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The problematics, context, concept and design trends of electronic books are discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of the electronic book versus the traditional one are analyzed. Finally, its impact in the ecology of book production, preservation and dissemination and in its [...]Abstract
The main points of convergence and divergence between controlled indexing languages and ontologies, tools for knowledge organization and information retrieval in the semantic web, are described. Fundamental aspects of ontologies are presented, as well as the basic semantic and structural [...]Abstract
Public transport is one of the main actors of sustainable transportation. To make an increase in the use of public transport systems and a decrease in private car usage are one of the main purposes of decision makers in many countries. Usage of public transport system has a strong [...]Abstract
Emerging countries in Southeast Asia are facing considerable challenges in addressing rising motorisation and its negative impact on air quality, traffic, energy security, liveability, and greenhouse gas emissions. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the approach and status [...]Abstract
Research in the humanities increasingly depends on how information is structured and managed and how, on the basis of that information, new knowledge is produced. Additionally, participatory approaches, which often rely on web information systems as their supportive infrastructure, [...]Abstract
Carbon fibre reinforced polymers are widely used in primary and secondary aircraft structures, mainly due to their excellent fatigue endurance and specific strength. Nowadays, improvements related to their manufacturing costs, impact resistance and fracture toughness are pursued [...]