International contributors in computer science, electronics engineering, and networks present the latest research on mobile networking in this overview and update for researchers from academia and ind
Architects and scholars of culture examine the interplay between the two domains. Their topics include the evolution of construction systems: cultural effects on traditional structures and their r
This collection of seventeen articles on technological implementations of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) showcases current scholarship at the nexus of societal, complex systems and computer networks. The
This collection of eighteen articles on human-computer interaction showcases current scholarship in the field of Natural Language Interaction (NLI) and specifically the use of conversational agents fo
This collection of nineteen articles on computation and nanotechnology presents current research on the nexus of nanoscience and emerging computer technologies drawn from the pages of the 2009 edition
Twenty-four essays from teachers, instructional designers and academics from the fields of education and computer technology provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the art of Multi-User Virt
This collection of ten articles on business information technology infrastructure showcases current scholarship in the management of scalable computer resources and training. Divided into sections on
This work consists of 12 chapters by international researchers and practitioners in computer science and software engineering. The book opens with a survey of applications of evolutionary and bio-insp
This collection offers insights on the design of computer game sound and examines the influence of sound on players psychologically, emotionally, and physiologically. Written by researchers, academics
Lytras (computer engineering and informatics, U. of Patras, Greece), Ordonez de Pablos, and 24 co-contributors provide an overview of the challenges and opportunities currently at play in the field of
This collection of twenty-six articles on ambient computing, showcases current scholarship in the field of ubiquitous, user-oriented computer interface design. Topics discussed include context aware p
This collection of sixteen articles on advanced topics in software development showcases current scholarship in the fields of computer software design, programming, and testing. The volume is divided
This collection of twelve scholarly articles examines the technological, social and public policy aspects of hacking and network security as it relates to business and computer crime. Divided into thr
As the founder of the US-based nonprofit African Institution of Technology, Ekekwe (PhD, electrical and computer engineering, Johns Hopkins U.; founder,) is particularly interested in what has been ca
Author Hu (computer science, U. of North Dakota) examines the current status of handheld computing and application development, and covers topics such as advanced wireless markup language and J2ME pro
Thirty-seven international academics, researchers, and professionals from a variety of fields including computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and telecommun
Contributors from information technology, communications, computer science, and other fields explore causes, approaches, and trends in information and communication overload, emphasizing the use of
Contributors in computer and information sciences survey different healthcare delivery reform initiatives, emphasizing the potential role of information and communication technology. Their topics incl
Computer scientists and communications engineers review the current methodologies and mechanisms in the theory and practice of security, privacy, intrusion detection, and applied cryptography in sm
This collection of sixteen articles on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) presents current scholarship in data and service interoperability and discovery in business complex, distributed computer arc
Computer scientists provide a bridge between cloud computing and big data analytics in terms of systems, processing, and applications. Their topics include cloud-based platforms and infrastructures
Computer scientists, software engineers, and other basic and application researchers explore approaches to computing that have emerged from distributed systems and exploit the ubiquity of computers an
This work brings together international contributors to examine new models and practices in management which intersect with the fields of cybernetics, systems theory, computer modeling, and metatheory
Academics and professionals in the fields of computer science and informatics present twenty-three papers on contemporary issues in information and data security and privacy in networking technologies
To explore how to conduct research using social media, contributors from a wide range of fields--among them computer engineering, economics, and education--discuss modeling with social data, analytics
This collection of eighteen articles on cyber-security showcases current scholarship in computer crime and forensics from both technical and policy making perspectives. The work is divided into three
Computer scientists describe the current state and trends in big data analytics, its technologies, and applications. Among their topics are a brief review on deep learning and types of implementati
In addition to end-user issues, this work also looks at computer security within the context of human activity and user issues. The book's 18 chapters are written by international contributors, mainly
The 15 papers in this collection explore the potential of virtual worlds for teaching children and adults, analysis of personalized online training paths, assessment of interoperable tools for Nigeria
The 17 papers in this collection explore the development and assessment of online programs, the use of technology for collaborative learning, and the potential of learning technology for developing sk
Thirteen chapters propose techniques for storing a collection of web files on a database management system, a fingerprint system for protecting audio copyrights, and an algorithm for integrating an
"This book is an authoritative reference source for the latest academic research on the implementation of various technological tools for increased organizational productivity and management, highligh
"This book provides a research-based comprehensive framework for successful recruitment, retention, and support of minority STEM undergraduate majors from rural areas. It also present research for add
This collection of research papers on business strategies for web applications investigates the charge that the Internet creates an additional burden for business management by creating a gap between
In his introduction to this volume focusing on current trends in the field of knowledge management (KM), Jennex (business administration, San Diego State U.) makes a cogent case for the need for KM in
This collection of eighteen articles on wireless networking showcases current scholarship in the implementation of broadband integrated networks for multiple devices in a variety of use cases. Topics
Communications and information, of course, but also a wide scattering of other fields provide disciplinary footing for scholars as they present practical case studies of applying digital technologies
"This book identifies ways of intertwining key areas of early childhood education, namely: intercultural education, bilingual education, and the role of play and toys as means for meaningful intercult
Scholars mainly of education but also of engineering and other fields explore the role of metacognition in higher education, discussing a ubiquitous learning environment for the 21st century genera
For professionals in agriculture, food, and the environment who want to improve their understanding of the role of decision support systems (DSS) at different levels of the decision making process, Ma
