Computer Information Systems

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Security, IWSEC 2009, held in Toyama, Japan, in October 2009.The 13 revised full papers presented together with 1 in

As a collection of ideas and methodologies, systems thinking has made an impact in organizations and in particular in the information systems field. However, this main emphasis on organizations limits

As a collection of ideas and methodologies, systems thinking has made an impact in organizations and in particular in the information systems field. However, this main emphasis on organizations limits

This book constitutes the proceedings of the nine workshops that were organized in conjunction with the Business Information Systems Conference, BIS 2009, taking place in Poznan, Poland, on April 27-2

Semiotics, the science of signs, has long been recognised as an important discipline for understanding information and communications. Moreover it has found wide application in other areas of computer science, as it offers an effective insight into organisations and the computer systems that support them. An organisation may be viewed as a system of information and communication in which human actors, with the assistance of information technology, are able to process, represent, store and consume information. Computer systems that fit into an organisation and that support and enhance its performance and competitiveness, can be better delivered if semiotic principles are understood and applied. In this book, first published in 2000, semiotic methods are introduced and illustrated through three major case studies, which demonstrate how information systems can be developed to meet business requirements and support business objectives. It will appeal to academics, systems developers and an

Outsourcing Information Systems brings together the papers, that combined, contribute a detailed understanding of how outsourcing of IS and back office functions has developed, and is likely to devel

The computer recognition systems are nowadays one of the most promising directions in artificial intelligence. This book is the most comprehensive study of this field. It contains a collection of 69 c

This books contains the proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems, ICEIS 2009, held in Milan, Italy, in May 2009. The 81 papers presented were carefully review

This book contains the refereed proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Business Information Systems, BIS 2009, held in Poznan, Poland, in april 2009.The 22 revised full papers were carefu

Management information systems (MIS) produce the information that managers use to make important strategic decisions. This book covers the essential managerial skills that are necessary to design thes

Management information systems (MIS) produce the information that managers use to make important strategic decisions. This book covers the essential managerial skills that are necessary to design thes

Utilizing Information Technology Systems Across Disciplines: Advancements in the Application of Computer Science provides original material concerned with all aspects of information resources managem

Information systems have an enormous potential for improving business performance. With this in mind, companies must set out to exploit and optimize this potential without delay in order to improve th

Editor King (information systems, U. of Pittsburgh) has collected research papers from experts in the field on organizational planning for information systems that focuses on business positioning, com

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third International Conference on Information Systems, Technology and Management, ICISTM 2009, held in Ghaziabad, India, in March 2009The 30 revis

This book is dedicated to and contains the latest research in intelligent scene modelling information systems. Declarative scene modeling techniques are presented, as well as their implementation in a

Computer applications yield more insight into system behavior than is possible by using hand calculations on system elements. Computer-Aided Power Systems Analysis: Second Edition is a state-of-the-ar

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 3rd Interntaional Conference on Web Information Systems and Technologies, held in Barcelona, Spain, in March 2007.The 2

View IS project management as an art as well as a science. . . . There are a number of books out there on project management. What is different and specific about this book? There is a balance betwee

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the IFIP TC 8 Conference onAdvances in Information Systems Research, Education,and Practiceheld at the 20th World Computer Congress

A comprehensive collection of benchmarks for measuring dependability in hardware-software systems As computer systems have become more complex and mission-critical, it is imperative for systems engin

This handbook provides an accessible overview of the most important issues in information and computer ethics. It covers: foundational issues and methodological frameworks; theoretical issues affectin

Tan (Wayne State U., Michigan) collects twenty papers that review current research in the theory and method in healthcare information systems and informatics (HISI). Topics covered include the mobile

With a clear emphasis on the business and management elements of information technology, Management Information Systems, Sixth Edition continues to be the ideal resource for upper-level business stude

Now in a fully revised and expanded second edition, this widely adopted text and practical reference addresses all aspects of developing and using geographic information systems (GIS) within an organ

In Rethinking Information Systems in Organizations John Paul Kawalek challenges the current orthodoxy of information systems and proposes new alternatives. Bold and ambitious, this book tackles the th

Expressing concern that the USA PATRIOT Act was "one of the greatest assaults on personal privacy ever launched upon the citizens of our nation," the editors (both of the North Carolina State U.) pres

Rada (information systems, University of Maryland-Baltimore County) offers an introduction to healthcare information systems, for people with some background in both healthcare and information systems

This will be the third edition of the highly successful ???Text Information Retrieval Systems???. The book's purpose is to teach people who will be searching or designing text retrieval systems how th

The material collected in this book covers a broad range of applications of computer science methods and algorithms in business practice. It presents cutting edge research in development, implementat

This book uses action research to conduct research activities in information technology and systems. It covers the methodological issues that arise when action research methods are conducted, provides

O'Brien's Enterprise Information Systems 13e continues to reflect the movement toward enterprise-wide business applications. George Marakas from the University of Kansas joins as a co-author on this n

The purpose of this text is to help students develop a strong conceptual foundation in accounting information systems (AIS) that can serve as a basis for lifelong learning. The text's approach has eme

A marketing manager with a Maine environmental company, Galati presents a practical introduction to GIS technology, explaining the fundamentals, the theoretical background, and applications and enviro

The purpose of the editors (both of Simon Fraser U., Canada) in presenting these 17 papers is to provide an integrated treatment of the relevant theoretical frameworks, methods, and research findings

Geographical Information Systems has moved from the domain of the computer specialist into the wider archaeological community, providing it with an exciting new research method. This clearly written but rigorous book provides a comprehensive guide to that use. Topics covered include: the theoretical context and the basics of GIS; data acquisition including database design; interpolation of elevation models; exploratory data analysis including spatial queries; statistical spatial analysis; map algebra; spatial operations including the calculation of slope and aspect, filtering and erosion modeling; methods for analysing regions; visibility analysis; network analysis including hydrological modeling; the production of high quality output for paper and electronic publication; and the use and production of metadata. Offering an extensive range of archaeological examples, it is an invaluable source of practical information for all archaeologists, whether engaged in cultural resource manageme

"The book provides analyses and explains some of the contradictions and apparent paradoxes of many information systems quality perspectives"--Provided by publisher.