Research Techniques for Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity and Applications of Artificial Intelligence

2. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-28484-6
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Buch, Englisch, 227 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

This updated book presents impact-driven research paths in computer science (CS), information systems (IS) and cybersecurity CY) with practical insights, effective instructions, and examples. The book takes readers through the full cycle of research until the point of submission and evaluation. The book begins by providing postgraduate research students with the foundational concepts and techniques to simplify the complexities associated with choosing topics in CS,  IS,  and CY research domains. The authors furnish readers with fundamentals that facilitate active quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research enquiries. The content offers important perspectives on how to think about deepening research in CS, IS and CY, noting that these subjects can be studied from computational sciences, engineering sciences, health sciences, social sciences, or interdisciplinary perspectives. This unique and contemporary book aims to benefit researchers, graduate students and engineers in the fields of computer science, information systems and cybersecurity, in addition to other engineering and technology disciplines.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mbanaso, Uche M.

Abrahams, Lucienne

Okafor, Kennedy Chinedu

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Methoden des Lehrens und Lernens
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Konstruktionslehre und -technik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensforschung
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau Konstruktionslehre, Bauelemente, CAD
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft: Theorie & Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Twenty-First Century Postgraduate Research.- Computer Science CS, Information Systems IS and CybersecurityCY Research.- Designing the Research Proposal or Interim Report.- Adopting a Funnel Strategy and Using Mind Mapping to Visualize the Research Design.- Foundational Research Writing, Background Discussion and Literature Review.- Acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in research practice.- Data Collection, Presentation and Analysis.- The Visual Dissertation or Thesis: Using Visualisuation Tools to Express Meaning.- Research Management: Starting, Completing and Submitting the Final Research Report, Dissertation or Thesis.- Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Uche M. Mbanaso (PhD)  is a leading subject matter expert (SME) in Cybersecurity, Computing, and Artificial Intelligence, and a Professor of Cybersecurity and Computing at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria. He is also a visiting academic at the LINK Centre at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. He lectures on cybersecurity, computing, and artificial intelligence and has extensive research experience, having secured several grants and published in reputable journals. He is a key player in the development of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, continuing to play important roles in cybersecurity policy and strategy, artificial intelligence innovation and policy, data and privacy protection, and many other emerging technology initiatives in Africa.

Lucienne Abrahams (PhD) is Honorary Associate Professor at the LINK Centre at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. She conducts research on digital innovation and how digital technologies and processes influence change. Studies include digital research infrastructure and research virtualization for African universities; studies in digital governance; digital skills gap analysis; digital strategy; scaling up innovation in tech hubs; and open access in scholarly publishing (Open AIR research partnership). Luci convened the MA and PhD programmes in Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies; and supervised postgraduate research over a 20-year period. She lectured on short courses in communications sector reform and regulation; disruptive technologies, digital operations, and leadership; and research methods for cybersecurity professional practice.

Kennedy Chinedu Okafor (PhD) is Professor and Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. He is a Senior Member, IEEE, USA; and was a senior teaching researcher with the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri-Nigeria. Kennedy is a World Bank Faculty at the AFRICA Center of Excellence for Sustainable Power and Energy Development (ACE-SPED), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Nigeria. In 2017, Kennedy received the prestigious Vice-Chancellor Award as the overall best graduating PhD candidate from the Faculty of Engineering, UNN. He is a Senior Research Associate with the University of Johannesburg and a visiting Fellow at Imperial College London. Kennedy is an expert in  smart cyber physical systems, and network security within a mechatronics sub-specialty.