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"This book is an essential reference publication featuring the latest scholarly research on the surge of connectivity between computing devices in modern society, as well as the benefits and challenge
Computer scientists, electrical engineers, and other researchers working in communications and telecommunications explore recent developments in mission critical communications systems for use in
Patel presents a textbook for students at the beginning-to-intermediate level of knowledge about web site development on how to use the Windows Communication Foundation software to create service-
Earth and environmental scientist describe the current uses of remote sensing and geographical information systems in their fields. The topics include a remote sensing perspective on estimating lan
"This book examines the impact of Common Core State Standards on teaching and learning within elementary classrooms, focusing on the influence that Common Core has on teacher education programs and ho
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Computer scientists explore fundamental and applied research in geographical information systems (GIS) for students, instructors, researchers, and anyone interested in using or understanding such
Psychologists and cognitive scientists survey the application of eye-tracking technology in education research since it began early in the 21st century. They cover methodological issues, eye-tracking
"This book evaluates the different approaches and issues faced in integrating games into computer education settings, featuring emergent trends on the application of gaming to pedagogical strategies a
This book offers 21 chapters by international contributors in education, language teaching, computer science, media studies, student affairs, leadership studies, educational studies, and STEM teaching
Given that institutions of higher education have a predisposition to compartmentalize and delineate areas of study, creative technology may seem oxymoronic. On the contrary, the very basis of western
Modern optimization approaches have attracted many research scientists, decision makers and practicing researchers in recent years as powerful intelligent computational techniques for solving several
Editors Saxena, Singh, and Pant present readers with a collection of academic essays and scholarly articles focused on the use of contemporary and emerging optimization techniques as solutions for pro
Robotics and autonomous systems can aid disabled individuals in daily living or make a workplace more productive, but these tools are only as effective as the technology behind them. Robotic systems m
This text on semantic web technology provides suggestions, solutions, and recommendations for emerging research in the field, as well as commentary on the field's directions, challenges, and issues. S
This collection reprints 17 papers originally published in the International journal of intelligent information technologies, vol. 5 in 2009 by IGI Publishing. The volume gathers research on intellige
Nineteen articles from academics in computing and telecommunications showcase current scholarship in the use of open source mobile computing technologies for distance and distributed educational proje
Biodiversity loss and climate change are the evident consequences of inappropriate and careless use of land. The case studies used in this resource illustrate how to translate models into results and
The authors of this extensive reference discuss how rural policy makers and stakeholders can take advantage of information and communications technologies (ICT) to sustainably manage agricultural and
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
Expanded from their version in the first volume of the International Journal of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management, 17 articles explore technical approaches to emergency response.
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 fourteen articles on database queries showcases advanced scholarship in the searching of a variety of database systems. Topics discussed include automatic categorization in web data
Parsons (information systems, Massey U., New Zealand) draws together 19 articles published in the first issue (2009) of the International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning on combining e-learning
This collection of sixteen articles on software development focuses on the nexus of software engineering and knowledge engineering and efforts to apply principles of automation and artificial intellig
Reflecting the challenges of an era of deep dependence on, and connection to, digital communication technology, this collection of twenty articles on computer crime and digital forensics highlights cu
This work for faculty, librarians, and instructional designers presents best practices for planning, designing, and producing effective podcasts for second-language learning and acquisition. Academics
This collection of twenty-eight articles on information and communications technologies showcases current scholarship in online education technology and virtual learning environments. Articles address
This collection of fourteen articles on travel in the digital age showcases current research into the nexus of web technologies and traditional cultural tourism experiences. Articles examine this broa
