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Elżbieta Macioszek, Grzegorz Sierpiński
This book presents many valuable research methods useful in conducting research in modern urban transportation systems and networks. The knowledge base in practical examples, as well as the decision support methods described in this book, is of interest to people …
Michael Adamaszek, Mario Manto, Dennis J. L. G. Schutter
Emotions represent a critical aspect of daily life in humans. Our understanding of the mechanisms of regulation of emotions has increased exponentially these last two decades. This book evaluates the contribution of the cerebellum to emotion. It outlines the current …

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First International Conference (ICIDN 2012), Dec. 15-18, 2012, Kathmandu, Nepal
Rameshwar Adhikari, Santosh Thapa
The book addresses the interdisciplinary scientific approach for the systemic understanding of connections between major human diseases and their treatment regime by applying the tools and techniques of nanotechnology. It also highlights the interdisciplinary collaborative researches for innovation in Biomedical …
Lotfi A. Zadeh, Ali M. Abbasov, Ronald R. Yager, Shahnaz N. Shahbazova, Marek Z. Reformat
The book reports on the latest advances and challenges of soft computing. It gathers original scientific contributions written by top scientists in the field and covering theories, methods and applications in a number of research areas related to soft-computing, such …

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Evolvements in Business Information Processing and ManagementVolume 1
Natalia Kryvinska, Michal Greguš
This book discusses processes and procedures in information/data processing and management. The global market is becoming more and more complex with an increased availability of data and information, and as a result doing business with information is becoming more popular, …
Constandinos X. Mavromoustakis, George Mastorakis, Ciprian Dobre
This book reports on the latest advances on the theories, practices, standards and strategies that are related to the modern technology paradigms, the Mobile Cloud computing (MCC) and Big Data, as the pillars and their association with the emerging 5G …
Elisabetta Baldi, Monica Muratori
There are several types of damage that can be found in the male gamete. Genetic damage in spermatozoa can originate during spermatogenesis, or it can originate during transit in both male and female genital tracts. Damage can also be due …

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Proceedings of the 3rd GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition, Egypt 2019 on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures The Official International Congress of the Soil-Structure Interaction Group in Egypt (SSIGE)
Sherif Badawy, Dar-Hao Chen
This book brings together scientific experts in different areas that contribute to the design, analysis, and performance of sustainable pavements. This book also contributes to transportation engineering challenges and solutions, evaluate the state of the art, identify the shortcomings and …
Dmitry O. Zharkov
DNA is under constant challenge from environmental and endogenous metabolic assaults. Several layers of defence and repair systems allow cells to maintain stable genomes; in humans, dysfunction of these systems leads to cancer, neurodegeneration, and other pathologies. At the same …
I. E. Leonard, J. E. Lewis
Wiley
A gentle introduction to the geometry of convex sets in n-dimensional spaceGeometry of Convex Sets begins with basic definitions of the concepts of vector addition and scalar multiplication and then defines the notion of convexity for subsets of n-dimensional space. …
Julie McLeod, Catharine Hare
One of the biggest challenges faced by any organization today is that of managing electronic records, a vital but complex undertaking involving multiple roles within the organization and strategies that are still evolving. Bringing together for the first time the …
Paul Gibbons
Freedom of information (FOI) is now an international phenomenon with over 100 countries from Albania to Zimbabwe enacting the right to know for their citizens. Since 2005, the UKs Freedom of Information Act has opened up thousands of public bodies …
Niels Windfeld Lund
This book presents the first comprehensive introduction to documentation studies. It outlines the historical background of, and the theoretical foundation for a complementary approach to documentation issues and processes: not only in the context of academic study, but also in …
Katharine Schopflin, Matt Walsh
Practical Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) is a guide written by and for knowledge and information management practitioners. As well as offering an introduction to the field, it provides advice and expertise that can be applied to real-life workplace situations. …
Martin Palmer
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has had a rapid impact on the library world. Its advantage over other technologies used in libraries is usually seen to be its ability to combine the functions of the barcode and the security tag, but …

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People, Processes, Technology
Andrew Cox
First applied to internet gateways such as Yahoo, the concept of the "portal" has evolved in a bewildering number of directions. Different themes of personalization, aggregation or integration seem to have dominated our understanding of what a portal should be …

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An Introduction to Planning, Designing and Developing Library Buildings
Ayub Khan, Stella Thebridge
Drawing on the authors experience gained from library projects around the world, this book charts a readable path through everything from the planning of a new library, to major refurbishment, or the remodelling of a current library. It clearly explains …
Barbara Allan
The importance of supporting the needs of research students has recently risen higher up the academic agenda around the world. Numbers of postgraduate students have expanded, and the traditional PhD has now been joined by a new range of doctoral …
Elizabeth Bentley, Sarah Pavey, Sue Shaper, Sally Todd, Carol Webb, Sharon Markless
This book takes a strategic approach to the leadership of school libraries and will inspire and enable school librarians to think creatively about their work and the community in which they operate. The Innovative School Librarian raises important questions about …
Margaret Crockett
This practical how-to-do-it guide is ideal for professionals involved in the management of archives and records, especially if they are just starting out or without formal training. The book covers all aspects of recordkeeping and archives management. It follows the …
Gillian Oliver, Fiorella Foscarini
Recordkeeping Cultures explores how an understanding of organisational information culture provides the insight necessary for the development and promotion of sound recordkeeping practices. The book is a fully revised and expanded new edition of the authors 2014 book Records Management …
Milena Dobreva, Andy O'Dwyer, Pierluigi Feliciati
This landmark text captures a global cross-section of leading voices and provides a clear and coherent overview of the user studies domain and user issues in digital libraries. As the information environment becomes increasingly electronic, digital libraries have proliferated, but …

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How information creation, capture, preservation and discovery are being transformed
Michael Moss, Barbara Endicott-Popovsky
This edited collection brings together global experts to explore the role of information professionals in the transition from an analogue to a digital environment. The contributors, including David Nicholas, Valerie Johnson, Tim Gollins and Scott David, focus on the opportunities …
Jo Bartlett
Brand new from the top 10 bestselling author of The Midwife By The Sea. Midwife Jess knows shell never have a baby of her own, but shes determined to still be a mum.So Jess decides to foster, providing love and …
G E Gorman, Peter Clayton
This established text is the only introduction to qualitative research methodologies in the field of library and information management. Its extensive coverage encompasses all aspects of qualitative research work from conception to completion, and all types of study in a …
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