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Corporate Security Crossroads: Responding to Terrorism, Cyberthreats, and Other Hazards in the Global Business Environment
by Richard J. ChasdiEven though terrorism poses an increasing threat to multinational companies, corporate leaders can thwart attacks by learning to navigate the complexities of foreign governments, social unrest, and cultural dissonance.Multinational corporations are on the front lines of terrorism and cyberattacks—two of the world's biggest threats to global security. How can corporate leaders mitigate their organizations' risks and develop an infrastructure that detects and deters a security menace before it happens? This timely reference lays out essential political context and historical background to help executives identify contemporary threats and understand the interconnections between threat dynamics in an increasingly dangerous international environment.This compelling work is organized into seven chapters. The beginning chapters profile the specific risks for multinational companies and detail which global—and regional—factors might propagate violence targeted at American-based businesses. Next, two historical case studies on terrorist assaults at Tigantourine and Mombasa illustrate how counterterrorism can successfully thwart potential attacks against business targets. The final part describes industrial espionage and criminal activity and then outlines a corporate counterterror blueprint to combat the prospect of terrorism, providing specific recommendations for preventative measures.
Controlling Cyberspace: The Politics of Internet Governance and Regulation
by Carol M. GlenInformed by theories of international relations, this book assesses global political conflicts over cyberspace. It also analyzes the unique governance challenges that the Internet presents, both in terms of technical problems and control over content.The Internet is a resource of unparalleled importance to all countries and societies, but the current decentralized system of Internet governance is being challenged by some governments that seek to assert sovereign control over the technology. The political battles over governing the Internet—ones that are coming and conflicts that have already started—have far-reaching implications. This book analyzes the shifting nature of Internet governance as it affects timely and significant issues including Internet freedom, privacy, and security, as well as individual and corporate rights.Controlling Cyberspace: The Politics of Internet Governance and Regulation covers a broad range of issues related to Internet governance, presenting a technical description of how the Internet works, an overview of the Internet governance ecosystem from its earliest days to the present, an examination of the roles of the United Nations and other international and regional organizations in Internet governance, and a discussion of Internet governance in relation to specific national and international policies and debates. Readers will consider if access to the Internet is a human right and if the right to freedom of expression applies equally to the exchange of information online. The book also addresses how the digital divide between those in developed countries and the approximately 5 billion people who do not have access to the Internet access affects the issue of Internet governance, and it identifies the challenges involved in protecting online privacy in light of government and corporate control of information.
The Computer: A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World
by Eric G. Swedin David L. FerroThis book, aimed at general readers, covers the entirety of computing history from antiquity to the present, placing the story of computing into the broader context of politics, economics, society, and more.Computers dominate the world we live in, and this book describes how we got here. The Computer: A Brief History of the Machine That Changed the World covers topics from early efforts at mathematical computation back in ancient times, such as the abacus and the Antikythera device, through Babbage's Difference Engine and the Hollerith Tabulating Machines of the 19th century, to the eventual invention of the modern computer during World War II and its aftermath. The scope of the text reaches into the modern day, with chapters on social media and the influence of computers and technology on recent elections.The information in this book, perfect for readers new to the topic or those looking to delve into the history of computers in greater detail, can be accessed both chronologically and topically. With chapters focusing on larger time periods as well as shorter subsections covering specific people and topics, this book is designed to make the history of computing as approachable as possible.
The Complete Guide to Open Scholarship
by Victoria MartinOffers librarians an authoritative overview of the full spectrum of significant issues and controversies related to open scholarship in a candid and fair-minded manner.There has long been a debate about openness in scholarship, and even the term itself continues to be debated. Openness is a complex and multidimensional concept, and its nature in scholarship continually evolves. One of the hindrances to the transition to greater openness in academia is this lack of clear understanding about how it fits into the practice of scholarly communication.To ensure that librarians as knowledge managers can better educate scholars about the benefits and challenges of open scholarship, Victoria Martin's The Complete Guide to Open Scholarship brings clarity to the concept of openness, tests assumptions concerning it, and strikes the right balance between breaking down complex ideas into simpler ones and honoring the reader's intelligence and previous knowledge of the subject. Readers will learn the history of openness in scholarship as well as several ways in which openness can be perceived. Drawing on specific examples, Martin discusses the most prominent scholarly models based on openness, barriers to openness, concerns about openness in scholarship, and the future of open scholarship.
Best Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programs, and Services
by Christopher DeCristofaro James Hutter Nick TanziEmerging technologies can intimidate with their cost and uncertainty—this book provides flexible options for adopting the most popular ones.Introducing new technologies to your library can be a daunting process; they can be costly, they may be unfamiliar to many staff members, and their success is far from assured. To address these concerns, Best Technologies for Public Libraries accommodates budgets large and small, providing options for both the ambitious and the cost-conscious. Authors Christopher DeCristofaro, James Hutter, and Nick Tanzi provide a resource for staff looking to incorporate a number of emerging technologies into their library and makerspaces. Each chapter explores a new technology, including 3D printing, drones, augmented reality, and virtual reality, covering how the technologies work, the selection process, training, sample programming, best practices, and relevant policy. By describing a variety of program and service ideas across age groups, the book gives readers the ability to first evaluate them within the context of their own organization before incorporating ideas à la carte. This approach helps readers to adopt these new technologies and create policies with uses already in mind.
Auditing Diversity in Library Collections
by Sarah VoelsAfter explaining the importance of diversity audits, this book offers a range of options for how to go about conducting them.Library collections serve as a reflection of their communities and the wider world, and audits are the best way to assess the inclusivity of these collections. In this practical book, Sarah Voels helps libraries meet the challenge of doing a diversity audit.The task of auditing a collection for its diversity is essential to the development of a reflective collection. Conducting a diversity audit gives library professionals a realistic and accurate assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the materials they provide their readers. Only with this information at hand can libraries work toward improvement. But what's the best way to conduct an audit? What criteria should be used? How can audits be tailored to specific communities? How much will it cost, and how much time will it take?Voels has taken away the guesswork by surveying a wide range of libraries that have performed diversity audits and sharing their successes and challenges. She suggests best practices while acknowledging that each library's specific situation will be unique. All libraries considering a diversity audit will benefit from this guide.
The Artificial Intelligence Imperative: A Practical Roadmap for Business
by Anastassia Lauterbach Andrea Bonime-BlancThis practical guide to artificial intelligence and its impact on industry dispels common myths and calls for cross-sector, collaborative leadership for the responsible design and embedding of AI in the daily work of businesses and oversight by boards.Artificial intelligence has arrived, and it's coming to a business near you. The disruptive impact of AI on the global economy—from health care to energy, financial services to agriculture, and defense to media—is enormous. Technology literacy is a must for traditional businesses, their boards, policy makers, and governance professionals. This is the first book to explain where AI comes from, why it has emerged as one of the most powerful forces in mergers and acquisitions and research and development, and what companies need to do to implement it successfully. It equips business leaders with a practical roadmap for competing and even thriving in the face of the coming AI revolution. The authors analyze competitive trends, provide industry and governance examples, and explain interactions between AI and other digital technologies, such as blockchain, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things. At the same time, AI experts will learn how their research and products can increase the competitiveness of their businesses, and corporate boards will come away with a thorough knowledge of the AI governance, ethics, and risk questions to ask.
American Political Humor [2 volumes]: Masters of Satire and Their Impact on U.S. Policy and Culture [2 volumes]
by Jody C BaumgartnerThis two-volume set surveys the profound impact of political humor and satire on American culture and politics over the years, paying special attention to the explosion of political humor in today's wide-ranging and turbulent media environment.Historically, there has been a tendency to regard political satire and humor as a sideshow to the wider world of American politics—entertaining and sometimes insightful, but ultimately only of modest interest to students and others surveying the trajectory of American politics and culture. This set documents just how mistaken that assumption is. By examining political humor and satire throughout US history, these volumes not only illustrate how expressions of political satire and humor reflect changes in American attitudes about presidents, parties, and issues but also how satirists, comedians, cartoonists, and filmmakers have helped to shape popular attitudes about landmark historical events, major American institutions and movements, and the nation's political leaders and cultural giants. Finally, this work examines how today's brand of political humor may be more influential than ever before in shaping American attitudes about the nation in which we live.
American Journalism and "Fake News": Examining the Facts (Contemporary Debates)
by Seth Ashley Jessica Roberts Adam MakslThis book provides a comprehensive and impartial overview of the state of American journalism and news-gathering in the 21st century, with a special focus on the rise—and meaning—of "fake news."A part of ABC-CLIO's Examining the Facts series, which uses evidence-based documentation to examine the veracity of claims and beliefs about high-profile issues in American culture and politics, this volume examines beliefs, claims, and myths about American journalism and news media. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field of American journalism, including contemporary issues and historical foundations, and places modern problems such as "fake news" and misinformation in the context of larger technological and economic forces. The book illustrates the strengths and weaknesses of journalistic practices so readers can feel empowered to navigate the complex information environment in which we live and to understand the level to which various news sources can (or can't) be trusted to provide accurate and timely coverage of issues and events of import to the public and the nation. These skills and knowledge structures are necessary for any citizen who wishes to be an informed participant in a self-governing democratic society.
Advocating Digital Citizenship: Resources for the Library and Classroom
by Carrie Rogers-Whitehead Amy O. Milstead Lindi Farris-HillIn this down-to-earth guide, educators will learn successful strategies for embedding digital citizenship into their library and school instruction.Digital citizenship, the ethical and responsible use of technology, is more important than ever for 21st-century learners and families-all of whom are spending increasingly long hours behind screens. Because libraries and schools are often the mediators between technology and individuals, educators must know what digital citizenship is and how they can understand, program, and promote it.In Advocating Digital Citizenship, readers will learn from a public librarian and two current school librarians a wealth of real-life, easy-to-follow strategies to make libraries healthy, equitable, and safe digital spaces for everyone. Covering complex but important topics like digital law, digital etiquette, and media literacy, the authors help librarians and teachers establish a curriculum, write programming, and collaborate with colleagues to achieve buy-in at all levels.Educators will benefit from a chapter dedicated to lesson plans, and a practical appendix includes digital citizenship program outlines, policy and procedure documents, and conversation prompts around technology to share with families. In our current climate, which requires so many new digital experiences for people of all ages, digital citizenship instruction is timely and essential.
The ABCs of ERM: Demystifying Electronic Resource Management for Public and Academic Librarians
by Jessica Zellers Tina M. Adams Katherine HillThe ever-shifting landscape of electronic resources challenges even the most tech-savvy information professionals. Now, however, you can surmount those challenges, with the solid backing offered in this practical book.Despite their being visible, valuable, and expensive components of public and academic library collections, electronic resources remain somewhat mysterious to many librarians. How do you deal with vendors, how do you decide which e-resources to buy, how do you optimize access for remote users, and perhaps most importantly, how do you motivate your public to use them?Created by three front-line practitioners, this guide answers all of those questions and more, offering practical advice to information professionals involved in any aspect of electronic resource management—from selecting, acquiring, and activating to managing, promoting, and deselecting. It features clear instructions along with definitions, checklists, FAQs, and sidebars comprising sensible tips and anecdotal asides for the involved librarian. Written in a lively style and brimming with helpful information, this is the guide you'll wish you had in library school, and a resource you will refer to again and again.
Information And Communications Technology class 9 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe Grade 9 ICT workbook is meticulously crafted to align with the National Curriculum Framework, recognizing the pivotal role of digital literacy in today's evolving landscape. With a strategic focus on technology's exponential growth, the workbook unfolds across nine comprehensive units, ranging from fundamental computer operations to practical problem-solving and programming. Through a learner-centric approach, the workbook amalgamates theoretical concepts with engaging practical activities, employing games, and exercises that foster hands-on learning experiences. Emphasizing continuous engagement, it encourages a year-long blend of theory and application. Symbolized guides like Tipiyu, carried over from previous grades, enrich the learning journey, while colored elements and symbols serve as aids, enhancing comprehension. Anchored in promoting ICT skills essential for a burgeoning knowledge society, this workbook primes students for the National Examination, nurturing their capacity to navigate digital environments, solve problems, and flourish in an increasingly tech-driven world.
Information and Communications Technology class 8 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe "Information and Communications Technology - Grade 8" textbook, published by the Mauritius Institute of Education in 2021, encompasses nine units covering a wide array of ICT topics. Aimed at Grade 8 students, it delves into fundamental aspects like computer operations, word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, internet usage, multimedia, health, safety, ethics, practical problem-solving, programming, and databases. Serving as a comprehensive guide, it equips students with a strong foundational understanding of ICT principles and skills crucial in today's world. The textbook's clarity and concise presentation facilitate easy comprehension, allowing students to grasp concepts effortlessly. With its detailed coverage and accessible language, this resource proves invaluable for students seeking to explore and comprehend the applications and significance of ICT in the modern era.
Information and Communications Technology class 7 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe Grade 7 ICT textbook for students in Mauritius is a comprehensive guide designed to facilitate a smooth transition from Grade 6, focusing on key competencies, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The textbook's eight units cover diverse ICT topics, including computer operations, the Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, multimedia, and problem solving. Each unit is structured with activities, quick tests, summative exercises, and end-of-unit questions. An engaging feature is the introduction of an avatar named Tipiyu, providing guidance throughout the book. The curriculum emphasizes fundamental ICT principles, safety, ethics, and practical skills in areas such as programming using Scratch. The textbook aims to make learning accessible, empowering, and enjoyable for Grade 7 students, acknowledging the contributions of various stakeholders in its development.
Let’s Learn ICT Skills - Pupil’s Textbook class 6 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThis Grade 6 ICT skills textbook comprehensively covers fundamental aspects of computer literacy. Beginning with Computer Fundamentals, it delves into hardware, software, and introduces various operating systems for computers and mobile devices. The Word Processing section advances students' skills, encompassing tasks like adding picture borders, utilizing spelling and grammar tools, and employing find and replace functions. Multimedia skills are honed through the creation and editing of drawings, movies, and presentations, integrating diverse media elements. The Presentation module guides students in editing slides, inserting media, and incorporating animations and hyperlinks. The Spreadsheet segment demonstrates advanced features, including data manipulation, formatting, and chart representation. The Internet section introduces email basics, covering composition, sending, replying, forwarding, and file attachments, while highlighting the advantages of email usage. Overall, the textbook provides a comprehensive foundation for Grade 6 pupils in mastering diverse ICT skills essential for today's digital world.
Let's Learn ICT Skills - Pupil's Book - class 5 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe Grade 5 ICT skills textbook, released by the Mauritius Institute of Education in 2021, serves as a comprehensive guide for students, covering fundamental topics in computer literacy. The curriculum spans computer fundamentals, word processing, multimedia, presentation, spreadsheet, and internet skills. It provides in-depth insights into desktop elements and customization options, emphasizing efficient navigation through right-click menus and keyboard shortcuts. The word processing section focuses on Microsoft Office Word, offering practical demonstrations on inserting clip art, manipulating text, and incorporating tables. The multimedia chapter introduces graphics software using Paint.net, distinguishing between bitmap and vector graphics. The presentation unit utilizes Microsoft Office PowerPoint to teach advanced features such as layout changes, table insertion, and slide transitions. The spreadsheet module, employing Microsoft Office Excel, guides students through data manipulation, including worksheet management, cell formatting, and formula usage. The Internet section utilizes Firefox to instruct students on web browsing, tab management, and basic webpage interactions. With a hands-on approach and practical examples, this textbook aims to equip Grade 5 students with essential ICT skills for effective digital literacy.
Let’s Learn ICT Skills - Pupil’s Book - class 4 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe Grade 4 ICT skills textbook, authored by the academic staff of the Mauritius Institute of Education, provides a comprehensive and accessible guide for students. The book covers essential topics such as computer operations, multimedia, word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and Internet skills. Divided into units, the curriculum introduces students to the fundamentals of computer usage, including mouse and keyboard skills, desktop navigation, and window manipulation. It progresses to cover multimedia applications and practical exercises using software like Paint. The textbook further delves into word processing with Microsoft Word, file management, presentation creation with PowerPoint, and spreadsheet usage with Excel. The Internet unit introduces basic concepts and skills, guiding students on web browsing and online information retrieval. Each unit offers engaging activities, exercises, and teacher's notes, making the learning experience interactive and enjoyable for Grade 4 students.
Let's Learn ICT Skills - Pupil's Book class 3 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe Computer Fundamentals module provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of computing, covering essential concepts and practical skills. It begins with an overview of computers and their types, such as desktops, laptops, and tablets, along with the fundamental components comprising them. Learners explore file management techniques, spreadsheet basics, and word processing tasks, including document formatting and clip art insertion. Presentation skills are developed through creating PowerPoint slideshows. Internet usage dos and don'ts, web addresses, webpage access, saving, and printing are explained, while multimedia tasks in MS Paint are covered. Furthermore, the module emphasizes health, safety, and ethical considerations related to computer usage, highlighting potential health issues like neck and back pain, and eye strain. By encompassing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the module equips learners with a solid foundation in computer literacy essential for modern-day endeavors.
Let's Learn ICT Skills - Pupil's Book class 2 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe ICT Skills Guide by the Mauritius Institute of Education serves as an invaluable resource for educators, aligning with the National Curriculum Framework. It comprehensively covers essential computer literacy topics such as safety measures, software proficiency, and fundamental internet usage. Each unit within the guide delineates clear learning objectives and offers a balanced blend of theoretical concepts and hands-on activities, complemented by corresponding content in the accompanying textbook. With built-in evaluations, educators can effectively gauge student comprehension and progress. This guide proves instrumental in fostering robust ICT competencies among learners, providing a cohesive and structured approach to skill development within the educational framework.
Let's Learn ICT Skills - Pupil's Book class 1 - MIE
by Mauritius Institute of EducationThe ICT skills textbook, developed by the Mauritius Institute of Education in 2021, serves as a foundational guide for students to grasp essential computer competencies. Covering fundamental topics including the structure of a computer system, mouse proficiency, word processing, internet navigation, and multimedia tool utilization, the textbook facilitates a well-rounded understanding of ICT concepts. Through a series of engaging activities and assessments, students are encouraged to identify computer components, practice mouse manipulation, typing, and effectively navigate online platforms. Supported by comprehensive resources such as teachers' manuals and practical exercises, the textbook aligns with the National Curriculum Framework for Nine Year Continuous Basic Education, ensuring a structured and holistic approach to ICT education.
Innovative Technologies for Printing, Packaging and Digital Media (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1144)
by Huihui Song Min Xu Li Yang Linghao Zhang Shu YanThis book includes original, peer-reviewed research papers from the 14th China Academic Conference on Printing and Packaging (CACPP 2023), held in Beijing, China on November 24-26, 2023. The proceedings cover the latest findings in color science and technology, image processing technology, digital media technology, mechanical and electronic engineering and numerical control, materials and detection, printing and packaging technology, and so on. As such, the book is of interest to university researchers, R&D engineers and graduate students in the fields of color science, image science, materials science, computer science, digital media, network technology, smart manufacturing technology and printing and packaging.
Automotive Human-Machine Interaction (Research on Automotive Intelligent Cockpit)
by Jun Ma Zaiyan GongThis book focuses on the evaluation methodology for automotive human-machine interaction (HMI), which aim to reduce driving distractions, lower operational loads, optimize user experience design, and enhance user value.The book is divided into three parts. The first part, consisting of Chapters 1–3, introduces the evolution of automotive HMI and proposes a three-dimensional orthogonal evaluation system for automotive HMI that is comprehensive, systematic, and quantifiable. This evaluation system incorporates all evaluation items into a spatial matrix consisting of three dimensions: interaction tasks, interaction modalities, and evaluation indexes. The second part provides a comprehensive presentation and in-depth discussion of the evaluation indexes. The three rational evaluation indexes are utility, safety, and efficiency, which can be tested by the real-car driving simulator. The four emotional evaluation indexes are cognition, intelligence, value, and aesthetics. In orderto standardize the latter two subjective indexes, this book summarizes common differences in value between Chinese and European users and organizes typical aesthetic orientations in automotive UI based on art history research. The third part introduces the application of this HMI evaluation system in the automotive R&D process, including how to integrate the evaluation into a real product development process to achieve efficient product iteration.This book is suitable for intelligent cockpit and HMI designers, engineers, and researchers. It is also used as a reference for product managers and students in the field of intelligent connected vehicles.
Global COVID-19 Research and Modeling: A Historical Record (Data Analytics)
by Longbing CaoThis book provides answers to fundamental and challenging questions regarding the global response to COVID-19. It creates a historical record of COVID-19 research conducted over the four years of the pandemic, with a focus on how researchers have responded, quantified, and modeled COVID-19 problems. Since mid-2021, we have diligently monitored and analyzed global scientific efforts in tackling COVID-19. Our comprehensive global endeavor involves collecting, processing, analyzing, and discovering COVID-19 related scientific literature in English since January 2020. This provides insights into how scientists across disciplines and almost every country and regions have fought against COVID-19. Additionally, we explore the quantification of COVID-19 problems and impacts through mathematics, AI, machine learning, data science, epidemiology, and domain knowledge. The book reports findings on publication quantities, impacts, collaborations, and correlations with the economy and infectionsglobally, regionally, and country-wide. These results represent the first and only holistic and systematic studies aimed at scientifically understanding, quantifying, and containing the pandemic. We hope this comprehensive analysis will contribute to better preparedness, response, and management of future emergencies and inspire further research in infectious diseases. The book also serves as a valuable resource for research policy, funding management authorities, researchers, policy makers, and funding bodies involved in infectious disease management, public health, and emergency resilience.
Green, Pervasive, and Cloud Computing: 18th International Conference, GPC 2023, Harbin, China, September 22–24, 2023, Proceedings; Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14504)
by Hai Jin Zhiwen Yu Chen Yu Xiaokang Zhou Zeguang Lu Xianhua SongThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Green, Pervasive, and Cloud Computing, GPC 2023, held in Harbin, China, during September 23–24, 2023.The 38 full papers and 1 short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 111 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Industrial Digitization and Applications, Edge Intelligence, Mobile Sensing and Computing, Cyber-Physical-Social Systems, Pervasive and Green Computing and Wireless and Ubiquitous Networking.
Green, Pervasive, and Cloud Computing: 18th International Conference, GPC 2023, Harbin, China, September 22–24, 2023, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14503)
by Hai Jin Zhiwen Yu Chen Yu Xiaokang Zhou Zeguang Lu Xianhua SongThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Green, Pervasive, and Cloud Computing, GPC 2023, held in Harbin, China, during September 23–24, 2023.The 38 full papers and 1 short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 111 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Industrial Digitization and Applications, Edge Intelligence, Mobile Sensing and Computing, Cyber-Physical-Social Systems, Pervasive and Green Computing and Wireless and Ubiquitous Networking.