There are many aspects to consider when evaluating or improving an indoor environment; thermal comfort, energy saving, preservation of materials, hygiene and health are all key aspects which can be improved by passive methods of environmental control. Passive Methods as a Solution for Improving Indoor Environments endeavours to fill...

Portfolio management is an integral part of an organization's overall strategic plan. While project and program management focus on “doing the work right,” the purpose of portfolio management is “doing the right work.” Updates to the Third Edition include: addition of three Knowledge Areas to address Portfolio...

Let’s face it: Security is a business problem, not just a technical challenge. Whether hackers simply want to test their skills or steal your data, they can–and will–do incalculable damage to your company. You...

Mathematics and mathematical modelling are of central importance in computer science. For this reason the teaching concepts of mathematics in computer science have to be constantly reconsidered, and the choice of material and the motivation have to be adapted. This applies in particular to mathematical analysis, whose significance has to be...

In recent years, the systems designed to support activity in the fields of banking, health, transportation, space, aeronautics, defense, etc. have become increasingly larger and more complex. With the growing maturity of information and communication technologies, systems have been interconnected within growing networks, yielding new...