"This book presents diverse, interdisciplinary research on topics pertaining to the management, integration, evaluation, and architecture of modern computational systems and software"--
Advances in electronic communication and information technology offer healthcare providers new avenues to patient education, record management, remote care, and workplace communication. Intended for g
Wireless communications and networks are developing at an accelerated rate. This rapid development has provided individuals with new opportunities for ubiquitous communication accessibility as well as
Opening with a history of service robots as far back as antiquity, this collection explores the issues and characteristics of service robots as the authors have experienced in their research activity
This collection of thirteen articles on self-managing computer systems presents current scholarship in a variety of subject areas related to the development of autonomic networked systems. Topics disc
Healthcare practices have been enhanced through the use of information technologies and analytical methods. A cross between computer science, healthcare, and information science is needed for the opti
"This book covers both theoretical perspectives and practical approaches to smart manufacturing research and development triggered by ubiquitous interconnection and intelligence, discussing the transf
"This book features research on diverse topics on consumerism in the global marketplace, focusing on the ways in which businesses can improve their relationships with customers as well as analyze and
"This book offers a unique opportunity in both the social sciences, humanities, and communication fields to provide concrete concepts and notions in the areas of inter-religious and inter-cultural dia
"This book investigates the impact of the digital age on various methods of distance education, such as E-learning, virtual learning, online learning, and m-learning"--
"This book brings together innovative research, new concepts, and novel developments in the application of informatics tools for applied chemistry and computer science"--
"This book covers all aspects of image and video analysis from low-level early visions to high-level recognition, highlighting how these techniques have become applicable and will prove to be a valuab
Although the topic of e-commerce has been very widely discussed and researched, it is not often discussed in terms of its affect on leadership and management structures. Electronic Commerce and Organi
Due to the role of software systems in safety-critical applications and in the satisfaction of customers and organizations, the development of efficient software engineering is essential.Designing, En
Rapid improvements and constant advancements in information technology have inevitably lead to large changes for businesses across the globe. However, as a result, such large shifts have unfortunately
Koleva (catalysis, Bulgarian Academy of Science, Sofia) proposes a general principle she called boundedness that governs both the organization and functioning of complex systems. It explains how and w
"This book is a comprehensive collection of knowledge on increasing the notions and models in adaptive and dependable systems, enhancing the awareness of the role of adaptability and resilience in sys
"This book contributes to this search for better teaching methods by exploring the technical, social, cultural, organizational, human, cognitive, and commercial impact of technology in education"--Pro
This collection of seventeen articles on computer gaming technology showcases current scholarship in a variety of subjects relating to the development of algorithmic response and artificial intelligen
Tamura (engineering, U. of Fukui, Japan) discusses the requirements for anonymous security technologies designed to obscure the identities of users and the fundamental security components such as encr
The 21 papers in this collection explore information systems for managing medicine dispensing, documenting drug-related problems, communicating with patients, identifying protein coding regions, asses
Payment systems are the infrastructures that facilitate the transfer of funds between financial institutions. Nakajima (economics and business administration, Reitaku U., Japan) reviews trends in paym
Tse (U. of Hong Kong) has edited this book which delves deeply into the world of multimedia systems, and how they store and manipulate text, graphics, images and sound. Contributors cover such topics
