Bücher der Reihe Advances in Knowledge Acquisition, Transfer, and Management

Explores new developments in the field of information and communication technologies and explores how complex information systems interact with and affect one another, woven into the fabric of an information-rich world. This handbook includes coverage of customer experience management, information systems planning, cellular networking, public policy development, and knowledge governance.

Provides relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research findings to improve understanding of the current innovation processes from the knowledge based perspective, giving special attention to both the intellectual capital assets that intervene in it, and the social capital that surrounds and enhances or hinders this phenomenon.

Strategists describe networking and being able to access knowledge as the leading path to gaining a competitive advantage. This title gathers together contributions of scholars to illustrate, compare, and discuss models, perspectives, and approaches involved in the distribution, administration, and transmission of knowledge across organizations.

Explores the integration of new digital tools into the research process. Including current information on data visualization, research design, information capture, as well as social media analysis, this publication serves as an ideal reference source for academicians, scientists, information specialists, business managers, and upper-level students involved in interdisciplinary research.

Knowledge is a significant organisational resource. In order to build and sustain a competitive advantage, this knowledge must be protected within an organisation's core businesses from discovery by competitors. This title examines current research in support of knowledge management by focusing on how knowledge resources can be used to create and sustain competitive advantages.

Understanding the dynamics of knowledge-intensive organisations is a crucial first step in establishing a strong knowledge base for any organisation. This title introduces the idea that organisational knowledge is composed of three knowledge fields: cognitive knowledge, emotional knowledge, and spiritual knowledge.

Research inherently requires collaborative efforts between individuals, databases, and institutions. However, the systems that enable such interpersonal cooperation must be properly suited in facilitating such efforts to avoid impeding productivity. Collaborative Knowledge in Scientific Research Networks addresses the various systems in place for collaborative e-research and how these practices serve to enhance the quality of research across disciplines. Covering new networks available through social media as well as traditional methods such as mailing lists and forums, this publication considers various scientific disciplines and their individual needs. Theorists of collaborative scientific work, technology developers, researchers, and funding agency officials will find this book valuable in exploring and understanding the process of scientific collaboration.

Despite the tremendous opportunities for collective learning and knowledge sharing that Communities of Practice offer, not enough is known about these communities in emerging economies. This volume seeks to fill the knowledge gap surrounding Communities of Practice and their role within developing nations.

Focuses on current models used for doctoral dissertations and how these techniques impact future research and knowledge in various scholarly fields. Featuring innovative perspectives on the design and function of doctoral programs, this book is ideally designed for practitioners, researchers, and academicians.

Presents the latest material on methods and available networks for the publication of contemporary academic research. Highlighting innovative writing styles, ethical considerations, and marketing avenues, this book is designed for researchers, upper-level students, scholars, professionals, and practitioners actively involved in the publication of academic research.

Addresses the challenges and rewards of the proper use of social media, as well as the key enablers and barriers of its application. This publication endeavors to provide thorough insight into the role of social media in knowledge management from both an organisational and individual perspective.

Presents interdisciplinary research on knowledge management, sharing, and transfer among indigenous communities. Providing a unique perspective on alternative knowledge systems, this publication is a critical resource for sociologists, anthropologists, researchers, and graduate-level students in a variety of fields.

Presents the latest insights on the impact of web services and social technologies for conducting academic research. Highlighting international perspectives, emerging scholarly practices, and real-world contexts, this book is designed for academics, practitioners, upper-level students, and professionals interested in the growing field of digital scholarship.

Presents the latest scholarly research on the importance of knowledge and value systems at the community level and ways indigenous people utilize this information. Highlighting impacts on culture and education in developing nations, this book is designed for researchers, academics, policy makers, students, and professionals interested in contemporary debates on indigenous knowledge systems.

Focuses on analyzing data on current initiatives and best practices in citizen engagement and education programs across various disciplines. Highlighting emergent research and application techniques within citizen science initiatives, this publication is designed for academics, researchers, policy makers, government officials, technology developers, advanced-level students and program developers.

Knowledge management can be a powerful tool if successfully implemented into an organisational structure. This brings together industry experts to discuss the realities of knowledge management. Examining the challenges associated with operational knowledge management, this work provides insight into the day-to-day practise of knowledge management in real-life settings.

Demonstrates how mixed methods research designs can address a wide array of scientific questions across disciplines. Focusing on essential concepts and methods for a hybrid approach to quantitative and qualitative research methods for real-world implementation, this publication is designed for students, researchers and educators.

Addresses the issues surrounding the search for each organisation's unique data management needs, defining the tools necessary to fulfill them within their technological ecosystem, along with the selection, interoperability, and integration of these tools. This book is ideal for managers, business professionals, software engineers, information technology professionals, and students.

Discusses the current trends, technologies, and ethics associated with knowledge management. This publication features comprehensive coverage on a spectrum of topics, such as leadership roles in knowledge sharing, knowledge governance, electronic resources for public sector reform, and record keeping for information in public and private sector organisations.

Presents the latest advances and research regarding current techniques that have evolved from biologically-inspired processes and its application to a variety of problems. Highlighting multidisciplinary studies on data processing, swarm-based clustering, and evolutionary computation, this publication is a reference source for researchers, academics, professionals, students, and practitioners.

Provides a comprehensive collection addressing managerial and technical aspects of customer-centric knowledge implementation. It seeks to expand the literature and business practices and contributes to the dynamic and emerging fields of organisational knowledge management, customer relationship management, and information and communication technologies (ICTs).

Provides a comprehensive collection of knowledge from experts within the Information and Knowledge Management field. Outlining areas on Knowledge Management, Innovation, Information Technologies and Systems, and Services Industry, this book provides insight for academic professors, policymakers, and students alike.

Open access to information resources and technology can have a profound impact on the economic development of a region as well as society in general. This title analyses current perspectives on the advantages of unrestricted access to information resources and technology intended to advance the prospect for knowledge, innovation, and development across the globe.

Knowledge management captures the right knowledge, to the right user, who in turn uses the knowledge to improve organizational or individual performance to increase effectiveness. This title collects and presents key research articles focused on identifying, defining, and measuring accomplishment in knowledge management.

Outlines different tools and technologies that can be applied depending on the type of innovation an organization desires. This title provides advice on the different types of innovation, situations in which innovation may be useful and the role of knowledge and different tools and technologies to support it.