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Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. None. Ex-Library.

Hardcover. Versand aus Deutschland / We dispatch from Germany via Air Mail. Einband bestoßen, daher Mängelexemplar gestempelt, sonst sehr guter Zustand. Imperfect copy due to slightly bumped cover, apart from this in very good condition. Stamped. Sprache: Englisch.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. No DJ. First Edition. This is a fine, as new, hardcover first edition (2007), no DJ, black-gray spine.

Couverture rigide. Condizione: Très bon. Edition originale. CONDITION: IMPECCABLE. The book is in excellent condition, very clean and carefully preserved. Title: Formal and Practical Aspects of Autonomic Computing and Networking: Specification, Development, and Verification Author / Editor: Phan Cong-Vinh ISBN: 9781609608453 Year: 2012 Publisher: Information Science Reference, an imprint of IGI Global Description: This specialized academic work presents the theoretical foundations and practical applications of computer systems capable of adapting and managing their operation with a high degree of autonomy. It brings together scholarly contributions addressing the design, modeling, specification, and verification of complex systems. Particular attention is given to self-organization mechanisms, dynamic adaptation, distributed management, and methods for assessing the reliability and behavior of these architectures. The book is primarily intended for researchers, academics, advanced students, and professionals working in distributed and intelligent computing systems.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Large hardback in fine condition. Clean inside.

Hardcover. Quarto, xxxv, 469 pages. In Very Good minus condition. Ex-library with library stamp on title page, call number label on spine, barcode label on rear board. Spine is blue with white print. Boards in blue glossy illustrated paper. Illustrated: b&w. Series ISSN: 1935-2700. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Netdesk Column QB (ND-QB). 1409928. FP New Rockville Stock.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Gut. Ehem. Bibliotheksexemplar mit Signatur und Stempel. GUTER Zustand, ein paar Gebrauchsspuren. Ex-library with stamp and library-signature. GOOD condition, some traces of use. y08299 9781591405634 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2130.

Hardcover. Octavo, xv, 271 pages. In Good condition. Ex-library with usual markings, including library stamps to edges and title page, call number label on spine, label on rear pastedown, barcode label on rear board. Spine is black with white print. Boards in glossy illustrated paper. Light wear to corners. Series ISSN: 2475-6679. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column G (ND-G). 1378149. FP New Rockville Stock.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Gaming technologies have become effective learning tools within education. Gamification has the potential to increase engagement using real-time feedback on learning activities, which allows students to reflect on their completion and retention of a learned activity.Gaming Innovations in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference work featuring the latest scholarly knowledge on the application of different gaming techniques within education to make learning activities more enjoyable and successful. Including research on a number of topics such as virtual laboratories, interaction media, and intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and students interested in the benefits of providing an entertaining and intellectually-stimulating learning environment.The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:Comprehension AwarenessExtrinsic MotivationInteraction MediaIntrinsic MotivationLearning DisabilitiesSelf-Determination Theory (SDT)User-Centered DesignVirtual Laboratories Features the latest scholarly knowledge on the application of different gaming techniques within education to make learning activities more enjoyable and successful. Thiis publication includes research on a number of topics such as virtual laboratories, interaction media, and intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Web Systems Design and Online Consumer Behavior takes and interdisciplinary approach toward systems design in the online environment by providing an understanding of how consumers behave while shopping online and how certain system design elements may impact consumers' perceptions, attitude, intentions, and actual behavior. This book contains theoretical and empirical research from expert scholars in a number of areas including communications, psychology, marketing and advertising, and information systems. This book provides an integrated look at the subject area as described above to further our understanding of the linkage among various disciplines inherently connected with one another in electronic commerce. Web Systems Design and Online Consumer Behavior takes and interdisciplinary approach toward systems design in the online environment by providing an understanding of how consumers behave while shopping online and how certain system design elements may impact consumers' perceptions, attitude, intentions, and actual behavior. This book contains theoretical and empirical research from expert scholars in a number of areas including communications, psychology, marketing and advertising, and information systems. This book provides an integrated look at the subject area as described above to further our understanding of the linkage among various disciplines inherently connected with one another in electronic commerce. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Aspiring college presidents face a challenging leadership landscape, where the tools and techniques they employ are critical to driving institutional success and navigating the complexities of higher education. From strategic planning and financial management to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus culture, the role of a college president requires a visionary thinking, effective decision-making, and strong interpersonal skills. Modern college presidents must also be skilled at leveraging technology, data analytics, and communication platforms to enhance institutional operations and engage with students and faculty. As higher education continues to face challenges, aspiring college presidents must develop a comprehensive toolkit including both traditional leadership strategies and innovative approaches addressing the needs of their institutions and the academic community. Tools and Techniques for Aspiring College Presidents provides a detailed roadmap that covers every aspect of the journey to the college presidency. From understanding the academic landscape and developing essential leadership skills to navigating the complexities of higher education governance and building strategic relationships, it offers various tools and techniques for aspiring higher education leaders. This book covers topics such as data science, student affairs, and teacher training, and is a useful resource for educators, administrators, academicians, scientists, and researchers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Gaming technologies have become effective learning tools within education. Gamification has the potential to increase engagement using real-time feedback on learning activities, which allows students to reflect on their completion and retention of a learned activity.Gaming Innovations in Higher Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference work featuring the latest scholarly knowledge on the application of different gaming techniques within education to make learning activities more enjoyable and successful. Including research on a number of topics such as virtual laboratories, interaction media, and intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, this publication is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, and students interested in the benefits of providing an entertaining and intellectually-stimulating learning environment.The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:Comprehension AwarenessExtrinsic MotivationInteraction MediaIntrinsic MotivationLearning DisabilitiesSelf-Determination Theory (SDT)User-Centered DesignVirtual Laboratories Features the latest scholarly knowledge on the application of different gaming techniques within education to make learning activities more enjoyable and successful. Thiis publication includes research on a number of topics such as virtual laboratories, interaction media, and intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The surge in enrollment for online courses is continually increasing. However, beneath the convenience lies a challenge that demands a resolution. Educators, administrators, and instructional designers must ensure that the human element is not lost in the virtual corridors of learning. Students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs require more than a simple virtual classroom. Research reveals a concerning trend: high attrition rates in online courses, often attributed to a lack of engagement and insufficient human interaction. To reverse this trend, deliberate measures must be taken to humanize the online learning environment. This book provides several solutions, offering an array of tools and strategies to promote engagement and infuse the human touch into online spaces. To confront this multi-layered challenge, it becomes paramount to undertake deliberate measures aimed at humanizing the online learning environment. Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education steps forward as a guide, offering an extensive array of tools and strategies meticulously crafted to foster student engagement and infuse the essential human touch into the digital educational landscape. In an era marked by the emergence of technology, this book also serves as a pivotal guide for colleges and universities in their pursuit of forming comprehensive professional development opportunities for online faculty and staff. It offers nuanced insights into leveraging cutting-edge educational technology, including AI, to facilitate deeper and relevant learning experiences that connect students seamlessly to the real world. Ultimately, its aim is to humanize the online learning environment, fostering a more inclusive, engaging, and successful educational landscape that transcends the boundaries of the virtual realm. Presents an extensive array of tools and strategies meticulously crafted to foster student engagement and infuse the essential human touch into the digital educational landscape. The book offers nuanced insights into leveraging cutting-edge educational technology, including AI, to facilitate deeper and relevant learning experiences. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Fourth-Generation Wireless Networks: Applications and Innovations presents a comprehensive collection of recent findings in access technologies useful in the architecture of wireless networks. Based on research results from academia and industry, this innovative publication covers cutting-edge findings on topics such as 4G security, mobile technologies, and handover mechanisms. Presents a comprehensive collection of recent findings in access technologies useful in the architecture of wireless networks. Based on research results from academia and industry, this innovative publication covers cutting-edge findings on topics such as 4G security, mobile technologies, and handover mechanisms. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Women, though historically oppressed, have always played a crucial role in global communities. As more women are taking leadership positions in social, political, and business roles, it is essential to examine the way in which these women impact cultural development and societal progression. In some cases, these women community leaders' impact goes beyond their communities and affect transformative cultural change globally. Women Community Leaders and Their Impact as Global Changemakers examines how communities change based on cultural resilience advocates. It examines female leaders of local communities making an impact that either could be replicated at a global level or impact on a global scale. Covering topics such as governmental transformation, human rights, and social change through technology, this premier reference source is a dynamic resource for feminists, governmental organizations, libraries, students and educators of higher education, entrepreneurs, leaders in business, non-profit organizations empowering women and girls, researchers, and academicians. Examines how communities change based on cultural resilience advocates. The book examines female leaders of local communities making an impact that either could be replicated at a global level or impact on a global scale, and covers topics such as governmental transformation, human rights, and social change through technology. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The Handbook of Research on Nature Inspired Computing for Economics and Management is the original, comprehensive reference work on research and applications of nature inspired computing to economics and management. It is an authoritative source, providing global coverage of this new and exciting field. Gathering the work of over 100 internationally known contributors, this two-volume set explores how complexities found in nature can be modeled to simulate and optimize business situations. It also provides practitioners a global view of the current and future applications of this ground-breaking technology. Serves as a reference work on research and applications of nature inspired computing to economics and management. This two-volume set explores how complexities found in nature can be modeled to simulate and optimize business situations. It also provides practitioners a global view of the applications of this technology. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The surge in enrollment for online courses is continually increasing. However, beneath the convenience lies a challenge that demands a resolution. Educators, administrators, and instructional designers must ensure that the human element is not lost in the virtual corridors of learning. Students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs require more than a simple virtual classroom. Research reveals a concerning trend: high attrition rates in online courses, often attributed to a lack of engagement and insufficient human interaction. To reverse this trend, deliberate measures must be taken to humanize the online learning environment. This book provides several solutions, offering an array of tools and strategies to promote engagement and infuse the human touch into online spaces. To confront this multi-layered challenge, it becomes paramount to undertake deliberate measures aimed at humanizing the online learning environment. Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education steps forward as a guide, offering an extensive array of tools and strategies meticulously crafted to foster student engagement and infuse the essential human touch into the digital educational landscape. In an era marked by the emergence of technology, this book also serves as a pivotal guide for colleges and universities in their pursuit of forming comprehensive professional development opportunities for online faculty and staff. It offers nuanced insights into leveraging cutting-edge educational technology, including AI, to facilitate deeper and relevant learning experiences that connect students seamlessly to the real world. Ultimately, its aim is to humanize the online learning environment, fostering a more inclusive, engaging, and successful educational landscape that transcends the boundaries of the virtual realm. Presents an extensive array of tools and strategies meticulously crafted to foster student engagement and infuse the essential human touch into the digital educational landscape. The book offers nuanced insights into leveraging cutting-edge educational technology, including AI, to facilitate deeper and relevant learning experiences. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. The Handbook of Research on Nature Inspired Computing for Economics and Management is the original, comprehensive reference work on research and applications of nature inspired computing to economics and management. It is an authoritative source, providing global coverage of this new and exciting field. Gathering the work of over 100 internationally known contributors, this two-volume set explores how complexities found in nature can be modeled to simulate and optimize business situations. It also provides practitioners a global view of the current and future applications of this ground-breaking technology. Serves as a reference work on research and applications of nature inspired computing to economics and management. This two-volume set explores how complexities found in nature can be modeled to simulate and optimize business situations. It also provides practitioners a global view of the applications of this technology. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Post qualitative research is a growing approach in education that questions the usual ways research is done. Instead of following fixed methods or trying to find clear answers, it focuses on complexity, relationships, and how people, spaces, materials, and ideas are connected. In education, this means seeing classrooms and learning as changing environments shaped by interactions, emotions, technologies, and social forces. Post qualitative research encourages researchers to think creatively and ethically, and to explore new ways of understanding learning beyond traditional rules about data, voice, and truth. Post Qualitative Research Trends in Education explores how research in education can move beyond traditional methods to better understand the complexity and constant change within learning environments. It examines how relationships among people, materials, technologies, spaces, and ideas shape educational experiences in dynamic and interconnected ways. This book covers topics such as epistemology, social sciences, and autoethnography, and is a useful resource for educators, academicians, researchers, and scientists. "The book's chapters investigate the possibilities of dialogical and dialectical interactional texturing of discourse and practice in recent trends of qualitative research"-- This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Advancing social empowerment through current technology is critical to reducing inequality, expanding access to essential services, and strengthening community resilience in an increasingly digital world. By integrating rigorous theoretical frameworks with the latest empirical findings, this area supports evidence-based decision-making that enhances inclusion, economic participation, and civic engagement. It encourages collaboration among researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to ensure that technological innovation aligns with ethical standards and societal needs. In doing so, it contributes to more equitable development and enables individuals and communities to actively shape their social and economic futures. Global Perspectives on Social Empowerment Using Current Technology shares theories, methodologies, new ideas, experiences, and applications related to social empowerment using current technology. Through providing relevant frameworks with the latest empirical research findings in the area, it improves the understanding of the strategic role of social empowerment through current technology. Covering topics such as advanced technologies, recycling, and travel safety, this book is an excellent resource for professionals, researchers, academicians, business leaders, policymakers, and more. "The objective of this book is to exchange expert theories, methodologies, and applications in all areas related to the social empowerment using current technology"-- This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Housing systems across the Global South are increasingly shaped by the convergence of rapid urbanization, environmental risks, and institutional fragmentation. In many cities and rural regions alike, populations face housing precarity exacerbated by inadequate infrastructure, insecure land tenure, and the growing frequency and intensity of disasters. These risks are challenges that intersect deeply with historical, political, and spatial dynamics, producing vulnerability over time. Housing Vulnerability and Disaster Risk in the Global South examines housing vulnerability and disaster risk as interconnected phenomena. This book illuminates how structural forces, policy failures, and governance gaps contribute to housing insecurity, while also exploring the knowledge, strategies, and agency of communities confronting these risks. By bridging disciplinary boundaries and geographic contexts, this book offers a nuanced understanding of how housing vulnerability and disaster risk are co-produced in environments characterized by fragility, inequality, and resistance. Covering topics such as climate adaptation strategies, resilient agribusiness, and informal settlements, this book is a critical academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, researchers, policymakers, civil society organizations, and more. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Personal experience, cultural traditions, historical trauma, and ongoing structural inequalities often shape loss and grief in the Black community. Beyond individual grief, forms of loss include racial violence, displacement, or health disparities. These complex losses influence how grief is expressed, processed, and supported in families and communities. Understanding the grieving process in this context requires attention to cultural practices, resilience strategies, and community healing. Exploring these dynamics may help develop more responsive mental health frameworks, social systems, and policies that effectively support the Black community. Forms of Loss and the Process of Grieving in the Black Community explores grief and loss within the Black population. It examines current societal challenges, mental health services, family dynamics, and systemic oppressions which affect the grieving process for Black individuals. This book covers topics such as family studies, government and law, and incarceration, and is a useful resource for sociologists, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The integration inclusive higher education becomes a global imperative, driven by the ways diversity enriches learning and equitable access strengthens societies. Central to this are the elements of policy, accreditation, and global frameworks, which shape how institutions respond to the needs of underrepresented and marginalized groups. Effective policies provide the legal and institutional foundations for inclusion, while accreditation ensures accountability and improvement. Global frameworks offer a shared vision and benchmarks for progress. Understanding the interplay between these components may foster more inclusive, accessible, and quality higher education systems. Policy, Accreditation, and Global Frameworks for Inclusive Higher Education explores the critical role of inclusive and equitable pedagogies in transforming global higher education systems to better serve diverse learners. It provides a nuanced understanding of how educational practices, institutional structures, and socio-political contexts shape inclusion and equity in classrooms, curricula, assessment, and leadership. This book covers topics such as assistive technologies, special education, and digital equity, and is a useful resource for educators, policymakers, sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, cultural shifts, and unprecedented global interconnectivity, the core assumptions behind general education requirements in higher education are increasingly called into question. Educational reform, grounded in evidence and informed by evolving expectations of the workforce and civil society, rethinks curricula and instruction in higher education. Educational organizations must examine traditional general education (GE) structures to determine whether they foster critical thinking, ethical reasoning, communication skills, and civic responsibility. Father exploration of educational relevance, learning outcomes, student agency, and curricular coherence may reveal new avenues for educational policy implementation and student career development. Rethinking the Purpose, Knowledge, and Structure of General Education offers a data-informed, forward-thinking framework for revitalizing general education to meet the demands of contemporary learners and societies. It reimagines general education, emphasizing adaptability, digital literacy, collaborative learning, and global competence. This book covers topics such as digital citizenship, instructional design, and lifelong learning, and is a useful resource for educators, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. "The primary objective of Cultivating Minds: Innovative Strategies for Well-Being and Motivation in Education is to provide educators, researchers, and policymakers with evidence-based strategies and innovative practices to enhance well-being and motivation in educational settings"-- This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Software-defined warfare, where algorithms, autonomous systems, and data-driven decision-making shape how wars are planned, fought, and sustained, poses moral questions that challenge traditional ethical frameworks. These tensions are more pronounced in army medicine, where AI-enabled systems promise faster care and improved survival while placing healthcare professionals near mechanisms of lethal force. The morality of software-defined warfare intersects with military necessity, medical ethics, and emerging technologies. Further analysis may reveal how moral agency, accountability, and life preservation can be prioritized in an age of algorithmic war. The Morality of Software-Defined Warfare: Just War Theory, Army Medicine, and AI examines ethical dimensions related to the design and implementation of AI in modern aerial drone technology and next-generation software-based warfighting systems. It explores the usage of AI in warfare for optimized lethal capabilities, as well as civilian and military safeguards and security. This book covers topics such as military engineering, political science, and battlefield healthcare, and is a useful resource for engineers, government officials, military personnel, academicians, researchers, and scientists. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Bridging the gaps in K-12 education is essential to building a truly equitable learning environment where every student can reach their full potential. Despite significant progress in expanding access to education, expectations and outcomes persist across communities and student groups. These inequities are often reinforced by systemic barriers to support students with disabilities. Addressing these challenges requires a holistic approach that integrates inclusive policies and targeted interventions. By closing these gaps, educators and policymakers can create a more just and inclusive education system that empowers all learners to succeed. Bridging Socioeconomic, Gender, and Disability Gaps in K-12 Education identifies the barriers marginalized students face and advocates for inclusive policies, teacher training, and community partnerships to foster equity. It combines research, case studies, and practical strategies to address these gaps. Covering topics such as K-12 education, gender gaps, and disability studies, this book is an excellent resource for academicians, policymakers, educators, and graduate students. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Code-switching has become a relevant topic in the foreign language classroom. It is now recognized by many educators and researchers as a valuable pedagogical tool that can support comprehension, facilitate classroom interaction, and bridge linguistic gaps. In multilingual learning environments, both teachers and students naturally draw on linguistics to define meaning and maintain communication. Understanding how and when code-switching occurs, and its potential benefits and challenges, can help educators make informed decisions about language use in the classroom, increasing the effectiveness of foreign language instruction. Code-Switching in the Foreign Language Classroom explores how and why teachers and students alternate between languages in the foreign language classroom. It examines the effects of code-switching on language learning, including its role in comprehension, participation, and instruction. This book covers topics such as curriculum development, language education, and pedagogy, and is a useful resource for educators, academicians, researchers, and scientists. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Artificial intelligence (AI) has had a transformative impact on society, reshaping how individuals and institutions interact with and use technology. Entire sectors have been compelled to adapt to these developments, and applied linguistics is no exception. In recent years, AI and, more specifically, the AI Bots have altered how languages are taught, learned, assessed, and translated. Thus, as AI becomes pervasive within this linguistic practice, there is a growing need for critical, research-informed inquiry that examines the role AI plays in applied linguistics and proposes ethical and sustainable pathways for its integration. AI Bots in Applied Linguistics: Practice, Policy, and Creativity discusses some aspects of the global policy frameworks on the utilization of AI in education, and it empowers language teachers to apply this technology based on research-informed practices. Covering topics such as AI-Assisted Language Learning (AI-ALL), AI-ALL Task Design, learner engagement, corrective feedback, creative writing and AI translation of sociocultural discourse, among others, this book is an academic resource for doctoral students, educational practitioners, policymakers and curriculum developers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…