Author : B. Fincham
Publisher : Springer
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 14,39 MB
Release : 2009-12-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0230281176
How do we research and represent mobile experiences? This book, the first to examine mobile methods, explores the movement of bodies through space, examining perceived limitations and considering methodological responses, technologies and strategies designed to inform our understanding of people's experience of movement through space.
Author : Monika Büscher
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 15,65 MB
Release : 2010-09-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1134007108
In the twenty-first century, more than ever, everything and everybody seems to be on the move. Global flows of people, goods, food, money, information, services and media images are forming an intensely mobile background to everyday life. Social scientists, too, are on the move, seeking new analytical purchase on these important aspects of the social world by trying to move with, and to be moved by, the fleeting, distributed, multiple, non-causal, sensory, emotional and kinaesthetic. Mobile Methods addresses the challenges and opportunities of researching mobile phenomena. Drawing on extensive interdisciplinary discussion, the book brings together a collection of cutting-edge methodological innovations and original research reports to examine some important implications of the mobilities turn for the processes of ‘research’, and the realm of the empirical. Through analysis that addresses questions such as ‘how are social relationships and social institutions made in and through mobility?’, and ‘how do people experience mobility in twenty-first century world cities?', the authors mobilize sociological analysis, bringing new insights and opening up new opportunities for engagement with contemporary challenges. This book is a key text for undergraduate and postgraduate students of disciplines including Human Geography, Social Policy, Sociology and Research Methods.
Author : Taniar, David
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 3721 pages
File Size : 33,33 MB
Release : 2008-11-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781605660547
"This multiple-volume publication advances the emergent field of mobile computing offering research on approaches, observations and models pertaining to mobile devices and wireless communications from over 400 leading researchers"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Daniele Toninelli
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 24,15 MB
Release : 2015-09-29
Category :
ISBN : 9781909188532
Daily activity sees data constantly fl owing through cameras, the internet, satellites, radio frequencies, sensors, private appliances, cars, smartphones, tablets and the like. Among all the tools currently used, mobile devices, especially mobile phones, smartphones and tablets, are the most widespread, with their use becoming prevalent in everyday life within both developed and developing countries. Shopping, reading newspapers, participating in forums, projecting and completing surveys, communicating with friends and making new ones, fi ling tax returns and getting involved in politics are all examples of how ingrained mobile technology is to modern lifestyle. Mobile devices allow a wide range of heterogeneous activities and, as a result, have great potential in terms of the different types of data that can be collected. The use of mobile devices to collect, analyse and apply research data is explored here. This book focuses on the use of mobile devices in various research contexts, aiming to provide a detailed and updated knowledge on what is a comparatively new fi eld of study. This is done considering different aspects: main methodological possibilities and issues; comparison and integration with more traditional survey modes or ways of participating in research; quality of collected data; use in commercial market research; representativeness of studies based only on the mobile-population; analysis of the current spread of mobile devices in several countries, and so on. Thus, the book provides interesting research findings from a wide range of countries and contexts. This book was developed in the framework of WebDataNet's Task Force 19. WebDataNet, was created in 2009 by a group of researchers focusing on the discussion on data collection methods. Supported by the European Union programme for the Coordination of Science and Technology, WebDataNet has become a unique, multidisciplinary network that has brought together leading web-based data collection experts from several institutions, disciplines, and relevant backgrounds from more than 35 different countries.
Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 1584 pages
File Size : 11,37 MB
Release : 2017-06-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1522526005
In the era of digital technology, business transactions and partnerships across borders have become easier than ever. As part of this shift in the corporate sphere, managers, executives, and strategists across industries must acclimate themselves with the challenges and opportunities for conducting business. Mobile Commerce: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides a comprehensive source of advanced academic examinations on the latest innovations and technologies for businesses. Including innovative studies on marketing, mobile commerce security, and wireless handheld devices, this multi-volume book is an ideal source for researchers, scholars, business executives, professionals, and graduate-level students.
Author : Rosado da Cruz, António Miguel
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 36,88 MB
Release : 2016-01-20
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1466699175
As technology continues to evolve, the popularity of mobile computing has become inherent within today’s society. With the majority of the population using some form of mobile device, it has become increasingly important to develop more efficient cloud platforms. Modern Software Engineering Methodologies for Mobile and Cloud Environments investigates emergent trends and research on innovative software platforms in mobile and cloud computing. Featuring state-of-the-art software engineering methods, as well as new techniques being utilized in the field, this book is a pivotal reference source for professionals, researchers, practitioners, and students interested in mobile and cloud environments.
Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2875 pages
File Size : 49,54 MB
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1613501021
Contains the latest research, case studies, theories, and methodologies within the field of wireless technologies.
Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2308 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 2016-08-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 1522507841
Traditional classroom learning environments are quickly becoming a thing of the past as research continues to support the integration of learning outside of a structured school environment. Blended learning, in particular, offers the best of both worlds, combining classroom learning with mobile and web-based learning environments. Blended Learning: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications explores emerging trends, case studies, and digital tools for hybrid learning in modern educational settings. Focusing on the latest technological innovations as well as effective pedagogical practice, this critical multi-volume set is a comprehensive resource for instructional designers, educators, administrators, and graduate-level students in the field of education.
Author : Alice Elliot
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 18,74 MB
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1785334816
Research into mobility is an exciting challenge for the social sciences that raises novel social, cultural, spatial and ethical questions. At the heart of these empirical and theoretical complexities lies the question of methodology: how can we best capture and understand a planet in flux? Methodologies of Mobility speaks beyond disciplinary boundaries to the methodological challenges and possibilities of engaging with a world on the move. With scholars continuing to face different forms and scales of mobility, this volume strategically traces innovative ways of designing, applying and reflecting on both established and cutting-edge methodologies of mobility.
Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2249 pages
File Size : 12,51 MB
Release : 2015-10-02
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1466687908
As modern technologies continue to develop and evolve, the ability of users to interface with new systems becomes a paramount concern. Research into new ways for humans to make use of advanced computers and other such technologies is necessary to fully realize the potential of 21st century tools. Human-Computer Interaction: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications gathers research on user interfaces for advanced technologies and how these interfaces can facilitate new developments in the fields of robotics, assistive technologies, and computational intelligence. This four-volume reference contains cutting-edge research for computer scientists; faculty and students of robotics, digital science, and networked communications; and clinicians invested in assistive technologies. This seminal reference work includes chapters on topics pertaining to system usability, interactive design, mobile interfaces, virtual worlds, and more.
