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Book Solutions for High Touch Communications in a High Tech World

Download or read book Solutions for High Touch Communications in a High Tech World written by Brown Sr., Michael A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-12-28 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, modern society has experienced an increased use of online discourse. Due to continuous advances in technology, the ongoing transition away from face-to-face communications has steadily caused the communication gap to widen. Solutions for High-Touch Communications in a High-Tech World is a pivotal source of research for identifying new approaches for face-to-face communication, opportunities to create social bonding and social capital, and taking advantage of the full communication cycle. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant perspectives and topics, such as social networking theory, conflict resolution, and interpersonal communications, this book is ideally designed for professionals, managers, researchers, students and academicians interested in perspectives on communication in the digital age.

Book New Media and Visual Communication in Social Networks

Download or read book New Media and Visual Communication in Social Networks written by K?r, Serpil and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-08-30 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social media and new social facilities have made it necessary to develop new media design processes with different communication strategies in order to promote sustainable communication. Visual communication emphasizes messages that are transmitted through visual materials in order to effectively communicate emotions, thoughts, and concepts using symbols instead of words. Social networks present an ideal environment for utilizing this communication technique. New Media and Visual Communication in Social Networks is a pivotal scholarly publication that examines communication strategies in the context of social media and new digital media platforms and explores the effects of visual communication on social networks, visual identity, television, magazines, newspapers, and more. Highlighting a range of topics such as consumer behavior, visual identity, and digital pollution, this book is essential for researchers, practitioners, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and educators.

Book Mass Communications and the Influence of Information During Times of Crises

Download or read book Mass Communications and the Influence of Information During Times of Crises written by Al-Suqri, Mohammed Nasser and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-12-17 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although global pandemics are not a new phenomenon, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken place in a very different information environment than any pandemic before it. In today’s world, information plays a critical role in all areas of life with much of this information being delivered over the internet and social media. People have access to unprecedented amounts of information from both official and unofficial sources. While these channels are beneficial for enabling authorities to obtain information necessary to manage the pandemic, there is also a higher risk of misinformation spread. Mass Communications and the Influence of Information During Times of Crises provides a comprehensive overview of research conducted into the role of information and the media during times of international crises, particularly examining the COVID-19 pandemic. This text provides a better understanding of how to use the media as a tool for managing pandemics in the event of future global health crises. Covering topics such as crisis communication, data acquisition, and social media usage, this book is a dynamic resource for government policymakers, public health authorities, information and communications specialists, researchers, graduate and post-graduate students, professors, and academicians in a wide range of both public health and information-related disciplines.

Book Returning to Interpersonal Dialogue and Understanding Human Communication in the Digital Age

Download or read book Returning to Interpersonal Dialogue and Understanding Human Communication in the Digital Age written by Brown Sr., Michael A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital collaboration is abundant in today’s world, but it is often problematic and does not provide an apt solution to the human need for comprehensive communication. Humans require more personal interactions beyond what can be achieved online. Returning to Interpersonal Dialogue and Understanding Human Communication in the Digital Age is a collection of innovative studies on the methods and applications of comparing online human interactions to face-to-face interactions. While highlighting topics including digital collaboration, social media, and privacy, this book is a vital reference source for public administrators, educators, businesses, academicians, and researchers seeking current research on the importance of non-digital communication between people.

Book Modern Perspectives on Virtual Communications and Social Networking

Download or read book Modern Perspectives on Virtual Communications and Social Networking written by Thakur, Jyotsana and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-10-12 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the prevalence of social media, businesses and other organizations have a growing need to utilize various online media platforms and sites to engage and interact with their potential consumer base. Virtual communities and social networking can provide an effective escape route from the limits imposed by traditional media. Using optimal strategies can lead to more successful outcomes when using these platforms. Modern Perspectives on Virtual Communications and Social Networking provides innovative insights into connection and conversation through internet media that foster trust, commitment, and transparency in business. The content within this publication represents the potential to create virtual bonds with consumers through the observation of buying behavior, social media best practices, and digital marketing strategies. It is designed for business professionals, academicians, consultants, managers, marketers, and researchers and covers topics centered on the use of online media as a method of reaching a wider population.

Book Multidisciplinary Perspectives on New Media Art

Download or read book Multidisciplinary Perspectives on New Media Art written by Soares, Celia and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-06-26 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New media has been gaining importance in the academic world as well as the artistic world through the concept of new media art. As the connections between art and communication technologies grow and further embrace a wide range of concepts, interpretations, and applications, the number of disciplines that will be touched will likewise continue to expand. Multidisciplinary Perspectives on New Media Art is a collection of innovative research on the methods and intersections between new media, artistic practices, and digital technologies. While highlighting topics including audience relationship, digital art, and computer animation, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, high-level art students, and art professionals.

Book Modelling and Simulation of Fast Moving Ad Hoc Networks  FANETs and VANETs

Download or read book Modelling and Simulation of Fast Moving Ad Hoc Networks FANETs and VANETs written by Pradeep Kumar, T.S. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the event of a disastrous event leading to the loss of communication networks, ad-hoc networks are a potent wireless communication resource because of their unique features including being quickly deployable and having a distributed nature, large coverage area, reduced cost, and more. Flying ad-hoc networks (FANETS) and vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETS) are the future technology and can solve many problems in e-commerce delivery through drones, agriculture, vaccine delivery, and more. The unique characteristics of these networks and special requirements have created new challenges for the research community in recent decades. Modelling and Simulation of Fast-Moving Ad-Hoc Networks (FANETs and VANETs) enhances the modelling and simulation aspects of FANETS and VANETS and understands the protocols in mac layer and network layers for fast-moving ad-hoc networks. It presents simulations run using various simulation tools and measures the performance metrics of ad-hoc networks. Covering topics such as emulation tools, secure communication, and modelling software, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for computer scientists, IT specialists, business leaders and managers, supply chain and logistics management, libraries, students, government officials, international organizations, law enforcement, engineers, agriculturalists, researchers, and academicians.

Book Evolution of Software Defined Networking Foundations for IoT and 5G Mobile Networks

Download or read book Evolution of Software Defined Networking Foundations for IoT and 5G Mobile Networks written by Kumar, Sunil and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-10-23 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 5G is the upcoming generation of the wireless network that will be the advanced version of 4G LTE+ providing all the features of a 4G LTE network and connectivity for IoT devices with faster speed and lower latency. The 5G network is going to be a service-oriented network, connecting billions of IoT devices and mobile phones through the wireless network, and hence, it needs a special emphasis on security. Security is the necessary enabler for the continuity of the wireless network business, and in 5G, network security for IoT devices is the most important aspect. As IoT is gaining momentum, people can remotely operate or instruct their network devices. Therefore, there is a need for robust security mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to the devices. Evolution of Software-Defined Networking Foundations for IoT and 5G Mobile Networks is a collection of innovative research on the security challenges and prevention mechanisms in high-speed mobile networks. The book explores the threats to 5G and IoT and how to implement effective security architecture for them. While highlighting topics including artificial intelligence, mobile technology, and ubiquitous computing, this book is ideally designed for cybersecurity experts, network providers, computer scientists, communication technologies experts, academicians, students, and researchers.

Book Information Manipulation and Its Impact Across All Industries

Download or read book Information Manipulation and Its Impact Across All Industries written by Ebrahimi, Maryam and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2021-11-19 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both misinformation and disinformation lead to lasting misperceptions that can pose dangers to the public. While information manipulation has always existed, modern technology allows for misinformation to spread further and quicker than ever before. Especially during times in which misinformation has a greater potential reach and a more captivated audience, it is important to recognize its impact on society. Information Manipulation and Its Impact Across All Industries focuses on information manipulation in different areas including finance and economy, health, society, and more. It considers the effects of misinformation and disinformation on organizations, human resources, citizens, and governments. Additionally, it describes detection models and approaches of misinformation and disinformation as well as anti-misinformation actions, policies, and laws. Covering topics such as cybersecurity, online health misinformation, and social capital, this book is a dynamic resource for managers, engineers, researchers, lecturers, advanced students, professors, academicians, and professional institutions.

Book Advancements in Security and Privacy Initiatives for Multimedia Images

Download or read book Advancements in Security and Privacy Initiatives for Multimedia Images written by Kumar, Ashwani and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-09-25 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of digital images in today’s modernized market is rapidly increasing throughout organizations due to the prevalence of social media and digital content. Companies who wish to distribute their content over the internet face numerous security risks such as copyright violation. Advanced methods for the protection and security of digital data are constantly emerging, and up-to-date research in this area is lacking. Advancements in Security and Privacy Initiatives for Multimedia Images is a collection of innovative research on the methods and applications of contemporary techniques for the security and copyright protection of images and their distribution. While highlighting topics including simulation-based security, digital watermarking protocols, and counterfeit prevention, this book is ideally designed for security analysts, researchers, developers, programmers, academicians, practitioners, students, executives, educators, and policymakers seeking current research on modern security improvements for multimedia images.

Book Hidden Link Prediction in Stochastic Social Networks

Download or read book Hidden Link Prediction in Stochastic Social Networks written by Pandey, Babita and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-05-03 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Link prediction is required to understand the evolutionary theory of computing for different social networks. However, the stochastic growth of the social network leads to various challenges in identifying hidden links, such as representation of graph, distinction between spurious and missing links, selection of link prediction techniques comprised of network features, and identification of network types. Hidden Link Prediction in Stochastic Social Networks concentrates on the foremost techniques of hidden link predictions in stochastic social networks including methods and approaches that involve similarity index techniques, matrix factorization, reinforcement, models, and graph representations and community detections. The book also includes miscellaneous methods of different modalities in deep learning, agent-driven AI techniques, and automata-driven systems and will improve the understanding and development of automated machine learning systems for supervised, unsupervised, and recommendation-driven learning systems. It is intended for use by data scientists, technology developers, professionals, students, and researchers.

Book Popular Representations of America in Non American Media

Download or read book Popular Representations of America in Non American Media written by Endong, Floribert Patrick C. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-06-28 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Much of what the world knows about the United States of America is constructed and spread through global media. One can hardly find a country where news events involving the U.S.A. do not attract media attention, controversy, or at least invoke some level of critical thought. Popular Representations of America in Non-American Media provides emerging research exploring how non-American media covers and represents the U.S.A. through a critical review that demonstrates how foreign media representations of the country have varied according to periods in history, political leadership, and current ideological and socio-cultural affinities. The publication also conversely examines Americans’ perceptions of foreign media representations of their country. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as neocolonialism, political science, and popular culture, this book is ideally designed for students, scholars, media specialists, policymakers, international relation experts, politicians, and other professionals seeking current research on different perspectives on non-American media’s representation of the U.S.A. and Americans.

Book Trends  Experiences  and Perspectives in Immersive Multimedia and Augmented Reality

Download or read book Trends Experiences and Perspectives in Immersive Multimedia and Augmented Reality written by Simão, Emília and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-07-27 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of immersive multimedia, which is closely related to concepts of augmented reality, brings opportunities in art, education, entertainment, and technology. As such, it is vital to explore the connections between consumers of media content and information parts that come from multimedia platforms. Trends, Experiences, and Perspectives in Immersive Multimedia and Augmented Reality is a critical scholarly resource that offers solutions to the problems that appear in both theoretical and practical dimensions of immersive multimedia experiences on an interdisciplinary platform. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as cyber behavior, human-computer interaction, and transmedia, this book is geared towards digital artists, media professionals, developers, academicians, researchers, and upper-level graduate students seeking current research on the exploration of immersive multimedia through the perspectives of technology, communications, and art.

Book Innovative Perspectives on Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies

Download or read book Innovative Perspectives on Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies written by Sarfraz, Muhammad and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-04-03 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Digital communication has become increasingly prominent in numerous disciplines throughout society due to the high usage levels of interactive systems. Professionals continue to apply trending technologies to their traditional practices as social interaction becomes more computerized. As new innovations are continually being discovered, researchers and practitioners in various areas of work need to stay up to date on the latest findings within interactive communication systems. Innovative Perspectives on Interactive Communication Systems and Technologies is a collection of innovative research on the interdisciplinary methods of internet-based social interaction technologies and their impact on communicative practices in various professional fields. While highlighting topics including health communication, small group settings, and design philosophies, this book is ideally designed for industry experts, researchers, engineers, scientists, policymakers, practitioners, academicians, and students seeking research on modern advancements of interactive communication technologies through real-world applications.

Book Motivationally Intelligent Leadership  Emerging Research and Opportunities

Download or read book Motivationally Intelligent Leadership Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Brown Sr., Michael A. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emotional intelligence serves as a valuable tool and knowledge base in the workplace. By creating empathic and trusting relationships, business environments can be not only more productive, but also positive and engaging. Motivationally Intelligent Leadership: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a valuable reference source that examines the necessary leadership traits to create positive partnerships and work ethic in business environments. Highlighting pertinent topics such as engaged interaction, team communication, and work motivation, this book is ideally designed for managers, professionals, researchers, students, and practitioners interested in the role of emotional intelligence in business leadership.

Book Designing for Human Machine Symbiosis Using the URANOS Model  Emerging Research and Opportunities

Download or read book Designing for Human Machine Symbiosis Using the URANOS Model Emerging Research and Opportunities written by Hadorn, Benjamin and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-02-08 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demand for integral and sustainable solutions is on the rise. As new ways of defining reality emerge, this generates the progression of more humanistic and sustainable construction of operating systems. Designing for Human-Machine Symbiosis Using the URANOS Model: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on human-centered system modeling and methods to provide a generic system model to describe complex non-linear systems. Featuring extensive coverage across a range of relevant topics, such as pervasive computing systems, smart environments, and smart industrial machines, this book is ideally designed for researchers, engineers, and professionals seeking current research on the integration of human beings and their natural, informational, and socio-cultural environments into system design.

Book HCI Challenges and Privacy Preservation in Big Data Security

Download or read book HCI Challenges and Privacy Preservation in Big Data Security written by Lopez, Daphne and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2017-08-10 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Privacy protection within large databases can be a challenge. By examining the current problems and challenges this domain is facing, more efficient strategies can be established to safeguard personal information against invasive pressures. HCI Challenges and Privacy Preservation in Big Data Security is an informative scholarly publication that discusses how human-computer interaction impacts privacy and security in almost all sectors of modern life. Featuring relevant topics such as large scale security data, threat detection, big data encryption, and identity management, this reference source is ideal for academicians, researchers, advanced-level students, and engineers that are interested in staying current on the advancements and drawbacks of human-computer interaction within the world of big data.