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Contemporary Theory and Pragmatic Approaches in Fuzzy Computing Utilization
Toly Chen (Feng Chia University, Taiwan)
Copyright © 2013.
Real world problems are complex and full of uncertainty. Fuzzy computing technologies embedded into data analysis methodologies and decision-making processes help to...
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Intelligence Methods and Systems Advancements for Knowledge-Based Business
John Wang (Montclair State University, USA)
Copyright © 2013.
Knowledge is power: In today’s era of knowledge-based economies, constantly changing business environments, severe competition, and globalization, gaining the knowle...
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Graph-Based Methods in Computer Vision: Developments and Applications
Xiao Bai (Beihang University, China), Jian Cheng (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China), Edwin Hancock (University of York, UK)
Copyright © 2013.
Computer vision, the science and technology of machines that see, has been a rapidly developing research area since the mid-1970s. It focuses on the understanding of...
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Library Collection Development for Professional Programs: Trends and Best Practices
Sara Holder (McGill University, Canada)
Copyright © 2013.
Collection development, the process used by librarians to choose items for a particular library or section of a library, can be time-consuming and difficult due to t...
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Diagnostic Test Approaches to Machine Learning and Commonsense Reasoning Systems
Xenia Naidenova (Military Medical Academy, Russia), Viktor Shagalov (Speech Modules Ltd., Israel)
Copyright © 2013.
The consideration of symbolic machine learning algorithms as an entire class will make it possible, in the future, to generate algorithms, with the aid of some param...
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Library Automation and OPAC 2.0: Information Access and Services in the 2.0 Landscape
Jesus Tramullas (University of Zaragoza, Spain), Piedad Garrido (University of Zaragoza, Spain)
Copyright © 2013.
The advent of computers in libraries made library automation a hot topic in the 1980s and 1990s, but this focus has dropped off over time, leaving much library autom...
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Explorations of Language Teaching and Learning with Computational Assistance
Bin Zou (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China)
Copyright © 2013.
Computer-based technologies can enhance language learning and help students embrace the complexities of an additional language. Due to rapid technological changes, i...
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Developments in Current Game-Based Learning Design and Deployment
Patrick Felicia (Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland)
Copyright © 2013.
Educational gaming is becoming more popular at universities, in the military, and in private business. Multidisciplinary research which explores the cognitive and ps...
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Dynamic Methods and Process Advancements in Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Materials Engineering
J. Paulo Davim (University of Aveiro, Portugal)
Copyright © 2013.
Engineering and design are often a necessary steps for an industry to become effective. Industry modeling can help to bridge the communication gap among engineers an...
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Digital Literacy: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (3 Volumes)
Information Resources Management Association (IRMA)
Copyright © 2013.
It has never been more important to have the ability to locate, comprehend, evaluate, and organize information using digital technology than it is in today’s world. ...
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Cloud Computing Advancements in Design, Implementation, and Technologies
Shadi Aljawarneh (Isra University, Jordan)
Copyright © 2013.
Cloud computing has revolutionized computer systems, providing greater dynamism and flexibility to a variety of operations. It can help businesses quickly and effect...
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Ethical Technology Use, Policy, and Reactions in Educational Settings
Kadir Beycioglu (Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey)
Copyright © 2013.
As computers are increasingly integrated into the classroom, instructors must address a number of pressing ethical questions regarding online behavior, course design...
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Cases on Cultural Implications and Considerations in Online Learning
Andrea Edmundson (eWorld Learning, USA)
Copyright © 2013.
Expectations – of life, work, education, and so forth – are rooted in cultural values. As a result, access to an engagement with online learning is a culture-bound e...
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Evolving Psychological and Educational Perspectives on Cyber Behavior
Robert Zheng (The University of Utah, USA)
Copyright © 2013.
Online education and social interaction is on the rise. This new vehicle for human learning and communication opens the door for the latest exploration in emerging c...
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Network and Traffic Engineering in Emerging Distributed Computing Applications
Jemal H. Abawajy (Deakin University, Australia), Mukaddim Pathan (Australian National University, Australia), Mustafizur Rahman (The University of Melbourne, Australia), Al-Sakib Khan Pathan (International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia), Mustafa Mat Deris (Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia (UTHM))
Copyright © 2013.
Advances such as cloud computing and streaming multimedia are steadily increasing the demand on network resources, and telecommunications providers must ensure that ...
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Transdisciplinary Marketing Concepts and Emergent Methods for Virtual Environments
Hatem El-Gohary (Birmingham City University Business School, UK)
Copyright © 2013.
The ever evolving World Wide Web provides more opportunities and challenges than ever before. Understanding marketing concepts and new and emerging methods for this ...
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Strategy, Adoption, and Competitive Advantage of Mobile Services in the Global Economy
In Lee (Western Illinois University, USA)
Copyright © 2013.
As business paradigm shifts from a desktop-centric environment to a data-centric mobile environment, mobile services provide numerous new business opportunities, and...
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Teacher Education Programs and Online Learning Tools: Innovations in Teacher Preparation
Richard Hartshorne (University of Central Florida, USA), Tina L. Heafner (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA), Teresa Petty (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)
Copyright © 2013.
While online learning has become pervasive in many fields in higher education, it has been adopted somewhat slower in teacher education. In addition, more research i...
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Electromagnetic Transients in Transformer and Rotating Machine Windings
Editor, Charles Q. Su (Charling Technology, Australia)
Copyright © 2013.
Electromagnetic transient phenomena in transformers and rotating machines are complicated by their winding structures, with transient phenomena caused by either exte...
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Clinical Solutions and Medical Progress through User-Driven Healthcare
Rakesh Biswas (People’s College of Medical Sciences, India)
Copyright © 2013.
As medical technology advances and the number of users across different mediums increases, how do we continually shape medical education and practice to meet the nee...
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Advanced Solar Cell Materials, Technology, Modeling, and Simulation
Laurentiu Fara (Polytechnic University of Bucharest, Romania), Masafumi Yamaguchi (Toyota Technological Institute, Japan)
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While measuring the effectiveness of solar cell materials may not always be practical once a device has been created, solar cell modeling may allow researchers to ob...
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Ethical Dimensions of Bio-Nanotechnology: Present and Future Applications in Telemedicine
Nuno Sotero Alves da Silva (Lusíada University of Lisbon, Portugal), Goncalo Jorge Morais da Costa (ISLA Leiria, Portugal)
Copyright © 2013.
The concepts of human and therapy have been evolving and generating profound changes for enhancement, leading to a necessary debate surrounding its potential boundar...
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Cases on Formal and Informal E-Learning Environments: Opportunities and Practices
Harrison Hao Yang (State University of New York at Oswego, USA), Shuyan Wang (The University of Southern Mississippi, USA)
Copyright © 2013.
Today, the online sphere is no longer just an information repository or a place to search for resources. It has become instead a place supporting both intentional an...
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Cases on E-Learning Management: Development and Implementation
Harrison Hao Yang (State University of New York at Oswego, USA), Shuyan Wang (The University of Southern Mississippi, USA)
Copyright © 2013.
New technologies can help teachers and trainers empower learners and create exciting new learning opportunities for students. However, these facilitators must also c...
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Cases on Online Learning Communities and Beyond: Investigations and Applications
Harrison Hao Yang (State University of New York at Oswego, USA), Shuyan Wang (The University of Southern Mississippi, USA)
Copyright © 2013.
Technology-enriched online settings provide new ways to support lifelong learning. Learners can interact with other learners, gain from their experiences, and then c...
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