Recently, nature has stimulated many successful techniques, algorithms, and computational applications allowing conventionally difficult problems to be solved through novel computing systems. This book provides the latest findings in nature-inspired algorithms and their applications for...

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This book supplements course instruction and student research with quality articles focused on key issues concerning technology in business. Containing over 30 chapters from authors across the globe, these selected readings in areas such as e-business, mobile marketing, and information resources...