"This book showcases cutting-edge research on the intersections of Semantic Web, collaborative work, and social media research, exploring how the resources of so-called social networking applications, which bring people together to interact and encourage sharing of personal information and...

1. Young people and online risk / Elza Dunkels, Gun-Marie Frånberg, Camilla Hällgren -- 2. Youth and online social networking / Malene Larsen, Thomas Ryberg -- 3. Swedish students online / Håkan Selg -- 4. Fat talk / Ann-Charlotte Palmgren -- 5. To be continued / Patrik Wikström, Christina...

"This book disseminates knowledge in the theory and practice related to information technology and management of information resources at the international level. It emphasizes the managerial and organizational facets of information technology resources management. It also explores issues...

This book provides an introduction to topics related to the methodologies developed to support data management in asymmetric communication environments. This book is based on a number of self-contained chapters and provides an opportunity for practitioners and researchers to explore the...

Although it has become commonplace for users and organizations alike to regularly collaborate during the seeking, searching, retrieval and use of information, a definitive work on the behaviors, practices, and systems that enable this collaborative information behavior has been lacking. This...

"This book provides relevant theoretical frameworks and empirical research findings in the area of nursing informatics, critiquing fundamental concepts such as evidence based practice and examining possible applications of such concepts in the contemporary context of nursing...

"This book provides real world examples of the successes and pitfalls faced by public sector organizations, including coverage of the process of adopting technology from the perspective of complicated social, practical, administrative, cultural, and legal pitfalls and opportunities"--Provided by...

Presents a fundamental compendium of research on the ethical, social, and legal issues facing the healthcare industry as it adopts information technologies to provide fast, efficient, and cost effective healthcare. An essential resource for every reference library, this comprehensive book offers...

"This book presents a careful blend of conceptual, theoretical and applied research in new communication technologies,examining content that places new communication technologies in a context that recognizes their seamless integration into the designs of politics and culture"--Provided by publisher.