This book provides information to current and future practitioners that will allow them to better assist speech disabled individuals who wish to utilize CSS technology. Just as important as the practitioner's knowledge of the latest advances in speech technology, so, too, is the practitioner's...

"This book provides the latest theoretical frameworks and empirical research into academic libraries, investigating concerns such as illiteracy, budgeting, software development, technical training, and others"--Provided by publisher.

Reviews existing literature in assistive technologies and provides suggestions and solutions for improving the quality of assisted living facilities and residences through the use of e-health systems and services.

Sensors, networks, and clouds -- Keyboards, screens, and mice -- Robotic exoskeletons and social, companion, and service robots -- BCI, BNCI, and BMI -- Advanced prosthetics, neuroprosthetics, and artificial limbs -- Health and human services -- Transport and mobility -- Training, teaching, and...

In the field of computer aided language learning (CALL), there is a need for emphasizing the importance of the user. This book presents methodologies, strategies, and design approaches for building interfaces for a user-centered CALL environment, creating a deeper understanding of the...

"This book furthers the scholarly understanding of SCM in disaster relief, particularly establishing the central role of logistics in averting and limiting unnecessary hardships"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book] is a key resource on the priorities, challenges, and strategies in the globalized economy of the Asian tourism market. Highlighting multidisciplinary studies on cultural tourism, gastronomy, and hospitality management, this publication is an ideal reference source for academicians,...

Globalization and global equity are built on the premise of peace. The causes of many divisions and tensions in human communities lie in the imagined or real gain of financial or material assets of some elements of the community to be at the expense of others. The global community however lacks...

"This book provides comprehensive coverage of issues associated with maintaining business protection in digital environments, containing base level knowledge for managers who are not specialists in the field as well as advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking research and...

Electronic business in developing countries -- Role of culture in electronic business diffusion in developing countries -- International e-commerce -- E-commerce infrastructure and economic impacts in developing countries -- E-marketplace adoption success factors -- E-commerce activity,...