This collection of seventeen articles on computer gaming showcases current scholarship in the application of game technologies for use in educational and corporate training. Topics discussed include v
Although technology and productivity has changed much of engineering, many topics are still taught in very similarly to how they were taught in the 70s. Using a new approach to engineering economics,
Develop a solid understanding of purchasing, operations, logistics, and integration with the strong supply chain management focus found in Wisner/Tan/Leong's PRINCIPLES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A
Integrated management systems (IMS) are an innovative way of handling the plethora of management functions and procedures that are applied throughout major construction projects. Contracting companie
This is the first book to directly address the physics of urban sustainability and how urban sustainability may be modeled and optimized. Starting with an introduction to the importance and key aspect
Predicting thermodynamic quantities for chemically realistic systems on the basis of atomistic calculations is still, even today, a nontrivial task. Nonetheless, accurate treatment of inter-particle i
IT systems explode budget estimates, bust production deadlines by years, and then fail to work properly. Why this IT-system crisis? Poor programmers? Inadequate project management? No. The Seductive C
The use of differing input and output equipment (scanners, monitors, printers, etc.) in computer-aided publishing often results in the unsatisfactory reproduction of color originals in print and onlin
Tile-based online mapping systems have replaced traditional Web GIS systems, because of their improved speed and usability. The trend towards tile-base systems was started by Internet services compani
This volume covers recent developments in the design, operation, and management of mobile telecommunication and computer systems.Uncertainty regarding loading and system parameters leads to challengin
This volume reviews and critiques efforts to recast governance of marine fisheries on the basis of sustainability principles (e.g., precautionary and ecosystem approaches), with a focus on Canada’s tr
Wetland Systems covers broad water and environmental engineering aspects relevant for the drainage and treatment of storm water and wastewater. It provides a descriptive overview of complex ‘black box
The CCIS series is devoted to the publication of proceedings of computer science conferences. Its aim is to efficiently disseminate original research results in informatics in printed and electronic f
The CCIS series is devoted to the publication of proceedings of computer science conferences. Its aim is to efficiently disseminate original research results in informatics in printed and electronic f
Combining a rich blend of research, best practice and policy, Strategic Information Systems Managment is the eagerly awaited new introduction to the interconnected world we live and work in.A top-ran
Recent research underscores a serious lack of preparedness among hospitals nationwide and a dearth of credible educational programs and resources for hospital emergency preparedness. As the only reso
Cruz-Cunha (technology, Polytechnic Institute of Cavado and Ave, Portugal) and Varajao (information systems management and software engineering, U. of Tras-os-Montes e Alto Duoro, Portugal) compile 31
This collection of twenty-one articles on electronic information systems presents state of the art research on key problems in transitioning to paperless resource management. Divided into eight sectio
The ultimate instructional guide to achieving success in the service sectorAlready responsible for employing the bulk of the U.S. workforce, service-providing industries continue to increase their eco
A special kind of information system was developed as companies came under increasing public and government pressure to clean up their own messes rather than dump them for someone else to deal with. O
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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
The discipline of technology management focuses on the scientific, engineering, and management issues related to the commercial introduction of new technologies. Although more than thirty U.S. univer
This book is a hands-on introduction to the principles and practices of embedded system design using PIC microcontrollers. Packed with helpful examples and illustrations; it takes the reader from bas
Many times helpdesks have limited staff to handle the high volume of support calls. This can result in higher hold times or delays in answering your technical questions. The answer may be as simple as
The discipline of technology management focuses on the scientific, engineering, and management issues related to the commercial introduction of new technologies. Although more than thirty U.S. univer
It is vital for hospitality management students to understand key management concepts as part of the complex and intimate nature of the services industry. Principles of Management for the Hospitality
The software development market continues to grow worldwide. As projects become more complicated and the pressure to ?do more with less? becomes the rule of thumb, the need for software managers to b
This short reference brings together several different branches of science and engineering and applies the knowledge to a chosen application: Charge Injection Systems. As such, the book provides a rea
Thirty-seven international academics, researchers, and professionals from a variety of fields including computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and telecommun
In the news on a daily basis are reports of lost or stolen computer data, hacker successes, identity thefts, virus and spyware problems, and network incursions of various kinds. Many people, especial
Previous writings on ??~critical' approaches to information systems are fragmented. This text provides a coherent set of reference points for students and researchers to see the issues at levels of
Nobre, with a Brazilian company, Andre M. Tobias, and David S. Walker (both U. of Birmingham, England) combine engineering and business knowledge to look at organizations, cognitive machines, the envi
The role of computer-aided designs in modern manufacturing process is examined by Xu (mechanical engineering, U. of Auckland, New Zealand), who maintains that the integration of technology is absolute
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There are many books on project management and many on embedded systems, but few address the project management of embedded products from concept to production. Project Management of Complex and Embed
In this new look at energy business operations, an expert team of scientists and engineers provide a road map for transforming energy business capabilities to meet growth imperatives in an increasingl
