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Research and Innovation Forum 2023: Navigating Shocks and Crises in Uncertain Times—Technology, Business, Society (Springer Proceedings in Complexity)
by Anna Visvizi Orlando Troisi Vincenzo CorvelloThis book features research presented and discussed during the Research & Innovation Forum (Rii Forum) 2023. As such, this book offers a unique insight into emerging topics, issues and developments pertinent to the fields of technology, innovation and education and their social impact. Papers included in this book apply inter- and multi-disciplinary approaches to query such issues as technology-enhanced teaching and learning, smart cities, information systems, cognitive computing and social networking. What brings these threads of the discussion together is the question of how advances in computer science—which are otherwise largely incomprehensible to researchers from other fields—can be effectively translated and capitalized on so as to make them beneficial for society as a whole. In this context, Rii Forum and Rii Forum proceedings offer an essential venue where diverse stakeholders, including academics, the think tank sector and decision-makers, can engage in a meaningful dialogue with a view to improving the applicability of advances in computer science.
Research and Innovation Forum 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Complexity)
by Anna Visvizi Orlando Troisi Mara Grimaldi Vincenzo CorvelloThis book features research presented and discussed during the Research & Innovation Forum (Rii Forum) 2024. As such, this book offers a unique insight into emerging topics, issues and developments pertinent to the fields of technology, innovation and education and their social impact. Papers included in this book apply inter- and multi-disciplinary approaches to query such issues as technology-enhanced teaching and learning, smart cities, information systems, cognitive computing and social networking. What brings these threads of the discussion together is the question of how advances in computer science—which are otherwise largely incomprehensible to researchers from other fields—can be effectively translated and capitalized on so as to make them beneficial for society as a whole. In this context, Rii Forum and Rii Forum proceedings offer an essential venue where diverse stakeholders, including academics, the think tank sector and decision-makers, can engage in a meaningful dialogue with a view to improving the applicability of advances in computer science.
Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals: Proceedings of NERC 2022
by Boeing Laishram Rajshree Bedamatta Sparsh JohariAlmost immediately after the UN Secretary-General called for a Decade of Action to deliver Sustainable Development Goals at the SDG Summit of 2019, the world faced massive COVID-19 induced disruptions at the cost to the global economy. To accelerate progress in the SDGs, the decade of 2020-2030 requires research, innovations, and commitments of various stakeholders at all levels – locally, nationally, and globally. This book contributes to the action agenda by focusing on India's opportunities and challenges, emphasizing India's northeast. Many countries have taken significant actions toward realizing the SDG mission and vision. However, due to a lack of knowledge, research, and innovation, there is a considerable disparity in the countries' actions. Few developed countries have made significant progress in realizing the SDGs, while many developing countries struggle. This book brings together diverse views on various domains of SDGs, providing a sub-national framework for addressing the gaps and meeting the goals.
Research and Innovation in Physics Education: Two Sides of the Same Coin (Challenges in Physics Education)
by Jenaro Guisasola Kristina ZuzaThis book describes novel approaches designed to enhance the professional training of physics teachers, and explores innovations in the teaching and learning of physics in the classroom and laboratory. It features selected contributions from the International Research Group on Physics Teaching (GIREP) and Multimedia in Physics Teaching and Learning (MPTL) Conference, held in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain, in July 2018, which brought together two communities: researchers in physics education and physics teachers. The book covers a broad range of topics, highlighting important aspects of the relationship between research and innovation in the teaching of physics, and presenting fresh insights to help improve learning processes and instruction. Offering a contemporary vision of physics teaching and the learning process, the book is of interest to all teachers and researchers committed to teaching and learning physics on the basis of good evidence.
Research and International Trade Policy Negotiations: Knowledge and Power in Latin America (Routledge Studies in Latin American Politics)
by Mercedes BottoThe international trade negotiations that were launched throughout Latin America in the 1990s created significant challenges for developing countries because of their complexity. In order to make informed decisions and successfully legitimize negotiating positions, governments and stakeholders required research, evidence and data from knowledgeable sources such as local technicians and academics. This book provides empirical-based analyses on the role of this research in the policymaking process. Each case study is based on primary fieldwork - either at the national or sectoral level - which was guided by the following overarching questions: Who are the main actors producing useful research for trade policymakers? Who are the main financial supporters of such work? What use do policymakers give to research? The volume offers a deep analysis of the nexus and interactions between the academic and public spheres, among researchers and decision-makers. Contributors also address the main obstacles for creating a virtuous circle between research and decision-making as they examine the links between the research centers, think tanks and international organizations who produced the information and the Latin American governments who used it.
Research and Knowledge at Work: Prospectives, Case-Studies and Innovative Strategies
by John Garrick Carl RhodesThis fascinating and controversial text makes sense of the complexities of research in the workplace and how 'working' knowledge is constructed. Featuring experts from Britain, Japan, North America and Australia, it is an outstanding contribution to the literature of Human Resource Management (HRM). It's interdisciplinary approach addresses key issues and debates such as:* the influences of new technology, language, power, culture and gender upon the 'construction' of knowledge* the impact of globalization* working knowledge into the 21st century* practice and performance implications.It's outlook, geared towards the 21st century, makes it essential reading for researchers, teachers and students within HRM, policy-makers and all those concerned with professional development.
Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems: 11th IFIP WG 8.9 Working Conference, CONFENIS 2017, Shanghai, China, October 18-20, 2017, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #310)
by A Min Tjoa Li Da Xu Maria Raffai Niina Maarit Novak Li-Rong Zheng Zhuo ZouThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th IFIP WG 8.9 Working Conference on Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems, CONFENIS 2017, held in Shanghai, China, in October 2017. The 17 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 39 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: EIS concepts, theory and methods; IoT and emerging paradigm; EIS for industry 4.0; big data analytics; and intelligent electronics and systems for industrial IoT.
Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems: 12th IFIP WG 8.9 Working Conference, CONFENIS 2018, Held at the 24th IFIP World Computer Congress, WCC 2018, Poznan, Poland, September 18–19, 2018, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #327)
by A Min Tjoa Maria Raffai Niina Maarit Novak Petr DoucekThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 12th IFIP WG 8.9 Working Conference on Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems, CONFENIS 2018, held as part of the World Computer Congress, WCC 2018, in Poznan, Poland, in September 2018. The 12 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: EIS management and case studies; data management and applications for EIS; collaborative and social interaction; and data access, security, and privacy.
Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems: 13th IFIP WG 8.9 International Conference, CONFENIS 2019, Prague, Czech Republic, December 16–17, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #375)
by A Min Tjoa Maria Raffai Petr Doucek Josef Basl Antonin Pavlicek Katrin DetterThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 13th IFIP WG 8.9 Working Conference on Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems, CONFENIS 2019, held in Prague, Czech Republic, in December 2019. The 11 full and 2 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 43 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: EIS and industry; technical architecture and applications for EIS; collaborative networks and project management; and security and privacy issues.
Research and Publication Ethics: An Introduction
by Nimit Chowdhary Sunayana Monika PrakashThis book provides a comprehensive overview of research and publication ethics and guides young researchers on how to conduct ethical research and publish their work responsibly. It presents an understanding of ethical practices in research and how they apply to research and publication by examining the different ethical theories and their application. The book also discusses the different factors influencing ethical decision-making and probes into the ethical issues that can arise in the research process. It explores the different forms of scientific misconduct, such as data fabrication and falsification, plagiarism, and conflicts of interest, and provides strategies for ethical research. The book also details the impact of scientific misconduct on research and publication and the strategies for preventing and detecting misconduct.Aligning to the belief that promoting ethical research practices is essential for advancing science and society, this book will be helpful for young researchers, scholars, aspiring researchers, and academicians interested in ethical research practices in multiple disciplines.
Research and Technology Management in the Electricity Industry: Methods, Tools and Case Studies
by Tugrul Daim Terry Oliver Jisun KimTechnologies such as renewable energy alternatives including wind, solar and biomass, storage technologies and electric engines are creating a different landscape for the electricity industry. Using sources and ideas from technologies such as renewable energy alternatives, Research and Technology Management in the Electricity Industry explores a different landscape for this industry and applies it to the electric industry supported by real industry cases. Divided into three sections, Research and Technology Management in the Electricity Industry introduces a range of methods and tools including technology assessment, forecasting, roadmapping, research and development portfolio management and technology transfer. These tools are the applied to emerging technologies in this industry with case studies including data from various organizations including Bonneville Power Administration and Energy Trust of Oregon, from sectors including lighting and wind energy. The final section considers innovation through these technologies. A product result of a collaboration between Bonneville Power Administration and Portland State University, Research and Technology Management in the Electricity Industry is a comprehensive collection of methods, tools, examples and pathways for future innovation in the electricity industry.
Research at the IMF: Relevance and Utilization
by International Monetary FundThis study evaluates the relevance and utilisation of IMF research to member country authorities, to IMF staff and to other stakeholders. It also examines its technical quality and management. Research is at the heart of innovation and improving policymaking. At the IMF, research contributes to the development and updating of conceptual models and tools that form the basis for its analysis and policy recommendations. IMF research has played an important role on how country authorities think about policymaking, and on furthering global knowledge. High-quality research also contributes to the IMF's reputation and credibility. The IMF produces a large body of research, ranging from background studies for bilateral surveillance activities to working papers and external publications dealing with topics of more general interest. This includes a large number of high-quality products, many of which are widely read in member countries and play a significant role in policymaking. This is particularly true for the WEO and GFSR, but also for other publications. At the same time, the evaluation found that there is significant scope to improve the relevance and quality of IMF research, and enhance its utilization. Early consultations with country authorities on research themes, a greater country and institutional context, and clearer standards for quality control are some of the required measures.
Research for Architectural Practice
by Katharine A. MartindaleThis book provides a clear guide for practitioners looking to establish or already conducting research projects in a practice context and graduate students looking to support their studies and role within practice. The book is divided into three key sections. The first section, across Chapters Two and Three, discusses why research is relevant to practice, how it benefits both practice and their clients, the breadth of topics, and tackles the key challenges facing research in practice and discusses how to overcome them, including how to fund research in practice. Section two, across Chapters Four to Seven, focuses on the mechanics of a research project, providing a step-by-step guide to reviewing literature and publications, data collection and research methods, ethics, writing up and publishing. In the final section, Chapter Eight presents profiles of twelve architecture practices ranging in size, structure, location, research interest and approach, followed by illustrated profiles of their design influenced research work. The practices featured here are Counterspace Studio, ZCD Architects, Baca Architects, Tonkin Liu, Pomeroy Studio, Architecture Research Office, Architype, Gehl Architects, Hayball, PLP Architects, White Arkitekter and Perkins&Will. With practice based examples throughout, beautifully illustrated and written in a clear and accessible style, this is an essential guide to conducting research that is relevant for architectural practices of all size, location and expertise.
Research for Development: A Practical Guide
by Nicola Jones Rachel Marcus Caroline Harper Sophie LawsResearch for Development offers a comprehensive guide to commissioning, managing and undertaking research in development work. It serves both as a practical reference manual and an indispensable learning tool. Divided into three parts, the book provides a complete overview of the research process spanning: - the uses, planning and management of research - reviewing existing evidence - learning development research skills - choosing research methods - undertaking ethical research - writing an effective research report - promoting research uptake and assessing research - monitoring and evaluation This fully revised second edition also includes a new section on how to use the internet for research. Its 16 chapters are enriched by a variety of international case studies, checklists of key points, learning exercises, helpful references to further reading and engaging illustrations. The book also includes a detailed glossary of terms. Drawing on considerable hands-on experience, Research for Development is an ideal practical companion for students of development studies and public policy, as well as practitioners in the field. Cover image © Jenny Matthews / World Vision/ PhotoVoice
Research in Crisis: Blueprint to Overhaul the Broken Knowledge Factory
by Les ColemanThis book explores the weak explanatory and predictive power of theories across disciplines, explains reasons for limited expertise after centuries of scientific effort, and sets forth strategies to accelerate knowledge and manage a future we can only dimly comprehend. Gaps in knowledge arose because common, natural and artificial phenomena are fundamentally hard to understand, and in expertise persists because research is unproductive. This book argues that weak research comes with huge opportunity cost because it stymies optimum decision making by government, corporations and individuals. Research needs restructuring which must come from governments’ top down requirement that funding bodies foster applied research with real-world impact, and that universities influence scientific publishers to improve their publications’ integrity. This book seeks to catalyse extinction events for theories in most disciplines, which would clear a path for solving multiple crises in research. The author cautions that this process would be disruptive, unpopular and painful.
Research in Forest Economics and Forest Policy (Routledge Revivals)
by Marion ClawsonIn order to fill a growing need for research into forestry issues, Resources for the future held a symposium in 1977.Orignally published in the same year, all papers in this collection were written specifically for this symposium to highlight the most important forestry issues including pricing policy, supply and demand and the role of the public and private forestry sector. This title will be of interest to Environmental Students and professionals.
Research in International Marketing (Routledge Library Editions: International Business)
by Peterw. Turnbull Stanley J. PaliwodaThis book considers problems which can be serious obstacles in international marketing but which are much less difficult in domestic marketing, such as cultural differences; the establishing and maintaining of relationships with customers’ and the special problems for firm strategy and organisation arising from the internationalisation process.
Research in Organizations: Foundation and Methods of Inquiry
by Richard A. Swanson Elwood F. Holton IIIResearch in Organizations offers a holistic perspective of the subject that embraces quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methodology research procedures.
Research in Tolerancing
by Sandro WartzackThis book provides an overview of current subjects and research areas in tolerance management, targeting researchers who are working in the field of tolerance management or who wish to enter this domain. Experts from different areas of tolerance management will provide insights into their research fields, highlighting both the current state of research and emerging challenges. The book comprises four parts, which address different aspects of tolerance management. Part 1 is dedicated to the various interconnected tolerance management activities, the role of Key Characteristics, early tolerance management, and Robust Design. Part 2 deals with advanced tolerance analysis and tolerance synthesis methods, with a focus on tolerances in mechanisms as well as tolerance-cost optimization. In Part 3, tolerance analysis methods for non-geometrical Key Characteristics are presented, covering use cases such as rolling bearings and the validation of functional limiting positions. Finally, Part 4 deals with process- and operation-oriented tolerance management, taking a closer look at tolerance management in additive manufacturing, composite structures, and Tolerance Management 4.0. For the first time, tolerance management, its diverse subject areas, the current state of knowledge, and the upcoming challenges are brought together in such a holistic way in one edited volume. With this anthology, researchers and experts worldwide are able to gain deep insights into tolerance management and its various topics, as well as discover the most current aspects and methods of tolerancing research.
Research on Characteristic Issues in Current Developing Economies: New Application of the Harris – Todaro Model (New Frontiers in Regional Science: Asian Perspectives #80)
by Xiaochun Li Yunyun WuThis is the first book that uses the Harris – Todaro (H-T) model to study contemporary economic issues in developing countries, with a particular focus on China. The zenith of research utilizing this model occurred in the 1990s, primarily addressing the impact of economic policies during labor migration on wages and employment across various sectors, international trade, urban unemployment rates, and social welfare. After nearly four decades, research in this area gradually faded from the spotlight. Post-2010, however, there has been a resurgence in H-T model studies. Scholars have begun using this model to explore contemporary issues, revealing unprecedented insights and showcasing its robust applicability and vitality. The book features 13 papers authored by contributors since 2018, each utilizing the H-T model and published in various academic journals. It delves into pivotal issues of contemporary economic development in developing countries like China, including dual agricultural economy, producer services, foreign direct investment, agricultural pollution, migrant workers’ remittances, and agricultural human capital investment. The book constructs general equilibrium models by integrating these topics with the H-T model, providing a framework to assess the impact of economic policies. Methodologically, it goes beyond conventional approaches by introducing constant elasticity of substitution functions and other methods to precisely express contemporary economic problems. Numerical simulations to examine the impact of economic policies are also used. Beyond presenting solutions to the current economic problems in developing countries, this book provides academic references for economic theory researchers.
Research on China’s Market Economy Development: Market-Oriented Reform Process and Economic Growth with a Structural Evolution
by Wei LiuThis book first analyzes the institutional changes and historical value orientations brought about by China's economic reforms and then explores the justice and progressiveness of changes in social production relations, as well as the uniqueness of economic growth and macro control in China's institutional changes. It further delves into the effectiveness and qualitative improvement during the growth process, including the evolution of structural height, the formation of structural benefits, and the improvement of factor productivity and input–output efficiency. Finally, the book dissects the systemic motivation of China's economic growth and development and proposes the requirements for systemic changes to achieve sustainable development. The main innovation of this book lies in revealing the basic driving factors of the debate on the justice of institutional change from the perspective of value theory, deepening the understanding of China's reform and development experience,and emphasizing the importance of economic growth structure efficiency and total factor efficiency.
Research on China’s Monetary Policy System and Conduction Mechanism
by Wei LiuThis book chooses four different transmission mechanisms of interest rate, credit, exchange rate, and asset price to study whether China’s monetary policy has an impact on these four transmission mechanisms and then studies whether these four transmission mechanisms have an impact on the macroeconomy, so as to determine the impact of China’s monetary policy on macro-goals.
Research on Compulsory Education Financing in China
by Yuhong Du Zhijun SunThis book covers research on the financing of compulsory education in rural China and provides a highly informative read for readers who are interested in the issue of financing compulsory education in poor areas. Basing on data collected from field studies in 12 counties in 4 provinces around China, this book presents the current status of a new mechanism launched by the Chinese government in 2005 order to ensure funding for compulsory education in the relatively poor rural areas. This mechanism is conceived as a milestone in Chinese compulsory education history, marking the establishment of a government sponsoring model for compulsory education in rural China. Through comparative study, the research finds that the new mechanism not only lightens peasant families' economic burden for having their kids receiving compulsory education, but also breaks the bottleneck of restricting funding for rural compulsory education. The research then also identifies the difficulties and challenges for future improvement.
Research on Industrial Security Theory
by Menggang LiThis book offers a systematic discussion and explanation on what industrial security is, what the influencing factors of industrial security are, how industrial security should be evaluated and how early warnings should work from the viewpoint of developing countries. Studying theories of industrial security is necessary for the development of industrial economics theory, innovations in industrial economy studies, and an important supplement to and improvement on the theories of industrial economics. Also, studying industrial security theories can offer valuable guidance for the practice of industrial economics and national industrial policy making.
Research on Innovation of Express Delivery Network Management: Network Optimization, Operation Mechanism and Mode Reform
by Pengfei Li Jianhong WuThe express delivery industry plays a pivotal role in fostering social and economic advancements. Promoting its development requires two key strategies: improving its infrastructure and revolutionizing its management approach. For this innovative research , the authors conduct a comprehensive examination of the express delivery industry’s network optimization policies, the intricacies and complexity of its operational mechanism and the reform path for its innovation model. The goal is to build a theory of operations for this industry that can facilitate management reform by improving standardization, optimizing overall functionality, and increasing efficiency