Books published by IGI Global

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Highlights advanced computational models and hardware designs in neurology and integration of mathematical physical, biological, chemical, and engineering models to mimic brain functions; discovers new technological diagnosis techniques; and achieves high accuracy in learning models to better understand the functioning of the human brain.

Provides theoretical and empirical insights in the prospects and challenges associated with community-based tourism (CBT), critically examining issues of structure, impact, management, marketing, support, changing demographics, challenges, sustainability, and implications for the future of CBT.

Addresses issues concerning indoor environmental quality, including air quality and ventilation, access to daylight and views, acoustic conditions, and control over lighting and thermal comfort, as well as the impact that this environment can have on human health and mental well-being.

Provides knowledge and skills to apply management and marketing on strategic, tactical, and operational aspects with an emphasis on the healthcare industry. Various aspects of management and marketing, such as operations management, quality management, human resources, brand management, and digital marketing, are discussed.

Presents case studies on the best practices from practitioners using future technologies for education beyond the classroom. Covering topics such as cross-community education, ed-tech, and innovation paths, this book is an in-depth reference for schools, colleges, and universities looking to embed technology into the way they deliver education.

Presents case studies on the best practices from practitioners using future technologies for education beyond the classroom. Covering topics such as cross-community education, ed-tech, and innovation paths, this book is an in-depth reference for schools, colleges, and universities looking to embed technology into the way they deliver education.

Presents strategies for design and development of competency-based education (CBE) programs, as well as administrative and delivery strategies as examples of how CBE can be implemented. Through a strong theoretical framework, the book presents the best practices, strategies, and practical tips as examples and scenarios.

Explores and analyses the fundamentals, models, and dimensions of health communication, and offers practical solutions for better communications with direct outcomes in the optimization of citizens' health literacy. The book also discusses and proposes more effective health communication models and practices.

Provides comprehensive documentation of business and corporate entanglements with higher education. The book discusses the historic journey of funding from business and US corporate engagement in American higher education, and covers topics such as academy-business relationships, philanthropic partnerships, and transactional partnerships.

"This book explores the theoretical and practical aspects of technological enhancements in educational environments and the popularization of contemporary learning methods in developing countries"--

Presents research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of technological enhancements in educational environments and the popularization of contemporary learning methods in developing countries. The book features coverage on a broad range of topics, including game-based learning, intelligent tutoring systems, and course modelling.

Focuses on university-community collaborative engagement as a strategic response to widespread social displacement and its implications for the educational and social development of underserved young people from displaced communities.

Analyses and presents cloud-based IoT-related technologies, protocols and standards along with recent research and development in cloud-based IoT. The book also presents recent emerging trends and technological advances of cloud-based IoT innovative applications and the challenges and implications for society.

Explores best practices, policies, and protocols within international social work. The book focuses on the impact of digital applications, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and digital transformation on social work, and covers topics including burnout, management, social engineering, anti-discrimination strategies, and women's studies.

Explores the shifting definitions and implications of mass violence. The book focuses on the individuals who partake in these acts, the influence of weapon accessibility, how the promotion of violent actions is evolving, and how technology is used, such as using live streaming to broadcast incidents of mass violence as they transpire.

Analyses and presents cloud-based IoT-related technologies, protocols and standards along with recent research and development in cloud-based IoT. The book also presents recent emerging trends and technological advances of cloud-based IoT innovative applications and the challenges and implications for society.

Explores the shifting definitions and implications of mass violence. The book focuses on the individuals who partake in these acts, the influence of weapon accessibility, how the promotion of violent actions is evolving, and how technology is used, such as using live streaming to broadcast incidents of mass violence as they transpire.

Highlights the impact of the infodemic due to the pandemic (COVID-19) in organisations' performance and enhances the understanding of how the infodemic can and has negatively impacted employees as well as organisational performance. This is supplemented by a view of how organisations are tackling the infodemic.

Highlights the impact of the infodemic due to the pandemic (COVID-19) in organisations' performance and enhances the understanding of how the infodemic can and has negatively impacted employees as well as organisational performance. This is supplemented by a view of how organisations are tackling the infodemic.

Explores the changes that have been and will continue to be created by the unexpected disruptions that occurred as a result of the pandemic within the sports industry, fans consumption, and recreational habits. The book explores the status of sports after the pandemic, paths to recovery, and the future of sports.

Explores the changes that have been and will continue to be created by the unexpected disruptions that occurred as a result of the pandemic within the sports industry, fans consumption, and recreational habits. The book explores the status of sports after the pandemic, paths to recovery, and the future of sports.

"This book examines interdisciplinary approaches to GIS and spatial optimization in private and public organizations"--

Analyses the role of digital skills and competences, green issues, and technological disruptors in these emerging practices in Asia and how they can contribute to the creation of new business opportunities, more jobs, and growth for the recovery of Asian economies after the pandemic.