IGI Global Optimizing Contemporary Application and Processes in Open Source Software (Advances in Systems Analysis, Software Engineering, and High Performance Computing)

Product Description As is true of most technological fields, the software industry is constantly advancing and becoming more accessible to a wider range of people. The advancement and accessibility of these systems creates a need for understanding and research into their development. Optimizing Contemporary Application and Processes in Open Source Software is a critical scholarly resource that examines the prevalence of open source software systems as well as the advancement and development of these systems. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics such as machine learning, empirical software engineering and management, and open source, this book is geared toward academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current and relevant research on the advancement and prevalence of open source software systems. About the Author Mehdi Khosrow-Pour , D.B.A. received his Doctorate in Business Administration from the Nova Southeastern University (Florida, USA). Dr. Khosrow-Pour taught undergraduate and graduate information system courses at the Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg for 20 years. He is currently Executive Editor at IGI Global (www.igi-global.com ). He also serves as Executive Director of the Information Resources Management Association (IRMA) (www.irma-international.org ), and Executive Director and President of the World Forgotten Children’s Foundation (www.world-forgotten-children.org). He is the author/editor of over twenty books in information technology management. He is also the editor-in-chief of the Information Resources Management Journal , the Journal of Cases on Information Technology , the Journal of Electronic Commerce in Organizations , and the Journal of Information Technology Research , and has authored more than 50 articles published in various conference proceedings and scholarly journals.