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The overall, coordinated management of different operational tasks in a chemical plant can improve operational efficiency. Although each of these tasks is responsible for a particular function, they...

Integrin-mediated Interactions between Cells and Biomimetic MaterialsAuthor: Robert KnerrPublisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Publication Date: Jul 08, 2008Number of Pages: 232 pagesBinding:...

Intellectual Property Protection for Computer SoftwareAuthor: Rafael ArancibiaPublisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Publication Date: Feb 29, 2008Number of Pages: 112 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

Funding corporates with high expenditures for reseach and development and an asset side that is hence characterized by a high portion of intangible assets is one of the most challenging disciplines...

Exploration vs. exploitation is a well known issue in Evolutionary Algorithms. Accordingly, an unbalanced search can lead to premature convergence. GASOM, a novel Genetic Algorithm, addresses this...

Business Process Modelling (BPM) and Workflow technologies are fundamental to many business process reengineering initiatives. Business process modelling is a technique used to analyse and model...

Intended Use Evaluation Approach for Information VisualizationAuthor: Albert ParkPublisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Publication Date: Feb 28, 2008Number of Pages: 100 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

In the interest of rigorous reasoning about agents and their interaction with environments, much work has been devoted to characterizing the nature of intention and its role in cognition and action...

While most philosophers agree that intentional actions play an important role in our ascriptions of responsibility, there is disagreement concerning the precise nature of this role. Unfortunately,...

Inter and Intraclass Distibution of IncomeAuthor: Emel MemisPublisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Publication Date: Jun 04, 2008Number of Pages: 204 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10:...

The trust placed in decision support systems by the human user is a critical psychological factor that influences human dependence on technology. In this book, the concept of trust in...

The establishment of WEB2.0 and the launch of various online 3D platforms in the last few years show that virtual environments are getting increasingly popular these days. Businesses as well as...

Interactive Evolutionary Algorithms for Multi-Objective OptimizationAuthor: Madan SathePublisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Publication Date: May 06, 2008Number of Pages: 124 pagesBinding: Paperback...

Interactive theorem proving is the modern way of formalizing mathe-matics using a computer as a proof assistant, helping solve simple tasks and keeping an order on the proofs. Still, it is a tedious...

Conspicuously, the world becomes a global village. More and more students and professions study and/or work abroad. For more effective intercultural communication, it is necessary for us to pay...

In these times of rapid increase of internet usage, the question arises for multinational companies (MNCs) whether to standardise or adapt their internet presence to different cultural groupings or...

This book explores the importance of intercultural sensitivity in creating harmony among different cultural groups and in reducing anxiety and cultural conflicts. The intercultural sensitivity is...

With the recent focus on internationalizing the U.S. students' experience in college, there has been a push for a variety of short-term study abroad programs. These programs are becoming increasingly...

Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists often come across at different points in the venture capital industry. Albeit they follow analogue goals and a related approach to investing, they do not seem...

As academic health centers receive greater pressure from the Institute of Medicine and accrediting agencies to reform health care education, the question of leadership arises. While there are studies...

This book investigates communication and collaboration in an interdisciplinary academic research team. The author uses grounded practical theory and a systems perspective to identify structures,...

In the conduct of monetary policy, central banks may employ a policy instrument such as the discount rate to affect an intermediate target such as nominal interest rates in order to achieve an...

This study explores the challenges faced by representatives of municipal and Aboriginal governments as they attempt to reconcile their respective community interests in order to increase cooperation...

This book explains and discusses important issues about expatriate adjustment and the relevance of support systems in the host country. The theoretical part of the book is based on a comprehensive...

International Buyer-Supplier RelationshipsAuthor: Matthew MorrisPublisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Publication Date: Dec 07, 2007Number of Pages: 144 pagesBinding: Paperback or SoftbackISBN-10:...

This book outlines the challenges of international copyright litigation and considers rights and remedies available under TRIPs and the laws of various national copyright statutes. It also covers...

International Criminal Tribunals, established to prosecute those responsible for the gravest crimes of mankind, have been subject to criticism because of prolonged periods of pre-trial detention...

International Differences in Corporate Governance and Financial TransparencyAuthor: Isabelly K. R. SusilowatiPublisher: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.Publication Date: Jun 30, 2008Number of Pages: 392...

This is a study on the nature and underlying features involved in making international divestment. It identifies key managerial attitudes and influential factors affecting MNEs in their decision to...

The exploding Chinese consumer market, which is set to match the United States as the world's largest in purchasing power parity by approximately 2020, is the hope for many western enterprises,...