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Information Processing 94: Vol 3(Vol A-53 IFIP Transactions A: Computer Science and Technology)

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This 3-volume publication explores the driving forces that will shape the computing and communications industry, applications and research over the next 5 years. It includes invited and submitted presentations from international experts on the state-of-the-art (highlighting a global orientation) and debates on 8 critical linking issues selected for highly interactive discussion, with emphasis on those areas which intersect. Volume I considers: Hardware and Software Technology; Theoretical Foundations of Computing. Volume 2 examines: Computer and Communications Applications; Social Impact of Computers and Communications. Volume 3 investigates: Computers and Communications for Developing Countries; plus the Linking Issues. As a whole, the multi-volume provides a consolidated source of information which it is hoped will stimulate continuing activity and research in the field. Volume Ill Linkage and Developing Countries Volume edited by K. Duncan, Health Information Systems, Los Altos, CA, USA and K. Krueger, The World Bank, Washington, DC, USA IFIP Transactions A: Computer Science and Technology Volume A-53 'The third volume of Information Processing 94 is divided into 2 sections: Computer and Communications for Developing Countries; Linking Issues. The first considers the implications of computers and communications in improving the economic welfare of developing countries. Theoretical concepts and practical experience are combined in its examination of issues as diverse as human resources, trade policy and infrastructure. The second section explores critical issues at the heart of contemporary scientific, industrial and societal concerns about the future of the communications industry and its impact on the world.

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Computer and Communications for Developing Countries. 17 papers, 7 invited: The UNU/IIST approach to software technology transfer (D. Bjomer). Computer communication for developing countries (E Kamoun, M. Ben Sassi). A demand-driven approach to national informatics policy (E. Talero). Building a local hardware industry for domestic needs and export (A.A.C. de Souza). Strategies for exploiting the global software market (S. Bhatnagar). Hardware industry in Brazil (M.L. Ledo). Co-operation on software development in the south of South America (R.T. Price). The Linking Issues. Framing the critical issues: the process (K. Duncan). Issue: What Should We Build? Link: Technology/Applications. 6 papers, 3 invited: Facilitation of technology generation and application: what should we build? (M.T Smith). What we need for an information society (L. Gauffin). Mobile computing and communication (T. Ohsawa). Issue: When Virtual Reality Becomes Real. Link: Technology/Applications. Introduction (B. Neumann). 5 papers, 4 invited: Overview of current virtual reality applications (P. duPont). Inclusive symbolic environments (W Bracken). Flight simulation: an advanced application of virtual reality (K. Rimmek). Animating autonomous virtual humans in virtual reality (D. Thalmann). Issue: Utopia? Or Chaos?How Should We Control Technology Development? Link: Technology/Impact. Introduction (J. Berieur). 8 papers, 4 invited: Information technology market trends (G. Dell'Osso). Information overflow: problem solving methodology (G. d'Alcantara). Cultural stability and technological change: the case of information, communication and media technology (W. Coy). Information and communications technology and the new urban development (U . L. Businaro). Issue: How Much is Safety Worth? Link: Foundations/Technology. Introduction (J.C. Laprie). 6 invited papers: Why we should learn not to depend too much upon software (B. Littlewood). Operational safety critical software methods in railways (G. Guiho, F Mejia). Inspection of safety critical software using programme-function tables (D. Pamas). Abstractions for fault-tolerance (E Cristian). Certifiable critical complex computing systems (G. Le Lann). Hidden safety requirements in large-scale systems (C. Landwehr). Issue: Should We Invest in Intellectual Elegance or Computer Power? Link: Foundations/Technology. Introduction (O. Herzog). 7 invited papers: Basic research and technology development: an outdated dichotomy (P Bosch). Software engineering in business (E. Denert). Hardware design - a tools view (U.G. Baitinger). From A1 technology research to applications (A.B. Cremers, S.Thrun, W. Burgard). Business driven product and technology development (W. Gamm). Putting software technology to work (F.W. von Henke). Information engineering and innovation (D. Schutt, K. Jacoby, S. Bocionek). Issue: Who is in Control? Link: Applications/ Impact. Introduction (R. Clarke). 3 papers, 1


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  • ISBN-13: 9780444819888
  • Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
  • Publisher Imprint: Elsevier Science Ltd
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Vol 3
  • ISBN-10: 0444819886
  • Publisher Date: 24 Aug 1994
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Series Title: Vol A-53 IFIP Transactions A: Computer Science and Technology


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