Building the Knowledge Society on the Internet: Sharing and Exchanging Knowledge in Networked Environments

Building the Knowledge Society on the Internet: Sharing and Exchanging Knowledge in Networked Environments
Author: Bolisani, Ettore
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2008-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1599048183

"In today's networked societies, a key factor of the social and economic success is the capability to exchange, transfer, and share knowledge. This book provides research on the topic providing a foundation of an emerging and multidisciplinary field"--Provided by publisher.

Information Systems and the Environment

Information Systems and the Environment
Author: National Academy of Engineering
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2001-09-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309062438

Information technology is a powerful tool for meeting environmental objectives and promoting sustainable development. This collection of papers by leaders in industry, government, and academia explores how information technology can improve environmental performance by individual firms, collaborations among firms, and collaborations among firms, government agencies, and academia. Information systems can also be used by nonprofit organizations and the government to inform the public about broad environmental issues and environmental conditions in their neighborhoods. Several papers address the challenges to information management posed by the explosive increase in information and knowledge about environmental issues and potential solutions, including determining what information is environmentally relevant and how it can be used in decision making. In addition, case studies are described and show how industry is using information systems to ensure sustainable development and meet environmental standards. The book also includes examples from the public sector showing how governments use information knowledge systems to disseminate "best practices" beyond big firms to small businesses, and from the world of the Internet showing how knowledge is shared among environmental advocates and the general public.

Proceedings of the 14th European Conference on Knowledge Management

Proceedings of the 14th European Conference on Knowledge Management
Author: Brigita Janiūnaitė
Publisher: Academic Conferences Limited
Total Pages: 965
Release: 2013-01-09
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1909507385

The University of Jyvaskyla is proud to welcome the 12th edition of the European Conference in Cyber Warfare to Jyvaskyla. We intend to make this event as enjoyable as possible both on scientific and human aspects. As in previous years, ECCWS will address elements of both theory and practice of all aspects of Information Warfare and Security, and offers an opportunity for academics, practitioners and consultants involved in these areas to come together and exchange ideas. We also wish to attract operational papers dealing with the critical issue that the modern world has to face regarding the evolution of cyberwarfare capabilities development by nation states. The programme for the event promises an extensive range of peer-reviewed papers, networking opportunities and presentations from leaders in the field."

Managing Risk in Virtual Enterprise Networks: Implementing Supply Chain Principles

Managing Risk in Virtual Enterprise Networks: Implementing Supply Chain Principles
Author: Ponis, Stavros
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2010-03-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1615206086

"This book deals with risk management in enterprise network formations, stressing the importance of risk management in enterprises organized in networks followed by the presentation of the researcher suggested approaches which most of the time emphasizes in a supply chain"--Provided by publisher.

Agricultural Law

Agricultural Law
Author: Mariagrazia Alabrese
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre: Law
ISBN: 3319647563

This book focuses on the social and environmental issues being addressed by agricultural law within the current globalised system. What is agricultural law? Agricultural regulations concern and affect essential human needs and values that must be dealt with by pursuing a comprehensive and coordinated global approach. By tracking the developments in this context, this book explores the new challenges that agricultural law needs to address in order to frame emerging dilemmas. International governance of natural resources and their role in addressing food insecurity is the object of the first Part of the volume, which deals with sustainable agriculture and agro-ecosystem services in connection with the food security issue. The second Part focuses on the regulation of food as the main product of agricultural activity, and explores the answers that the law can provide in order to accommodate consumers’ interests and concerns (inter alia, novel foods, animal welfare, direct sales and e-commerce). The third Part examines the social, environmental and legal consequences of a renewed interest in agricultural investments. Further, it analyses the evolution and the interplay between different legal systems with regard to land tenure, environmental concerns and investments in agriculture.

Social Knowledge: Using Social Media to Know What You Know

Social Knowledge: Using Social Media to Know What You Know
Author: Girard, John P.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2010-12-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1609602056

"This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks, latest empirical research findings, and practitioners' best practices social knowledge, for improving understanding of the strategic role of social knowledge in business, government, or non-profit sectors"--Provided by publisher.

Remote Access Technologies for Library Collections: Tools for Library Users and Managers

Remote Access Technologies for Library Collections: Tools for Library Users and Managers
Author: Fulkerson, Diane M.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2012-03-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 146660235X

"This book is crucial to understanding changes and the new expectations that library users have in the 21st century, including identifying, implementing and updating new technologies, understanding copyright and fair use laws, creating metadata for access to digital collections, and meeting user needs"--Provided by publisher.

Research Perspectives on the Role of Informatics in Health Policy and Management

Research Perspectives on the Role of Informatics in Health Policy and Management
Author: El Morr, Christo
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2013-07-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1466643226

Healthcare providers require timely and accurate information about their patients. As such, a great amount of effort and resources are spent to ensure that the right information is presented to the right people at the right time. Research Perspectives on the Role of Informatics in Health Policy and Management focuses on the advancements of Health Information Science in order to solve current and forthcoming problems in the health sector. Managers, policy makers, researchers, and Masters and PhD students in healthcare related fields will use this book to provide necessary insight on healthcare delivery and also to inspire new ideas and practices to effectively provide patients with the greatest quality care.