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Urbanization and migration as factors affecting global economic development
Ushakov, D. S.. (ed.) - 2015
"This book takes a close look at the impact of urbanization and international migration on the global economy, studying the dynamics of these two phenomena in countries across the world and the varying successes of regional regulations"--Provided by publisher.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011728142
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Developing and applying biologically-inspired vision systems : interdisciplinary concepts
Pomplun, Marc (contributor); Suzuki, Junichi (contributor) - 2013
"This book provides interdisciplinary research that evaluates the performance of machine visual models and systems in comparison to biological systems, blending the ideas of current scientific knowledge and biological vision"--Provided by publisher.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727606
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Ethical data mining applications for socio-economic development
Rahman, Hakikur (contributor); Ramos, Isabel (contributor) - 2013
"This book provides an overview of data mining techniques under an ethical lens, investigating developments in research best practices and examining experimental cases to identify potential ethical dilemmas in the information and communications technology sector"--Provided by publisher.
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Information communication technologies and human development : opportunities and challenges
Gascó Hernández, Mila. (contributor);  … - 2007
Technology has always played a decisive role in humanity's progress, although the positive impacts technology has on human development may become tainted by the risks it entails. This book emphasizes the need to consider the geographic, historic, and cultural context of an information...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011726249
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Impacts of climate change on food security in small island developing states
Ganpat, Wayne G.. (ed.); Isaac, Wendy-Ann P. (ed.) - 2015
"This book discusses the repercussions of a shifting climate on food production and availability in small island … nations covering topics relevant to crop management, sustainable development, and livestock management on island territories …An overview of climate change and impacts on food security in small island developing states / T. Grady Roberts, Mary T …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011728106
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Robots in academic libraries : advancements in library automation
Iglesias, Edward G. (contributor) - 2013
"This book provides an overview on the current state of library automation, addresses the need for changing personnel to accommodate these changes, and assesses the future for academic libraries as a whole"--Provided by publisher.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727737
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E-government website development : future trends and strategic models
Downey, Ed (contributor); Ekstrom, Carl D. (contributor);  … - 2011
"This book provides fundamental clues about the direction forward in electronic government needed to achieve even greater value from websites and assist the continuing transformation of governmental interaction with citizens"--Provided by publisher.
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Theoretical and practical advances in information systems development : emerging trends and approaches
Siau, Keng (contributor) - 2011
1. Visual support for use case modeling / Andrew Gemino, Drew Parker -- 2. Applying learner-centered design principles to UML sequence diagrams / Debra VanderMeer, kaushik Dutta -- 3. Ontology based object-oriented domain modeling / Joerg Evermann, Yair Wand -- 4. General strategy for querying...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727020
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Cases on developing countries and ICT integration : rural community development
Lekoko, Rebecca Nthogo (contributor);  … - 2012
This book pools together experts' experiences on ICT integration in rural community development within the context of developing countries. The technology they used is described, analyzed, and synthesized in order to offer solutions for successful application. This reference source is ideal for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727043
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Knowledge development and social change through technology : emerging studies
Coakes, Elayne (contributor) - 2011
1. A meta-analysis of the direction and state of sociotechnical research in a range of disciplines / Elayne Coakes, Jim Coakes -- 2. My top 10 lessons on lessons learned systems / Jay Liebowitz -- 3. Leadership can bridge the user-developer gap / David Tuffley -- 4. Socially-aware design /...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727095