Psychosocial Studies of the Individual's Changing Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease


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Cognitive impairment, through Alzheimer’s disease or other related forms of dementia, is a serious concern for afflicted individuals and their caregivers. Understanding patients’ mental state and combatting social stigmas are important considerations in caring for cognitively impaired individuals. Psychosocial Studies of the Individual's Changing Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease describes programs and strategies that professional and family caregivers can implement to engage and improve the quality of life of persons suffering from cognitive impairment. Including real-world cases by international experts and a personal approach to the subject, this book is an important resource for caregivers, researchers, and families living with dementia.




The Mental Health Effects of Informal Caregiving: Emerging Research and Opportunities


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Because progressive advancements to healthcare practices are leading to longer lifespans, an increased number of aging individuals now require constant care from practiced caregivers. The financial costs of in-home care can be quite high; therefore, many families are opting to stand in as caregivers, and this can lead to various impacts on their own social and psychological wellbeing. The Mental Health Effects of Informal Caregiving: Emerging Research and Opportunities provides autobiographical accounts and statistical data associated with the caregiving experience, as well as the methods to discern the positive psychological forces that shape the subjective wellbeing of informal caregivers. Highlighting topics such as institutional vs. informal caregiving, special healthcare needs, and veteran care, this book is ideally designed for psychologists, therapists, researchers, medical institutions, academia, and students seeking current research on the subjective wellbeing of informal caregivers.




Human Behavior and Another Kind in Consciousness: Emerging Research and Opportunities


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New technological communication methods have created new kinds of interactions among us that have allowed people across the globe to become closer, but they have also created more complex global dynamics. These dynamics have expanded the workings of human behavior, making human-seeming artificial intelligence a more difficult goal to achieve. Human Behavior and Another Kind in Consciousness: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a crucial reference book that examines human consciousness and how it can translate into artificial intelligence. Covering important topics such as cloud computing, human behavior, and intelligent systems, this book is ideal for engineers, researchers, academicians, and students in the fields of computer science, artificial intelligence, operations research, and intelligent systems.




Global Perspectives on Social Media in Tertiary Learning and Teaching: Emerging Research and Opportunities


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The prominence of social media, especially in the lives of teenagers and young adults, has long been regarded as a significant distraction from studies. However, the integration of these forms of media into the teaching experience can improve the engagement of students. Global Perspectives on Social Media in Tertiary Learning and Teaching: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential scholarly publication that embeds innovative, current pedagogical practices into new and redeveloped courses and introduces digital and online learning tools to best support teaching practices. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics including collaborative learning, innovative learning environments, and blended teaching, this book provides essential research for educators, educational administrators, education stakeholders, academicians, researchers, and professionals within the realm of higher education.




The Community of Inquiry Framework in Contemporary Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities


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The primary challenge of online education is bridging the distance, both geographical and psychological, between student-and-teacher and student-and-student dynamics. In today’s increasingly digitalized world, it is important to enhance the quality of learning and the nature of interactions in distance education formats. The Community of Inquiry Framework in Contemporary Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that examines the benefits, challenges, and intricacies of online learning with attention to key concepts, literature, resources, tools, and scenarios. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics, such as big data research, network communication theory, educational data mining, and digital learning, this book is geared towards researchers, instructors, and higher education administrators seeking current research on the integration of new distance learning technologies.




Applications of Advanced Machine Intelligence in Computer Vision and Object Recognition: Emerging Research and Opportunities


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Computer vision and object recognition are two technological methods that are frequently used in various professional disciplines. In order to maintain high levels of quality and accuracy of services in these sectors, continuous enhancements and improvements are needed. The implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning has assisted in the development of digital imaging, yet proper research on the applications of these advancing technologies is lacking. Applications of Advanced Machine Intelligence in Computer Vision and Object Recognition: Emerging Research and Opportunities explores the theoretical and practical aspects of modern advancements in digital image analysis and object detection as well as its applications within healthcare, security, and engineering fields. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as disease detection, adaptive learning, and automated image segmentation, this book is ideally designed for engineers, physicians, researchers, academicians, practitioners, scientists, industry professionals, scholars, and students seeking research on the current developments in object recognition using artificial intelligence.




Assessing and Measuring Statistics Cognition in Higher Education Online Environments: Emerging Research and Opportunities


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The ability to effective learn, process, and retain new information is critical to the success of any student. Since mathematics are becoming increasingly more important in our educational systems, it is imperative that we devise an efficient system to measure these types of information recall. Assessing and Measuring Statistics Cognition in Higher Education Online Environments: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical reference source that overviews the current state of higher education learning assessment systems. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant topics such as statistical cognitions, online learning implications, cognitive development, and curricular mismatches, this publication is ideally designed for academics, students, educators, professionals, and researchers seeking innovative perspectives on current assessment and measurement systems within our educational facilities.




Chronic Illness and Long-Term Care: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice


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Stemming from environmental, genetic, and situational factors, chronic disease is a critical concern in modern medicine. Managing treatment and controlling symptoms is imperative to the longevity and quality of life of patients with such diseases. Chronic Illness and Long-Term Care: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice features current research on the diagnosis, monitoring, management, and treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson's disease, autoimmune disorders, and many more. Highlighting a range of topics such as medication management, quality-of-life issues, and sustainable health, this publication is an ideal reference source for hospital administrators, healthcare professionals, academicians, researchers, and graduate-level students interested in the latest research on chronic diseases and long-term care.




Metasystems Learning Design of Open Textbooks: Emerging Research and Opportunities


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Universal access to high-quality education plays an important role in the building of peace, sustainable social and economic development, and intercultural dialogue. Providing research on the quality and understanding of open education allows for successful learning strategies and educational sustainability. Metasystems Learning Design of Open Textbooks: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential reference source that discusses the role of open education in improving the quality of education, as well as facilitating policy dialogue, knowledge sharing, and capacity building. Featuring research on topics such as design theory, competence development, and adaptive learning, this book is ideally designed for educators, academicians, education administrators, curriculum developers, and researchers seeking coverage on the functional models of open education and the diversity of open educational resources.




Engaging Adolescent Students in Contemporary Classrooms: Emerging Research and Opportunities


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Preparation for university study and integration into the workforce is the academic goal in the final years of secondary education. This preparedness can only be achieved through the motivation and involvement of students in secondary education programs which will lead to successful outcomes. Engaging Adolescent Students in Contemporary Classrooms: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a critical scholarly resource that examines the importance of motivation and concentration during the final years of secondary education in order to promote successful outcomes and experiences for students in higher education environments. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics, such as failure avoidance, mastery orientation, and student engagement, this book is geared toward academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking relevant research on preparing students for successful college and university careers through motivation and engagement.