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Discusses the social studies of information technology, specifically how IT skills are learned and how such skills are gendered. It draws upon the disciplines of sociology, education, cultural and media studies, and gender studies, using a variety of research methods and theoretical perspectives to approach gender and IT in different contexts: education settings, work settings and everyday life.

Presents an integrated model of human image processing up to conscious visual experience, based mainly on the Holonomic Brain Theory by Karl Pribram. This work researches possibilities for complementing neural models of early vision with the new preliminary quantum models of consciousness in order to construct a model of human image processing.

Pervasive healthcare is an emerging discipline concerning the application of wireless, mobile, and intelligent technologies to certain healthcare issues. Such issues within healthcare systems include the increased incidence of lifestyle-related diseases and chronic illnesses, the need to educate individuals on the management of their own health, the rise of consumerism in healthcare, and also the need to provide direct access to healthcare services, irrespective of time and place. Pervasive and Smart Technologies for Healthcare: Ubiquitous Methodologies and Tools provides insight from members of prestigious universities and research institutes around the world into possible solutions for the aforementioned pressures within today's healthcare systems. Pervasive healthcare technologies are creating a new market for higher quality and less expensive healthcare applications, making this book ideal for ICT community members willing to design and develop advanced pervasive healthcare applications, and healthcare practitioners wanting to reorganize business processes within a healthcare system so that patients are diagnosed and treated more quickly and effectively.

Provides coverage of handheld computing for mobile commerce, handheld computing research and technologies, wireless networks and handheld/mobile security, and handheld images and video. It includes research and development results of lasting significance in the theory, design, implementation, analysis, and application of handheld computing.

Addresses the technical and data-related side of studying population flows. With expert international contributors currently working in the field, this authoritative book allows readers to better understand interaction data and the ways knowledge of population flows can be put to use.

Combines the views and opinions of leading experts and practitioners in the field of pervasive computing technologies and infrastructure, considering trends and developments in pervasive applications. This title is suitable for professionals, managers, risk assessment practitioners, policy makers, and academicians throughout the world.

Presents a remarkable collection of cases demonstrating how to conceptualize, design, and implement games and simulations effectively for learning. It will aid educators, researchers, and game developers in broadening their work to effectively create and implement engaging learning environments for present and future students.

While the use of technology to compensate for individual shortcomings is nothing new, there has been tremendous progress in the application of technology toward assisting individuals with disabilities, particularly with the use of computer synthesized speech (CSS) to help speech impaired people communicate using voice. Computer Synthesized Speech Technologies: Tools for Aiding Impairment 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 understanding of how specific client needs affect the use of CSS, how cognitive factors related to comprehension of CSS affect its use, and how social factors related to perceptions of the CSS user affect their interaction with others. This cutting edge book addresses those topics pertinent to understanding the myriad of concerns involved with the implementation of CSS so that CSS technologies may continue to evolve and improve for speech impaired individuals.

Integrates theoretical models and myriad concepts from distinct fields of study, and applies them to digital game-based learning. Offering unique perspectives from authors worldwide, this provides insight and inspiration for technology educators, designers of educational or serious games, and anyone working or conducting research in the field of serious gaming.

Emphasizes the importance of professional development, credible educational research, and dialogue between teachers, administrators, policymakers and learners. This book will guide and inform the process of technology integration in education, introducing valuable case studies for educators interested in present and future IWB technology.

Introduces Higher Order Neural Networks (HONNs) to computer scientists and computer engineers as an open box neural networks tool when compared to traditional artificial neural networks. This details the techniques, theory and applications essential to engaging and capitalizing on this developing technology.

Covers topics such as climate change and sustainable technologies; factors promoting IT use by SMEs; foreign direct investment; identifying sources of growth IT-enabled services; lessons for development economists; regional innovation strategies; savings investments and sustainable growth; sustainable development; and sustaining economic growth.

Establishes a sound grounding in industrial informatics, and provides a broad state-of-the-art review showing connections and gaps in the current knowledge for researchers working in the field today. This compilation also provides guidance to those who design and use information technologies in industrial settings, making it easier to create an informed basis for decisions.

Covers topics such as diffusion of ICT innovation; dimensions of language in podcasts; enhancing scientific literacy; formal learning environments; informal learning environments; learning process in the 21st century; multimedia learning aids; multiple literacy in science education; online assessment; and quality higher education.

Covers topics such as discoveries in Web services; integrated design of e-banking architecture; object-oriented architecture; online SOA application testing; process mining in service oriented architecture; QoS-based Web services design; situation-aware service-based systems; SOA reference architecture; and trends in Web services.

Covers topics such as collaborative critical incident tool; computer-mediated learning groups; distance learning success factors; evaluation in a Web community; groupwork in online learning environments; instructional design model for industry training; moderating learner-centered e-learning; and open learning environment.

Discusses achievements and trends with electrical energy conversion technologies and renewable energy sources. These findings provide a background for the problems and opportunities of power efficiency and energy conversion to develop ways to implement such technologies in the future.

Addresses the latest in applied service science research and industry practices. Focusing on emerging technologies such as RFID, this book is the perfect reference for business and IT professionals interested in learning more about the practices and guidelines for service innovation in logistics and supply chain management.

Offers useful methods for creating digital imagery, as well as leading pedagogical theories and research on the implementation of inherited images. It features applied, hands-on strategies related to capturing and authoring tools used to acquire and create graphics.

Examines human processes and practices connected to technology embedded within social, political, and moral spheres of life. This innovative publication engages readers in critical debates connected to the ethical dimensions of a technological society.

Provides eclectic accounts of case studies in different contexts of e-learning. This advanced publication provides critical insights for practitioners and executives concerned with the management of knowledge, information, and organizational development.

Explores a global approach to methodical development in constructing safety architectures for online systems. Addressing security concerns, this critical mass of the most sought after knowledge bridges the gap between practical and theoretical approaches in the field.