http://www.scit.wlv.ac.uk/~cm1822/ijigs.htm

This publication, from the University of Wolverhampton UK and The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS Europe BVBA) offers technical papers relating to games. The August 2004 issue includes articles on multiplayer games, game-based learning, and artificial intelligence (AI). The full articles are available to download once the visitor completes the no-cost registration procedure. Additional information on submitting articles is also provided. [VF]

http://www.oclc.org/research/publications/archive/2004/littman-connaway-duke.pdf

The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) has published this paper on e-book circulation. The study by Lynn Silipigni Connaway and Justin Littman is called "A Circulation Analysis Of Print Books And e-Books In An Academic Research Library." The study compared the usage of books available in both print and e-book format at the Duke University Libraries. They found that e-books received 11 percent more usage than the books in print, but also observed incongruity between print circulations and e-book access. Although they note that the findings cannot be generalized, they do offer some implications from the study for e-book development and the study of e-book usage in academic libraries. [VF]

http://230nsc1.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/hmat.html#hmath

HyperMath is "a growing collection of examples of applied mathematics with links to their applications to problems in physics and astronomy." The author, Carl R. (Rod) Nave of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Georgia State University, does not claim that the website material is complete, noting that he has been adding to the project on an as-needed basis through the process of developing the HyperPhysics material. (A link will take you to the HyperPhysics site.) The interactive format lets you choose topics on a diagram and enter numbers to get results. Topics include Trigonometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Algebra, Geometry, Exponents, Vectors, and Algorithms. Visitors are then presented with formulas, functions, links to related topics and applications, and online forms that will perform some of the calculations as a way to demonstrate the mathematics. [VF]

http://www.rss.gov.jo/

The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) is one of the centers of the Higher Council for Science & Technology of Jordan. This non-profit organization supports research and development to expand and strengthen Jordan's economy. According to its mission statement, the organization does this "with a view to empowering scientific talents and optimal utilization of natural, human, and economic resources." From this website, visitors can read more about the various technical centres of RSS, including the Information Technology Centre (ITC), the Mechanical Design & Technology Centre (MDTC), the Building Research Centre (BRC), Industrial Chemistry Centre (ICC), and the Environmental Research Centre (ERC). Each center website includes extensive information on current, past and upcoming projects as well as training opportunities. Some websites include a few publications in English. [VF]

http://www.wavelet.org/

This website from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology-Lausanne offers a wealth of resources "intended to foster the exchange of knowledge and viewpoints related to theory and applications of wavelets." The institute's free publication, the Wavelet Digest, offers links to preprints of various publications on wavelets and their applications. An archive of issues going back to 1992 is also available to browse and download via an anonymous ftp. In addition, Wavelet.org also hosts a discussion forum for questions regarding wavelets and posts a listing of books, software, demos, tutorials considered "the most essential resources." A calendar of events provides updates on conferences and workshops. [VF]

http://www.nrel.gov/wind/

The National Wind Technology Center (NWTC) is a Colorado-based research facility managed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for the U.S. Department of Energy. Their goal is "to advance wind power technologies that lower the cost of wind energy through research and development of state-of-the-art wind turbine designs." The website describes the center's research programs on Applied Research, Turbine Research, and Cooperative Research and Testing. Topics such as aerodynamics, turbulence, modeling, wind turbine technology, and utility grid integration are discussed. The website also describes the organization's relationship with industry and provides information for consumers. The Library includes preprints as well as brochures and fact sheets. Visitors can follow the link to the NREL's Publications Database for more documents by staff and subcontractors of NREL and NWTC. [VF]

http://www.circuitsage.com/

Circuit Sage aims to be "a complete source of information to help you design great circuits fast." Visitors can link on a circuit diagram or categories listed on the sidebar to learn more about various aspects of circuitry. Topics include A/D, Bandgap, Filter, Inductor, and Transceiver Design. The number of resources is a bit mind-boggling, ranging from articles, to software (for purchase), and online tools. Another section offers a "Routine of the Week" to help you mathematically size your circuit. [VF]

http://www.cyber-state.org/

Cyber-state.org was formed based on recommendations from the Michigan Information Technology Commission. The organization is non-partisan and "advocates for ICT to benefit everyone in Michigan." The organization lists its priority areas as: Community ICT capacity, technology literacy for education and workforce development, civic participation through public information and services, quality online health information, and ICT policy and strategy leadership. To these ends, it analyzes, evaluates and reports on Michigan's ICT capacity and policy. The organization's new report, released in June 2004, evaluates Michigan's Local Government websites. The report includes a breakdown of the evaluation criteria. Other sections of the website review the organization's research and programs on enabling technologies (such as wireless satellite, digital broadband, high-speed fiber optics, online communications, and interactive software developments), as well as technology in education, health care, and business. [VF]