This paper introduces “micro-scalability” as a novel design objective for social reasoning architectures operating in open multiagent systems. Microscalability is based on the ...
The growing use of Instant Messaging for social and work-related communication has created a situation where incoming messages often become a distraction to users while they are p...
A number of studies have explored issues of interruption and availability in workplace environments, but few have examined how attitudes toward availability play out in home life....
Kristine S. Nagel, James M. Hudson, Gregory D. Abo...
In this paper, we focus on the challenge that users face in processing messages on the web posted in participatory media settings, such as blogs. It is desirable to recommend to us...
Women are turning to online health groups to deal with the stresses and complications of infertility. Online groups may provide a resource that is potentially absent in their face...
Jennifer L. Welbourne, Anita L. Blanchard, Marla D...