Handbook of Research on Applied E-Learning in Engineering and Architecture Education

Handbook of Research on Applied E-Learning in Engineering and Architecture Education
Author: Fonseca, David
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 602
Release: 2015-12-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466688041

The integration of technology in education has provided tremendous opportunity for learners of all ages. In today?s technology-focused society, the traditional classroom setting is being transformed through online learning platforms, collaborative and experimental methods, and digital educational resources that go hand-in-hand with non-digital learning devices. The Handbook of Research on Applied E-Learning in Engineering and Architecture Education reviews the latest research available on the implementation of digital tools and platforms within the framework of technical education, specifically in the subjects of architecture and engineering. Taking a global approach to the topic of online learning environments for technical education at all grade levels, this comprehensive reference work is ideally designed for use by educators, instructional designers, and researchers from around the world. This handbook contains pertinent research on a variety of educational topics including online learning platforms, mobile and blended learning, collaborative learning environments, gaming in education, informal learning, and educational assessment.

Handbook of Research on Applied Learning Theory and Design in Modern Education

Handbook of Research on Applied Learning Theory and Design in Modern Education
Author: Railean, Elena
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 1049
Release: 2015-11-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1466696354

The field of education is in constant flux as new theories and practices emerge to engage students and improve the learning experience. Research advances help to make these improvements happen and are essential to the continued improvement of education. The Handbook of Research on Applied Learning Theory and Design in Modern Education provides international perspectives from education professors and researchers, cyberneticists, psychologists, and instructional designers on the processes and mechanisms of the global learning environment. Highlighting a compendium of trends, strategies, methodologies, technologies, and models of applied learning theory and design, this publication is well-suited to meet the research and practical needs of academics, researchers, teachers, and graduate students as well as curriculum and instructional design professionals.

Optimization of Design for Better Structural Capacity

Optimization of Design for Better Structural Capacity
Author: Belgasmia, Mourad
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2018-11-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522570608

Despite the development of advanced methods, models, and algorithms, optimization within structural engineering remains a primary method for overcoming potential structural failures. With the overarching goal to improve capacity, limit structural damage, and assess the structural dynamic response, further improvements to these methods must be entertained. Optimization of Design for Better Structural Capacity is an essential reference source that discusses the advancement and augmentation of optimization designs for better behavior of structure under different types of loads, as well as the use of these advanced designs in combination with other methods in civil engineering. Featuring research on topics such as industrial software, geotechnical engineering, and systems optimization, this book is ideally designed for architects, professionals, researchers, engineers, and academicians seeking coverage on advanced designs for use in civil engineering environments.

Innovative Solutions and Applications of Web Services Technology

Innovative Solutions and Applications of Web Services Technology
Author: Zhang, Liang-Jie
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2018-10-19
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522572694

With the development of Web 2.0 technologies, the internet has become a huge platform for information and data sharing. As such, web services provide an important foundation for branching technologies in end-user computing and applications. To make online technology more accessible for users, it is important to optimize web services to function properly or offer a personalized experience. Innovative Solutions and Applications of Web Services Technology is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of existing technologies for web service usability and accessibility. Highlighting a range of topics including business processes, cyber-physical systems, and recommendation accuracy, this book is ideally designed for IT professionals, researchers, graduate-level students, software developers, academicians, and computer engineers seeking current research on adapting online information and services to user needs.

Smart Devices, Applications, and Protocols for the IoT

Smart Devices, Applications, and Protocols for the IoT
Author: Rodrigues, Joel J. P. C.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2019-03-29
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522578129

Advances in computing, communications, and control have bridged the physical components of reality and cyberspace leading to the smart internet of things (IoT). The notion of IoT has extraordinary significance for the future of several industrial domains. Hence, it is expected that the complexity in the design of IoT applications will continue to increase due to the integration of several cyber components with physical and industrial systems. As a result, several smart protocols and algorithms are needed to communicate and exchange data between IoT devices. Smart Devices, Applications, and Protocols for the IoT is a collection of innovative research that explores new methods and techniques for achieving reliable and efficient communication in recent applications including machine learning, network optimization, adaptive methods, and smart algorithms and protocols. While highlighting topics including artificial intelligence, sensor networks, and mobile network architectures, this book is ideally designed for IT specialists and consultants, software engineers, technology developers, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on up-to-date technologies in smart communications, protocols, and algorithms in IoT.

Blockchain Applications in IoT Security

Blockchain Applications in IoT Security
Author: Patel, Harshita
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2020-09-18
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799824160

Like many other scientific innovations, scientists are looking to protect the internet of things (IoT) from unfortunate losses, theft, or misuse. As one of the current hot trends in the digital world, blockchain technology could be the solution for securing the IoT. Blockchain Applications in IoT Security presents research for understanding IoT-generated data security issues, existing security facilities and their limitations and future possibilities, and the role of blockchain technology. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cryptocurrency, remote monitoring, and smart computing, this book is ideally designed for security analysts, IT specialists, entrepreneurs, business professionals, academicians, researchers, students, and industry professionals seeking current studies on the limitations and possibilities behind competitive blockchain technologies.

Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Risk Management and Cyber Intelligence

Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Risk Management and Cyber Intelligence
Author: Dall'Acqua, Luisa
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2020-08-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1799843408

The emergence of artificial intelligence has created a vast amount of advancements within various professional sectors and has transformed the way organizations conduct themselves. The implementation of intelligent systems has assisted with developing traditional processes including decision making, risk management, and security. An area that requires significant attention and research is how these companies are becoming accustomed to computer intelligence and applying this technology to their everyday practices. Transdisciplinary Perspectives on Risk Management and Cyber Intelligence is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of intelligent systems within various professional sectors as well as the exploration of theories and empirical findings. While highlighting topics such as decision making, cognitive science, and knowledge management, this publication explores the management of risk and uncertainty using training exercises, as well as the development of managerial intelligence competency. This book is ideally designed for practitioners, educators, researchers, policymakers, managers, developers, analysts, politicians, and students seeking current research on modern approaches to the analysis and performance of cyber intelligence.

FPGA Algorithms and Applications for the Internet of Things

FPGA Algorithms and Applications for the Internet of Things
Author: Sharma, Preeti
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2020-03-30
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1522598081

In the research area of computer science, practitioners are constantly searching for faster platforms with pertinent results. With analytics that span environmental development to computer hardware emulation, problem-solving algorithms are in high demand. Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is a promising computing platform that can be significantly faster for some applications and can be applied to a variety of fields. FPGA Algorithms and Applications for the Internet of Things provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of computable algorithms and applications within robotics and electronics development. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as neuroscience, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence, this book is ideally designed for computer science specialists, researchers, professors, and students seeking current research on cognitive analytics and advanced computing.

Additive Manufacturing Technologies From an Optimization Perspective

Additive Manufacturing Technologies From an Optimization Perspective
Author: Kumar, Kaushik
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2019-06-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1522591699

In this technology-driven era, conventional manufacturing is increasingly at risk of reaching its limit, and a more design-driven manufacturing process, additive manufacturing, might just hold the key to innovation. Offering a higher degree of design freedom, the optimization and integration of functional features, and the manufacturing of small batch sizes, additive manufacturing is changing industry as we know it. Additive Manufacturing Technologies From an Optimization Perspective is a critical reference source that provides a unified platform for the dissemination of basic and applied knowledge about additive manufacturing. It carefully examines how additive manufacturing is increasingly being used in series production, giving those in the most varied sectors of industry the opportunity to create a distinctive profile for themselves based on new customer benefits, cost-saving potential, and the ability to meet sustainability goals. Highlighting topics such as bio-printing, tensile strength, and cell printing, this book is ideally designed for academicians, students, engineers, scientists, software developers, architects, entrepreneurs, and medical professionals interested in advancements in next-generation manufacturing.