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Educational research encompasses the evaluation of all the methods related to education such as student learning, teaching techniques, classroom management, etc. This book on educational research discusses the major components of educational research evaluation which can be divided into quantitative and qualitative methods. Rigorous and systematic study is emphasized in this field and case studies, ethnographies, samples and surveys are some of the methods that are employed to keep the research in this field relevant. This book elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. It provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of educational research and its related fields. Scientists and students engaged in this field will find this book full of crucial and unexplored concepts.

Power engineering is the study, design and building of technology that is able to transmit, receive and generate electric power. This book on power engineering deals with the most advanced applications of power systems which are used in large-scale power generation and transmission. Some of the diverse topics covered in this book address the varied branches that fall under this category. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a modern tool for the growth of the discipline. It will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students. The chapters covered in this book offer the readers new insights in the field of power engineering.

This book delves into the essential concepts that are dealt with in philosophy. Concepts like language, knowledge, values and existence; which are often the themes of philosophical discourse have been discussed in detail. This text studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of philosophy and its utmost significance in modern times. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. It strives to provide a fair idea about philosophical concepts to the readers of this book and help them in developing a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Distance education is an education process where learning does not have to take place within a school or classroom. This book on distance and distributed learning discusses the primary facets that administer these processes. The access to information online has altered the way education is received and the creation of massive open online courses (MOOCs) have paved the way for unlimited participation of students. This book deal with topics related to open learning, e-learning technologies and blended learning processes. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. From theories to research to practical applications case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this field have been included in this book. It is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

Urban studies and development is an interdisciplinary field. A primary aspect of this field is the development and protection of infrastructure for public welfare. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to urban development. It also discusses about the rapidly changing urban scenario and what now to manage it. The various sub-fields of urban development along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at this book. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject.

Social and cultural perspectives on how society has affected humankind in the past as well as in the contemporary era have been discussed in this book. Anthropology can be classified into various sub-fields such as physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, etc. This book traces the progress of this field and highlights some of its key concepts and applications. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of anthropology and how such concepts have practical applications. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with this field will benefit alike from this book.

Most of the topics introduced in this book cover new techniques and the applications of teaching English language. English is the most used language in the world for formal and informal communication. The various advancements in teaching methods are glanced at and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. In this book, using case studies and examples, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of teaching English language as easy and informative as possible for the readers. It aims to equip students and experts with the advanced topics and upcoming concepts in this area. This text is a collective contribution of a renowned group of international experts. It will provide incredible insights into this field to the readers.

Creative education is defined as the process of education and learning that employs techniques that are student-oriented and interactive. This book on creative education deals with topics related to the various methodologies of classroom management in a creative setup that encourages critical thinking and learning. Topics included in this text seek to highlight the radical changes that are taking place in this field. Through this book, we attempt to further enlighten the readers about the new concepts in this field. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

This book on supply chain and operations management discusses the various methodologies for effective business management. Supply chain is concerned with the efficient management of logistics with respect to goods and services for production as well as distribution of end-products. Operations management primarily focuses on the production processes. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in this field. Different approaches, evaluations and methodologies related to supply chain and operations management have been included herein. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.

Information is a primary asset for all business organizations. Information science focuses on the structuring, classification and management of such information. The various sub-fields of information science along with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at in this book. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under this discipline and how such concepts have practical applications. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.

Information systems are a set of systems that can process and organize large amounts of data and information. This book on information systems discusses the distribution and collection of data in all stages and its process in the business sector. This book studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of information systems and its utmost significance in modern times. Contents in this book highlight the importance of accurate data distribution and data retrieval as a method to reduce the margin of error. It is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

This book on mobile computing delves into the myriad applications that mobile and wireless communications technology has been applied to. Mobile computing is a compound of inter-related technical innovations that are reflected in the fields of mobile software, mobile hardware and mobile communications. Technological breakthroughs in this field allow for greater transmission of data and information. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying mobile computing as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts. This book is a collective contribution of a renowned group of international experts. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Communications engineering is the study of electrical and computer systems that improve telecommunications systems. This book on telecommunications engineering discusses topics related to the engineering and design of technology that optimizes and enhances networks and allows for data transfer at high speed. This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to communications engineering. Topics included herein delve into various applications of this field, as well as the rapid progress in technological innovations. Some of the diverse topics covered in this text address the varied branches that fall under this category. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.

Context-aware systems are a group of systems that are self-aware with regard to their physical environment and behave according to the conditions that are imposed by their physical setting. Context-awareness, or ubiquitous computing is a budding field of computer science and seeks to create highly personalized, intelligent systems that can closely follow the user in his/her day to day activities. This book on context-aware systems and applications puts together the latest research that has taken place in this field. It presents the complex subject of context-aware systems in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. It will help the readers in keeping pace with the rapid changes in this field. This book is a resource guide for experts as well as students.

Mobile communications refer to the complex networks and devices that enable digital transmission of voice, data or fax between locations and parties that are separate from each other. Mobile operation networks develop further as more and more users utilize mobile technologies. This book seeks to facilitate on-going research in the field of mobile communications and digital networks. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels. The aim of this text is to present researchers that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancements. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline of mobile communications.

This book on wireless digital communications examines the latest developments that have occurred in the fields of wireless data transmission and communication. Wireless technology is implemented in a variety of devices that operate in particular frequencies. Rapid advancement of technology has increased the need for machines that regulate high rates of data transfers. Topics included in the book strive to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. It presents the complex subject of wireless digital communications in the most comprehensive and easy to understand language. As this field is emerging at a rapid pace, the contents of this book will help the readers understand the modern concepts and applications of the subject. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.

This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of supply chain management. Planning and managing the flow of goods and services is known as supply chain management. This text is an invaluable source of information as it provides its readers topics relating to the different operations and logistics related to the subject area. It strives to compile a wide range of aspects of this field; especially the different fields which form a part of supply chain management like industrial engineering, systems engineering and operations management, etc. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of the subject area. It is an essential guide for researchers, students and professionals engaged in the field of supply chain management across all level.

This book elucidates the concepts and innovative models around prospective developments with respect to concrete structures. In order to build better structures it is important to include stability and strength in the designing of concrete structures. This text presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under this discipline and how such concepts have practical applications. This book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and post graduate students. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts in this area of study.

This book outlines the various theories, techniques and implementation that are of utmost importance to signal processing. Technology that incorporates the basic theory, algorithms, and implementations of transferring data stored in varied spaces like physical or abstract format is known as signal processing. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its technological advancement. While understanding the long-term perspectives of the topics, the book makes an effort in highlighting their impact as a growing field. It aims to elucidate the varied applications of this technology like audio signal processing, video processing and image processing to name few. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by this book. As it outlines the various processes and techniques that are required to make the technology work efficiently.

This book presents the complex subject of multidisciplinary design optimization in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. This discipline is a field of engineering that uses optimization methods to solve design problems occurring in varied fields. This field of study is also known as multidisciplinary system design optimization. The aim of this book is to present researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. The text elaborately discusses the various applications of design optimization in different areas like, electronics and computers amongst others. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject. It is beneficial text for engineers, researchers and students alike.

Manufacturing Engineering studies in detail the tools and techniques along with the processes involved in the production of any product. This book outlines the various branches and processes of manufacturing with the use of multiple case studies from across the globe. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on manufacturing engineering have been presented in this book. A number of latest researches have been included to keep the readers up-to-date with the global concepts and systems in this area of study. It strives to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of this discipline.