"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 offers state-of-the-art information and references for work undertaken in the challenging area of utilizing cutting-edge distributed and collaborative ICT to advance disaster management as a discipline to cope with current and future unforeseen threats"--Provided by publisher.

"This book highlights examples of disaster situations in recent years in which social and information technologies were useful in distributing and receiving information updates"--Provided by publisher.

The sequence of major events that occurred after entering the twenty-first century have all pointed to an effective emergency response as one of the most complex challenges many countries now face. This book presents a theoretical framework addressing how to enhance national response...

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...

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.

"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.

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...