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A reference source for the latest scholarly research on the role played by local governments in overall administration, types and models of government at the local level, consequences of managerial reformations, and new develops regarding structure, process, personnel, and policymaking aspects of government. It highlights relevant perspectives from comparative research and case studies.

Examines how administrations in Historically Black Educational Institutions utilize different leadership techniques to overcome challenges of student retention and engagement. It focuses on student development practices, organisational collaboration, funding for institutions, and support provided from faculty and staff.

Examines emergent research on smart innovations within built urban environments. Featuring best practices and theoretical frameworks, as well as potential issues in the implementation of smart and green technology in urban settings, this publication is a vital reference source for graduate students, researchers, academics, engineers, architects, facility managers, and government officials.

Asks whether videogames have the power to transform a player and his or her beliefs from a sociopolitical perspective. Unlike traditional forms of storytelling, videogames allow users to immerse themselves in new worlds, situations, and politics. This publication surveys the landscape of videogames and analyses the emergent gaming that shifts the definition and cultural effects of videogames.

Presents a well-rounded discussion of the i2Flex model, highlighting methods for K-12 course design, delivery, and evaluation in addition to teacher performance assessment in a blended i2Flex environment. The book emphasizes new methods for improving the classroom and learning experience in addition to preparing students for higher education and careers.

Explores emerging research on the ever-growing field of big data and facilitates further knowledge development on methods for handling and interpreting large data sets. Providing multi-disciplinary perspectives fuelled by international research, this publication is designed for use by data analysts, IT professionals, researchers, and graduate-level students.

As the global market continues to recuperate from economic downfall, it is essential for private label products to find ways to compete with alternatives offered by wholesale and national retailers. This volume emphasizes the advertising and promotional approaches being utilized, as well as consumer behaviour and satisfaction in response to marketing strategies.

Provides theoretical perspectives and empirical research on educator preparation and methods for enhancing the teaching process. Focusing on teacher effectiveness and support provided to current and pre-service educators, this publication is a comprehensive reference source for practitioners, researchers, policy makers, graduate students, and university faculty.

Examines cooperation efforts employed by librarians, allowing them to provide more services and resources to their patrons with an emphasis on the digital tools and resources being used in such collaborations. This volume features research on various types of partnerships and institutional relationships, as well as the overall benefits of these collaborations.

Explores the latest digital solutions for the analysis and modelling of brick, stone, concrete, granite, limestone, and glass block structures. Focusing on critical research on mathematical and computational methods for masonry analysis, this publication is a pivotal reference source for scholars, engineers, consultants, and graduate-level engineering students.

Examines the issues and challenges rural areas face when treating victims of trauma, especially children and adolescents. Featuring information on language and cultural barriers, as well as the lack of resources available within these rustic environments, this publication serves as a critical reference for researchers, clinicians, educators, social workers, and medical providers.

Provides the latest scholarly research on current trends in cyber forensic investigations, focusing on advanced techniques for protecting information security and preventing potential exploitation for online users. It features law enforcement perspectives, theoretical foundations, and forensic methods.

Presents a compilation of recent and emerging research topics addressing the design and use of technology in the study and simulation of genomic regulation. Exploring both theoretical and practical topics, this publication is an essential reference source for students, professionals, and researchers working in the fields of genomics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and drug development.

Examines the trends, challenges, issues, and strategies developing countries evaluate when facing a population upsurge and expeditious development of urban environments. The volume explores the use of different governance techniques, trending patterns in urbanization and population growth, as well as tools and the appropriate allocation of resources used to address these issues.

Analyses various traditional and modern low power techniques for integrated circuit design in addition to the limiting factors of existing techniques and methods for optimization. It presents a research-based discussion of the technicalities involved in the VLSI hardware development process cycle.

Offers theoretical and pedagogical research concerning the management of educational systems on both the national and international scale. Exploring the most effective ways to utilize intellectual capital, this publication implores educators to ensure that their students hone the skills necessary to interact in the globalized economy, using all of the information available to them.

Takes a critical look at the often overlooked opportunities available for driving consumer demand and interest in developing countries. Emphasizing the power of the consumer market in emerging economies and their overall role in the global market system, this volume features research-based perspectives on consumer perception, behaviour, and relationship management across industries.

Addresses the effects of recent reforms in the political-administrative system of local governments and politics as well as future outlooks. It reviews the challenges, innovations, and lessons from local governments while providing theoretical perspectives on methods for positive reform.

Presents novel methodologies and practical approaches to engineering, managing, and analysing large-scale data sets with a focus on enterprise applications and implementation. Featuring essential big data concepts including data mining, artificial intelligence, and information extraction, this publication provides a platform for retargeting the current research available in the field.

Connects theoretical concepts in information seeking and behaviour to the music creative process. This publication presents new research, case studies, surveys, and theories related to various aspects of information retrieval and the information seeking behaviour of diverse scholarly and professional music communities.

Presents the latest research on next-generation public transportation infrastructures. Emphasizing a diverse set of topics related to rail-based transportation such as funding issues, policy design, traffic planning and forecasting, and engineering solutions, this publication is an essential resource for transportation planners, engineers, policymakers, and graduate-level engineering students.

Provides a thorough analysis of what language use and linguistic expression can teach us about gender identity in addition to current discussions on topics related to women's rights and gender inequality. This volume focuses on issues related to women in developing countries, workplace inequalities, and social freedom.

Despite a higher percentage of women entering various STEM fields, issues of discrimination and stereotyping continue to exist. Critical Research on Sexism and Racism in STEM Fields investigates the bias, stereotyping, and repression experienced by women within STEM-based career fields.

Features timely and relevant information on food system sustainability and production on a global scale. Highlighting best practices, theoretical concepts, and emergent research in the field, this book is a critical resource for professionals, researchers, practitioners, and academics interested in food science, food economics, and sustainability practices.

Presents the latest scholarly material on the capabilities, trends, and developments surrounding the secrecy of the Dark Web. Highlighting a broad range of perspectives on topics such as cyber crime, online behaviour, and hacking, this book is an ideal resource for researchers, academics, graduate students, and professionals interested in the Dark Web.