IT Research and Theory: Videos

The theory of boundedness has been established as a principle of organization, rather than a law, for the purpose of applying a chain of command to a self-organizing system. One defining characteristic of this theory is the way in which the functionality of hierarchy is sustained via rules that are organized through a semantic-like approach. Boundedness and Applied Self-Organized Semantics presents the concept of boundedness as a new explanatory paradigm focusing on the fundamental challenges posed by the behavior of complex systems to traditional explanatory approaches. Discussing key concepts and research on the theory of boundedness, this video lecture series is designed for educational use by researchers, computer scientists, and graduate-level students.

A neural network is defined as a large-scale parallel distributed processor composed of a number of individual processing units which mirror the natural brain processes of learning and storing information. Because neural networks behave in a manner similar to what is found in nature, their application to real-world problems is beneficial across industries. Backpropagation Neural Networks and Their Applications presents an overview of experimental studies conducted in a university setting using backpropagation neural networks applied to a variety of domains. Touching on crucial research-based topics and providing insight into real-world applications of backpropagation neural networks, this video lecture is ideal for use by researchers, computer scientists, and graduate-level students.

New ways of developing software are being implemented every day, making the process more efficient and cost-effective for all parties involved. Undoubtedly, research in this area will continue to advance the current tools and applications available to software engineers in a variety of industries. Rapid and Agile Software Development emphasizes the latest advancements in the field of software engineering as they relate to the integration of new software development methods, tools, and practices in the field. Focusing on the evolution of software development including key topics related to rapid and agile development methodologies as well as future research directions, this video lecture is designed for use by software engineers, researchers, and graduate-level students.

A petri net is a mathematical modeling language found in computer science, systems engineering, networking, and other applications. Further understanding of petri nets and their applications can be especially beneficial to computer scientists, engineers, and professionals across sectors. Petri Nets for Modeling and Computing presents recent developments in Petri net theory and petri net applications for automated manufacturing, networking, and computing. Including a variety of applied techniques, practical examples, and tools for implementation, this video lecture series is ideal for use by programmers, IT specialists, mathematicians, engineers, and graduate-level students in relevant fields of study.

Over the last decade, business has moved beyond physical brick and mortar stores and offices and into the digital sphere. Conducting business, and especially commerce, online presents a number of opportunities to reach a wider customer base, save on operations costs, as well as better serve the needs of the modern consumer. The Technology Behind E-Commerce is a video lecture presenting research on the latest technological advances associated with Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce). While the broader study of E-Commerce often includes issues such as marketing, B2B activities, and social media, this educational video focuses specifically on the hardware and software technologies being used for E-Commerce development and activities. This more refined focus presents an opportunity for students, researchers, and business professionals to gain a clear understanding of the technologies that support E-Commerce business processes.