Handbook of Research on Web Log Analysis

Handbook of Research on Web Log Analysis
Author: Jansen, Bernard J.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2008-10-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1599049759

"This book reflects on the multifaceted themes of Web use and presents various approaches to log analysis"--Provided by publisher.

Handbook of Research on Web Information Systems Quality

Handbook of Research on Web Information Systems Quality
Author: Calero, Coral
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 582
Release: 2008-02-28
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1599048485

Web information systems engineering resolves the multifaceted issues of Web-based systems development; however, as part of an emergent yet prolific industry, Web site quality assurance is a continually adaptive process needing a comprehensive reference tool to merge all cutting-edge research and innovations. The Handbook of Research on Web Information Systems Quality integrates 30 authoritative contributions by 72 of the world's leading experts on the models, measures, and methodologies of Web information systems, software quality, and Web engineering into one practical guide to Web information systems quality, making this handbook of research an essential addition to all library collections.

Handbook of Research on Cloud Infrastructures for Big Data Analytics

Handbook of Research on Cloud Infrastructures for Big Data Analytics
Author: Raj, Pethuru
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2014-03-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466658657

Clouds are being positioned as the next-generation consolidated, centralized, yet federated IT infrastructure for hosting all kinds of IT platforms and for deploying, maintaining, and managing a wider variety of personal, as well as professional applications and services. Handbook of Research on Cloud Infrastructures for Big Data Analytics focuses exclusively on the topic of cloud-sponsored big data analytics for creating flexible and futuristic organizations. This book helps researchers and practitioners, as well as business entrepreneurs, to make informed decisions and consider appropriate action to simplify and streamline the arduous journey towards smarter enterprises.

Dictionary of Information Science and Technology

Dictionary of Information Science and Technology
Author: Mehdi Khosrowpour
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1353
Release: 2012-12-31
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1466626747

"The 2nd edition of the Dictionary of Information Science and Technology is an updated compilation of the latest terms and definitions, along with reference citations, as they pertain to all aspects of the information and technology field"--Provided by publisher.

Applications of Social Research Methods to Questions in Information and Library Science

Applications of Social Research Methods to Questions in Information and Library Science
Author: Barbara M. Wildemuth
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2016-11-14
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1440839050

The second edition of this innovative textbook illustrates research methods for library and information science, describing the most appropriate approaches to a question—and showing you what makes research successful. Written for the serious practicing librarian researcher and the LIS student, this volume fills the need for a guide focused specifically on information and library science research methods. By critically assessing existing studies from within library and information science, this book helps you acquire a deeper understanding of research methods so you will be able to design more effective studies yourself. Section one considers research questions most often asked in information and library science and explains how they arise from practice or theory. Section two covers a variety of research designs and the sampling issues associated with them, while sections three and four look at methods for collecting and analyzing data. Each chapter introduces a particular research method, points out its relative strengths and weaknesses, and provides a critique of two or more exemplary studies. For this second edition, three new chapters have been added, covering mixed methods, visual data collection methods, and social network analysis. The chapters on research diaries and transaction log analysis have been updated, and updated examples are provided in more than a dozen other chapters as well.

Handbook of Research on Electronic Surveys and Measurements

Handbook of Research on Electronic Surveys and Measurements
Author: Reynolds, Rodney A.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2006-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1591407931

"This book is the comprehensive reference source for innovative knowledge on electronic surveys. It provides complete coverage of the challenges associated with the use of the Internet to develop online surveys, administer Web-based instruments, and conduct computer-mediated assessments. This combination of how-to information about online research coupled with profiles of specific measures makes it an indispensable reference"--Provided by publisher.

A-Z of Digital Research Methods

A-Z of Digital Research Methods
Author: Catherine Dawson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2019-07-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351044656

This accessible, alphabetical guide provides concise insights into a variety of digital research methods, incorporating introductory knowledge with practical application and further research implications. A-Z of Digital Research Methods provides a pathway through the often-confusing digital research landscape, while also addressing theoretical, ethical and legal issues that may accompany each methodology. Dawson outlines 60 chapters on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative digital research methods, including textual, numerical, geographical and audio-visual methods. This book includes reflection questions, useful resources and key texts to encourage readers to fully engage with the methods and build a competent understanding of the benefits, disadvantages and appropriate usages of each method. A-Z of Digital Research Methods is the perfect introduction for any student or researcher interested in digital research methods for social and computer sciences.

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
Author: Kavita Khanna
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2021-10-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811639612

This book features high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference on Applications and Techniques in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (ICCSDF 2021), held at The NorthCap University, Gurugram, Haryana, India, during April 3–4, 2021. This book discusses the topics ranging from information security to cryptography, mobile application attacks to digital forensics, and from cyber security to blockchain. The goal of the book is to provide 360-degree view of cybersecurity to the readers which include cyber security issues, threats, vulnerabilities, novel idea, latest technique and technology, and mitigation of threats and attacks along with demonstration of practical applications. This book also highlights the latest development, challenges, methodologies as well as other emerging areas in this field. It brings current understanding of common Web vulnerabilities while maintaining awareness and knowledge of contemporary standards, practices, procedures, and methods of Open Web Application Security Project. It also expounds how to recover information after a cybercrime.