Drawing on research in the social sciences, communications, and other fields, this book wants to analyze how the online environment is influencing the experience of psychology. However, understanding how the Internet is changing our everyday experience presents a substantial challenge for the psychologists. Now, research in this area is still sparse and limited in both the number and scope of studies: actual research, especially studies with strict methodologies, is only just beginning. The contributions in this book are among the first scientific attempts to take a serious look at various aspects of Internet-related psychology. However, we need not start from scratch. Psychology has a broad knowledge about the factors that affect human behaviour in other setting. So, the papers collected for this book are descriptive and practical-oriented in nature.

This book introduces readers to Web content credibility evaluation and evaluation support. It highlights empirical research and establishes a solid foundation for future research by presenting methods of supporting credibility evaluation of online content, together with publicly available datasets for reproducible experimentation, such as the Web Content Credibility Corpus. The book is divided into six chapters. After a general introduction in Chapter 1, including a brief survey of credibility evaluation in the social sciences, Chapter 2 presents definitions of credibility and related concepts of truth and trust. Next, Chapter 3 details methods, algorithms and user interfaces for systems supporting Web content credibility evaluation. In turn, Chapter 4 takes a closer look at the credibility of social media, exemplified in sections on Twitter, Q&A systems, and Wikipedia, as well as fake news detection. In closing, Chapter 5 presents mathematical and simulation models of credibility evaluation, before a final round-up of the book is provided in Chapter 6. Overall, the book reviews and synthesizes the current state of the art in Web content credibility evaluation support and fake news detection. It provides researchers in academia and industry with both an incentive and a basis for future research and development of Web content credibility evaluation support services.

This book explores the digitization of culture as a means of experiencing and understanding cultural heritage in Namibia and from international perspectives. It provides various views and perspectives on the digitization of culture, the goal being to stimulate further research, and to rapidly disseminate related discoveries. Aspects covered here include: virtual and augmented reality, audio and video technology, art, multimedia and digital media integration, cross-media technologies, modeling, visualization and interaction as a means of experiencing and grasping cultural heritage. Over the past few decades, digitization has profoundly changed our cultural experience, not only in terms of digital technology-based access, production and dissemination, but also in terms of participation and creation, and learning and partaking in a knowledge society. Computing researchers have developed a wealth of new digital systems for preserving, sharing and interacting with cultural resources. The book provides important information and tools for policy makers, knowledge experts, cultural and creative industries, communication scientists, professionals, educators, librarians and artists, as well as computing scientists and engineers conducting research on cultural topics.

The popularization of the Internet, due in larger part to the advent of multifunctional cell phones, poses new challenges for health professionals, patients, and caregivers as well as creates new possibilities for all of us. This comprehensive volume analyzes how this social phenomenon is transforming long-established healthcare practices and perceptions in a country with one of the highest numbers of Internet users: Brazil. After an opening text that analyzes the Internet and E-Health Care as a field of study, the book comprises six parts. The first part introduces the emergence and development of the internet in Brazil, its pioneering experience in internet governance, digital inclusion, and online citizen participation. The second part is dedicated to internet health audiences by analyzing the cases of patients, the young, and the elderly seeking and sharing health information online, especially in virtual communities. The third part is dedicated to the challenges that the expansion of the internet in healthcare poses to all of us, such as the evaluation of the quality of health information available online and the prevention of the risks involved with online sales, cyberbullying, and consumption of prescription medicines. The fourth presents some innovative e-learning experiences carried out with different groups in Brazil, while the fifth part analyses some practical applications involving the Internet and health, including studies on M-Health, the Internet of things, serious games and the use of new information and communication technologies in health promotion. The last chapter analyses the future of healthcare in the Internet Age. The authors establish a critical and creative debate with international scholarship on the subject. This book is written in a direct and comprehensible way for professionals, researchers, students of communication and health, as well as for stakeholders and others interested in better understanding the trends and the different challenges related to the social phenomenon of the internet in health.

The growth of Internet use and technologies has increased exponentially within the business sector. When utilized properly, these applications can enhance business functions and make them easier to perform. Exploring the Convergence of Big Data and the Internet of Things is a pivotal reference source featuring the latest empirical research on the business use of computing devices to send and receive data in conjunction with analytic applications to reduce maintenance costs, avoid equipment failures, and improve business operations. Including research on a broad range of topics such as supply chain, aquaculture, and speech recognition systems, this book is ideally designed for researchers, academicians, and practitioners seeking current research on various technology uses in business.

Named one of the greatest minds of the 20th century by Time, Tim Berners-Lee is responsible for one of that century's most important advancements: the world wide web.  Now, this low-profile genius-who never personally profitted from his invention -offers a compelling protrait of his invention.  He reveals the Web's origins and the creation of the now ubiquitous http and www acronyms and shares his views on such critical issues as censorship, privacy, the increasing power of softeware companies , and the need to find the ideal balance between commercial and social forces.  He offers insights into the true nature of the Web, showing readers how to use it to its fullest advantage.  And he presents his own plan for the Web's future, calling for the active support and participation of programmers, computer manufacturers, and social organizations to manage and maintain this valuable resource so that it can remain a powerful force for social change and an outlet for individual creativity.

Two thirds of global Internet users are non-English speakers. Despite this, most scholarly literature on the Internet and computer-mediated-communication (CMC) focuses exclusively on English. This is the first book devoted to analyzing Internet related CMC in languages other than English.<br><br>The volume collects 18 new articles on facets of language and Internet use, all of which revolve around several central topics: writing systems, the structure and features of local languages and how they affect internet use, code switching between multiple languages, gender issues, public policy<br>issues, and so on. The scope of languages discussed in the volume is unusually broad, including non-native English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Spanish, Japanese, Thai, and Portuguese. This book will be of great interest to anyone studying linguistics, applied linguistics, communication, <br>anthropology and information sciences.

Web Project Management presents a solid Web project management method for building commercial Web sites. Developed by pres.co, a leading interactive agency, this refined eight-stage approach lets you closely manage your project's contributors, quality, costs, and schedules. Importantly, the book also details how to define, measure and understand the success of your project on an ongoing basis. This book is an indispensable resource, whether you are a project manager, online manager, Web director, consultant or producer.
* Includes insider tips from the perspective of the world's leading Web developers.
* Focuses on project management as it relates to e-commerce.
* Teaches you to organize and put together a team, develop goals, manage schedules and budgets, overcome pitfalls, maintain, evaluate and evolve a commercial Web presence.
* Includes an introduction to the key principles of Web project management and a case study of the Channel 5 Web site-a popular project managed by the author.
* Provides templates, via a companion Web site, that you can use to develop your own project documentation, a discussion forum, links to related sites, a glossary of terms, a database of useful white papers, and an Internet knowledge quiz.

A major investment in professional development is necessary to ensure the fundamental success of instructors in technology-integrated classrooms and in online courses. However, while traditional models of professional development rely on face-to-face instruction, online methods are also gaining traction-viable means for faculty development.Virtual Mentoring for Teachers: Online Professional Development Practices offers peer-reviewed essays and research reports contributed by an array of scholars and practitioners in the field of instructional technology and online education. It is organized around two primary themes: professional development models for faculty in online environments and understanding e-Learning and best practices in teaching and learning in online environments. The objective of this scholarship is to highlight research-based online professional development programs and best practices models that have been shown to enhance effective teaching and learning in a variety of environments.

A selection of international perspectives on on-line learning and the virtual university. The essays are divided into three sections: Overview and Theoretical Background; Projects and Tools; and Conclusions and Visions.

This authoritative text/reference describes the state of the art of fog computing, presenting insights from an international selection of renowned experts. A particular focus is provided on development approaches, architectural mechanisms, and measurement metrics for building smart adaptable environments. The coverage also includes important related topics such as device connectivity, security and interoperability, and communication methods. Topics and features: introduces the core concepts and principles of fog computing, and reviews the latest research and best practice relating to fog/edge environments; discusses the vision for an Internet of Things (IoT) in terms of fog computing and other related distributed computing paradigms, such as cloud computing; presents a survey of the key issues and broader aspects of the fog paradigm, as well as the factors that affect adoption of fog computing; examines frameworks and methodologies for fog-based architecture design, improving performance, and measuring quality of experience; proposes tools and methodologies for analyzing large amounts of sensor data from smart city initiatives; describes approaches for designing robust services, management of data-intensive applications, context-aware data analysis, and vehicular networking; identifies potential future research directions and technological innovations in relation to distributed computing environments such as the IoT. This enlightening volume offers essential perspectives for researchers of distributed computing and computer networking, as well as for advanced undergraduate and graduate students pursuing interests in this area. Professional engineers seeking to enhance security and connectivity in their IoT systems will also find this work to be a valuable reference.

Emerging new technologies such as digital media have helped artists to position art into the everyday lives and activities of the public. These new virtual spaces allow artists to utilize a more participatory experience with their audience. Digital Media and Technologies for Virtual Artistic Spaces brings together a variety of artistic practices in virtual spaces and the interest in variable media and online platforms for creative interplay. Presenting frameworks and examples of current practices, this book is useful for artists, theorists, curators as well as researchers working with new technologies, social media platforms and digital culture.

To survive in today's competitive business environment, marketing professionals must look to develop innovative methods of reaching their customers and stakeholders. Web 2.0 provides a useful tool in developing the relationships between business and consumer. The Handbook of Research on Integrating Social Media into Strategic Marketing explores the use of social networking and other online media in marketing communications, including both best practices and common pitfalls to provide comprehensive coverage of the topic. This book is intended for marketing professionals, business managers, and anyone interested in how social media fits into today's marketing environments.

Sektion 1: Internet als Business-Plattform.- Elektronische Koordination interorganisatorischer Geschaftsprozesse zwischen privaten Haushalten und Versicherungen im Rahmen von Tele-Insuring.- Internet-Nutzung im Business-to-Business-Bereich: Stand der Entwicklung, Typologie und Anwendungsbeispiele.- Aufbau eines Elektronischen Handelsplatzes fur Java-Applets.- Preisstrategien fur ein integriertes Universal-Internet.- Sektion 2: Optimierung von Geschaftsprozessen.- Value-Based Management of Inter-Organizational Business Processes.- A Hierarchical Planning Procedure Supporting the Selection of Service Providers in Outtasking Decisions.- A Multiagent System-Approach for the Design of Information Systems in Virtual Organizations.- Office-Automation in Municipal and County Administration with an Integrated Workflow Based Information System.- Efficiency and Cost Implications of Capital Allocation Mechanisms: A Contribution to the Market-versus-Hierarchy-Discussion.- Sektion 3: Groupware- und Workflow-Strategien.- Organisatorischer Wandel bei Einfuhrung von Groupware.- Increased Competitiveness using a Groupware based Project Controlling System.- Architektur zur informationstechnologischen Unterstutzung von Kooperationen.- Enterprise Knowledge Medium (EKM) - Konzeption und Einsatz eines computergestutzten Planungs- und Kontrollsystems im prozessorientierten Unternehmen.- Unterstutzung der Workflow-Entwicklung durch ein unternehmensweites Repository fur Geschaftsprozessrealisierungen.- Sektion 4: Groupware-Anwendungen.- New perspectives for higher education processes as a team-based approach - Back-office information technology for higher education and training.- Konfiguration des Informationsdienstes in Groupware.- Sektion 5: Wirtschaftliche Programmerstellung.- Global Production: The Case of Offshore Programming.- Metriken fur die IV-Diagnose, Konzept und prototypische Implementierung.- Produktinformationssysteme in Business Networks.- Sektion 6: SAP und Client-Server-Integration.- System Migration and System Integration: Two SAP Cases.- Unternehmensweite Datenkonsistenz durch Integration bestehender Informationssysteme.- Client/Server Architecture: what it promises - what it really provides.- IS Project Risk in Polish Organizations.- Sektion 7: Organisation und Datenmanagement.- Flexible Organizations Through Object-oriented and Transaction-oriented Information Systems.- Determinants and Outcomes of Electronic Data Interchange Integration.- Referenz-Informationsmodelle fur den Handel: Begriff, Nutzen und Empfehlungen fur die Gestaltung und unternehmensspezifische Adaption von Referenzmodellen.- Entwicklung eines Data Warehouse fur das Produktionscontrolling: Konzepte und Erfahrungen.- Sektion 8: Neue Chancen durch Multimedia.- Der Markt fur interaktive elektronische Medien aus oekonomischer Sicht.- Sektion 9: Anwendungen von Internet/Intranet.- Improving Competitiveness of Direct Banking via IT-Enabled Incentive Schemes.- Die Nutzung von Internet-Diensten im Rahmen des Elektronischen Datenaustauschs - Architekturvarianten und ein Anwendungsszenario.- Sektion 10: Organisation und Workflow.- Neue Organisationsformen und IT: Herausforderung fur die Unternehmensgestalter.- INCOME/WF - A Petri Net Based Approach to Workflow Management.- On the Object-Oriented Modelling of Distributed Workflow Applications.- Sektion 11: Reorganisation des Unternehmens.- Synthesizing Business and Information Systems (IS): Towards a Common Business-IS Model based on Agents.- Planungs- und Kontrollmodelle zur Steuerung prozessorientierter Organisationen auf der Basis einer Intranet-Anwendung.- Neue Kernprozesse fur Versicherer mit Agenturnetz.- Sponsorenverzeichnis.- Autoren- und Adressverzeichnis.

The Internet has generated a large amount of information that is created and shared between individuals and organizations. Because of the amount of information flying through cyberspace, the time to locate and digest the information increases exponentially, but the question of what information can be shared and how to share them remains unsolved. ""Advances in Electronic Business, Volume 2"" explores the semantic web and intelligent web services, two methods created to help solidify the meaning and relationship of data, and explains how they relate to business processes. Professionals, policy-makers, academics, researchers, and managers in IT, business, and commerce will find this book useful in understanding the semantic web and intelligent web services impact on e-commerce.

In today's society, the utilization of social media platforms has become an abundant forum for individuals to post, share, tag, and, in some cases, overshare information about their daily lives. As significant amounts of data flood these venues, it has become necessary to find ways to collect and evaluate this information. Social Media Data Extraction and Content Analysis explores various social networking platforms and the technologies being utilized to gather and analyze information being posted to these venues. Highlighting emergent research, analytical techniques, and best practices in data extraction in global electronic culture, this publication is an essential reference source for researchers, academics, and professionals.