Research Methods: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications compiles chapters on key considerations in the management, development, and distribution of data.

Table of Contents

• Editorial Advisory Board and List of Reviewers
• Editor-in-Chief
• Associate Editors
• Editorial Advisory Board
• Preface
• Section 1: Fundamental Concepts and Theories
• Chapter 1: Critical Parameters for Fuzzy Data Mining
• Chapter 2: Mixed Methods Research Online
• Chapter 3: Navigators on the Research Path
• Chapter 4: Type-One Fuzzy Logic for Quantitatively Defining Imprecise Linguistic Terms in Politics and Public Policy
• Chapter 5: Demystifying the Delphi Method
• Chapter 6: Evidence-Based Uncertainty Modeling
• Chapter 7: Multi-Method Analysis
• Chapter 8: Dynamic Spectrum Access Techniques
• APPENDIX: REVIEW QUESTIONS
• Chapter 9: Rule Optimization of Web-Logs Data Using Evolutionary Technique
• Chapter 10: Hybrid Adaptive NeuroFuzzy Bspline Based SSSC Damping Control Paradigm
• APPENDIX
• Chapter 11: Nonlinear Structural Control Using Magnetorheological Damper
• Chapter 12: Algorithms and Methods Inspired from Nature for Solving Supply Chain and Logistics Optimization Problems
• Section 2: Development and Design Methodologies
• Chapter 13: Fuzzy Logic-Based Security Evaluation of Stream Cipher
• Chapter 14: A Framework Proposal to Assess the LARG Index of a Supply Chain in a Fuzzy Context
• Chapter 15: Comprehensive Survey of the Hybrid Evolutionary Algorithms
• Chapter 16: Discount Focus Subgroup Method
• Chapter 17: Risk Management Research Design Ideologies, Strategies, Methods, and Techniques
• Chapter 18: Demonic Fuzzy Relational Calculus
• Chapter 19: An IT Project Management Framework for Assessing the Dynamism of Culture under Globalization
• Chapter 20: Recent Advancement in Fuzzy System
• Chapter 21: Fuzzy Logic-Based Round Trip Time Scaling and Scheduling in High Speed TCP Stacks
• Chapter 22: Load Frequency Control in Power System via Improving PID Controller Based on Particle Swarm Optimization and ANFIS Techniques
• Chapter 23: An Agent-Based Knowledge Management Framework for Marketing-Mix Decision Making
• Chapter 24: Chaotic Map Model-Based Interference Employed in Quantum-Inspired Genetic Algorithm to Determine the Optimum Gray Level Image Thresholding
• Chapter 25: Design and Implementation of a Fast General Purpose Fuzzy Processor
• Chapter 26: Data Mining Models as a Tool for Churn Reduction and Custom Product Development in Telecommunication Industries
• APPENDIX
• Chapter 27: Ordering
• Section 3: Tools and Technologies
• Chapter 28: Practical Wisdom of Tool and Task
• Chapter 29: Intelligent Questioning System Based on Fuzzy Logic
• Chapter 30: Interval Type-Two Fuzzy Logic for Quantitatively Defining Imprecise Linguistic Terms in Politics and Public Policy
• Chapter 31: Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Chapter 32: Research E-Journaling to Enhance Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
• Chapter 33: Verbal and Pictorial Representations of Beverage Consumption Patterns
• APPENDIX: PRINCIPLES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A WALL OF PICTURES
• Chapter 34: A Hybrid Technique Using PCA and Wavelets in Network Traffic Anomaly Detection
• Chapter 35: Multi-Objective Optimization Design of Control Devices to Suppress Tall Buildings Vibrations against Earthquake Excitations Using Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms
• Chapter 36: An Integrated Infrastructure Using Process Mining Techniques for Software Process Verification
• Chapter 37: Surveys as Tools to Measure Qualitative and Quantitative Data
• Chapter 38: SOSPD Controllers Tuning by Means of an Evolutionary Algorithm
• Chapter 39: Research Intentions are nothing without Technology
• Chapter 40: Leveraging Two Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software Packages to Support Discourse Analysis
• APPENDIX
• Section 4: Utilization and Application
• Chapter 41: Experiences in Applying Mixed-Methods Approach in Information Systems Research
• Chapter 42: Bangla User Adaptive Word Speech Recognition
• Chapter 43: Online Focus Groups
• Chapter 44: Online Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Based Full Car Suspension Control Strategy
• APPENDIX: KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
• Chapter 45: Predicting Drilling Forces and Delamination in GFRP Laminates using Fuzzy Logic
• Chapter 46: Assessment of Fuzzy Logic Radioisotopic Pattern Identifier on Gamma-Ray Signals with Application to Security
• Chapter 47: Hybrid Evolutionary Optimization Algorithms
• Chapter 48: Solution of “Hard” Knapsack Instances Using Quantum Inspired Evolutionary Algorithm
• Chapter 49: Genetic Algorithms Quality Assessment Implementing Intuitionistic Fuzzy Logic
• Chapter 50: Statistical Based Analysis of Electrooculogram (EOG) Signals
• Chapter 51: Adaptive and Neural pH Neutralization for Strong Acid-Strong Base System
• Chapter 52: Computational Intelligence in Used Products Retrieval and Reproduction
• Chapter 53: A Fuzzy Cyber-Risk Analysis Model for Assessing Attacks on the Availability and Integrity of the Military Command and Control Systems
• APPENDIX
• Chapter 54: A Particle Swarm Optimizer for Constrained Multiobjective Optimization
• Chapter 55: Applications of Fuzzy Logic to Systems' Modelling
• Chapter 56: Application of Meta-Heuristic Optimization Algorithms in Electric Power Systems
• Section 5: Organizational and Social Implications
• Chapter 57: Triangulation in Organizational Research
• Chapter 58: The Use of Mixed Methods in Organizational Communication Research
• Chapter 59: Soft Methods for Automatic Drug Infusion in Medical Care Environment
• Chapter 60: A Second Life in Qualitative Research
• APPENDIX A
• APPENDIX B
• APPENDIX C
• Chapter 61: Soccer Game Optimization
• Chapter 62: Archetypal Personalized Recommender System for Mobile Phone Users
• Chapter 63: An Advanced Fuzzy Logic Based Traffic Controller
• Chapter 64: Combining Research Paradigms to Improve Poor Student Performance
• Chapter 65: EvoWebReg
• Chapter 66: Analysing the Performance of a Fuzzy Lane Changing Model Using Data Mining
• Chapter 67: A Measure to Detect Sleep Onset Using Statistical Analysis of Spike Rhythmicity
• Chapter 68: Building a User Centric Success Factors Model for Mobile Government
• Chapter 69: Integration between Mathematical Programming and Fuzzy Logic to Optimize Consumers Behavior
• Section 6: Managerial Impact
• Chapter 70: Fuzzy System Dynamics
• Chapter 71: Fuzzy System Dynamics of Manpower Systems
• Chapter 72: Instance-Specific Parameter Tuning for Meta-Heuristics
• Chapter 73: Analysing Blogs in Market Research
• Chapter 74: Theoretical and Empirical Comparative Analysis on Quantitative and Qualitative Marketing Researches
• Chapter 75: Teamwork Assessment and Self/Peer Evaluation in Higher Education
• Chapter 76: Intelligent Computation for Manufacturing
• Section 7: Critical Issues
• Chapter 77: QoE Prediction for Multimedia Services
• Chapter 78: An On-Line PSO-Based Fuzzy Logic Tuning Approach
• Chapter 79: Computer-Aided Deductive Critical Discourse Analysis of a Case Study from Mauritius with ATLAS-ti 6.2
• Chapter 80: Fuzzy Systems for Spectrum Access, Mobility and Management for Cognitive Radios
• Chapter 81: Uncertainty Modeling Using Expert's Knowledge as Evidence
• Chapter 82: Comparative Study on Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms for Seismic Response Controls of Structures
• Section 8: Emerging Trends
• Chapter 83: Comparison of Linguistic Summaries and Fuzzy Functional Dependencies Related to Data Mining
• Chapter 84: Intelligent Bandwidth Allocation of IPTV Streams with Bitstream Complexity Measures
• Chapter 85: New Trends in Fuzzy Clustering
• Chapter 86: An Efficient Evolutionary Algorithm for Strict Strong Graph Coloring Problem
• Chapter 87: Power Electronics and Controls in Solar Photovoltaic Systems