Books published by Idea Group,U.S.

Focuses on the use of visualization technologies to assist in the process of better comprehending scientific concepts, data, and applications. The book highlights the utilization of visual power and the roles of sensory perceptions, computer graphics, animation, and digital storytelling.

Highlights current research on the latest trends in education with an emphasis on the technologies being used to meet learning objectives. It focuses on teaching strategies, learner engagement, student interaction, and digital tools for learning.

Explores the transformations occuring in the virtual marketplace as consumer needs and expectations shift to the new age of online shopping. This volume emphasizes the difficulties business professionals face in the digital age in addition to opportunities for market growth and new product development.

Evaluates operational strategies and interpersonal skill development for the successful management of modern organisations. Highlighting various governance and interaction techniques that assist in mediating organisational controversies, this handbook of research is a vital source for professionals, managers, and human resource specialists.

Examines the various roles that technology can play in the development of psychological interventions aimed at helping people thrive. The volume explores the ways in which ICT can be utilized to foster positive emotions, promote engagement in empowering activities, and support connectedness between individuals, groups, and communities.

Presents the latest research trends and developments in the area of applied optimization methodologies and soft computing techniques for solving complex problems. Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, this critical publication is an essential reference source for engineers, managers, researchers, and post-graduate students.

Features emergent methods and research in the systemic and strategic planning of energy usage. Highlighting theoretical perspectives and empirical research, this handbook is a comprehensive reference source for researchers, practitioners, students, and professionals interested in the current advancements and efficient use in power systems.

Presents the latest research on the issues surrounding study abroad students in culturally diverse educational environments. This volume features various perspectives from a global context on ensuring the educational, structural, and social needs of international students are met.

Provides insight on fabrication strategies for bioinspired materials as well as a collective review of their current and prospective applications. This volume highlights essential research on bioinspired processes and the nano-structural, physical, chemical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of biologically-inspired materials.

Addresses the latest research on emerging technological applications, catalyst materials for fuel upgrading, in addition to safety concerns and considerations within the petrochemical industry. Emphasizing critical research and emerging developments in the field, this publication is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, and graduate level engineering students.

Explores the latest advances in the area of data management and analysis in the cloud. Providing timely, research-based information relating to data storage, sharing, extraction, and indexing in cloud systems, this publication is an ideal reference source for graduate students, IT specialists, researchers, and professionals working in the areas of data and knowledge engineering.

Presents the latest research on benefits and challenges presented by the integration of online social networks in the project development process. This publication highlights relevant perspectives on team communication, effective collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

Presents interdisciplinary research on diverse issues related to logistics from an inclusive range of methodological perspectives. This publication focuses on original contributions in the form of theoretical, experimental research, and case studies on logistics strategies and operations management with an emphasis on military, aeronautical, and maritime environments.

Addresses the roles of knowledge management and information technology within emerging markets. This forward-thinking title explores the current trends in supply chain management, knowledge acquisition and transfer mechanisms among supply chain partners, and knowledge management paradigms.

Addresses the most effective models and strategies for nurturing teacher immediacy in web-based and virtual learning environments. A number of innovative methods for building an authentic, personalized online learning experience are outlined and discussed at length, providing solutions for pre-service as well as in-service educators.

Provides scholarly research on the various applications and functionality of wireless technologies. Highlighting critical issues relating to network optimization and efficiency, this book is designed for researchers, upper-level students, practitioners, and professionals interested in the recent developments within the field of wireless systems.

Explores the latest promotional trends, business models, and challenges within the luxury goods market. Focusing on strategies for achieving competitive advantage, new market development, as well as the role of the media in luxury brand building, this publication is designed for use by business professionals, researchers, and graduate-level students.

Explores new opportunities and challenges in genomic commercialization by presenting a roadmap of current research, setting forth clear guidelines for how genomics can be wielded safely and ethically in a manner concordant with public welfare. It includes chapters on topics ranging from agronomics and biotechnology to commercial genomics, genome-sequencing, cancer genomics, and more.

Presents the latest research on the relationship between neuroscience, economics, and human decision-making, including theoretical foundations, real-world applications, and models for implementation. Taking a cross-disciplinary approach, this publication is an essential reference source for economists, psychologists, business professionals, and graduate-level students.

By helping to establish a rapport between employees and their managers and providing individual support, HR professionals ensure the overall well-being and success of an establishment. However, in certain sectors their role still remains unclear. This volume examines the knowledge breach in the role of human resources professionals and the pivotal role they play in an organisation.

Presents new solutions for data analysis within the healthcare sector in order to improve the quality of medical care and patient quality of life. Business intelligence models and techniques are explored and their benefits for the healthcare sector exposed in this timely research-based publication comprised of chapters written by professionals and researchers from around the world.

Offers a compilation of current research relating to business ethics within developing markets around the world. This publication features research on topics essential to remaining competitive in the modern global marketplace, such as corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, consumer behaviour understanding, and ethical leadership.

Presents double blind peer-reviewed and original research on soft computing applications for solving problems of uncertainty within the computing environment. This volume emphasizes essential concepts on generalized and hybrid set structures that can be applied across industries for complex problem solving.

Presents the latest research on emerging tools and methodologies for the design of healthcare models, providing expert analyses on trouble-shooting specific problems in the industry and creating optimal hospital environments. Highlighting various perspectives across a range of relevant health services, this book is designed for policy makers, researchers, students, and practitioners.