This thesis develops a disjunctivist approach to action as an alternative to the standard causal theory, or 'causalism'. The standard theory promotes a concept of action as constituted by a bodily event joined to certain mental conditions by a bond of causation. A disjunctivist …
E-learning is increasingly adopted to support face-to-face classroom-based learning or implemented as a complete standalone learning system. Its inherent adaptable nature and ability to provide learning anywhere, everywhere and anytime makes it a versatile tool for access to bas…
This thesis addresses the question of how the exalted Jesus relates to the God of Israel in Paul's theology, and the function of Jesus' subordination within that relationship. In approaching christology, scholars frequently turn to analogies that can shed light on the portrayal …
In recent years, there has been a flood of continuously changing information from a variety of web resources such as web databases, web sites, web services and programs. Online Social Networks (OSNs) represent such a field where huge amounts of information are being posted onlin…
The past 10-15 years has seen an increasing field of research in human-computer interaction (HCI) and more specifically, humanized agents known by many names, social model, pedagogical agent, character, and avatar, to name a few. A humanized agent whose role is to specifically f…
This Thesis presents a study on feasibility of continuous extrusion processing for the manufacture of fine-celled plastic/wood-fiber composite foams. The main benefits of incorporating wood-fibers in plastics are the increased stiffness and lowered cost of the resulting composit…
This is the first volume in a new series focusing on major surfactant areas incorporating the greatest number of supplier and user companies--polymers, coatings, inks, and adhesives. The book provides an introduction to the underlying chemistry and technology, while at the same …
