Books published by Idea Group,U.S.

The latest advances and trends in technology have enabled rapid development in the field of language education. The Handbook of Research on Individual Differences in Computer-Assisted Language Learning addresses the implementation of current research methodologies within EFL and ESL classroom settings and the variety of modifications employed by language experts.

As technology continues to rapidly progress, human-computer interaction is quickly becoming a topic of interest. Human Behavior, Psychology, and Social Interaction in the Digital Era combines best practices and empirical research on social networking and other related technologies.

Being able to work and lead effectively in diverse settings can greatly benefit individual employees and an organisation as a whole. This study provides an interdisciplinary analysis of how organisations can responsibly embrace complex problem-solving and creative decision making.

The use of innovative digital technology is expanding the potential of arts education, presenting new opportunities to both curricular design and pedagogical practice. This title brings together a variety of perspectives, research, and case studies that emphasize a pedagogical awareness of diverse learning styles, while highlighting issues of ethics and equality across the educational landscape.

In an effort to conserve the natural resources of the world's oceans, new methods, technologies, and practices in fishery and marine resource management must be implemented. Progressive Engineering Practices in Marine Resource Management combines scientific, ecological, and engineering approaches involved in the sustainable management of natural resources.

Combines informative chapters and relevant case studies on the effective use of technology to enhance online education for students of varying learning styles and abilities. This publication features timely research and case studies focused on online teaching and learning techniques in higher education including immersive technologies, research methodologies, and pedagogical designs.

Explores the latest research on the use of e-government for enhancing the effectiveness and transparency of public institutions. It includes chapters on public service, communication through social media, cost benefits of the Cloud, electronic voting systems, identity management, legal issues, and security and privacy for e-government users.

Intelligent systems and related designs have become important instruments leading to profound innovations in automated control and interaction with computers and machines. This title examines the latest developments in intelligent system engineering being used across industries with an emphasis on transportation, aviation, and medicine.

To survive in today's competitive business environment, marketing professionals must look to develop innovative methods of reaching their customers and stakeholders. This title explores the use of social networking and other online media in marketing communications, including both best practices and common pitfalls, to provide comprehensive coverage of the topic.

Blends forward-looking, constructive, and interdisciplinary visions of ethical ideals, aims, and applications of machine technology. This visionary reference work incorporates ethical conversations in the fields of technology, computer science, robotics, and the medical industry, creating a vibrant dialogue between philosophical ideals and the applied sciences.

Explores the possibilities not just in expanding a business, but in assisting a business in meeting its full potential, no matter its size. This publication features chapters on the different aspects of management processes, e-commerce, and e-businesses, including the characteristics of a smart entrepreneur, success vs. failure, longevity, technology adoption, data and decision making, and more.

Direct current machines are a quickly evolving domain whose applications affect many aspects of modern life from computers and printers to toys, electric vehicles, and traction applications. This title brings together many concepts, from the most basic working principles and construction of DC machines to more advanced topics such as electro-magnetism, armature reaction, and parallel operations.

Central Asian countries play a geostrategic role in world economy and politics. Technological Solutions for Sustainable Business Practice in Asia provides an in-depth analysis of Asian economy, business, and management with a clear international and interdisciplinary approach.

New technologies and assessment methods create improved opportunities to monitor and predict the onset of natural disasters in the era of global warming. Researchers continue to evaluate the changes in weather patterns in order to better understand natural phenomena. Thisd title presents a descriptive environmental resource focused on a Romanian region affected by the changing climate.

Technological advances, although beneficial and progressive, can lead to vulnerabilities in system networks and security. This title brings together research-based chapters and case studies on security techniques and current methods being used to identify and overcome technological vulnerabilities with an emphasis on security issues in mobile computing and online activities.

Covers some of the hottest topics currently being debated by the Internet community at large, including Internet governance, privacy issues, service delivery automation, advanced networking schemes, and new approaches to Internet traffic-forwarding and path-computation mechanics.

Blurring the lines between advertisements and editorial content, branded marketing provides advertisers and consumers with highly engaging media content that benefits them both. This title provides an interdisciplinary approach to connecting with the consumer through branding strategies in the entertainment and media fields.