Research & Technology 2004
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Publisher: DIANE Publishing
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Total Pages: 226
ISBN-13: 1428918183
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Technology and Social Inclusion
Author: Mark Warschauer
Publisher: MIT Press
Published: 2004-09-17
Total Pages: 221
ISBN-13: 0262303698
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Much of the discussion about new technologies and social equality has focused on the oversimplified notion of a "digital divide." Technology and Social Inclusion moves beyond the limited view of haves and have-nots to analyze the different forms of access to information and communication technologies. Drawing on theory from political science, economics, sociology, psychology, communications, education, and linguistics, the book examines the ways in which differing access to technology contributes to social and economic stratification or inclusion. The book takes a global perspective, presenting case studies from developed and developing countries, including Brazil, China, Egypt, India, and the United States. A central premise is that, in today's society, the ability to access, adapt, and create knowledge using information and communication technologies is critical to social inclusion. This focus on social inclusion shifts the discussion of the "digital divide" from gaps to be overcome by providing equipment to social development challenges to be addressed through the effective integration of technology into communities, institutions, and societies. What is most important is not so much the physical availability of computers and the Internet but rather people's ability to make use of those technologies to engage in meaningful social practices.
Handbook of Research on Public Information Technology
Author: Garson, G. David
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2008-01-31
Total Pages: 1066
ISBN-13: 1599048582
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"This book compiles estimable research on the global trend toward the rapidly increasing use of information technology in the public sector, discussing such issues as e-government and e-commerce; project management and information technology evaluation; system design and data processing; security and protection; and privacy, access, and ethics of public information technology"--Provided by publisher.
Introduction to Industrial Technology
Author: Akira Okada
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781620818534
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Industrial technologies have rapidly developed since the Industrial Revolution, and technological progress during the 19th century had been significantly promoted by the great inventors of that century including James Watt, Alfred Nobel and Thomas Edison. In the 20th century, progress was remarkably promoted by activities in corporate research laboratories and advanced products such as nylon and transistors were developed. Industrial products have progressed with the incremental improvements of conventional products while technological advances are associated with progress in science. Understanding human need and the scientific background around technologies are thus indispensable for further advancement in industrial product production. This book presents an overview of the essential concepts relating to industrial technology and is intended to provide essential information for engineers and researchers involved in research and development.
Standardization Research in Information Technology: New Perspectives
Author: Jakobs, Kai
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2007-12-31
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 159904563X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Standardization has the potential to shape, expand, and create markets. Information technology has undergone a rapid transformation in the application of standards in practice, and recent developments have augmented the need for the divulgence of supplementary research. Standardization Research in Information Technology: New Perspectives amasses cutting-edge research on the application of standards in the market, covering topics such as corporate standardization, linguistic qualities of international standards, the role of individuals in standardization, and the development, use, application, and influence of information technology in standardization techniques.
Innovations Through Information Technology
Author: Information Resources Management Association. International Conference
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2004-01-01
Total Pages: 750
ISBN-13: 9781591402619
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Innovations Through Information Technology aims to provide a collection of unique perspectives on the issues surrounding the management of information technology in organizations around the world and the ways in which these issues are addressed. This valuable book is a compilation of features including the latest research in the area of IT utilization and management, in addition to being a valuable source in support of teaching and research agendas.
Information Systems Research
Author: Bonnie Kaplan
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2006-04-11
Total Pages: 745
ISBN-13: 1402080956
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Information Systems Research: Relevant Theory and Informed Practice comprises the edited proceedings of the WG8.2 conference, "Relevant Theory and Informed Practice: Looking Forward from a 20-Year Perspective on IS Research," which was sponsored by IFIP and held in Manchester, England, in July 2004. The conference attracted a record number of high-quality manuscripts, all of which were subjected to a rigorous reviewing process in which four to eight track chairs, associate editors, and reviewers thoughtfully scrutinized papers by the highly regarded as well as the newcomers. No person or idea was considered sacrosanct and no paper made it through this process unscathed. All authors were asked to revise the accepted papers, some more than once; thus, good papers got better. With only 29 percent of the papers accepted, these proceedings are significantly more selective than is typical of many conference proceedings. This volume is organized in 7 sections, with 33 full research papers providing panoramic views and reflections on the Information Systems (IS) discipline followed by papers featuring critical interpretive studies, action research, theoretical perspectives on IS research, and the methods and politics of IS development. Also included are 6 panel descriptions and a new category of "bright idea" position papers, 11 in all, wherein main points are summarized in a pithy and provocative fashion.
Handbook of Quantitative Science and Technology Research
Author: Henk F. Moed
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2006-02-23
Total Pages: 791
ISBN-13: 1402027559
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This handbook offers a state-of-the-art overview of quantitative science and technology research. It focuses on the development and application of indicators derived from data on scientific or scholarly publications and patents. It comprises 34 chapters written by leading specialists in the various sub-domains. These chapters deal with theoretical and methodological issues, illustrate applications, and highlight their policy context and relevance. Authors present a survey of the research topics they address, and show their most recent achievements. The 34 chapters are arranged into 5 parts: Disciplinary Approaches; General Methodology; The Science System; The Technology System; and The Science–Technology Interface. The Editor’s Introduction provides a further specification of the handbook’s scope and of the main topics addressed in its chapters. This handbook aims at four distinct groups of readers: – practitioners in the field of science and technology studies; – research students in this field; – scientists, scholars and technicians who are interested in a systematic, thorough analysis of their activities; – policy makers and administrators who wish to be informed about the potentialities and limitations of the various approaches and about their results.
Handbook of Research on Information Technology Management and Clinical Data Administration in Healthcare
Author: Dwivedi, Ashish N.
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2009-05-31
Total Pages: 1072
ISBN-13: 1605663573
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Handbook of Research on Literacy in Technology at the K-12 Level
Author: Tan Wee Hin, Leo
Publisher: IGI Global
Published: 2005-12-31
Total Pages: 665
ISBN-13: 1591404967
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