This contributed volume presents the experiences, challenges, trends, and advances in Service Science from Japan’s perspective. As the global economy becomes more connected and competitive, many econo
The systems sciences provide a platform of concepts and language that enables communities of interest to transcend disciplinary boundaries toward developing new knowledge and perspectives. The current
A valuable interdisciplinary perspective on business models related to the ‘service science’ that underpins service sector industries, this updated second edition deploys theoretical analysis and exem
Service science research system constitutes service philosophy, resource allocation, operational management and service technology. This book integrates knowledge of service management, operational ma
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the IFIP Industry Oriented Conferencesheld at the 20th World Computer Congress in Milano, Italyon September 7-10, 2008.The IFIP series pu
Papers in this unique volume were developed from the 2006 conference hosted by IBM, Service Science, Management, and Engineering (SSME) — Education for the 21st Century. The book incorporates a variet
Papers in this unique volume were developed from the 2006 conference hosted by IBM, Service Science, Management, and Engineering (SSME) — Education for the 21st Century. The book incorporates a variet
Information and communication technology has helped to provide a more effective network infrastructure and development platform for logistics and service operations. In order to meet the needs of cons
This book originated from several recent workshops and related activities conducted by the IFIP Working Group 7.6 on "Optimization-Based Computer Aided Modeling and Design." This group has been active
Self-study research is making an impact on the field of science education. University researchers employ these methods to improve their instruction, develop as instructors, and ultimately, impact thei
This book constitutes the post-conference proceedings of the International Workshop on Ontology, Conceptualization and Epistemology for Information Systems, Software Engineering and Service Sciences (
This volume examines ways in which service delivery to individuals with autism can be improved from both ends of the basic-applied research spectrum. It introduces the concept of translational scholar
?Autism Service Delivery: Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice compiles and analyzes the most recent research from areas that clinicians tackle in their daily work when making decisions to be
The traditional service sector encompasses a wide variety of industries ranging from transportation, retail and healthcare to entertainment, banking and insurance. As the service sector expands into
The book documents the state-of-the-art in Services Science. It combines contributions in Service Engineering, Service Management and Service Marketing and helps to develop a roadmap for future R and
?This book is an overview of the hazards of firefighting, the health risks of exposure to combustion products that characterize firefighting, the science behind interpreting these risks for purposes o
The theme of HumanCom is focused on the various aspects of human-centric computing for advances in computer science and its applications and provides an opportunity for academic and industry professio
Accessing remote instrumentation worldwide is one of the goals of e-Science. The task of enabling the execution of complex experiments that involve the use of distributed scientific instruments must b
Medical and Service Robotics integrate the most recent achievements in mechanics, mechatronics, computer science, haptic and teleoperation devices together with adaptive control algorithms.The book &n
This book contains the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Exploring Service Science (IESS), held in Porto, Portugal, in February 2015.Service science constitutes an interdisci
Service science constitutes an interdisciplinary approach to systematic innovation in service systems, integrating managerial, social, legal, and engineering aspects to address the theoretical and pra
In response to the economic impact of the service sector, services science must be established as an academic discipline. This book includes detailed articles and short statements written by academics
The continuous trend in computer science to lift programming to higher abstraction levels increases scalability and opens programming to a wider public. In particular, service-oriented programming and
