Böcker utgivna av IGI Global

Provides research on recent advances in the fabrication methods, properties, and applications of various nano-fillers including surface-modification methods and chemical functionalization. The book features coverage on a broad range of topics such as barrier properties, biomedical microelectronics, and matrix processing.

Breaks down the concept of innovation into its main components, which represent a spectrum of innovation activity from technology-based innovation to hidden and social innovation, in order to support executives concerned with innovation and social capital in different work communities and environments.

Focuses on responsible and sustainable management practices to better use innovative technologies and understand the impact of these technologies on business processes and the environment for organizational success. The book features research on topics such as cognitive development, JointExpertise, artificial intelligence, and green management.

Examines current and evolving conditions of industrial and urban policies and their relationships around the world, especially between developed and developing economies. This publication seeks to broaden the understanding of transformation in industrial development and responses to emerging urbanization processes.

Provides educator and researcher perspectives on the use of multimodal narratives as a tool to reflect and improve teaching practices. Covering such topics as professional development, online learning, and teacher education, this publication is designed for educators, academics, administrators, and researchers.

Discusses and analyses the impacts of new trends in the tourism industry, including sub-sectors of tourism, and revisits existing trends, identifies new types and forms of tourism, and discusses the influence and use of technology. The book includes research on topics such as guest retention, predictive analysis, and ecotourism practices.

Provides research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of managing and solving conflicts, and introduces updated approaches for refining communication and leadership skills. The book includes coverage on a broad range of topics such as emotional intelligence, organisational crises, and virtual team management.

Provides innovative insights into the impact of m-commerce, m-learning, and m-knowledge management technologies and the risks their usage has on different organisations, such as online stores, higher education institutions, multinational corporations, health providers, and more.

Discusses project-based and social-situational instructional practices within community engagement as a method for educating adults. The book features coverage on a spectrum of topics such as community-based learning, political engagement, and urban communities.

Explores the issue of gender equity in specialized educational programs, such as vocational or technical education programs. The book also presents global initiatives that are being undertaken to enhance the access to technical and vocational education programs to all citizens.

Discusses one of most important programs embodying economic, regional, and political demands in the Asian and European environment. Featuring research on topics such as business development, business law, and multinational enterprise, this book is designed for government officials, professionals, researchers, students, and academics.

Provides innovative insights into the impact of m-commerce, m-learning, and m-knowledge management technologies and the risks their usage has on different organisations, such as online stores, higher education institutions, multinational corporations, health providers, and more.

Explores meaningful performance-based assessment and its applications and addresses larger issues of assessment including the importance of a balanced approach of assessing knowledge and skills. The book also offers tangible structures for making strong connections between theory and practice.

Analyses how constitutional awareness occurs in various countries and how citizenship participation is encouraged through the use of digital tools. While highlighting topics such as mobile security, transparency accountability, and constitutional awareness, this publication is designed for professionals, students, academics, and policymakers.

Provides research on combining mechanical engineering with human biological systems in order to develop bio-mechatronic products like pacemakers, artificial kidney replacements, artificial hearts, and new joints or limbs to better and more accurately monitor and advance human health.

Addresses current problems and issues emerging in cyber forensics and investigations and proposes new solutions that can be adopted and implemented to counter security breaches within various organisations. The book is designed for policymakers, forensic analysts, technology developers, security administrators, academics, researchers, and students.

Discusses some of the most interesting aspects of theoretical and applied research covering complementary facets of computational methods and algorithms to achieve greater efficiency and support medical personnel. The book features research on topics such as healthcare reform, artificial intelligence, and disease detection.

Provides research on combining mechanical engineering with human biological systems in order to develop bio-mechatronic products like pacemakers, artificial kidney replacements, artificial hearts, and new joints or limbs to better and more accurately monitor and advance human health.

Presents research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of network management and security, as well as applications within computer science, mobile and wireless computing, and multimedia technology. Topics covered include coding theory, mobile devices, and contextual advertising.

Discusses what causes and influences rivalry, as well as how it impacts sport fans. Featuring research on topics such as bracketed morality, competitive sports, and social identity, this book is designed for academics, students, and researchers studying the rivalry phenomenon.

Examines the proper selection of financial instruments in a financial portfolio management scenario in terms of metaheuristic approaches. This book also explores measures used for the evaluation of risks/returns of portfolios in real-life situations, and features research on closed-end funds, asset allocation, and risk-return paradigm.

Presents research on the methods and applications of mobile technologies in learning and training and explores best practices of mobile learning in organisations and the workplace. The book highlights topics including ethics, informal education, and virtual reality.

Presents research on the impact of media, and especially new media, on health and culture. Highlighting topics including civic engagement, gender stereotypes, and interpersonal communication, this book is designed for students, multinational organisations, diplomats, expatriates, and academics.

Offers guidance in using social media in academic libraries and in instruction with a special emphasis on assessment and evidence-based practice. The book features research on topics such as digital libraries, marketing, and web analytics.

Provides innovative research methods and applications of chemical activation or deactivation of genes without altering the original DNA sequence. While highlighting topics including gene expression, personalized medicine, and public policy, this book is ideal for researchers, geneticists, biologists, medical professionals, students, and academics.

Presents the latest technological developments in urban agriculture and its ability to supplement current food systems. This publication represents the work of topics such as sustainable production in urban spaces, farming practices, and urban distribution methods.

Presents research on the theoretical and practical developments in smart power system operation and control that takes into account both smart grid and micro-grid systems. Highlighting topics including cybersecurity, smart grid, and wide area monitoring, this book is designed for researchers, students, and industry professionals.

Discusses the meaning and significance of music making as a human and social practice, as well as reflecting creative inquiry into practical aspects of music and arts teaching. The book features research on topics such as multicultural music, community music, and sociological perspectives.

Examines applications of artificial intelligence in agriculture and the main uses of shape analysis on agricultural products such as relationships between form and genetics, adaptation, product characteristics, and product sorting. Additionally, the book provides insights developed through computer vision techniques.

Explores the development of sustainable city models based on investments in eco-oriented solutions by protecting and making publicly available green areas and by innovative investments with the use of bioeconomical solutions. The book features research on topics such as bioeconomy vision, environmental education, and rural planning.