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In recent years, smart cities have been an emerging area of
interest across the world. Due to this, numerous technologies and
tools, such as building information modeling (BIM) and digital
twins, have been developed to help achieve smart cities. To ensure
research is continuously up to date and new technologies are
considered within the field, further study is required. The
Research Anthology on BIM and Digital Twins in Smart Cities
considers the uses, challenges, and opportunities of BIM and
digital twins within smart cities. Covering key topics such as
data, design, urban areas, technology, and sustainability, this
major reference work is ideal for industry professionals,
government officials, computer scientists, policymakers,
researchers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.
Research methodology is as old as academia itself. Research
methodology shifts in strategy as it crosses different disciplines
and theories. This, too, is true with the shifting landscape of
research opportunities and technologies available to global
researchers. To achieve the most accurate and substantial research,
it is important to be knowledgeable of emerging research
methodologies. The Research Anthology on Innovative Research
Methodologies and Utilization Across Multiple Disciplines discusses
the most recent global research innovations made across multiple
fields. This anthology further discusses how these research
methodologies can be applied to a variety of specific fields.
Covering topics such as creative thinking, qualitative research,
and the research method landscape, this book is essential for
students and faculty of higher education, scientists, researchers,
sociologists, computer scientists, and academicians.
For many decades, the LGBTQ+ community has been plagued by strife
and human rights violations. Members of the LGBTQ+ community were
often denied a right to marriage, healthcare, and in some parts of
the world, a right to life. While these struggles are steadily
improving in recent years, disparities and discrimination still
remain from the workplace to the healthcare that this community
receives. There is still much that needs to be done globally to
achieve inclusivity and equity for the LGBTQ+ community. The
Research Anthology on Inclusivity and Equity for the LGBTQ+
Community is a comprehensive compendium that analyzes the struggles
and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on the
current climate around the world and the continued impact to these
individuals. Multiple settings are discussed within this dynamic
anthology such as education, healthcare, online communities, and
more. Covering topics such as gender, homophobia, and queer theory,
this text is essential for scholars of gender theory, faculty of
both K-12 and higher education, professors, pre-service teachers,
students, human rights activists, community leaders, policymakers,
researchers, and academicians.
Cybersecurity is vital for all businesses, regardless of sector.
With constant threats and potential online dangers, businesses must
remain aware of the current research and information available to
them in order to protect themselves and their employees.
Maintaining tight cybersecurity can be difficult for businesses as
there are so many moving parts to contend with, but remaining
vigilant and having protective measures and training in place is
essential for a successful company. The Research Anthology on
Business Aspects of Cybersecurity considers all emerging aspects of
cybersecurity in the business sector including frameworks, models,
best practices, and emerging areas of interest. This comprehensive
reference source is split into three sections with the first
discussing audits and risk assessments that businesses can conduct
to ensure the security of their systems. The second section covers
training and awareness initiatives for staff that promotes a
security culture. The final section discusses software and systems
that can be used to secure and manage cybersecurity threats.
Covering topics such as audit models, security behavior, and
insider threats, it is ideal for businesses, business
professionals, managers, security analysts, IT specialists,
executives, academicians, researchers, computer engineers, graduate
students, and practitioners.
As industry develops globally, environmental pollution grows to be
an increasingly serious problem with each passing year. While there
are many things that individuals on every level of power can do to
mitigate the harm done to the environment, environmental
remediation is a step to take to save our soil and water resources.
As this problem is ongoing, it is essential to be knowledgeable in
the emerging techniques made within the field of environmental
remediation. The Research Anthology on Emerging Techniques in
Environmental Remediation is a comprehensive resource on the
emerging techniques and developments made within the field of
environmental remediation. With global contributing authors, this
book explores environmental remediation within diverse settings and
international standards. Covering topics such as pollution and
contamination, nanotechnology, and agriculture, this book is an
essential reference for scientists, chemists, environmentalists,
government officials, professors, students, researchers,
conservationists, and academicians.
Increasing health literacy among patients is a difficult task as
medical jargon and healthcare directions can be overwhelming and
difficult to comprehend. In today's digital world, people are more
connected than ever before and have the ability to find healthcare
information in a way that was not possible in recent years. Mass
media and social media have become particularly influential in
conveying health information to the public. With the amount of
misinformation being spread, coupled with poor health literacy
skills, it is imperative that new strategies and policies are
undertaken to ensure that patients and the general public receive
accurate information and are appropriately educated in order to
provide them with the best possible knowledge and care. The
Research Anthology on Improving Health Literacy Through Patient
Communication and Mass Media provides an overview of the importance
of health literacy and the various means to achieve health literacy
for patients using several strategies and elements such as patient
communication and mass media. The book covers health awareness
challenges that have been faced recently and historically and
pushes for better patient-provider communication. The book also
examines the use of social media, virtual support groups, and
technological tools that aid in the facilitation of health
knowledge. Covering a range of key topics such as patient safety,
health illiteracy, and eHealth, this anthology is crucial for
healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians, students, and
those interested in understanding the importance of health literacy
and how it connects to media and communication.
Military technology is highly advanced in terms of technology being
used in the field, computer applications, artificial intelligence,
and software applications. These high-performance technologies
range from weapons to communications technology to automation in
vehicles and weaponry. These technologies must be both secure and
reliable in harsh environments. Research is being focused
specifically on that, including how military and defense
applications operate, what modern technologies are being used, and
the ethics surrounding these applications. A holistic view of these
applications is necessary for both understanding current military
tactics and tools along with the future applications. The Research
Anthology on Military and Defense Applications, Utilization,
Education, and Ethics focuses specifically on military and defense
operations, expenditure, technologies, and tools, and the ethics
surrounding technologies like weaponry and artificial intelligence
in the military. The chapters cover a wide and diverse range of
military and defense applications while providing crucial
information on the functions, security, and reliability of these
technologies. Beyond an understanding of the applications
themselves, this book also focuses on military education
surrounding these technologies and the ethics of usage to provide a
well-rounded understanding of research in the field. This book is
ideal for military consultants, military personnel, defense
agencies, national security agencies, government officials, defense
personnel, policymakers, military educators and trainers,
stakeholders, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and
students interested in the latest research in military and defense
applications.
When it comes to architecture, there has been a focus on
sustainable buildings and human well-being in the built
environment. Buildings should not only be environmentally friendly
and sustainable, but dually focused on human health, wellness, and
experience. This includes considerations into the quality of
buildings, ranging from ventilation to thermal comfort, along with
environment considerations such as energy usage and material
selection. Specific architectural choices and design for buildings
can either contribute to or negatively impact both society and the
environment, leading research in the field of architecture to be
focused on environmental and societal well-being in accordance with
the built environment. The Research Anthology on Environmental and
Societal Well-Being Considerations in Buildings and Architecture
focuses on how the built environment is being constructed to
purposefully enhance societal well-being while also maintaining
green standards for environmental sustainability. On one side, this
book focuses on the specific building choices that can be made for
the purpose of human well-being and the occupants who will utilize
the building. On the other side, this book also focuses on
environmental sustainability from the standpoint of green buildings
and environmental concerns. Together, these topics allow this book
to have a holistic view of modern architectural choices and design.
This book is essential for architects, IT professionals, engineers,
contractors, environmentalists, interior designers, civil planners,
regional government officials, construction companies,
policymakers, practitioners, researchers, academicians, and
students interested in architecture and how it can promote
environmental and societal well-being.
School counseling in the 21st century requires a new set of skills
and practices than seen in past decades. With a sharper focus on
social justice, the experiences and challenges for marginalized
groups, and more open discussions as to issues students face,
school counselors must be best equipped to handle all types of
diverse students and situations. School counselors and guidance
programs must address multicultural needs, underserved populations,
and students with issues ranging from mental illness to family
issues to chronic-illnesses and LGBTQ+ identities. Moreover, they
must be prepared to guide students to learning success and
adequately prepare them for future careers. The challenges students
face in the 21st century lead to new ways to prepare, support, and
educate school counselors in modern educational atmospheres with
student bodies that are handling vastly different challenges,
identities, and lifestyles. School counselors must navigate the
profession with information on best practices, techniques, and 21st
century skillsets that can adequately support and help all
students. The Research Anthology on Navigating School Counseling in
the 21st Century provides emerging research on the best practices
in school counseling, along with methods, techniques, and
professional development initiatives to better understand diverse
student populations, needs, and challenges. This book will not only
focus on how school counselors must adapt and learn in their own
professional careers, but also how school counseling is functioning
in the 21st century with the new concerns and obstacles students
must face and overcome. The chapters provide a holistic view of how
counselors are navigating their positions to best serve their
students through effective practices, programs, and new tools and
technologies. This book is ideal for school counselors, therapists,
school psychologists, counseling educators, administrators,
practitioners, researchers, academicians, and students who are
interested in school counseling in the 21st century.
Quantum technology has arrived as one of the most important new
topics of research, as it is the newest way to create computing
power, harness secure communications, and use sensitive measurement
methods that surpass the capabilities of modern supercomputers. If
successfully developed, quantum computers and technology will be
able to perform algorithms at impressively quick rates and solve
problems that were previously deemed impossible. This technology
will disrupt what is already known about computing and will be able
to reach new heights, speeds, and problem-solving capabilities not
yet seen. Beyond its inherent benefits comes the fact that quantum
technology will create improvements in many everyday gadgets as
well, spanning many industries. The Research Anthology on
Advancements in Quantum Technology presents the latest discoveries
in quantum technology itself along with providing its essential
uses, applications, and technologies that will impact computing in
modern times and far into the future. Along with this overview
comes a look at quantum technology in many different fields such as
healthcare, communications, aviation, automotive, forecasting, and
more. These industries will be looked at from the perspective of
data analytics, pattern matching, cryptography, algorithms, and
more. This book is essential for computer scientists, engineers,
professionals, researchers, students, and practitioners interested
in the latest information on quantum technology.
FinTech, an abbreviated term for financial technology, is a digital
revolution changing the way banking and financial services are
being used both by individuals and businesses. As these changes
continue to take place, the financial industry is focused on
technological innovation and feeding into this digital revolution
to better serve consumers who are looking for easier ways to
invest, transfer money, use banking services, and more. FinTech is
increasing accessibility to financial services, automating these
services, expanding financial options, and enabling online payments
and banking. While the benefits are being continually seen and this
technology is becoming more widely accepted, there are still
challenges facing the technology that include security concerns. To
understand FinTech and its role in society, both the benefits and
challenges must be reviewed and discussed for a holistic view on
the digital innovations changing the face of the financial
industry. The Research Anthology on Concepts, Applications, and
Challenges of FinTech covers the latest technologies in FinTech
with a comprehensive view of the impact on the industry, where
these technologies are implemented, how they are improving
financial services, and the security applications and challenges
being faced. The chapters cover the options FinTech has unlocked,
such as mobile banking and virtual transactions, while also
focusing on the workings of the technology itself and security
applications, such as blockchain and cryptocurrency. This book is a
valuable reference tool for accountants, bankers, financial
planners, financial analysts, business managers, economists,
computer scientists, academicians, researchers, financial
professionals, and students.
Along with the introduction of technology in nearly every facet of
human life comes the question of the ethical side of using
technology to improve the human condition, whether that be
physically or mentally. The capabilities of human enhancement
technologies have created a dual-sided approach to discussing human
enhancement: the critical approach of attempting to reach human
perfection and the ethics within that idea and the endless
capabilities of technology that have greatly impacted the medical
field. It is essential to discuss both aspects within these
emerging technologies, whether as separate entities or as cohesive
units. Ranging from disease detection and treatment to implants and
prosthetics to robotics and genetic engineering, human enhancement
technologies are widespread and multi-purposed. By going beyond the
capabilities of human hands, these technologies have propelled
modern medicine and healthcare to new levels that have allowed
humans to face new treatments or assistive technologies not seen
before. The Research Anthology on Emerging Technologies and Ethical
Implications in Human Enhancement covers the primary technologies
and tools being used in medicine and healthcare along with
discussions on the ethics of enhancing the human body. Topics
covered include prosthetics and implants, robotics, human
disorders/diseases and treatments and smart technologies, along
with law and theory. This publication serves as a valuable
reference work for doctors, medical professionals, researchers,
students, professionals, and practitioners involved in fields that
include ethics, medicine, computer science, robotics, genetics,
assistive technologies, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and
biotechnology.
Developing personal financial skills and improving financial
literacy are fundamental aspects for managing money and propelling
a bright financial future. Considering life events and risks that
unexpectantly present themselves, especially in the light of recent
global events, there is often an uncertainty associated with
financial standings in unsettled times. It is important to have
personal finance management to prepare for times of crisis, and
personal finance is something to be thought about in everyday life.
The incorporation of financial literacy for individuals is
essential for a decision-making process that could affect their
financial future. Having a keen understanding of beneficial and
detrimental financial decisions, a plan for personal finances, and
personalized goals are baselines for money management that will
create stability and prosperity. In a world that is rapidly
digitalized, there are new tools and technologies that have entered
the sphere of finance as well that should be integrated into the
conversation. The latest methods and models for improving financial
literacy along with critical information on budgeting, saving, and
managing spending are essential topics in today's world. The
Research Anthology on Personal Finance and Improving Financial
Literacy provides readers with the latest research and developments
in how to improve, understand, and utilize personal finance
methodologies or services and obtain critical financial literacy.
The chapters within this essential reference work will cover
personal finance technologies, banking, investing, budgeting,
saving, and the best practices and techniques for optimal money
management. This book is ideally designed for business managers,
financial consultants, entrepreneurs, auditors, economists,
accountants, academicians, researchers, and students seeking
current research on modern advancements and recent findings in
personal finance.
Even though blockchain technology was originally created as a
ledger system for bitcoin to operate on, using it for areas other
than cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular as of late. The
transparency and security provided by blockchain technology is
challenging innovation in a variety of businesses and is being
applied in fields that include accounting and finance, supply chain
management, and education. With the ability to perform such tasks
as tracking fraud and securing the distribution of medical records,
this technology is key to the advancement of many industries. The
Research Anthology on Blockchain Technology in Business,
Healthcare, Education, and Government is a vital reference source
that examines the latest scholarly material on trends, techniques,
and uses of blockchain technology applications in a variety of
industries, and how this technology can further transparency and
security. Highlighting a range of topics such as cryptography,
smart contracts, and decentralized blockchain, this multi-volume
book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, industry
leaders, managers, healthcare professionals, IT consultants,
engineers, programmers, practitioners, government officials,
policymakers, and students.
Cognitive impairment, through Alzheimer's disease or other related
forms of dementia, is a serious concern for afflicted individuals
and their caregivers. Understanding patients' mental states and
combatting social stigmas are important considerations in caring
for cognitively impaired individuals. Technology is playing an
increasing role in the lives of the elderly. One of the most
prevalent developments for the aging population is the use of
technological innovations for intervention and treatment of
individuals with mental impairments. Neurocognitive Disorders:
Breakthroughs in Research and Practice examines the treatment,
diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic and technological
interventions of neurodegenerative disorders. It also describes
programs and strategies that professional and family caregivers can
implement to engage and improve the quality of life of persons
suffering from cognitive impairment. Highlighting a range of topics
such as dementia, subjective wellbeing, and cognitive decline, this
publication is an ideal reference source for speech pathologists,
social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists,
psychiatrists, neurologists, pediatricians, researchers,
clinicians, and academicians seeking coverage on neurocognitive
disorder identification and strategies for clinician support and
therapies.
Nursing care professionals are an essential part of the medical
profession, known for their care and the assistance that they offer
to patients. However, nurses must also tackle the challenges of the
modern workplace, including the utilization of new technologies,
gender inequity, negative workplace environments including
navigating exclusionary behaviors such as incivility and bullying
and relieving stress and burnout. As such, it is crucial for
nurses, nurse managers, and other medical professionals to remain
up to date with the latest education and training techniques and
discussions surrounding the significant challenges that nurses
face. The Research Anthology on Nursing Education and Overcoming
Challenges in the Workplace is a comprehensive reference book that
compiles numerous chapters on the latest training and educational
strategies for nurses and discusses challenges facing this branch
of the medical field. The anthology presents challenges common
within the medical field and techniques used to solve or prevent
them as well as nurse perspectives on new medical technologies and
their perceived use and performance. Covering topics such as
e-training, ethics, patient safety, burnout, incivility, and more,
this text provides essential information for nurses, teachers, care
professionals, hospital staff, managers, practitioners, medical
professionals, nursing home and care facilities, academicians,
researchers, and students.
During emergency situations, society relies upon the efficient
response time and effective services of emergency facilities that
include fire departments, law enforcement, search and rescue, and
emergency medical services (EMS). As such, it is imperative that
emergency crews are outfitted with technologies that can cut
response time and can also predict where such events may occur and
prevent them from happening. The safety of first responders is also
of paramount concern. New tools can be implemented to map areas of
vulnerability for emergency responders, and new strategies can be
devised in their training to ensure that they are conditioned to
respond efficiently to an emergency and also conscious of best
safety protocols. Improving the Safety and Efficiency of Emergency
Services: Emerging Tools and Technologies for First Responders
addresses the latest tools that can support first responders in
their ultimate goal: delivering their patients to safety. It also
explores how new techniques and devices can support first
responders in their work by addressing their safety, alerting them
to accidents in real time, connecting them with medical experts to
improve the chances of survival of critical patients, predicting
criminal and terrorist activity, locating missing persons, and
allocating resources. Highlighting a range of topics such as crisis
management, medical/fire emergency warning systems, and predictive
policing technologies, this publication is an ideal reference
source for law enforcement, emergency professionals, medical
professionals, EMTs, fire departments, government officials,
policymakers, IT consultants, technology developers, academicians,
researchers, and students.
Our world is increasingly driven by sophisticated networks of
advanced computing technology, and the basic operation of everyday
society is becoming increasingly vulnerable to these networks'
shortcomings. The implementation and upkeep of a strong network
defense is a substantial challenge, beset not only by economic
disincentives but also by an inherent logistical bias that grants
advantage to attackers. Research Anthology on Combating
Denial-of-Service Attacks examines the latest research on the
development of intrusion detection systems and best practices for
preventing and combatting cyber-attacks intended to disrupt
business and user experience. Highlighting a range of topics such
as network administration, application-layer protocols, and malware
detection, this publication is an ideal reference source for
cybersecurity professionals, IT specialists, policymakers, forensic
analysts, technology developers, security administrators,
academicians, researchers, and students.
Telemedicine, which involves electronic communications and
software, provides the same clinical services to patients without
the requirement of an in-person visit. Essentially, this is
considered remote healthcare. Though telemedicine is not a new
practice, it has become an increasingly popular form of healthcare
delivery due to current events, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not only are visits being moved onto virtual platforms, but
additional materials and correspondence can remain in the digital
sphere. Virtual lab results, digital imaging, medical diagnosis,
and video consultations are just a few examples that encompass how
telemedicine can be used for increased accessibility in healthcare
delivery. With telemedicine being used in both the diagnosis and
treatment of patients, technology in healthcare can be implemented
at almost any phase of the patient experience. As healthcare
delivery follows the digital shift, it is important to understand
the technologies, benefits and challenges, and overall impacts of
the remote healthcare experience. The Research Anthology on
Telemedicine Efficacy, Adoption, and Impact on Healthcare Delivery
presents the latest research on best practices for adopting
telehealth into medical practices and its efficacy and solutions
for the improvement of telemedicine, as well as addresses emerging
challenges and opportunities, including issues such as securing
patient data and providing healthcare accessibility to rural
populations. Covering important themes that include doctor-patient
relationships, tele-wound monitoring, and telemedicine regulations,
this book is essential for healthcare professionals, doctors,
medical students, academic and medical libraries, medical
technologists, practitioners, stakeholders, researchers,
academicians, and students interested in the emerging technological
developments and solutions within the field of telemedicine.
There are many different types and causes of trauma and stress in
the workplace that can impact employee behavior and performance.
Corporations have a social responsibility to assist in the overall
wellbeing of their employees by ensuring that their leaders are
emotionally intelligent and that their organization is compliant
with moral business standards. Occupational Stress: Breakthroughs
in Research and Practice examines the psychological, physical, and
physiological effects of a negative work environment. It also
explores how to cope with work-related stress. Highlighting a range
of topics such as job satisfaction, work overload, and work-life
balance, this publication is an ideal reference source for
managers, professionals, researchers, academicians, and
graduate-level students in a variety of fields.
As computer and internet technologies continue to advance at a fast
pace, the rate of cybercrimes is increasing. Crimes employing
mobile devices, data embedding/mining systems, computers, network
communications, or any malware impose a huge threat to data
security, while cyberbullying, cyberstalking, child pornography,
and trafficking crimes are made easier through the anonymity of the
internet. New developments in digital forensics tools and an
understanding of current criminal activities can greatly assist in
minimizing attacks on individuals, organizations, and society as a
whole. Digital Forensics and Forensic Investigations: Breakthroughs
in Research and Practice addresses current challenges and issues
emerging in cyber forensics and new investigative tools and methods
that can be adopted and implemented to address these issues and
counter security breaches within various organizations. It also
examines a variety of topics such as advanced techniques for
forensic developments in computer and communication-link
environments and legal perspectives including procedures for cyber
investigations, standards, and policies. Highlighting a range of
topics such as cybercrime, threat detection, and forensic science,
this publication is an ideal reference source for security
analysts, law enforcement, lawmakers, government officials, IT
professionals, researchers, practitioners, academicians, and
students currently investigating the up-and-coming aspects
surrounding network security, computer science, and security
engineering.
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