Igi Global: 2943 books

In attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, many alternatives to manufacturing have been recommended from a number of international organizations. Although challenges will arise, remanufacturing has the ability to transform ecological and business value. Computational Intelligence in Remanufacturing...

The 21st century has seen a number of advancements in technology, including the use of high performance computing. Computing resources are being used by the science and economy fields for data processing, simulation, and modeling. These innovations aid in the support of production, logistics, and mobility...

While the effects of climate change become ever more apparent and pressing, the discussion of sustainable practices and environmental protection is a common overture among the academic and scientific communities. However, in order to be truly effective, sustainable solutions must be tested and applied...

Applying methodologies of Software Process Improvement (SPI) is an effective way for businesses to remain competitive in the software industry. However, many organizations find implementing software process initiatives challenging. Agile Estimation Techniques and Innovative Approaches to Software Process...

It is generally accepted that building information modeling (BIM) related technologies offer considerable advantages to many participants in the construction sector. Currently, there exists a whole range of commercially available BIM software platforms that are specialized to suit the functional needs...

Information Communication Technology is one of the fastest advancing areas in our modern time. Gaining attention over the past few decades, ICT is one of the cornerstones of our developing culture in the 21st century. Cases on ICT Utilization, Practice and Solutions: Tools for Managing Day-to-Day Issues...

The worldwide increase in population has led to numerous innovative approaches to the difficulties posed by food production and agriculture in general. New Technologies for Constructing Complex Agricultural and Environmental Systems presents high-quality research on the design and implementation of information...

Information and communication technologies (ICT) play an increasingly important role in the socio-economic environment of rural areas, and e-governance can empower citizens by facilitating their access to information and participatory decision-making. Agricultural and Environmental Informatics, Governance...

Like the anti-lock brakes system of a car, real-time systems are time-vital technologies put in place to react under a certain set of circumstances, often vital to security of data, information, or other resources. Innovations in Embedded and Real-Time Systems Engineering for Communication has collected...

Designing reliable and dependable embedded systems has become increasingly important as the failure of these systems in an automotive, aerospace or nuclear application can have serious consequences. Design and Test Technology for Dependable Systems-on-Chip covers aspects of system design and efficient...

The explosive growth and deployment of networking technology poses many security challenges to networking professionals including network administrators and information systems managers. Often, network administrators and managers learn about specific tools and techniques that are applicable to specific...

Mobile computing and multimedia technologies continue to expand and change the way we interact with each other on a business and social level. With the increased use of mobile devices and the exchange of information over wireless networks, information systems are able to process and transmit multimedia...

As systems become more prevalent and more complex, resilient adaptive systems are crucial when systems are needed in environments where change is the rule rather than the exception. Technological Innovations in Adaptive and Dependable Systems: Advancing Models and Concepts provides high quality, effective...

The security of information and communication technology is a high priority for any organization. By examining the current problems and challenges this domain is facing, more efficient strategies can be established to safeguard personal information against invasive pressures. Security and Privacy...