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Understanding the dynamics of knowledge-intensive organisations is a crucial first step in establishing a strong knowledge base for any organisation. This title introduces the idea that organisational knowledge is composed of three knowledge fields: cognitive knowledge, emotional knowledge, and spiritual knowledge.

Brings together emergent research and best practices in the area of agricultural management, policy, and structures. Highlighting theoretical concepts and empirical research, this book is an all-encompassing reference source for professionals, researchers, academics, practitioners, and students in agricultural economics and sustainable development.

As more and more of our data is stored remotely, accessing that data wherever and whenever it is needed is a critical concern. More concerning is managing the databanks and storage space necessary to enable cloud systems. This title reports on the latest advances in the development of computationally intensive and cloud-based applications.

Humans have the capacity to detect and experience a wide spectrum of emotions in everyday life. However, the ability to identify and interpret those emotions is not a skill commonly held. This title provides the latest information on enabling educators and leaders across industries to monitor the emotions of others as well as their own in order to interact effectively with others.

The advent of new technologies has been an impetus for rapid development in several industries, including the area of retail services. This title examines the various effects of changing markets and subsequently how these changes cause retailers to meet consumer demand by integrating more sophisticated, advanced innovations in their daily practices.

Discusses some of the limitations inherent in computer systems when applied to problems of probabilistic analysis, and presents a novel solution to these limitations, combining higher-order logic with computer-based theorem proving. It combines practical application with theoretical discussion.

Blends the literature from the fields of marketing and information technology in an effort to examine the effect that technological advances have on the interaction between companies and their customers Through chapters and case studies, this title discusses the importance of achieving competitive advantage through implementing relationship marketing practices and becoming consumer-centric.

Brings together emergent research and best practices surrounding the effective usage of Web 3.0 technologies in a variety of environments. Featuring the latest technologies and applications across industries, this publication is a vital reference source for academics, researchers, students, and professionals.

With the increasingly complex and ubiquitous data available through modern technology, digital information is being utilized daily by academics and professionals of all disciplines and career paths. This brings together the many theories and meta-theories that make information science relevant across different disciplines.

Brings together the efficiency of web-based tools and digital technologies with the practice of spatial planning. Focusing on the utilization of geographic information systems, computer-assisted design, visualization concepts, and database management systems, this book is an invaluable reference source.

Green technologies and energy-efficient practices have become two of the most prevalent issues in global society. However, many countries still lack the technology or resources needed to implement sustainable practices within their societies. This title discusses the challenges that the developing world faces when implementing and utilizing environmentally friendly techniques.

Forced to combat shorter attention spans and an excess of stimuli, teachers sometimes see technology as a threat rather than a potential enhancement to traditional teaching methods. This title explores the need for new professional development opportunities for teachers and educators as they utilize emerging technologies to enhance the learning experience.

Thermal spraying is a dynamic process and a rapidly changing field which is used in a variety of industries to solve a number of challenging problems. This title showcases the latest research surrounding the development and use of thermal spraying techniques, as well as the benefits of using thermal sprayed coatings in the industrial sector.

Mental health is a growing field, but one still limited by a lack of prior research and challenged by increased demand for new solutions and treatments. Mobile and web-based technologies have the potential to fill some of the gaps. This title provides comprehensive coverage of issues in patient health and support from the perspectives of doctors, nurses, patients, and caregivers.

Brings together video gaming culture and its unique forms of communication with information behaviour research. By detailing the nuances of video games and their influence, this reference book reveals communication patterns within society and provides comprehensive background and analysis for libraries, librarians, and information professionals.

Provides an international perspective on the need for information and communication technology in education and training. Highlighting the use of technology in both formal and informal learning, this book is an essential reference for academics, corporate leaders, government agencies, profit and non-profit organisations, policymakers, or anyone interested in the use of technology to educate.

Training and maintaining employees of diverse cultural backgrounds in one setting presents challenges. This title presents a collection of teaching cases intended to examine the experience of modern executives implementing sustainable human resources practices in diverse corporations. It highlights practical examples of implementation in real-world settings.

Socialization research, particularly as it refers to cultural and academic learning, has become increasingly connected with the business and economic aspects of global societies. This title examines the doctrines that society is expected not to question, particularly the influence these beliefs have on business and the prosperity of the world as a whole.

The field of education is a vital component of today's society, enriching and facilitating the attainment of new knowledge. Highlighting themes of learning, diversity, education communities, and student wellbeing, this title brings together diverse perspectives that underscore the importance of research practices toward the enrichment of teaching.

Rapidly generating and processing large amounts of data, supercomputers are currently at the leading edge of computing technologies. Supercomputers are employed in many different fields, establishing them as an integral part of the computational sciences. This title investigates current and emerging research in the field, as well as the application of this technology to a variety of areas.