Web services is rapidly becoming one of the most valued aspects of information technology services, as Web-based technological advancements continue to grow at an exponential rate. ""Web Services Research and Practices"" provides researchers, scholars, and practitioners in a variety of settings essential up-to-date research in this demanding field, addressing issues such as: communication applications using Web services; Semantic services computing; discovery, modeling, performance, and enhancements of Web services; and Web services architecture, frameworks, and security.