Information Science Reference imprint: 1976 books

Rural Community Libraries in Africa

Challenges and Impacts

by Valeda F. Dent, Geoff Goodman, Michael Kevane
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2014

Around the word, in developed as well as developing countries, libraries play an important role in the dissemination of knowledge. The availability of information resources can often mean the difference between poverty and prosperity, particularly in underdeveloped African communities. Rural Community...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2013

Over the last few decades, the constant developments in the IT field have expanded into nearly every discipline and aspect of life. Interdisciplinary Advances in Information Technology Research explores multiple fields and the research done as well as how they differentiate and relate to one another....
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Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2013

Rapidly advancing technology creates an overwhelming demand to remain informed of current research and discoveries. Cases on Emerging Information Technology Research and Applications strategically combines the latest studies encompassing the most current advancements in the IT arenas. This compilation...

Human Resource Management in the Digital Economy

Creating Synergy between Competency Models and Information

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Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2011

Businesses worldwide are faced with major challenges related to the progressive (and many times unavoidable) incorporation of information technologies into their processes. Often, organizations don’t suitably react to the new requirements of these technologies, resulting in outdated policies, practices,...

Mobile Computing and Wireless Networks

Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

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Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2015

We live in a wireless society, one where convenience and accessibility determine the efficacy of the latest electronic gadgets and mobile devices. Making the most of these technologies—and ensuring their security against potential attackers—requires increased diligence in mobile technology research...
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Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2012

Medicine has, until recently, been slow to adapt to information technologies and systems for many reasons, but the future lies therein. Innovations in Data Methodologies and Computational Algorithms for Medical Applications offers the most cutting-edge research in the field, offering insights into case...
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Language: English
Release Date: December 31, 2011

The world of education has changed drastically in recent years, mostly due in part to the new technologies being developed implemented. Recent technological innovation has altered the way educators approach teaching and learning. New approaches to teaching are inherently important for any teacher, faculty...
by Emily Stacey
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2018

Nationalist movements have become a force in contemporary American politics regardless of the political party. As social issues plague America, civilian participation in activism is experiencing a resurgence. Nationalism, Social Movements, and Activism in Contemporary Society: Emerging Research and...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2014

Technology, and particularly the Internet, has caused many changes in the realm of politics. Mainstream media no longer has a monopoly on political commentary as social media, blogs, and user-generated video streaming sites have emerged as an outlet for citizens and political activists to openly voice...

Global Strategy and Practice of E-Governance

Examples from Around the World

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Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2011

Over the past decade, there has been continual development and renewal of strategies and practices surrounding e-governance. Governments around the world have embraced new information and communication technologies to increase the efficiency of internal processes, deliver better and more integrated services...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2014

Over the past few years, e-government has been rapidly changing the way governmental services are provided to citizens and businesses. These services improve business and government exchange capability, provide a new way to discover and share information, and play a part in the evolution of future technologies....

Human-Computer Interaction

Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

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Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2015

As modern technologies continue to develop and evolve, the ability of users to interface with new systems becomes a paramount concern. Research into new ways for humans to make use of advanced computers and other such technologies is necessary to fully realize the potential of 21st century tools. Human-Computer...
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Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2012

Organizations are increasingly relying on electronic information to conduct business, which has caused the amount of personal information to grow exponentially. Threats, Countermeasures, and Advances in Applied Information Security addresses the fact that managing information security program while effectively...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2014

In recent years, the use of information technologies, mobile devices, and social media, along with the evolving needs of students, professionals, and academics, has grown rapidly. New ways of bringing learning content to students, new learning environments, and new teaching practices are necessary...
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