New Trends in Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques
New Trends in Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques

Author: H. Fujita

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 2009-08-31

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 160750460X

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Software is an essential enabler for science and the new economy, but software often falls short of our expectations, remaining expensive and not yet sufficiently reliable for a constantly changing and evolving market. This publication, which forms part of the SoMeT series, consists of 41 papers, carefully reviewed and revised on the basis of technical soundness, relevance, originality, significance, and clarity. These explore new trends and theories which illuminate the direction of developments which may lead to a transformation of the role of software in tomorrow’s global information society. The book offers an opportunity for the software science community to think about where they are today and where they are going. The emphasis has been placed on human-centric software methodologies, end-user development techniques, and emotional reasoning, for an optimally harmonised performance between the design tool and the user. The handling of cognitive issues in software development and the tools and techniques related to this form part of the contribution to this book. Other comparable theories and practices in software science, including emerging technologies essential for a comprehensive overview of information systems and research projects, are also addressed. This work represents another milestone in mastering the new challenges of software and its promising technology, and provides the reader with new insights, inspiration and concrete material to further the study of this new technology.

Technologies and Innovation
Technologies and Innovation

Author: Rafael Valencia-García

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-10-12

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 3319672835

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Technologies and Innovation, CITI 2017, held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in October 2017. The 24 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 68 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: cloud and mobile computing; knowledge based and expert systems; applications in healthcare and wellness; e-learning; and ICT in agronomy.

Medición y Estimación del Software: Técnicas y métodos para mejorar la calidad y la productividad
Medición y Estimación del Software: Técnicas y métodos para mejorar la calidad y la productividad

Author: Mario G. Piattini Velthuis

Publisher: Editorial Ra-Ma

Published: 2008-04

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 9788478978588

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La medición cuenta con una larga tradición y constituye una disciplina fundamental en cualquier ingeniería, y la Ingeniería del Software no debe ser una excepción, si bien hay que tener siempre presente las peculiaridades que diferencian al software de otros productos. La medición software es una disciplina joven, y ello ha influido notablemente en que la Ingeniería del Software no haya alcanzado aún el grado de madurez que tienen otras ingenierías. Sin embargo, en la actualidad pocos dudan de la importancia de la medición para conseguir incrementar la calidad y la productividad en el desarrollo y mantenimiento del software. La necesidad y motivación por medir se ha incrementado notablemente con la preocupación de las organizaciones por alcanzar mayores niveles de madurez y las consiguientes certificaciones basadas en modelos y normas como ISO 9000, ISO 15504 o CMMI. En efecto, para poder asegurar que un proceso presenta un determinado grado de calidad y mejorarlo es necesario aplicar los correspondientes indicadores. Además, la medición del software nos permite controlar qué es lo que ocurre en los proyectos y predecir su esfuerzo y duración; así como mejorar los productos software. Colaboran en el libro varios autores, entre los que se encuentran profesores de universidad y profesionales de reconocido prestigio en el mundo de medición de software, lo que aporta un gran valor añadido a la obra al ofrecer perspectivas y experiencias muy variadas sobre prácticamente todos los aspectos relacionados con este tema. Así, esta obra presenta de forma clara y precisa los conceptos fundamentales sobre la medición de software, ofrece un tratamiento sistemático de los principales estándares y métodos de medición internacionales, resume las principales métricas (útiles y válidas) existentes en la actualidad, expone en profundidad las principales técnicas de estimación de software, presenta cuestiones relacionadas con el control estadístico de procesos, y da a conocer los aspectos organizativos y tecnológicos asociados a la implantación de programas de medición y su relación con los indicadores estratégicos de la organización. El libro va dirigido tanto a profesionales informáticos que estén trabajando en el área de desarrollo o mantenimiento, como a directivos que tengan entre sus responsabilidades la gestión de los sistemas informáticos, y, por supuesto, a ingenieros del software que se encuentren trabajando en el campo de la calidad.

Social Computing and Social Media. Applications and Analytics
Social Computing and Social Media. Applications and Analytics

Author: Gabriele Meiselwitz

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-06-28

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 3319585622

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This book constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Social Computing and Social Media, SCSM 2017, held as part of the 19th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2017, held in Vancouver, Canada, in July 2017. HCII 2017 received a total of 4340 submissions, of which 1228 papers were accepted for publication after a careful reviewing process. The papers thoroughly cover the entire field of Human-Computer Interaction, addressing major advances in knowledge and effective use of computers in a variety of application areas. The two volumes set of SCSM 2017 presents 67 papers which are organized in the following topical sections: user experience and behavior in social media, costumer behavior and social media, social issues in social media, social media for communication, learning and aging, opinion mining and sentiment analysis, social data and analytics.

Benchmarking Water Services
Benchmarking Water Services

Author: Enrique Cabrera Jr

Publisher: IWA Publishing

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1843391988

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Benchmarking has become a key tool in the water industry to promote and achieve performance targets for utilities. The use of this tool for performance improvement through systematic search and adaptation of leading practices, has expanded globally during the past decade. Many ongoing projects worldwide aim to address different needs and objectives, in varying contexts, with outstanding results and impact. Benchmarking Water Services provides valuable information to everyone interested in benchmarking in the water industry. The text is aimed at utilities considering joining a benchmarking project, experienced practitioners in charge of organizing a benchmarking exercise, consultants, regulators and researchers. The document is presented with a clear practice oriented approach and can be used as a how-to-benchmark guide presented from different perspectives (participants, organizers, supervising bodies). Readers will gain practical insight on real life benchmarking practices and will benefit from the experiences gained in some of the leading benchmarking projects of the water industry (including the IWA-WSAA benchmarking efforts, the European Benchmarking Co-operation and the several benchmarking projects carried out in Austria and Central Europe). The manual also presents the new IWA Benchmarking Framework, which aims to harmonize the terms used to describe benchmarking and performance indicators practices in the water industry, guaranteeing a more fluent and efficient communication. This Manual of Best Practice is edited by the IWA Specialist Group on Benchmarking and Performance Assessment, and co-published by AWWA and IWA Publishing. Praise for Benchmarking Water Services: "The continual trend of conceptual to specifics throughout the book provides for an educational experience each time the book is either casually perused or carefully studied." "The authors (Cabrera, Haskins and Fritiz) diligently pursue the focus of improvement." "Benchmarking Water Services is an in depth and practical ‘must have’ guide for any utility currently engaged in or planning to develop a benchmarking process" - Gregory M. Baird (2012) Benchmarking: An International Journal 19:2. More information about the book can be found on the Water Wiki in an article written by the author: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/TheNewIWABenchmarkingFramework A Spanish language version of this book is available as a free eBook: http://www.iwawaterwiki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Articles/eBookTitlesfromIWAPublishingFreetoDownload-Volume2#HBenchmarkingParaServiciosdeAgua

Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement
Statistical Methods for Quality Improvement

Author: Hitoshi Kume

Publisher: Productivity Press

Published: 1987-08-05

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 9784906224340

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This text is highly recommended for managers and serious students of quality. Major US companies issue this reference and training manual to all managers during their quality training. This volume is also very valuable as a stand-alone reference on using statistics with a business and quality perspective.

Headache and Migraine Biology and Management
Headache and Migraine Biology and Management

Author: Seymour Diamond

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2015-03-13

Total Pages: 334

ISBN-13: 0128011629

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There are two crucial issues in the treatment and management of headache patients: More than 50% of individuals experiencing headache have only been treated symptomatically, with no appropriate diagnosis established; and history and neurologic examination are essential to establishing a diagnosis, and thus selecting appropriate therapy. Headache and Migraine Biology and Management is a practical text that addresses these issues, featuring contributions from expert clinical authors. The book covers in detail topics including chronic and episodic migraine, post-traumatic headache, sinus headache, cluster headache, tension headache, and others. Chapters are also dedicated to treatment subjects, including psychiatric and psychological approaches, medication overuse, inpatient treatment, and pediatric issues. This book is an ideal resource for researchers and clinicians, uniting practical discussion of headache biology, current ideas on etiology, future research, and genetic significance and breakthroughs. This resource is useful to those who want to understand headache biology, treat and manage symptoms, and for those performing research in the headache field. - A practical discussion of headache biology, current ideas on etiology, future research, and genetic significance and breakthroughs - Features chapters from leading physicians and researchers in headache medicine - Full-color text that includes both an overview of multiple disciplines and discusses the measures that can be used to treat headaches

Cardiovascular Health Care Economics
Cardiovascular Health Care Economics

Author: William S. Weintraub

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2003-06-25

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 1592593984

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An illuminating and timely synthesis of methodological and clinical studies showing how medical costs can be established, how the value of clinical outcomes can be assessed, and how difficult choices can be rationally made. The methodological chapters review the conceptual and practical issues involved in estimating and interpreting health care costs, making health status and utility assessments, and statistically analyzing cost-effectiveness and clinical trials. The clinical chapters apply these methods to the major clinical areas of cardiology-primary prevention of coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, angioplasty vs coronary bypass surgery, CABG vs medicine, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiac surgery. Additional chapters consider the use of economic studies for policy purposes and the future of Medicare under a balanced budget in an aging America.