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This is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the application of social networking platforms to enhance knowledge sharing and innovative practice within organisations. This title highlights pertinent theories and techniques for improving communication and ensuring successful product development.

Examines how various organisations have re-engineered their business processes in an effort to accommodate new innovations and remain relevant in a highly competitive global marketplace. It highlights the creation of integrated supply chains and the emergence of virtual business communities.

The use of standards to optimize the interoperability of systems has become commonplace in the business world. Though once believed to limit innovation, it has been shown that standardization promotes organisational growth. This reference source assesses the link between standards and efficiency in the business world.

Explores current and emergent approaches in the financial development and sustainability of higher education institutions through altruistic actions and financial assistance. It features global perspectives on the economics of philanthropy in educational settings and subsequent growth and development within these environments.

Offers discussion on a variety of teaching methods and practices being used in current business education programmes. Highlighting the ways that technology can be used to aid students in the advancement of their studies as well as career development and preparation, this text covers a range of topics, from leadership expectations and workforce requirements to electronic course materials.

Brings together a collection of research-based chapters relating to the use of the social web to raise funds and provide financial support for start-up companies, individual pursuits, and philanthropic endeavours. This title focuses on a diverse set of topics relating to e-commerce, capital investment, peer-to-peer lending, digital philanthropy, and virtual communities.

Features dual perspectives on the business and political viewpoints for nations striving to maintain their economic standing in the era of globalization. Providing insight into various economic factors impacting global businesses and international affairs, this publication is a reference source for students, policymakers, international diplomats, researchers, scholars, and practitioners.

Addresses the difficulties, challenges, and opportunities in reducing excessive meat consumption in order to mitigate human and environmental damage. This volume includes topics such as dietary recommendations for limiting meat consumption, trade and the meat industry, ethics of meat production and consumption, and the environmental impacts of meat consumption.

Provides a reference source for research-based perspectives on the use and application of mobile technology in modern society. Featuring extensive research on a variety of topics relating to the social, technical, and behavioral perspectives of mobile applications, this book is an essential reference source for developers, instructors, practitioners, and students.

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) together play an important role in the processes involved in environmental informatics due to their pervasive, non-destructive, effective, and efficient natures. This title describes a number of methods and tools for image interpretation and analysis, which enables observation, modelling, and understanding of environmental targets.

Provides a comprehensive survey of the most recent developments in the field of entrepreneurship, highlighting their effects on information technology, business networking, knowledge production, distribution, and organisation. This volume illuminates recent technological, social, and strategic innovations in language that is accessible for a global audience of educators, researchers, and students.

As the world continues to evolve technologically, people depend more heavily on energy-dependent systems to fulfil their daily needs. This title highlights the sustainable development and efficient operation of energy systems being provided to consumers. It features emergent research and trends within the area of power optimization and engineering.

Explores the role of university administration in the implementation, regulation, and support of study abroad experiences. Highlighting essential topics relating to legal issues, safety concerns, curriculum development, and intercultural communication, this research-based publication is an ideal reference for university administrators, school counsellors, policymakers, and researchers.

Analyses the social, cultural, religious, and political implications of the Islamic economy at the global level. It highlights the foundations upon which Islamic ideology is formed and how it impacts socio-cultural and economic systems both within and outside of primarily Islamic regions.

Presents the latest scholarly research on the use of computer-assisted rehabilitation methods for disabled patients. Highlighting the application of robots, sensors, and virtual environments, this book is designed for graduate students, engineers, technicians, and company administrators interested in the incorporation of auto-training methods in patient recovery.

This is an authoritative reference source for the latest breakthroughs, techniques, and research-based solutions for the overall improvement of the web designing process. It features relevant coverage on the analytics, metrics, usage, and security aspects of web environments.

Explores the challenges of supporting big data processing and cloud-based platforms as a proposed solution. This publication emphasizes a number of crucial topics, such as data analytics, wireless networks, mobile clouds, and machine learning.

Provides insights into the relationship between leadership and information systems development within online environments, as well as strategies for effectively managing virtual teams. This title focuses on opportunities as well as challenges associated with e-collaboration and managing remote workers.

Presents current research relating to multimedia technologies including video and image restoration and enhancement as well as algorithms used for image and video compression, indexing and retrieval processes, and security concerns. It features insight from researchers from around the world.

Studies the factors which affect the maximum current rating of subterranean power cables as well as various methods to maximize electrical current transmission. Focusing on the latest tools, methodologies, and research in the field, this publication is designed for use by electrical engineers, academicians, researchers, and upper-level students.

Provides an essential reference source for the latest academic research on the importance of transparency within online learning environments. It features extensive coverage on topics relating to management models, pedagogical approaches, and technological advances, including informational policies, education systems, and learning models.

Examines the current state of the healthcare industry and promotes methods that achieve effective organisational practice for the improvement of medical services in the public and private sphere. This volume focuses on patient communication, technology integration, healthcare personnel management, and the delivery of quality care.