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Accelerating Strategic Changes for Digital Transformation in the
Healthcare Industry discusses innovative conceptual frameworks,
tools, and solutions to successfully tackle the challenges of
mitigating the major disruption caused by COVID-19 in the
healthcare sector and society. It emphasizes case studies and
empirical studies from around the world, providing a comprehensive
view of best lessons on digital tools to manage the health crisis.
It focuses on the role of advances in digital and collaborative
technologies to offer rapid and effective tools for better health
solutions for new and emerging health problems. Specially it pays
attention to how information technologies help us in the current
global health emergency and the coronavirus epidemic response,
gaining more understanding of the new coronavirus and helping to
contain the outbreak. In addition, it explores how these new tools
and digital health solutions can support the economic and social
recovery in the post-pandemic world.It is a valuable resource for
researchers, students, policy makers and members of the biomedical
and medical fields who want to learn more about the transformative
role of digital transformation to in the healthcare sector.
Vehicle Power Management addresses the challenge of improving
vehicle fuel economy and reducing emissions without sacrificing
vehicle performance, reliability and durability. It opens with the
definition, objectives, and current research issues of vehicle
power management, before moving on to a detailed introduction to
the modeling of vehicle devices and components involved in the
vehicle power management system, which has been proven to be the
most cost-effective and efficient method for initial-phase vehicle
research and design. Specific vehicle power management algorithms
and strategies, including the analytical approach, optimal control,
intelligent system approaches and wavelet technology, are derived
and analyzed for realistic applications. Vehicle Power Management
also gives a detailed description of several key technologies in
the design phases of hybrid electric vehicles containing battery
management systems, component optimization, hardware-in-the-loop
and software-in-the-loop. Vehicle Power Management provides
graduate and upper level undergraduate students, engineers, and
researchers in both academia and the automotive industry, with a
clear understanding of the concepts, methodologies, and prospects
of vehicle power management.
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Quality, Reliability, Security and Robustness in Heterogeneous Networks - 7th International Conference on Heterogeneous Networking for Quality, Reliability, Security and Robustness, QShine 2010, and Dedicated Short Range Communications Workshop, DSRC 2010, Huston, TX, USA, November 17-19, 2010, Revised Selected Papers (Paperback, 2012 ed.)
Xi Zhang, Daji Qiao
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This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference
proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Heterogeneous
Networking for Quality, Reliability, Security and Robustness,
QShine 2010. The 37 revised full papers presented along with 7
papers from the allocated Dedicated Short Range Communications
Workshop, DSRC 2010, were carefully selected from numerous
submissions. Conference papers are organized into 9 technical
sessions, covering the topics of cognitive radio networks,
security, resource allocation, wireless protocols and algorithms,
advanced networking systems, sensor networks, scheduling and
optimization, routing protocols, multimedia and stream processing.
Workshop papers are organized into two sessions: DSRC networks and
DSRC security.
Vehicle Power Management addresses the challenge of improving
vehicle fuel economy and reducing emissions without sacrificing
vehicle performance, reliability and durability. It opens with the
definition, objectives, and current research issues of vehicle
power management, before moving on to a detailed introduction to
the modeling of vehicle devices and components involved in the
vehicle power management system, which has been proven to be the
most cost-effective and efficient method for initial-phase vehicle
research and design. Specific vehicle power management algorithms
and strategies, including the analytical approach, optimal control,
intelligent system approaches and wavelet technology, are derived
and analyzed for realistic applications. Vehicle Power Management
also gives a detailed description of several key technologies in
the design phases of hybrid electric vehicles containing battery
management systems, component optimization, hardware-in-the-loop
and software-in-the-loop. Vehicle Power Management provides
graduate and upper level undergraduate students, engineers, and
researchers in both academia and the automotive industry, with a
clear understanding of the concepts, methodologies, and prospects
of vehicle power management.
This book introduces the most state-of-the-art wireless power
transfer technologies for electric vehicles from the fundamental
theories to practical designs and applications, especially on the
circuit analysis methods, resonant compensation networks, magnetic
couplers, and related power electronics converters. Moreover, some
other necessary design considerations, such as communication
systems, detection of foreign and living objects, EMI issues, and
battery charging strategies, are also introduced to provide
sufficient insights into the industrial applications. Finally, some
future points are mentioned in brief. Different from other works,
all the WPT technologies in this book are applied in real EV
applications, whose effectiveness and reliability have been already
tested and verified. From this book, readers who are interested in
the area of wireless power transfer can have a broad view of modern
WPT technologies. Readers who have no experience in the WPT area
can learn the basic concept, analysis methods, and design
principles of the WPT system for EV charging. Even for the readers
who are occupied in this area, this book also provides rich
knowledge on engineering applications and future trends of EV
wireless charging.
Green Communications and Networking introduces novel solutions that
can bring about significant reductions in energy consumption in the
information and communication technology (ICT) industry-as well as
other industries, including electric power. Containing the
contributions of leading experts in the field, it examines the
latest research advances in green communications and networking for
next-generation wired, wireless, and smart-grid networks. The book
presents cutting-edge algorithms, protocols, and network
architectures to improve energy efficiency in communication
networks. It illustrates the various aspects of modeling, analysis,
design, management, deployment, and optimization of algorithms,
protocols, and architectures of green communications and
networking. The text examines energy-efficient hardware platforms,
physical layer, networking, and applications. Containing helpful
references in each chapter, it also: Proposes a mechanism for
minimizing energy consumption of wireless networks without
compromising QoS Reviews recent development in utility
communication networks, including advanced metering infrastructure
and SCADA Studies energy-efficient rate adaptation in long-distance
wireless mesh networks Considers the architectural design of
energy-efficient wireline Internet nodes Presents graph-theoretic
solutions that can be adopted in an IP network to reduce the number
of links used in the network during off-peak periods Outlines a
methodology for optimizing time averages in systems with variable
length frames Details a demand-based resources trading model for
green communications The book introduces a new solution for
delivering green last-mile access: broadband wireless access with
fiber-connected massively distributed antennas (BWA-FMDA). It also
presents a methodology for optimizing time averages in systems with
This book introduces the most state-of-the-art wireless power
transfer technologies for electric vehicles from the fundamental
theories to practical designs and applications, especially on the
circuit analysis methods, resonant compensation networks, magnetic
couplers, and related power electronics converters. Moreover, some
other necessary design considerations, such as communication
systems, detection of foreign and living objects, EMI issues, and
battery charging strategies, are also introduced to provide
sufficient insights into the industrial applications. Finally, some
future points are mentioned in brief. Different from other works,
all the WPT technologies in this book are applied in real EV
applications, whose effectiveness and reliability have been already
tested and verified. From this book, readers who are interested in
the area of wireless power transfer can have a broad view of modern
WPT technologies. Readers who have no experience in the WPT area
can learn the basic concept, analysis methods, and design
principles of the WPT system for EV charging. Even for the readers
who are occupied in this area, this book also provides rich
knowledge on engineering applications and future trends of EV
wireless charging.
Building on the tradition, promises and advances brought by the
historical Silk Road, the Belt and Road Initiative launched by
Chinese authorities in 2013 has the potential to re-draw the map of
checks and balances in the global economy. The New Silk Road leads
through the Arab Peninsula: Mastering Global Business and
Innovation offers an in-depth inquiry into the origins,
implications, opportunities and synergies that China's Belt and
Road Initiative creates for stakeholders in both Asia and the Arab
World. Acclaimed academics, practitioners and experts contribute to
a fascinating overview of critical issues that emerge along the New
Silk Road. Chapters address issues such as dispute resolution, the
geopolitics of international business, the enabling role of
sophisticated technologies, approaches to innovation promotion and
cross-cultural collaboration. Case-studies featuring specific
businesses and industries operating in the Belt and Road context
further add to the empirical focus that this book offers. An
essential resource for graduate and executive education in a range
of fields, including international business, international
political economy, strategic management, and applied computer
science, this volume will also serve as an illuminating study for
anyone interested in contemporary global affairs.
Key and enabling digital tools and solutions can boost the digital
transformation of economies and societies and support achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The outcomes of
digital innovation must be in line with responsible research and
innovation. How can advanced information technologies, including
artificial intelligence, blockchain, edge computing, the next
generation of the internet of things (NGIoT), IoT, machine
learning, and robotics, create digital tools and solutions to build
more resilient, climate-neutral, and green economies and societies?
5G, Artificial Intelligence, and Next Generation Internet of
Things: Digital Innovation for Green and Sustainable Economies
offers innovative conceptual frameworks and theories, case studies,
and empirical studies to understand digital innovation and how
digital and industrial technologies can accelerate the digital and
green transition with multidisciplinary and trans-disciplinary
approaches. The book studies how digital tools and solutions can
impact the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
worldwide, focusing on the Asian region. Featuring research on
topics such as 5G, artificial intelligence, blockchain, circular
economy, green economy, climate-neutral economy, human-centered
approach, robotics, geographical focus, and methodologies, this
book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, industry
players, policymakers, students, academics, experts on IT, CEOs,
policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders worldwide.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and knowledge management can create
innovative digital solutions and business opportunities in Asia
from circular and green economies to technological disruption,
innovation, and smart cities. It is essential to understand the
impact and importance of AI and knowledge management within the
digital economy for future development and for fostering the best
practices within 21st century businesses. The Handbook of Research
on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management in Asia's
Digital Economy offers conceptual frameworks, empirical studies,
and case studies that help to understand the latest developments in
artificial intelligence and knowledge management, as well as its
potential for digital transformation and business opportunities in
Asia. Covering topics such as augmented reality. Convolutional
neural networks, and digital transformation, this major reference
work generates enriching debate on the challenges and opportunities
for economic growth and inclusion in the region among business
executives and leaders, IT managers, policymakers, government
officials, students and educators of higher education, researchers,
and academicians.
The business ecosystem within Asia is undergoing a transformation
post COVID-19. Green issues, inclusion, and strategic disruptors in
companies and economies have become rising topics in Asian
businesses, causing such a change. This has the potential to be an
evolution for Asian businesses, creating new business models for
economic growth in Asia. The Handbook of Research on Big Data,
Green Growth, and Technology Disruption in Asian Companies and
Societies presents a rich collection of chapters exploring and
discussing the emerging topics, challenges, and success factors in
business, big data, innovation, and technology in Asia. This book
will explore the changes made in the transition towards greener and
sustainable societies and economies. Covering topics including
information technologies, open innovation, and green issues, this
book is essential for researchers, academicians, students,
politicians, policymakers, corporate heads of firms, senior general
managers, managing directors, information technology directors and
managers, and libraries.
With new technologies constantly being created, implemented, and
sold, it is a robust opportunity for companies to hop on board with
the latest digital trends. With the business world undergoing rapid
changes and advancements in current times, the transformation
process has been rapid and the disruptions significant. This has
created a culture of innovation and a plethora of available
business opportunities, especially when focused on Central Asia,
Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Along with these innovative
technologies and new opportunities in the business world comes
challenges and trends within the Asian region that require more
attention and advanced research to fully understand this digital
transformation era and the resulting impacts, challenges, and
solutions. The Handbook of Research on Disruptive Innovation and
Digital Transformation in Asia addresses key topics for
understanding business opportunities in Asia, covering a variety of
challenges and nations in the Asian region from technological
disruption and innovation to connectivity and economic corridors in
Asia, Islamic finance and tourism, and more. Due to its innovative
topics and approaches, geographical focus, and methodologies, the
chapters provide readers with a unique value in bringing new
perspectives to understanding emerging businesses and challenges in
Asia. This book is ideal for professors in academia, deans,
students, politicians, policymakers, corporate heads of firms,
senior general managers, managing directors, information technology
directors and managers, and researchers.
Businesses in the Asia-Pacific communities provide enormous
opportunities for local entrepreneurs to develop and collectively
collaborate with other economies. However, several challenges and
success factors exist for effective business operations in the
region. Innovative Management and Business Practices in Asia is a
collection of innovative research that enhances understanding and
collaboration in business, management, and technology in Asia for
the present and in the future. While highlighting topics including
corporate culture, international trade, and business
administration, this book is ideally designed for managers,
executives, CEOs, board members, corporate professionals, managing
directors, deans, decision makers, professors, researchers,
policymakers, industry practitioners, and students.
Collaboration in business allows for equitable opportunities and
inclusive growth as the economy rises while also permitting
partnering organizations to adopt and utilize the latest successful
practices and management. However, a market in stasis may require a
displacement in order to allow businesses to grow and create new
alliances and partnerships toward a shared economy. There is a need
for studies that seek to understand the necessity of market
disruption and the best supervisory methods for remaining relevant
and profitable in a time of change. Managerial Practices and
Disruptive Innovation in Asia is an essential reference source that
explores successful executive behavior and business operations
striving toward a more inclusive economy. Featuring research on
topics such as employee welfare, brand orientation, and
entrepreneurship, this publication is ideally designed for human
resources developers, policymakers, IT specialists, economists,
executives, managers, corporate directors, information
technologists, and academicians seeking current research focusing
on innovative business factors and sustainable economies in Asia.
Productivity remains the critical determinant of long-term national
growth and prosperity. The effects of today's globalism on
productivity demands the need for business organizations to sustain
their competitive advantage and remain profitable over time.
Foreign Business in China and Opportunities for Technological
Innovation and Sustainable Economics is a collection of research
used to demonstrate state-of-the art approaches of international
business and innovation management that shows how new, advanced,
international business models and adoptive strategies can expand
the sustainability frontiers. This publication serves as a leading
reference source on Chinese business, technology, economy, and
innovation, and facilitates necessary skills needed to engage with
business in or with China. While highlighting topics including
e-commerce, foreign trade, and global business, individuals such as
students, educators, international business experts, and innovation
experts can expand their technical knowledge in the global economy.
The evolution of information technologies, mobile devices, and
social media as well as the needs of students, workers, and
academics have experienced rapid changes in the past several years.
This complex and dynamic reality requires new forms of delivery of
learning content to students, the building of special learning
environments, and new teaching methodologies for academics. Opening
Up Education for Inclusivity Across Digital Economies and Societies
is an essential reference source that aims to foster the
international exchange of academic insights and approaches in order
to broaden visibility in the development of technology for
education, establish an international platform for interactions on
information technology and application in education, accelerate
innovation in education technology, and analyze the latest
achievements and progress in new and emerging information
technology for education with a special focus on higher education
institutions. The book addresses applications of technology use and
digital competence development in education systems around the
world including both specific uses in classrooms and broader uses
in national and regional policies. The book is ideally designed for
educators, administrators, policymakers, managers, politicians, and
academicians.
Businesses in the Asia-Pacific communities provide enormous
opportunities for local entrepreneurs to develop and collectively
collaborate with other economies. However, several challenges and
success factors exist for effective business operations in the
region. Innovative Management and Business Practices in Asia is a
collection of innovative research that enhances understanding and
collaboration in business, management, and technology in Asia for
the present and in the future. While highlighting topics including
corporate culture, international trade, and business
administration, this book is ideally designed for managers,
executives, CEOs, board members, corporate professionals, managing
directors, deans, decision makers, professors, researchers,
policymakers, industry practitioners, and students.
Productivity remains the critical determinant of long-term national
growth and prosperity. The effects of today's globalism on
productivity demands the need for business organizations to sustain
their competitive advantage and remain profitable over time.
Foreign Business in China and Opportunities for Technological
Innovation and Sustainable Economics is a collection of research
used to demonstrate state-of-the art approaches of international
business and innovation management that shows how new, advanced,
international business models and adoptive strategies can expand
the sustainability frontiers. This publication serves as a leading
reference source on Chinese business, technology, economy, and
innovation, and facilitates necessary skills needed to engage with
business in or with China. While highlighting topics including
e-commerce, foreign trade, and global business, individuals such as
students, educators, international business experts, and innovation
experts can expand their technical knowledge in the global economy.
The evolution of information technologies, mobile devices, and
social media as well as the needs of students, workers, and
academics have experienced rapid changes in the past several years.
This complex and dynamic reality requires new forms of delivery of
learning content to students, the building of special learning
environments, and new teaching methodologies for academics. Opening
Up Education for Inclusivity Across Digital Economies and Societies
is an essential reference source that aims to foster the
international exchange of academic insights and approaches in order
to broaden visibility in the development of technology for
education, establish an international platform for interactions on
information technology and application in education, accelerate
innovation in education technology, and analyze the latest
achievements and progress in new and emerging information
technology for education with a special focus on higher education
institutions. The book addresses applications of technology use and
digital competence development in education systems around the
world including both specific uses in classrooms and broader uses
in national and regional policies. The book is ideally designed for
educators, administrators, policymakers, managers, politicians, and
academicians.
After the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, societies, economies,
countries, and regions face unprecedented challenges in mainly the
health, social, economic dimensions simultaneously. Countries need
to recover pre-pandemic economic growth quickly, boost productivity
and job creation, invest in smart healthcare systems and services,
and work towards a climate-neutral and circular economy. On the one
hand, companies and economies need to use the opportunities of the
transition to a greener economy. The demand for greener products
and services can boost the creation of new jobs. On the other hand,
circular economy, with its potential impact on the life cycle of
products, can contribute to the creation of sustainable growth and
jobs. This book explores new and emerging frameworks, tools,
strategies to support companies and economies towards the green and
digital transformation in Asia, with special focus on ASEAN. It
will analyze the role of disruptive technologies, cutting-edge
green technologies and in these emerging practices in Asia and how
they can boost the creation of new business opportunities, more
jobs and economic growth for the recovery of Asian economies in
post-covid-19 scenarios. The book aims is an international platform
to bring together academics, scholars, researchers, decision
makers, policy makers, and practitioners to share new theories,
research findings, and case studies, to enhance understanding and
collaboration in green growth, digital economy, environmental
impact, green public procurement, sustainable performance, the
transition to a more circular economy, and more in Asia, with a
special focus on ASEAN.
The evolution of information technologies, mobile devices, social
media, and the needs of students, workers, and academics has
experienced rapid changes in the past several years. This complex
and dynamic reality requires new forms of education delivery and
teaching methodologies for academics. Old teaching practices must
be refreshed to provide customized and context-adapted learning
opportunities. Additionally, there are drivers, barriers, and
success factors within distance and mobile learning devices and
systems that need to be explored and tested. Education
Institutions, Skills, and Jobs in the Digital Era: Toward a More
Inclusive and Resilient Society aims to foster an international
dialogue of approaches, methodologies, and tools for the
transformation of education in the digital era and broaden the
visibility of new technologies for education, establish an
international scientific platform for collaboration on digital
education, and accelerate innovation in education technology.
Covering critical topics such as faculty training, online teaching,
and talent management, this reference work is ideal for government
officials, industry professionals, policymakers, researchers,
scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.
Digital technologies are transforming economies and societies
around the world. As such, markets demand new types of skills and
competences that students must learn in order to be successful. IT
and emerging technologies can be integrated into educational
institutions to improve teaching methods and academic results as
well as digital literacy. IT and the Development of Digital Skills
and Competences in Education compiles critical research into one
comprehensive reference source that explores the new demands of
labor markets in the digital economy, how educational institutions
can respond to these new opportunities and threats, the development
of new teaching and learning methods, and the development of
digital skills and competences. Through new theories, research
findings, and case studies, the book seeks to incite new
perspectives to understandings of the challenges and opportunities
of the utilization of IT in the education sector around the world.
Due to innovative topics that include digital competence,
disruptive technologies, and digital transformation, this book is
an ideal reference for academicians, directors of schools,
vice-chancellors, education and IT experts, CEOs, policymakers in
the field of education and IT, researchers, and students.
Digital technologies are transforming economies and societies
around the world. As such, markets demand new types of skills and
competences that students must learn in order to be successful. IT
and emerging technologies can be integrated into educational
institutions to improve teaching methods and academic results as
well as digital literacy. IT and the Development of Digital Skills
and Competences in Education compiles critical research into one
comprehensive reference source that explores the new demands of
labor markets in the digital economy, how educational institutions
can respond to these new opportunities and threats, the development
of new teaching and learning methods, and the development of
digital skills and competences. Through new theories, research
findings, and case studies, the book seeks to incite new
perspectives to understandings of the challenges and opportunities
of the utilization of IT in the education sector around the world.
Due to innovative topics that include digital competence,
disruptive technologies, and digital transformation, this book is
an ideal reference for academicians, directors of schools,
vice-chancellors, education and IT experts, CEOs, policymakers in
the field of education and IT, researchers, and students.
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