Social media and new social facilities have made it necessary to develop new media design processes with different communication strategies in order to promote sustainable communication. Visual commun
The subject is very hot as "smart" systems are finding applications in many enterprises, including finance, risk management, fraud detection, supply chain management, environmental monitoring and warn
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
Computer scientists, electrical engineers, and other researchers working in communications and telecommunications explore recent developments in mission critical communications systems for use in
The opening section of this collection introduces vehicular network architectures, intelligent transportation systems, and wireless access techniques for vehicular environments. The rest of the 22 pap
The 17 chapters in this collection present architectures and platforms for the development and adoption of the next generation of mobile learning systems in terms of non-functional requirements, such
Thirty-seven international academics, researchers, and professionals from a variety of fields including computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and telecommun
Computer scientists and electrical engineers present a reference on designing secure wireless networks in the context of current network and security technologies. Their topics include a framework
In this work for researchers and professionals, contributors mainly from the US, Canada, and Australia present the latest theory and best practices in the field. Some topics include visual support for
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
The 13 papers in this collection investigate the behaviors, practices, and systems that enable users and organizations to collaborate during the seeking, searching, retrieval, and use of information.
For academics and researchers in the auto industry, Watfa (computer science and engineering, U. of Wollongong, UAE) assembles 15 chapters on the applications, communication protocols, and research cha
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For students, researchers, educators, and practitioners in wireless technology and network systems, Adibi, an electrical and computer engineer who has worked for many high-tech companies, et al. compi
Featuring chapter contributions from leading experts in academia and industry, this reference explains terms, concepts, methods, and applications related to smart antennas in various wireless systems.
Contributors in a wide range of fields present findings from their original research on integrating fuzzy systems into larger systems. Their topics include interval-valued intuitionist fuzzy multi
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
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
Contributors from a wide range of humanities and natural and social sciences explore theoretical aspects of indigenous knowledge systems. Their topics include learning and asserting an African indigen
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
Contributors in computer and information sciences survey different healthcare delivery reform initiatives, emphasizing the potential role of information and communication technology. Their topics incl
Contributors from realms of politics and administration, business and economics, and information and computers describe the front lines of using electronic communication systems to help governments be
Different types of decision theory techniques are illustrated and their application illustrated in artificial intelligence. The topics include Bayesian networks and influence diagrams, inference strat
"This book presents selected new AI-based ideas and methods for analysis and decision making in intelligent information systems derived using systemic and cybernetic approaches"--Provided by publisher
Recent work on the development of web-based learning systems, by contributors from around the world, addresses technical, social, and conceptual issues. Specific topics include virtual communities of
"This book explores current research on how to implement smart sensor networks, covering a range of perspectives and relevant topics, such as threat and attacks detection, lightweight crypto and secur
Contributors in various areas of education review research on instructional systems and educational technology, emphasizing theoretical treatments. Among their topics are a summary of four key iss
