeme Byrne, La Trobe University, Australia
 
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 3
IT and Project Management: The New IS Literacy 
    Dennis Bialaszewski, Indiana State University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 4
Critical Issues in the Administration of an Integrating Capstone Course  
    James E. Novitzki, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Abstract Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 3
Testing Different Teaching Techniques in First Year Finance Seminars  
    Louise Allsopp, Adelaide University, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 3
Hybrid Delivery of Computer Literacy Requirements for Undergraduate Business Schools: A New Model 
    Kathryn A. Marold, The Metropolitan State College of Denver, USA
    Janos Fustos, The Metropolitan State College of Denver, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 3
A virtual laboratory CD-ROM for distance students  
    R. Buchanan, Central Queensland University, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Friday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 3
Improving Student-Tutor Dialogues in E-Learning 
    Stuart Garner, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Friday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 3

Educational and Learning Technologies

Kinshuk (New Zealand) 

Intelligent Tutoring of Domain Skills : The Need and A Solution    
    Kinshuk, Massey University, New Zealand
    Ashok Patel, De Montfort University, United Kingdom
    David Russell, De Montfort University, United Kingdom
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 3
On Principles of Course Evaluation in Distance Learning Environment  
    Mieczyslaw Owoc, Wroclaw University of Economics, Poland
    Leszek A. Maciaszek, Macquarie University, Australia
    Krzysztof Hauke, Wroclaw University of Economics, Poland
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 3
A Tool to Support the Use of Part-Complete Solutions in the Learning of Programming 
    Stuart Garner, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 3
Challenges in Teaching Java Technology   
    Nedzad Mehic, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
    Yasmeen Hasan, KPMG, Bahrain
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 3
Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Confluence of Information Science and Cognitive Science
    Ashok Patel, De Montfort University, United Kingdom
    Kinshuk, Massey University, New Zealand
    David Russell, De Montfort University, United Kingdom
    Reinhard Oppermann
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 3
Working and learning together: social learning in the Australian Defence Organisation 
    Irena M. Ali, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Australia
    Leoni Warne, Defence Science and Technology Organisation, Australia
    Katerina Agostino, Macquarie University, Australia
    Celina Pascoe, University of Canberra, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 3
The ERP eLearning Model for the Delivery of ERP( SAP R/3) Curriculum into the Asian Region  
    Paul Hawking, Victoria University of Technology, Australia
    Brendan McCarthy, Victoria University of Technology, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf) 
Thursday 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 3
Validation as the Integral Part of a Knowledge Management Process  
    Maria A. Mach, Wroclaw University of Economics, Poland
    Mieczyslaw L. Owoc, Wroclaw University of Economics, Poland
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 3
WORKSHOP: Intelligent Learning Systems for Cognitive Skills Development 
    Kinshuk, Massey University, New Zealand
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Friday 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 4

Teaching and Learning about Informing Systems

Chris Cope (Australia) 

Changing Education to Meet the Needs of Future Informing Science Clients: Suggestions for New Curriculum Frameworks   
    Sanjeev Phukan, Bemidji State University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30m, Room 4
How Visual Basic Entered the Curriculum at an Australian University: an Account Informed by Innovation Translation   
    Arthur Tatnall, Victoria University, Australia
    Bill Davey, RMIT University, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30m, Room 4
Reflections on Interpretivist Teaching with Positivist Students  
    David Banks, University of South Australia, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 4
Infobroker - an Emerging Profession of Informing Mediators?  
    Dimitar Christozov, American University in Bulgaria, Bulgaria
    Iliana Nikolova, Sofia University, Bulgaria
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 4
An Application of Active Learning and Distance Education 
    Tom Pencek, Meredith College, USA
    Dennis Bialaszewski, Indiana State University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Friday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 3

The Care and Feeding of Virtual Learning Communities

Merry Joyce (Australia)

Assessment of Attitudes Toward an Asynchronous Communication Tool Used as a Required Part of the MBA Curriculum  
    Edward Weiss, National-Louis University, USA
    Alex Koohang, National-Louis University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf) 
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 4
Sociocultural Learning in Globally Distributed Teams: An Exploratory Study  
    Douglas R. Vogel, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Robert Davison, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Ronnie H. Shroff, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Sajda Qureshi, Erasmus University, The Netherlands
Abstract Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 4

Informing Issues in High School Education

Ida Mason (US)

Teachers' Perceptions of Learning Technologies: An Informing Issue in High School Education
    Chris Cope, La Trobe University, Australia
    Peter Ward, Euroa Secondary College, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 4
WORKSHOP: Learners speak out - A multi-disciplinary technique 
    Hanife Akar, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 5
Distance Education and IT Technology Dennis Bialaszewski (US)
Using ICT in Distance Education: a Case  
    Herman Koppelman, Open University of the Netherlands & University of Twente
    Elizabeth van Dijk, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 4
Leveraging IT for Distance Education: An Interdisciplinary Graduate Program on the Internet  
    Zeynep Onay, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 4
PANEL: The future of brick & Mortar universities vs. E-Learning Universities  
    Shimon Cohen, You-niversity.com, Israel
    Joyce Currie Little, Towson University, USA
    Janice Sipior, Villanova University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 4

Technology

Issues in Modeling Informing Systems

Peter Rittgen (Germany)

A Taxonomy of Sequential Decision Support Systems   
    Anil Aggarwal, University of Baltimore, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 2
Using IT to Improve Communication between Boundaries of Organizations: Case Studies in Japanese Companies 
    Sho Hanaoka, Kanto Gakuin University, Japan
    Tatsumi Shimada, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology, Japan
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 2
Modeling Using IS Methodologies: Some Guidelines Based on Authenticity and Contemporary Epistemology    
    Stephen Probert, Cranfield University, United Kingdom
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 2
Database Agile Management Dependent on MIS Infrastructure 
    Masaru Furukawa, Toyama University, Japan
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Friday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 2
The Development of an MIS for Iron Ore Mining Operations   
    Jim Everett, University of Western Australia, Australia
    T. Howard, BHP Iron Ore, Australia
    M. Kamperman, BHP Iron Ore, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Friday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 2
An Intelligent Method for Inferring Information about the User/ Client 
    Jim Baldwin, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
    Trevor Martin, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
    Aimilia Tzanavari, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Friday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 2

Designing Informing Systems

Stanislaw Wrycza (Poland)

A Heuristic for Developing Object Interaction Diagrams    
    Il-Yeol Song, Drexel University, USA
Abstract    Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 2
Communication In Complex Information System Development Projects    
    Željko Hutinski, University of Zagreb, Croatia
    Neven Vrcek, University of Zagreb, Croatia
    G. Bubas, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract    Full Paper (pdf)
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 2
A Framework for Effective User Interface Design for Web-Based Electronic Commerce Applications    
    Justyna Rudnicka, Kent State University, USA
    Gregory R. Madey, University of Notre Dame, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 2
Designing Application Authorizations  
    Leszek A. Maciaszek, Macquarie University, Australia
    Mieczyslaw L. Owoc, University of Economics, Wroclaw, Poland
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 3

E-Commerce usability, testing, and life cycles

Shirley Becker (US) 

Case Study: Design of a Web-Based Service Delivery System
    Min Song, Drexel University, USA
    Il-Yeol Song, Drexel University, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 3

IT Adoption in Developing Countries

Michelle Fong (Australia)  

Technologies and Practices for Managing Content on the Web

Tae-Dong Han (US)  &
Sandeep Purao (US) 

Is Their Craze on the Internet? 
    Thomas Benesch, FH Joanneum, Information Management, Austria
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 3
Models of Information Markets: Analysis of markets, identification of services, and design models  
    Fons Wijnhoven, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 2

Philosophical Issues

Informing Science Philosophy

Jerzy Mikulowski-Pomorski (Poland) 

Toward a Systemic Notion of Information: Practical Consequences   
    Nagib Callaos, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Venezuela
    Belkis Callaos, Universidad Simon Bolivar, Venezuela
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 2
Information as Marking the Space 
    Jerzy Mikulowski Pomorski, Krakow University of Economics, Poland
Abstract and Paper Not Available
Thursday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 2

Professional Issues

Joyce Currie Little (US)

Privacy Issues

Gurpreet Dhillon (US)

Are E-Privacy and E-Commerce a Contradiction in Terms? - An Economic Examination    
    Dirk Frosch-Wilke, University of Applied Sciences, 
        Kiel Faculty of Business Management, Germany
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 4

Systems Approach to Informing Science

Matjaž Mulej and Vojko Potocan (Slovenia)

Information Management Aspect of Innovative Processes 
    Matjaz Mulej, University of Maribor, Slovenia
    Zdenka Zenko, University of Maribor, Slovenia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 5
The Reform’s Framework for Incorporating Collaborative Learning Activities  
    Denisa Krbec, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 5
How to Provide for an Appropriate Dealing with Business Decision-Making from the Viewpoint of Informing
    Vojko Potocan, University of Maribor, Slovenia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 5

Multidisciplinary Nature of Knowledge

Joao Alvaro Carvalho (Portugal)

Informing and Communications Theory

 Available

Working Together

Using Information Technologies to Promote Collaborative Learning and Decision-making

Joanne Twining (US)

A Virtual Research Model to Help Academics Face the Challenges of the 21st Century  
    Khaled Wahba, Cairo University, Egypt
    Sherif Kamel, American University in Cairo, Egypt
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 5
Links between Information Professionals and Researchers  
    Nicole Delherbe, Cemagref, France
    Amanda Regolini, Cemagref, France
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45 am, Room 5

Virtual teams/organizations/workers

Carol Saunders (US)

Informing Decision-Makers and Decision Support Systems Dan Power
A Framework for a Web-based Group Decision Support System   
    Nuri Basoglu, Bogaziçi University, Turkey
    Osman Darcan, Bogaziçi University, Turkey
    Ozgur Ozdemir, Bogaziçi University, Turkey
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 2
Business Decision Making, Managerial Learning And Information Technology 
    Rimvydas Skyrius, University of Vilnius, Lithuania
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 2
A Framework for Developing Distributed Cooperative Decision Support Systems - Inception Phase   
    Alexandre Gachet, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 2:15 - 3:30 pm, Room 2
Does More Information Lead to Better Informing? 
    Meliha Handzic, University of New South Wales, Australia
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 2
Supporting Decision-Makers: An Expanded Framework  
    Daniel Power, University of Northern Iowa, USA
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Wednesday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 2

Justice, Law, and Public Policy

Law and Public Policy Issues in Informing the Public

Janice Sipior (US)

An Introduction to Computer Forensics: Gathering Evidence in a Computing Environment
    Henry Wolfe, University of Otago, New Zealand
Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 4
Forensic Informing Systems Henry B. Wolfe (New Zealand)

Others

History and Informing

Antonio Cartelli (Italy)

Informing Science (IS) and Science and Technology Studies (STS): The University as Decision Center
    Teresa Castelao-Lawless, Grand Valley State University, USA
    William Lawless, Paine College, USA
Abstract Full Paper (pdf)   
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 1
New Technologies and New Paradigms in Historical Research 
    Antonio Cartelli, University of Cassino, Italy
    Luisa Miglio, University "La Sapienza", Italy
    Marco Palma, University of Cassino, Italy
  Abstract  Full Paper (pdf)  
Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Room 1