Seven studies explored the effect of discussion boards on knowledge acquisition, as well as on development of critical and reflective thinking.
In a WHO discussion paper on knowledge for better health, the emphasis is on research as an investment rather than a cost, on the need to turn research into action, and on the vital part of the civil society (World report on knowledge for better health 2004).
SHAMASH is a knowledge-based system, and we include a discussion on how knowledge acquisition did take place.
Because discussion of religion is encouraged in the classroom, we have controlled the presence of religious discussion in general biology classrooms and measured the effects of such a discussion on student knowledge and acceptance of evolution.
Most KM research, however, has thus far focused on a technology-based KM strategy with relatively little discussion on how knowledge can be effectively shared using organizational social relationships.
The formal procedure agreed between the Inspectorate and RIVM does not facilitate in-depth discussion on the knowledge question and the project plan due to the very formal deliberations at management level, short time periods, and strict deadlines within the procedure.
Aquinas's discussion of knowledge in the Summa theologiae is an elaboration on the thought of Aristotle.
The focus group discussions focused on knowledge, common norms and values, perceptions and experiences and were used to clarify issues that had been raised in the in-depth interviews.
Focus group discussions on indigenous knowledge of rangeland quality assessment and monitoring were held with 12 key herders selected from different villages.
This question fits into broader discussions on how knowledge construction, circulation and utilization can improve competences in local government (efficiency and effectiveness), make urban planning more knowledge-based, and provide greater recognition of citizens' knowledge (accountability).
