Handbook of Research on Methods and Techniques for Studying Virtual Communities: Paradigms and Phenomena

Handbook of Research on Methods and Techniques for Studying Virtual Communities: Paradigms and Phenomena
Author: Daniel, Ben Kei
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 912
Release: 2010-11-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 160960041X

"This book satisfies the need for methodological consideration and tools for data collection, analysis and presentation in virtual communities, covering studies on various types of virtual communities, making this reference a comprehensive source of research for those in the social sciences and humanities"--Provided by publisher.

Bayesian Network Technologies: Applications and Graphical Models

Bayesian Network Technologies: Applications and Graphical Models
Author: Mittal, Ankush
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2007-03-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 159904143X

"This book provides an excellent, well-balanced collection of areas where Bayesian networks have been successfully applied; it describes the underlying concepts of Bayesian Networks with the help of diverse applications, and theories that prove Bayesian networks valid"--Provided by publisher.

Soft Computing Applications for Database Technologies: Techniques and Issues

Soft Computing Applications for Database Technologies: Techniques and Issues
Author: Anbumani, K.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2010-06-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 160566815X

The digital revolution and the explosive growth of the internet have helped the collection of huge amounts of useful data of diverse characteristics, which is a valuable and intangible asset in any business of today. This book treats the new, emerging discipline of soft computing, which exploits this data through tolerance for imprecision and uncertainty to achieve solutions for complex problems. Soft computing methodologies include fuzzy sets, neural networks, genetic algorithms, Bayesian belief networks and rough sets, which are explored in detail through case studies and in-depth research. The advent of soft computing marks a significant paradigm shift in computing, with a wide range of applications and techniques which are presented and discussed in the chapters of this book.

Intercultural Collaboration

Intercultural Collaboration
Author: Toru Ishida
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2007-08-13
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3540740007

This book presents 29 revised invited and selected lectures given by top-researchers at the First International Workshop on Intercultural Collaboration, IWIC 2007, held in Kyoto, Japan. This state-of-the-art survey increases mutual understanding in our multicultural world by featuring collaboration support, social psychological analyses of intercultural interaction, and case studies from field workers.

Innovative Professional Development Methods and Strategies for STEM Education

Innovative Professional Development Methods and Strategies for STEM Education
Author: Dikilita?, Kenan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2015-10-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466694726

Professional development of educators is an complex process through which teachers strive continuously for pedagogical improvement. In that sense, professional growth benefits learners and teachers while also promoting the quality of the schools, colleges, and academic departments where it takes place. Innovative Professional Development Methods and Strategies for STEM Education is an authoritative publication featuring the latest scholarly research on a wide range of professional advancement topics in STEM education with special emphasis on content, process, implementation, and impact, as well as on the implications for teachers, educators, and administrators. Highlighting comprehensive research across a broad scope of relevant issues including, but not limited to, teacher training, development models, and the implementation of leadership practices, this book is a seminal reference source for STEM professionals working in schools, colleges, and various science and mathematics departments at secondary and post-secondary institutions.

Knowledge Discovery, Transfer, and Management in the Information Age

Knowledge Discovery, Transfer, and Management in the Information Age
Author: Jennex, Murray E.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2013-11-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466647124

With the advent of electronic databases, information technologies, and the Internet, organizations now more than ever have easy access to all the knowledge they need to conduct their affairs. Identifying the useful information in all that data, however, can pose a challenge. Knowledge Discovery, Transfer, and Management in the Information Age brings together the latest empirical research in knowledge management practices and information retrieval strategies to assist organizations in effectively and efficiently utilizing the data at their disposal. Academics, managers, researchers, and professionals within the field of knowledge management will make use of this book to increase their understanding of best practices in the manipulation of information resources.

Knowledge Management Practice in Organizations: The View from Inside

Knowledge Management Practice in Organizations: The View from Inside
Author: de Stricker, Ulla
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2014-02-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466651873

Knowledge management can be a powerful tool if successfully implemented into an organizational structure. Uncovering the latest methods, tools, trends, and strategies in organizational knowledge management should be a priority for individuals working in a variety of industries. Knowledge Management Practice in Organizations: The View from Inside brings together industry experts to discuss the realities of knowledge management work in organizations. Examining the challenges associated with operational knowledge management, this work provides insight into the day-to-day practice of knowledge management in real-life settings. Organizational leaders and professionals, librarians, students, and researchers will find this publication to be an essential tool in understanding knowledge management implementation.

Effective Big Data Management and Opportunities for Implementation

Effective Big Data Management and Opportunities for Implementation
Author: Singh, Manoj Kumar
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2016-06-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522501835

“Big data” has become a commonly used term to describe large-scale and complex data sets which are difficult to manage and analyze using standard data management methodologies. With applications across sectors and fields of study, the implementation and possible uses of big data are limitless. Effective Big Data Management and Opportunities for Implementation explores emerging research on the ever-growing field of big data and facilitates further knowledge development on methods for handling and interpreting large data sets. Providing multi-disciplinary perspectives fueled by international research, this publication is designed for use by data analysts, IT professionals, researchers, and graduate-level students interested in learning about the latest trends and concepts in big data.