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Decision Support Systems IV - Information and Knowledge Management in Decision Processes: Euro Working Group Conferences, EWG-DSS 2014, Toulouse, France, June 10-13, 2014, and Barcelona, Spain, July 13-18, 2014, Revised Selected and Extended Papers (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #221)
by Jorge E. Hernández Fátima Dargam Shaofeng Liu Isabelle LindenThis book contains extended and revised versions of a set of selected papers from two events organized by the Euro Working Group on Decision Support Systems (EWG-DSS), which were held in Toulouse, France and Barcelona, Spain, in June and July 2014. Overall, 8 papers were accepted for publication in this edition after a rigorous review process through at least three internationally known experts from the EWG-DSS Program Committee and external invited reviewers. The selected papers focus on knowledge management and sharing, and on information models developed to support various decision processes.
Decision Support Systems IV - Information and Knowledge Management in Decision Processes
by Isabelle Linden Shaofeng Liu Fátima Dargam Jorge E. HernándezThis book contains extended and revised versions of a set of selected papers from two events organized by the Euro Working Group on Decision Support Systems (EWG-DSS), which were held in Toulouse, France and Barcelona, Spain, in June and July 2014. Overall, 8 papers were accepted for publication in this edition after a rigorous review process through at least three internationally known experts from the EWG-DSS Program Committee and external invited reviewers. The selected papers focus on knowledge management and sharing, and on information models developed to support various decision processes.
Decision Support Systems IX: 5th International Conference on Decision Support System Technology, EmC-ICDSST 2019, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, May 27–29, 2019, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #348)
by Paulo Sérgio Abreu Freitas Fatima Dargam José Maria MorenoThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Decision Support Systems Technologies, ICDSST 2019, held in Madeira, Portugal, in May 2019. This year the conference is a EURO mini conference and therefore has a slightly different acronym: "EmC-ICDSST 2019". The EWG-DSS series of International Conference on Decision Support System Technology (ICDSST), starting with ICDSST 2015 in Belgrade, was planned to consolidate the tradition of annual events organized by the EWG-DSS in offering a platform for European and international DSS communities, comprising the academic and industrial sectors, to present state-of-the-art DSS research and developments, to discuss current challenges that surround decision-making processes, to exchange ideas about realistic and innovative solutions, and to co-develop potential business opportunities. The main topic of this year’s conference was “Main Developments and Future Trends”. The 11 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: decision support systems in societal issues; decision support systems in industrial and business applications; and advances in decision support systems’ methods and technologies.
Decision Support Systems V - Big Data Analytics for Decision Making
by Boris Delibašić Jorge E. Hernández Jason Papathanasiou Fátima Dargam Pascale Zaraté Rita Ribeiro Shaofeng Liu Isabelle LindenThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First International Conference on Decision Support Systems Technology, ICDSST 2015, held in Belgrade, Serbia, in May 2015. The theme of the event was "Big Data Analytics for Decision-Making" and it was organized by the EURO (Association of European Operational Research Societies) working group of Decision Support Systems (EWG-DSS). The eight papers presented in this book were selected out of 26 submissions after being carefully reviewed by at least three internationally known experts from the ICDSST 2015 Program Committee and external invited reviewers. The selected papers are representative of current and relevant research activities in the area of decision support systems, such as decision analysis for enterprise systems and non-hierarchical networks, integrated solutions for decision support and knowledge management in distributed environments, decision support system evaluations and analysis through social networks, and decision support system applications in real-world environments. The volume is completed by an additional invited paper on big data decision-making use cases.
Decision Support Systems VI - Addressing Sustainability and Societal Challenges
by Shaofeng Liu Boris Delibašić Festus OderantiThisbook constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second InternationalConference on Decision Support Systems Technology, ICDSST 2016, held inPlymouth, UK, May 23-25. The theme of the event was "Decision SupportSystems Addressing Sustainability &Societal Challenges", organized by the EURO (Association of EuropeanOperational Research Societies) working group of Decision Support Systems(EWG-DSS). The 15 full papers presented inthis book were selected out of 51 submissions after being carefully reviewed byinternationally experts from the ICDSST 2016 Program Committee and externalinvited reviewers. The selected papers are representative of current andrelevant research activities in various areas of decision supportsystems, such as sustainability and societal challenges; risk management and project portfoliomanagement; business intelligence and knowledge management; and technologies toimprove system usability.
Decision Support Systems VII. Data, Information and Knowledge Visualization in Decision Support Systems: Third International Conference, ICDSST 2017, Namur, Belgium, May 29-31, 2017, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #282)
by Isabelle Linden, Shaofeng Liu and Christian ColotThis book constitutes the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Decision Support Systems, ICDSST 2017, held in Namur, Belgium, in May 2017. The EWG-DSS series of the International Conference on Decision Support System Technology (ICDSST) offers a platform for European and international DSS communities, comprising the academic and industrial sectors, in order to present state-of-the-art DSS research and developments, to discuss current challenges that surround decision-making processes, to exchange ideas about realistic and innovative solutions, and to co-develop potential business opportunities. The main topic of this year’s conference was “Data, Information and Knowledge Visualization in Decision Making”. The 13 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: visualization case studies; visualization perspectives; analytics and decision; and Multi-Criteria Decision Making.
Decision Support Systems VIII: 4th International Conference, ICDSST 2018, Heraklion, Greece, May 22–25, 2018, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #313)
by Fatima Dargam Pavlos Delias Isabelle Linden Bertrand MareschalThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Decision Support Systems, ICDSST 2018, held in Heraklion, Greece, in May 2018. The main topic of this year’s conference was “Sustainable Data-Driven and Evidence Based Decision Support”. The 15 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 71 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: decision support systems for a sustainable society; decision support systems serving the public; decision support systems in management and organization; and advances in decision support systems’ technologies and methods. The EWG-DSS series of International Conference on Decision Support System Technology (ICDSST), starting with ICDSST 2015 in Belgrade, were planned to consolidate the tradition of annual events organized by the EWG-DSS in offering a platform for European and international DSS communities, comprising the academic and industrial sectors, to present state-of-the-art DSS research and developments, to discuss current challenges that surround decision-making processes, to exchange ideas about realistic and innovative solutions, and to co-develop potential business opportunities.
Decision Support Systems X: 6th International Conference on Decision Support System Technology, ICDSST 2020, Zaragoza, Spain, May 27–29, 2020, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #384)
by José María Moreno-Jiménez Isabelle Linden Fatima Dargam Uchitha JayawickramaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Decision Support Systems Technologies, ICDSST 2020, organised in Zaragoza, Spain, in May 2020. The conference was held online only due to the Corona pandemic. The EWG-DSS series of International Conference on Decision Support System Technology (ICDSST) is planned to consolidate the tradition of annual events organized by the EWG-DSS in offering a platform for European and international DSS communities, comprising the academic and industrial sectors, to present state-of-the-art DSS research and developments, to discuss current challenges that surround decision-making processes, to exchange ideas about realistic and innovative solutions, and to co-develop potential business opportunities. The main topic of this year’s conference was “Cognitive Decision Support Systems and Technologies”. The 13 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: methodological contributions; case studies and applications; and overview (on the current state and future trends of DSS, BI, and data analytics research).
Decision Support Systems XI: 7th International Conference on Decision Support System Technology, ICDSST 2021, Loughborough, UK, May 26–28, 2021, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #414)
by Uchitha Jayawickrama Pavlos Delias María Teresa Escobar Jason PapathanasiouThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Decision Support Systems Technologies, ICDSST 2021, held during May 26-28, 2021. The conference was planned to take place in Loughborough, UK, and changed to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The EWG-DSS series of International Conference on Decision Support System Technology (ICDSST) is planned to consolidate the tradition of annual events organized by the EWG-DSS in offering a platform for European and international DSS communities, comprising the academic and industrial sectors, to present state-of-the-art DSS research and developments, to discuss current challenges that surround decision-making processes, to exchange ideas about realistic and innovative solutions, and to co-develop potential business opportunities. The main aim of this year’s conference is to investigate the role DSS and related technologies can play in mitigating the impact of pandemics and post-crisis recovery. The 10 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 44 submissions. They were organized in two topical sections named: multiple criteria approaches and advances in decision support systems’ technologies and methods.
Decision Support Systems XII: 8th International Conference on Decision Support System Technology, ICDSST 2022, Thessaloniki, Greece, May 23–25, 2022, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #447)
by Ana Paula Cabral Seixas Costa Jason Papathanasiou Uchitha Jayawickrama Daouda KamissokoThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Decision Support Systems Technologies, ICDSST 2022, held during May 23-25, 2022.The EWG-DSS series of International Conference on Decision Support System Technology (ICDSST) is planned to consolidate the tradition of annual events organized by the EWG-DSS in offering a platform for European and international DSS communities, comprising the academic and industrial sectors, to present state-of-the-art DSS research and developments, to discuss current challenges that surround decision-making processes, to exchange ideas about realistic and innovative solutions, and to co-develop potential business opportunities. The main aim of this year’s conference is to investigate the role DSS and related technologies can play in mitigating the impact of pandemics and post-crisis recovery. The 15 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: decision support addressing modern industry; decision support addressing business and societal needs, and multiple criteria approaches.
Decision Support Systems XIII. Decision Support Systems in An Uncertain World: 9th International Conference on Decision Support System Technology, ICDSST 2023, Albi, France, May 30 – June 1, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #474)
by Shaofeng Liu Pascale Zaraté Daouda Kamissoko Isabelle Linden Jason PapathanasiouThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Decision Support Systems Technologies, ICDSST 2023, held during May 30 – June 1, 2023.The EWG-DSS series of International Conference on Decision Support System Technology (ICDSST) is planned to consolidate the tradition of annual events organized by the EWG-DSS in offering a platform for European and international DSS communities, comprising the academic and industrial sectors, to present state-of-the-art DSS research and developments, to discuss current challenges that surround decision-making processes, to exchange ideas about realistic and innovative solutions, and to co-develop potential business opportunities. The main theme of this year was “Decision Support Systems in An Uncertain World: The Contribution of Digital Twins”. The 21 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 65 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: DSS models, methods, and tools; DSS for business performance and stakeholders; DSS applications for sustainability in health, energy and transportation; and DSS users and successful adoption.
Decision Support Systems XIV. Human-Centric Group Decision, Negotiation and Decision Support Systems for Societal Transitions: 10th International Conference on Decision Support System Technology, ICDSST 2024, Porto, Portugal, June 3–5, 2024, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #506)
by Sérgio Pedro Duarte António Lobo Boris Delibašić Daouda KamissokoThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Decision Support Systems Technologies, ICDSST 2024, held in June 2024. The EWG-DSS series of International Conference on Decision Support System Technology (ICDSST) is planned to consolidate the tradition of annual events organized by the EWG-DSS in offering a platform for European and international DSS communities, comprising the academic and industrial sectors, to present state-of-the-art DSS research and developments, to discuss current challenges that surround decision-making processes, to exchange ideas about realistic and innovative solutions, and to co-develop potential business opportunities. This year the main topic was: Human-Centric Group Decision, Negotiation and Decision Support Systems for Societal Transitions. The 10 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 29 submissions. They have been organized in topical sections as follows: Decision support tools and methods; and decision factors.
Decision Support Using Nonparametric Statistics
by Warren BeattyThis concise volume covers nonparametric statistics topics that most are most likely to be seen and used from a practical decision support perspective. While many degree programs require a course in parametric statistics, these methods are often inadequate for real-world decision making in business environments. Much of the data collected today by business executives (for example, customer satisfaction opinions) requires nonparametric statistics for valid analysis, and this book provides the reader with a set of tools that can be used to validly analyze all data, regardless of type. Through numerous examples and exercises, this book explains why nonparametric statistics will lead to better decisions and how they are used to reach a decision, with a wide array of business applications. Online resources include exercise data, spreadsheets, and solutions.
Decision Tree and Ensemble Learning Based on Ant Colony Optimization (Studies in Computational Intelligence #781)
by Jan KozakThis book not only discusses the important topics in the area of machine learning and combinatorial optimization, it also combines them into one. This was decisive for choosing the material to be included in the book and determining its order of presentation. Decision trees are a popular method of classification as well as of knowledge representation. At the same time, they are easy to implement as the building blocks of an ensemble of classifiers. Admittedly, however, the task of constructing a near-optimal decision tree is a very complex process. The good results typically achieved by the ant colony optimization algorithms when dealing with combinatorial optimization problems suggest the possibility of also using that approach for effectively constructing decision trees. The underlying rationale is that both problem classes can be presented as graphs. This fact leads to option of considering a larger spectrum of solutions than those based on the heuristic. Moreover, ant colony optimization algorithms can be used to advantage when building ensembles of classifiers.This book is a combination of a research monograph and a textbook. It can be used in graduate courses, but is also of interest to researchers, both specialists in machine learning and those applying machine learning methods to cope with problems from any field of R&D.
Decision Trees Versus Systems of Decision Rules: A Rough Set Approach (Studies in Big Data #160)
by Kerven Durdymyradov Mikhail Moshkov Azimkhon OstonovThis book explores, within the framework of rough set theory, the complexity of decision trees and decision rule systems and the relationships between them for problems over information systems, for decision tables from closed classes, and for problems involving formal languages. Decision trees and systems of decision rules are widely used as means of representing knowledge, as classifiers that predict decisions for new objects, as well as algorithms for solving various problems of fault diagnosis, combinatorial optimization, etc. Decision trees and systems of decision rules are among the most interpretable models of knowledge representation and classification. Investigating the relationships between these two models is an important task in computer science. The possibilities of transforming decision rule systems into decision trees are being studied in detail. The results are useful for researchers using decision trees and decision rule systems in data analysis, especially in rough set theory, logical analysis of data, and test theory. This book is also used to create courses for graduate students.
Decisively Digital: From Creating a Culture to Designing Strategy
by Alexander LothDiscover how to survive and thrive in an increasingly digital world Digital strategy should consist of more than just updating your business’ desktop computers and buying the newest smartphones for your employees. It requires the reimagining of existing business processes and the implementation of the latest technologies into current business activity to enable new capabilities for your firm. In Decisively Digital: From Creating a Culture to Designing Strategy, digital strategy advisor and author Alexander Loth leverages his extensive experience working with Microsoft, CERN, and SAP to deliver a robust and accessible exploration of what it takes for a company to unlock the potential of new digital technologies. You’ll discover how to: Utilize new technologies to establish a digital culture and realize the benefits of modern work for your employees Unleash the abilities that come with processing big data and taking advantage of data democracy, analytics, and cloud computing Implement artificial intelligence, blockchain, process automation, and IoT in a way that goes beyond the hype and delivers real business results Packed with interviews with industry leaders and real-world customer examples, Decisively Digital is ideal for CIOs, CDOs, and other executives and professionals who need to know how technology can improve their businesses and power results today and tomorrow.
Declarative Programming and Knowledge Management: Declarative Programming Days, Kdpd 2013, Unifying Inap, Wflp, And Wlp, Kiel, Germany, September 11-13, 2013, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #8439)
by Salvador Abreu Michael Hanus Dietmar SeipelThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the 21st International Conference on Applications of Declarative Programming and Knowledge Management, INAP 2017, the 31st Workshop on Logic Programming, WLP 2017, and the 25th Workshop on Functional and (Constraint) Logic Programming, WFLP 2017. The 12 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions. The contributions were organized in topical sections named: constraints; declarative systems; and functional and logic programming.
Declarative Programming and Knowledge Management
by Michael Hanus Ricardo RochaThis book constitutes the proceedings of the Kiel Declarative Programming Days, KDPD 2013, unifying the following conferences: the 20th International Conference on Applications of Declarative Programming and Knowledge Management (INAP 2013), the 22nd International Workshop on Functional and (Constraint) Logic Programming (WFLP 2013) and the 27th Workshop on Logic Programming (WLP 2013), held in Kiel, Germany, in September 2013. The 15 papers presented were carefully and reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book. They cover the following topics: logic programming, constraint problem solving, programmable logic solvers, functional programming and constraint programming.
Declarative Programming and Knowledge Management: Conference on Declarative Programming, DECLARE 2019, Unifying INAP, WLP, and WFLP, Cottbus, Germany, September 9–12, 2019, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #12057)
by Petra Hofstedt Salvador Abreu Ulrich John Herbert Kuchen Dietmar SeipelThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the 22nd International Conference on Applications of Declarative Programming and Knowledge Management, INAP 2019, the 33rd Workshop on Logic Programming, WLP 2019, and the 27th Workshop on Functional and (Constraint) Logic Programming, WFLP 2019. The 15 full papers and 1 short paper presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions. The contributions present current research activities in the areas of declarative languages and compilation techniques, in particular for constraint-based, logical and functional languages and their extensions, as well as discuss new approaches and key findings in constraint-solving, knowledge representation, and reasoning techniques.
Decoding Blockchain for Business: Understand the Tech and Prepare for the Blockchain Future
by Stijn Van HijfteBusiness professionals looking to understand the impact, future, and limitations of blockchain need look no further. This revolutionary technology has impacted business and the economy in unprecedented ways within the past decade, and it is only continuing to grow. As a leader in your organization, it is vital that you decode blockchain and optimize all the ways in which it can improve your business.Author of Decoding Blockchain for Business, Stijn Van Hijfte, expertly emphasizes the imperative of professionals in any sector of industry to understand the core concepts and implications of blockchain technology. Cryptocurrencies, cryptotrading, and constantly-changing tax structures for financial systems using blockchain technologies are covered in detail. The lasting effects of blockchain across specific industries such as media, real estate, finance, and regulatory bodies are addressed with an insightful eye from Van Hijfte.If not properly implemented with care and a foundation of knowledge, blockchain brings risks and uncertainties to a company. Know your technology to be ready for the present and the future, and stay ahead of the curve. Blockchain is here to stay, and Decoding Blockchain for Business is your professional roadmap. What You Will Learn Discover the risks associated with blockchain if not properly implemented Gain insights on how blockchain technology affects other booming topics such as AI, IoT, and RPA Look at the regulations surrounding Blockchain in different countries Who This Book Is For Business professionals looking to understand the impact, future, and limitations of Blockchain and how individuals and companies should prepare for this technology.
Decoding Cultural Heritage: A Critical Dissection and Taxonomy of Human Creativity through Digital Tools
by Fernando Moral-Andrés Elena Merino-Gómez Pedro ReviriegoThis book provides readers with an overview of the use of digital techniques for cultural heritage preservation. Those include image processing, advanced sensing, geomatics or virtual and augmented reality. The use of newer tools such as generative artificial intelligence for images and 3D or advanced natural language processing systems is also considered. The ultimate goal is to provide readers with a global perspective of the state of the art on the use of digital tools for cultural heritage applications, both for researchers and professionals involved in cultural heritage and for computer scientists and engineers that design and develop technologies that can be used for cultural heritage preservation.
Decoding Digital Consumer Behavior: Bridging Theory and Practice
by Alfonso PellegrinoThis book is a call to adopt more ethical, sustainable, and consumer-focused approaches in the digital era. The focus on consumer perceptions and expectations in a digital context is particularly relevant, as it delves into the psychological and behavioral aspects of digital interactions. The chapters on digital consumption and risk, and memory in the digital world, are pivotal in understanding how digital mediums impact consumer choices and brand recall. Online persuasion, a key topic, explores ethical and effective strategies for influencing consumer behavior, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and trust. The discussion on social comparison and its implications in digital consumption underscores the psychological impact of digital platforms. The chapters on humanistic and sustainable marketing, and digital customer experience, reflect the growing importance of ethical, sustainable practices, and customer-centric approaches in building brand loyalty. The book is an essential guide for marketing professionals and students, offering a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between digital marketing strategies and consumer behavior.
Decoding Liberation: The Promise of Free and Open Source Software (Routledge Studies in New Media and Cyberculture)
by Samir Chopra Scott D. DexterSoftware is more than a set of instructions for computers: it enables (and disables) political imperatives and policies. Nowhere is the potential for radical social and political change more apparent than in the practice and movement known as "free software." Free software makes the knowledge and innovation of its creators publicly available. This liberation of code—celebrated in free software’s explicatory slogan "Think free speech, not free beer"—is the foundation, for example, of the Linux phenomenon. Decoding Liberation provides a synoptic perspective on the relationships between free software and freedom. Focusing on five main themes—the emancipatory potential of technology, social liberties, the facilitation of creativity, the objectivity of computing as scientific practice, and the role of software in a cyborg world—the authors ask: What are the freedoms of free software, and how are they manifested? This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding how free software promises to transform not only technology but society as well.
Decoding Technology Acceptance in Education: A Cultural Studies Contribution (Routledge Research in Education)
by Caroline StockmanThe process of integrating technology into education often overlooks that technology is a sign; it is not a neutral message conveyor, but rather a material artefact placed into a context inevitably subject to culture. In an original and novel combination, Decoding Technology Acceptance in Education brings together two academic domains not previously pursued together, yet which diverge in many ways: cultural studies and technology acceptance studies. Drawing on empirical data, Stockman demonstrates that teachers activate a meaning-making process through encoding and decoding signs around technology as an artefact of culture, and as a result their acceptance behaviour and decisions rely on the dynamics of the cultural whole to which they belong. In this study, technology acceptance is revisited as an issue of cultural negotiation; the common approach, which provides an instrumental view on technology as a neutral tool, is insufficient for the topic of technology acceptance. Rather than proposing yet another model of technology acceptance, Decoding Technology Acceptance in Education offers a renewed frame of mind and the conclusions it provides are of vital importance to the theoretical and practical advancement of technology acceptance studies, as well as to the practical integration of technology into education. Providing original empirical evidence for the influence of culture on educational decision-making, the book raises awareness for the importance of cultural research in areas where it has been under-considered. This book will be of great interest to researchers, academics and postgraduate students engaged in the study of technology acceptance and technology use in education, as well as those interested in cultural studies.
Decoding the Metaverse: Expand Your Business Using Web3
by Chris DuffeyDiscover the profitable business opportunities within the metaverse and learn how you can and why you should get your company involved today. In Decoding the Metaverse, Creative Cloud strategist and Web3 expert Chris Duffey establishes a roadmap for entry to the metaverse. Written to help businesses get a handle on a complex new business opportunity, the book begins by explaining how previous iterations of the internet led to the creation of immersive digital technology with Web3 before detailing the building blocks of the metaverse. The book takes readers through the future of digital spaces, offering insight into immersive experiences, customer engagement, product-led growth and profitability. The chapters focus on the building blocks of the metaverse, including NFTs, blockchain, tokenomics, gaming and virtual real estate. Each chapter is paired with a corresponding case study from well-known brands currently working in the metaverse. Decoding the Metaverse ends with guiding principles about the ethical ramifications of immersive experiences and digital governance.Throughout Decoding the Metaverse, Duffey highlights the importance of reaching customers through shared immersive experiences. Showcasing the potential impact of working with Web3, he explains how companies can use these opportunities to further their reach and grow their revenue. Readers will step away from the book eager to get their companies involved today.