STM and business publisher Inderscience, Switzerland, recently published the first issues of four new titles. The journals are: International Journal of Business Competition and Growth; International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development Mining; International Journal of Knowledge Engineering and Data Mining; and International Journal of Metaheuristics.
Edited by Prof. Rajagopal of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Mexico, International Journal of Business Competition and Growth promotes academic and strategic discussion for practitioners on managing global competition in products and services. The journal covers all sectors, including agricultural, industrial, pharmaceuticals and services. It publishes original research that contributes ground-breaking knowledge and understanding to the field of competitive dynamics and strategic marketing studies. A free download of the papers from this first issue is available at http://www.inderscience.com/sample.php?id=360.
International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development Mining adopts a systems approach to the theory and practice of knowledge-based development activities and processes. The journal focuses on knowledge cities and societies, knowledge-based urban development, knowledge and innovation clusters, and knowledge-intensive service activities. Tan Yigitcanlar from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, is the editor of the journal. A free download of the papers from this first issue is available at http://www.inderscience.com/sample.php?id=354.
International Journal of Knowledge Engineering and Data Mining covers all areas of data architecture, data integration and data exchange, data mining, knowledge acquisition, representation, dissemination, codification and discovery techniques, and their technologies. Edited by Dr. Adela S.M. Lau of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the journal also focuses on their applications and case studies in industrial, medical and business sectors. A free download of the papers from this first issue is available at http://www.inderscience.com/sample.php?id=332.
International Journal of Metaheuristics is concerned with all aspects of metaheuristic practice, including theoretical studies, empirical investigations, comparisons, and applications. The journal particularly welcomes papers on methods that have shown to produce financial or environmental improvements in a real-world setting. Dr. C.L. Mumford from Cardiff University, UK, is the editor of the journal. A free download of the papers from this first issue is available at http://www.inderscience.com/sample.php?id=271.
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