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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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Women in engineering, science, and technology : education and career challenges
Cater-Steel, Aileen (contributor); Cater, Emily (contributor) - 2010
women in these disciplines, and providing information to members of professional bodies representing engineers, scientists …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011726827
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Creative urban regions : harnessing urban technologies to support knowledge city initiatives
Baum, Scott (contributor); Velibeyoglu, Koray. (contributor) - 2008
In a knowledge economy urban form and functions are primarily shaped by global market forces rather than urban planning. As the role of knowledge in wealth creation becomes a critical issue in cities, urban administrations and planners need to discover new approaches to harness the considerable...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011725939
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Innovations and developments of swarm intelligence applications
Shi, Yuhui (contributor) - 2012
"This book explores the emerging realm of swarm intelligence, which finds its basis in the natural social behavior of animals, and applies to apply this behavior to independent intelligent agents, creating complex solutions for real world applications"--Provided by publisher.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011728957
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Gendered occupational differences in science, engineering, and technology careers
Prescott, Julie - 2013
Engendered workplace segregation: work is still essentially a male domain -- Male dominated industries: jobs for the boys -- The computer games industry: new industry, same old issues -- Self, career, and gender issues: a complex interplay of internal/external factors -- Stereotype, attitudes,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727519
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Collaborative knowledge in scientific research networks
Diviacco, Paolo (ed.); Fox, Peter A. (ed.);  … - 2015
"This book addresses the various systems in place for collaborative e-research and how these practices serve to enhance the quality of research across disciplines, covering new networks available through social media as well as traditional methods such as mailing lists and forums"--Provided by...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011728115
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Technologies for migration and commuting analysis : spatial interaction data applications
Stillwell, John C. H. (contributor);  … - 2010
1. Interaction data : definitions, concepts and sources / John Stillwell, Adam Dennett, Oliver Duke-Williams -- 2. Access to census interaction data / Adam Dennett, John Stillwell, Oliver Duke-Williams -- 3. Interaction data : confidentiality and disclosure / Oliver Duke-Williams -- 4. Analysing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011726790
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Interface support for creativity, productivity, and expression in computer graphics
Ursyn, Anna (ed.) - 2018
"This book explores advances in interactions between computers and humans, their aesthetic appeal, ease of use, and learnability that are made possible due to the creation of user interfaces result in further progress in science, aesthetics, and practical applications. It discusses concepts that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012393310
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Technology for creativity and innovation : tools, techniques and applications
Sarmento, Anabela (contributor) - 2011
"This book provides empirical research findings and best practices on creativity and innovation in business …1. A benchmarking study on organizational creativity practices in high technology industries / Fernando Sousa, Ileana …, Shane Dawson, Greg Hearn -- 6. Methods against methods / Marc Stierand, Viktor Dörfler -- 7. Methods to improve creativity …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727098
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Disrupting pedagogies in the knowledge society : countering conservative norms with creative approaches
Faulkner, Julie (contributor) - 2012
"This book examines a range of 'disruptive' approaches, exploring how challenge, dissonance, and discomfort might be mobilized in educational contexts in order to shift taken-for-granted attitudes and beliefs held by both educators and learners"--Provided by publisher.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011727246