We propose a new language concept called "L-closures" for a running program to legitimately inspect/modify the contents of its execution stack. L-closures are lightweight...
We consider the two-fold problem of representing collective beliefs and aggregating these beliefs. We propose a novel representation for collective beliefs that uses modular, tran...
In this paper, we address the complex task of initializing an on-line simulation to a current system state collected from an operating physical system. The paper begins by discuss...
Online communities need regular maintenance activities such as moderation and data input, tasks that typically fall to community owners. Communities that allow all members to part...
Dan Cosley, Dan Frankowski, Sara B. Kiesler, Loren...
Conducting research using the web is often an iterative process of collecting, comparing and contrasting information. Not surprisingly, web-based research tasks habitually span mu...