Books published by Idea Group,U.S.

In recent years, it has become apparent that there are very distinct gaps between developed and developing regions in the world, especially in regards to e-government systems, infrastructures, and processes. This examines e-government from the perspective of developing nations and addresses the issues and concerns that have arisen in its systems and processes.

As our world becomes increasingly diverse and technologically-driven, the role and identities of teachers continues to change. Cases on Teacher Identity, Diversity, and Cognition in Higher Education seeks to address this change and provide an accurate depiction of the teaching profession today. This thought-provoking collection of cases covers a range of educational contexts from preschool teaching in Europe to higher education in Australia and North America, and draws on expert knowledge of these diverse contexts, centered on a common theme of teacher identity. This book can be used by teacher educators and trainee teachers, as well as those who have an interest in social research into teaching.

Understanding the organisational dimensions that surround information systems is essential for professionals involved in the field, ultimately improving upon organisational design and performance. This title utilises relevant perspectives to enhance theory and practice in the information systems area.

The instability of today's economic climate calls for non-profit organisations to approach social problems in new and interesting ways, and Information and Communication Technologies may serve as an answer to this call. This innovative reference work discusses how ICT enables the non-profit sector to achieve organisational efficiency, effectiveness, and, ultimately, self sufficiency.

Decision making tools are essential for the successful outcome of any organisation. Recent advances in predictive analytics have aided in identifying particular points of leverage where critical decisions can be made. This provides an interdisciplinary approach to predictive analytics; bringing together the fields of business, statistics and information technology for effective decision making.

Discusses trends in ICT in relation to assistive technologies and their impact on everyday tasks for those with disabilities. This reference provides different perspectives on upcoming technologies and their impact on e-accessibility and e-inclusion, essential topics for researchers, businesses, and ICT product developers.

As the global economy continues to develop and new entrepreneurs take advantage of emerging markets, the small business sector plays a greater role of economic development in the international arena. This title contributes new research to the current array of literature on small business management under diverse geographic, economic, and socio-cultural conditions.

The onset of the digital age and the ubiquity of media communications have presented new opportunities for terrorist groups and organisations to communicate globally and publicise their actions. This title presents a timely and thorough discussion on the integration of terrorism and the media, exploring the influence of traditional and new media on global terrorism.

Basic copyright laws and enforcements have been in effect for hundreds of years. However, laws with such extensive histories can often make understanding them complicated. As publishing moves into a digital arena, copyright laws have become increasingly complex. Authors, Copyright, and Publishing in the Digital Era not only addresses the current complexities that aries with authors and copyright laws when publishing digitally, but it also sheds light on the current processes and procedures in place concerning copyright options for digital publishers. This publication addresses a global audience in the manner in which it discusses traditional methods used in publishing before segueing into new model and strategies for both a business and an author in this ever-expanding digital world.