Outputs (322)

The Past, Present, and Future of Information Policy: Towards a normative theory of the information society (2004)
Journal Article
Duff, A. S. (2004). The Past, Present, and Future of Information Policy: Towards a normative theory of the information society. Information, Communication and Society, 7(1), 69-87. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118042000208906

The profile of information policy in academic and policy-making circles has been rising in recent decades, a function, presumably, of the expansion of an 'information society'. Nevertheless, there is widespread confusion over its meaning and purpose.... Read More about The Past, Present, and Future of Information Policy: Towards a normative theory of the information society.

Borrowed theory: applying exchange theories in information science research. (2003)
Journal Article
Hall, H. (2003). Borrowed theory: applying exchange theories in information science research. Library and Information Science Research, 25(3), 287-306. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0740-8188%2803%2900031-8

This article discusses the applicability of “borrowing” theory originally developed in other disciplines to information science research, and, in particular, the analytical concepts and assumptions of social exchange theory as a framework for explori... Read More about Borrowed theory: applying exchange theories in information science research..

Information literacy impact framework: Final project report (2022)
Report
Cruickshank, P., Ryan, B., & Milosheva, M. (2022). Information literacy impact framework: Final project report

This report presents findings from a review of literature reporting on information literacy (IL) impact. It is intended to deliver considerations towards a framework for impactful IL interventions, including development of parameters to guide impact... Read More about Information literacy impact framework: Final project report.

Towards reusable and reconfigurable models for the WWW (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brown, E., & Buchanan, W. (2002, August). Towards reusable and reconfigurable models for the WWW. Presented at 26th Annual International Computer Software and Applications, Oxford, UK

Reuse and component design have extensively been applied to software engineering, but reuse and formal design methods in WWW-based system is still in its infancy. Most WWW developers currently design WWW content for the most efficient delivery and do... Read More about Towards reusable and reconfigurable models for the WWW.

Four levers of reciprocity across human societies: concepts, analysis and predictions (2022)
Journal Article
Lehmann, L., Powers, S. T., & van Schaik, C. P. (2022). Four levers of reciprocity across human societies: concepts, analysis and predictions. Evolutionary Human Sciences, 4, Article e11. https://doi.org/10.1017/ehs.2022.7

This paper surveys five human societal types – mobile foragers, horticulturalists, pre-state agriculturalists, state-based agriculturalists and liberal democracies – from the perspective of three core social problems faced by interacting individuals:... Read More about Four levers of reciprocity across human societies: concepts, analysis and predictions.

Knowledge networking in transportation: expanding social and knowledge capital. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wigan, M. (2002, December). Knowledge networking in transportation: expanding social and knowledge capital

Devising intranet incentives: rewards and conditions for knowledge exchange. (Invited conference paper.) (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hall, H. (2001, December). Devising intranet incentives: rewards and conditions for knowledge exchange. (Invited conference paper.). Paper presented at 25th International Online Information Meeting

Advanced PC architecture. (2000)
Book
Buchanan, W. J., & Wilson, A. (2000). Advanced PC architecture. Addison Wesley

The first book ever to give a complete picture of the workings of a PC! A comprehensive guide to the component systems of the PC, this book provides a foundation to the understanding of previous, current and future PC systems, and how the specificati... Read More about Advanced PC architecture..

Computer busses. (2000)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (2000). Computer busses. Newton, MA, USA: Butterworth-Heinemann

Distributed systems and networks. (2000)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (2000). Distributed systems and networks. McGraw-Hill

This book provides the student with comprehensive coverage of both networks and system architecture. It aims to introduce the most widely used networking protocols and distributed systems, covering recent developments in distributed processing and th... Read More about Distributed systems and networks..

Common knowledge: an exploration of social learning in distributed organisations (poster presentation). (2000)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hall, H. (2000, August). Common knowledge: an exploration of social learning in distributed organisations (poster presentation). Poster presented at ISIC 2000 - Information seeking in context: the third international conference on information needs, seeking and use in different contexts,

No abstract available.

Evaluation of engagement with hyperlocal e-participation systems by citizens and representatives (2021)
Thesis
Cruickshank, P. Evaluation of engagement with hyperlocal e-participation systems by citizens and representatives. (Thesis by Publication). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2805712

This work is concerned with the information practices associated with hyperlocal representation. The findings derive from an evaluation of a portfolio of ten previously published papers covering the period 2010-2020. The main contributions are: (a... Read More about Evaluation of engagement with hyperlocal e-participation systems by citizens and representatives.

PC Interfacing, communications and Windows programming. (1999)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (1999). PC Interfacing, communications and Windows programming. Addison-Wesley Longman Ltd

author's successful Applied PC Interfacing, Graphics and Interrupts this book covers all the different aspects of computer systems from low-level hardware (such as processors and interface devices) to high-level software (such as Win32 programming).... Read More about PC Interfacing, communications and Windows programming..

Mastering Global Information Systems. (1997)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (1997). Mastering Global Information Systems. Macmillan Press

This book provides an excellent foundation in modern information systems and data communications. It has five basic themes: * Digital Information Sources and Multimedia * The Internet, the World Wide Web and Java * Local area Networking * Wide... Read More about Mastering Global Information Systems..

Mastering the Internet. (1997)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (1997). Mastering the Internet. Macmillan Press

This work offers an up-to-date account of all the component parts of the Internet and the World Wide Web, from architecture to networking. The book discusses key specifications relating to electronic mail, such as MiMe encoding and SMTP, and shows ho... Read More about Mastering the Internet..

Microelectronic systems: design, modelling and test. (1997)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (1997). Microelectronic systems: design, modelling and test. Arnold

This text provides a comprehensive overview of the design, modellng and testing of microelectronic systems. It begins with a brief introduction to the history and development of microelectronics before discussing Bi-Polar and MOS Design (including CM... Read More about Microelectronic systems: design, modelling and test..

Wiedziec wiecej Internet (1997)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (1997). Wiedziec wiecej Internet. Wkt (Poland)

Ksi??ka ta m. In. Uczy jak korzysta? z internetu i sieci www.Opisuje bowiem techniczne aspekty tej ?wiatowej sieci informacyjnej. Dlatego te? mo?e by? wykorzystywana przez wszystkich uczniów i studentów, którzy nie tylko chc? korzysta? z internetu, l... Read More about Wiedziec wiecej Internet.

Applied data communications and networks. (1996)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (1996). Applied data communications and networks. Springer

This book covers all the key areas of data communications technology including networking and communication systems, signal analysis and transmission systems. It approaches the subject from a practical orientation with supporting theoretical backgrou... Read More about Applied data communications and networks..

C for Electronic Engineering with Applied Software Engineering. (1995)
Book
Buchanan, W. J. (1995). C for Electronic Engineering with Applied Software Engineering. Prentice Hall

The objective of this text is to provide a practical introduction to the C programming language through the usage of electrical/electronic examples. All the examples in the text are related to the specific discipline of electronics, and this approach... Read More about C for Electronic Engineering with Applied Software Engineering..

Talking to imagined citizens? Information sharing practices and proxies for e-participation in hyperlocal democratic settings (2020)
Journal Article
Cruickshank, P., & Hall, H. (2020). Talking to imagined citizens? Information sharing practices and proxies for e-participation in hyperlocal democratic settings. Information Research, 25(4), https://doi.org/10.47989/irpaper880

Introduction. Prior research in Information Science often uses constructs from Social Exchange Theory to explain online information sharing. Exchange theories have a strong focus on reciprocity, yet in some communities, such as elected democratic rep... Read More about Talking to imagined citizens? Information sharing practices and proxies for e-participation in hyperlocal democratic settings.