Progress in ubiquitous computing, social networking, medical informatics and IT technologies has resulted in a new generation of healthcare systems. This book provides insight into the various trends, innovations, and organizational challenges of contemporary ubiquitous health and medical...

1. Reflections concerning technology / Andew Gibbons -- 2. Computer technology in Taiwan kindergartens / Yu-Yuan Lee -- 3. Tech-knowledge in Japanese early childhood education / Tetsuya Ogawa, Satomi Izumi-Taylor -- 4. Technology in preschool education in Mexico / Jorge López, María López --...

"This book discusses public and private healthcare organizations by gathering perspectives on the differences in service, management, delivery, and efficiency and highlighting the impact of citizens and information technology in these healthcare processes"--Provided by publisher.

"This book seeks to explore new opportunities and challenges in genomic commercialization by presenting a roadmap of current research and setting forth clear guidelines for how genomics can be wielded safely and ethically, in a manner concordant with public welfare, to address such problems as...

"This book showcases the latest developments, trends, and challenges within the field of international public health by featuring empirical studies, case studies, reviews, and discussion notes"--Provided by publisher.

Educational institutions across the globe have begun to place value on the technology of assessment instruments as they reflect what is valued in learning and deemed worthy of measurement. This publication combines in-depth, multi-disciplinary research in learning assessment to provide a fresh...

Games and gaming have always been an important part of society and culture. Within the last 35 years, due to numerous technology innovations, electronic games in many formats have not only become ubiquitous in everyday recreational life but have also permeated many professional fields and...

Section 2. Telecommunications Industry -- 7. Analyzing the Disruptive Potential in the Telecommunications Industry -- 8. Convergence of the Internet and Telecommunications -- 9. International Internet Interconnection Service in Asia-Pacific Region -- 10. A Techno-Economic Analysis of Mobile...

Many factors contribute to the way people view and use information, including task requirements, organizational settings, and personality characteristics. Today it is generally accepted that people are an integral element of an information system. System development methodologies include various...

In today's world, widespread change in business and technology creates a dynamic and chaotic work environment, pushing intelligent use of information communication technologies (ICTs) to succeed. This book informs today's business managers of important ICT strategy in changing business...