Knowledge Management in Communities and Networks of Practice: Challenges, Issues and Paradoxes

Status and challenges of waste segregation in residential communities

Degradation of urban environment and health hazard is directly associated with the unscientific handling of Municipal solid waste of India. Urbanization also contribute intensify Municipal solid waste generation. Source segregation of solid waste not only the fact to converge but also possible in maximum resource recovery from the waste. Waste management is a problem due to the ineffective mana...

Degenerative structures that inhibit the emergence of communities of practice: a case study of knowledge management in the British Council

This paper presents the British Council’s knowledge management strategy. It outlines how, as part of this strategy, the organisation attempted to engender communities of practice among a strategically significant group spread across the 110 countries in which the organisation operates. Using a case study of this group, the paper explores “degenerative structures” which impact on the ability to ...

Issues and Challenges to Socialization of Academic Norms in Scientific Communities in Iran

An Overview of Group Key Management Issues in IEEE 802.16e Networks

The computer industry has defined the IEEE 802.16 family of standards that will enable mobile devices to access a broadband network as an alternative to digital subscriber line technology. As the mobile devices join and leave a network, security measures must be taken to ensure the safety of the network against unauthorized usage by encryption and group key management. IEEE 802.16e uses Multica...

Elite migration and its relationship to development: Opportunities and challenges for policymakers

Introduction:Elite and efficient human resources play a vital role in the various national arenas and, therefore, their good management is crucial. Elite migration or brain drain among developing countries is of great importance, as these countries lose more capital in the process of international human capital flows, and their development is usually slowed by this phenomenon. The main purpose ...