| Author | : Maumbe, Blessing |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 311 |
| Release | : 2012-12-31 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1466626860 |
"This book is a comprehensive collection of research on the emerging trends and advances in the global application of information and communication technology use in agriculture and rural development"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Blessing M. Maumbe |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 286 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Agricultural innovations |
| ISBN | : 9781466627178 |
"This book is a comprehensive collection of research on the emerging trends and advances in the global application of information and communication technology use in agriculture and rural development"--Provided by publisher.
| Author | : Deželan, Tomaž |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 356 |
| Release | : 2016-02-09 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1466698802 |
Online platforms have widened the availability for citizen engagement and opportunities for politicians to interact with their constituents. The increasing use of these technologies has transformed methods of governmental communication in online and offline environments. (R)evolutionizing Political Communications through Social Media offers crucial perspectives on the utilization of online social networks in political discourse and how these alterations have affected previous modes of correspondence. Highlighting key issues through theoretical foundations and pertinent case studies, this book is a pivotal reference source for researchers, professionals, upper-level students, and consultants interested in the influence of emerging technologies in the political arena.
| Author | : Andreopoulou, Zacharoula |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 317 |
| Release | : 2013-09-30 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1466645512 |
Implementation of technology into social and economic developments have provided key strengths in improving competitiveness and meeting the demands of modern society for life and the economy; including adapting to green development as a means to confront the economic crisis. E-Innovation for Sustainable Development of Rural Resources During Global Economic Crisis brings together a multidisciplinary exchange of knowledge on the application of electronic and mobile innovations towards the sustainable development of the economy. Providing an opportunity to identify effective e-innovation and successful practices, this book is essential for researchers, students, rural developers, and academics in the fields of economics, sustainable development, informatics, and the environment.
| Author | : Margaret E. Robertson |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 86 |
| Release | : 2016-10-04 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 3319454714 |
This book illustrates the benefits to be gained from digitally networked communication for health, education and transitioning economies in developing nations (Sierra Leone and Papua New Guinea) and developed nations. Growing powers of e-citizenship can help build sustainable futures. This small volume provides a collection of examples and ideas from which the authors hope will help build a wider resource. Understanding how to link everyday lives with global networks in the digital world in ways that add benefit for the world’s people, and the health of the planet, is an ongoing project. IYGU recognises the integral roles of networking and communication systems, as well as interactions between people, near and far, as fundamental for building better futures. The global penetration of digital devices means everyday life, present and future, is inextricably linked with information technologies
| Author | : Varun Gupta |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 175 |
| Release | : 2023-05-16 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 3031324366 |
The proceedings volume presents selected papers from the International Conference on Sustainability in Software Engineering & Business Information Management: Innovation & Applications (SSEBIM 2022) held in Olten, Switzerland from September 23-24, 2022. It includes research related to sustainability from both a business and technical point of view. From a business perspective, it not only addresses how to make the business operations more sustainable, but also considers factors such as human values, ethics, environment and responsibility of the businesses. From the technical perspective of software development companies, it focuses on sustainability in software engineering ranging from practices, tools, techniques and methods. The contributions reflect how software engineering teams exhibited pro-activeness in their approaches to lead to sustainable development of the software that is of highest quality and reliability. It is intended for a broad audience, including students, researchers and practitioners who work in software engineering and business information management fields.
| Author | : Eid, Mahmoud |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 367 |
| Release | : 2014-03-31 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1466657774 |
Terroredia is a newly coined term by the editor, Dr. Mahmoud Eid, to explain the phenomenal, yet under-researched relationship between terrorists and media professionals in which acts of terrorism and media coverage are exchanged, influenced, and fueled by one another. Exchanging Terrorism Oxygen for Media Airwaves: The Age of Terroredia provides a timely and thorough discussion on a wide range of issues surrounding terrorism in relation to both traditional and new media. Comprised of insights and research from leading experts in the fields of terrorism and media studies, this publication presents various topics relating to Terroredia: understanding of terrorism and the role of the media, terrorism manifestations and media representations of terrorism, types of terrorism and media stereotypes of terrorism, terrorism tactics and media strategies, the war on terrorism, the function of terrorism and the employment of the media, new terrorism and new media, contemporary cases of terrorist-media interactions, the rationality behind terrorism and counterterrorism, as well as the responsibility of the media. This publication is of interest to government officials, media professionals, researchers, and upper-level students interested in learning more about the complex relationship between terrorism and the media.
| Author | : Danesi, Marcel |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 328 |
| Release | : 2018-02-23 |
| Genre | : Computers |
| ISBN | : 1522556230 |
The study of symbols has long been considered a necessary field to unravel concealed meanings in symbols and images. These methods have since established themselves as staples in various fields of psychology, anthropology, computer science, and cognitive science. Empirical Research on Semiotics and Visual Rhetoric is a critical academic publication that examines communication through images and symbols and the methods by which researchers and scientists analyze these images and symbols. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics, such as material culture, congruity theory, and social media, this publication is geared toward academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on images, symbols, and how to analyze them.
| Author | : Narula, Sumit |
| Publisher | : IGI Global |
| Total Pages | : 270 |
| Release | : 2018-07-27 |
| Genre | : Political Science |
| ISBN | : 1522552928 |
Social media has quickly become one of the most effective tools in reaching masses of people. As environmental issues are becoming more prevalent and frequently acknowledged, social media is playing an important role in sharing various environmental problems as well as suitable solutions. Environmental Awareness and the Role of Social Media is an essential reference source for individuals seeking to raise awareness of environmental issues through social media platforms. The book examines social media’s use in disaster awareness, sustainability promotion, and marketing environmentally friendly products from an international perspective. This book is an excellent resource for environmentalists, environmental activists, scientists, public figures, policy makers, academicians, and individuals interested in research focused on the impact of social media on issues that affect the entire planet.
