Computer Applications
This two-volume set, CCIS 2274 and CCIS 2275, constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 39th National Conference on China Computer Federation, CCF NCCA 2024, held in Harbin, China, during July 15-18, 2024. The 48 full papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 238 submissions. These papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Artificial Intelligence and Applications; Data Science and Technology. Part II: Pattern Recognition & Machine Learning; Network Communication and Security; Frontier and Comprehensive Applications; Data Science and Technology.
Cultural Perspectives of Human-Centered and Technological Innovations
​The volume constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the First International Conference on Cultural Perspectives of Human-Centered and Technological Innovations, CPHCATI 2024, held in Tokyo, Japan, during January 27-28, 2024. The 21 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Cultural Perspectives on Technology, Technological Innovations and Their Impact, and Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Innovations.
Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book 2025 Release
The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book 2025 Release contains 17 lessons that use real-world, project-based learning to cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. For beginners and experienced users alike, you can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you. Learn to: Dive into 17 real-world projects, from precise drawings to expressive paintings, logos, illustrations, social ads, posters, and more Gain hands-on experience with a quick overview before diving into selections, shapes, color, and editing As you progress, you'll explore freeform gradients, layers, artistic brushes, creative effects, asset export, and more These step-by-step projects will help you develop essential graphic design skills at every stage Classroom in a Book(R), the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, offers what no other book or training program does - an official training series from Adobe, developed with the support of Adobe product experts. Purchasing this book includes valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book's "Getting Started" section to unlock access to: Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the book Web Edition containing the complete text of the book, interactive quizzes, and videos that walk you through the lessons step by step What you need to use this book: Adobe Illustrator 2025 Release software, for either Windows or macOS. (Software not included.)
Salesforce Anti-Patterns - Second Edition
Prevent common pitfalls in your Salesforce solutions by optimizing your Salesforce architecture with the help of this updated guideKey Features: - Build a solid foundation in Salesforce architecture to troubleshoot and enhance your implementations- Develop expertise in designing and implementing complex Salesforce architectures- Explore common mistakes in Salesforce anti-patterns and their impact on program performance- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: While Salesforce is a powerful platform, it is prone to common pitfalls that can result in suboptimal performance, increased costs, and reduced user satisfaction. Known as anti-patterns, these problems can arise from design flaws, poor implementation choices, or a lack of understanding of best practices.Written by a seasoned Salesforce professional and 33-time certified Salesforce Certified Technical Architect, this revised edition will teach you how to identify and avoid common issues, optimize your Salesforce architecture, and ensure successful implementation. This second edition is updated with a comprehensive exploration of Salesforce, along with the addition of the most common Salesforce anti-patterns, providing in-depth analysis and practical solutions. These key learnings will further refine your skills to help you build more robust, scalable, and efficient Salesforce architectures. The chapters offer an expanded coverage of emerging technology trends such as AI and DevOps, updated examples, and additional case studies to ensure that you have the latest information and insights.By the end of this book, you'll have gained the confidence and expertise needed to design and implement effective Salesforce solutions.What You Will Learn: - Discover common architectural mistakes and learn how anti-patterns can improve your architectural skills- Find out how to design Salesforce data models the right way- Set up data governance to prevent common issues- Identify common data architecture issues and discover innovative ways to address them- Explore common errors made in deployment setups, test strategy, and architecture governance- Master the art of leveraging AI in integration architecturesWho this book is for: This book is for Salesforce architects, aspiring architects, developers, consultants, and decision makers who want to start making the right architectural choices or prepare for their journey to CTA. This book is not code-centric, so you will benefit from both functional and technical experience, but a basic level of platform understanding is required.Table of Contents- Why Do We Need to Understand Salesforce Anti-Patterns?- How to Keep Your System Architecture Clean- How Not to Get Confused about Security- What Not to Do about Data- Unpicking Solution Architecture Troubles- Keeping Integration Straight- Keeping the Development Life Cycle from Going Off Track- Communication without Mistranslation- Conclusion
Google Workspace Guide
Feeling lost amidst the multitude of Google Workspace tools?Struggling to streamline your workflow for optimal productivity?Wish there was a straightforward guide to master Google Workspace from start to finish?If you answer "Yes" to any of these questions, then continue reading to discover the key to elevating your Google Workspace capabilities.Many users feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of tools and features, unsure where to begin or how to integrate them seamlessly into their daily workflow. Mismanaging files, losing track of emails, and missing important meetings can be frustrating and detrimental to productivity. Effective communication and collaboration can be challenging when everyone is using different tools or not utilizing them to their full potential. Ensuring your digital workspace is secure and compliant with industry standards is crucial, but often complex and time-consuming.With over twenty years of experience in the digital workspace, I've created this guide to transform your challenges into opportunities. This book is your lighthouse in the storm of digital file management, ensuring Google Workspace becomes an indispensable tool in your productivity toolkit.What's Inside? Here's a Sneak Peek: FAST-TRACK INTRODUCTION: Grasp Google Workspace essentials.EFFORTLESS COMMENCEMENT: Smooth setup and user management.MASTERFUL COMMUNICATION: Master Gmail, Chat, Hangouts, and Voice.CONTENT MANAGEMENT: Dominate Google Drive and Vault.DOCUMENT CREATION: Simplify Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms.SCHEDULING: Optimize Calendar, Meet, and Jamboard.ADVANCED FEATURES: Explore Marketplace, APIs, and automation.SECURITY & COMPLIANCE: Secure your digital space.Are you ready to revolutionize your digital efficiency?Click "Buy now" to unlock unprecedented productivity and collaboration today!
Mastering Technical Art in Unreal Engine
This book covers how to build materials and VFX that bring your projects to life in Unreal Engine. Each chapter will provide you with the necessary underpinning theory as well as activities to test your learning inside of Unreal Engine.You'll learn about Material Graphs, Parameters, Instances, Materials Maths, Nodes, Niagara Emitters and much more as you complete project-based examples. Included in the book is a series of introductory demonstration videos and quizzes to help test your learning, giving you all the tools and knowledge to make cutting-edge game materials and VFX.This book will be of great interest to all students learning to create technical art within Unreal Engine, as well as professionals looking to sharpen their skills.
Mastering QuickBooks(R) 2025 - Sixth Edition
Organize and track your finances with QuickBooks Online. Every print or Kindle book comes with a free PDF eBook, plus bonus chapters and supplementary videos from the author on reconciling transactions, the Report Center, and more.Key Features: - Ensure accurate payroll processing and 1099 contractor tracking with latest features for compliance and smooth payments on QuickBooks Online- Learn advanced reporting techniques and inventory management tools to streamline tracking, decision-making, and business insights- Automate repetitive tasks to optimize business operations with QBO's workflow automation featuresBook Description: Mastering QuickBooks(R) 2025 is the definitive guide for small-business owners, bookkeepers, and accounting students. This new edition covers both the fundamentals, like setting up the US version of QuickBooks Online, as well as advanced features, like integrating with e-commerce platforms. You'll grasp core business transactions such as sales, expenses, and payroll while ensuring compliance with tax regulations. You'll gain complete mastery of the US-based QuickBooks Online features-from setting up the platform to fi ling taxes like a professional.Updated for the latest QuickBooks 2025, this book introduces advanced topics like time tracking for hourly billing, inventory management techniques, and real-time financial reporting. Detailed guidance on payroll processing and 1099 contractor tracking is also included to help manage your financial operations. With the purchase of the book, you'll gain access to bonus chapters and video tutorials by the author, off erring deeper insights on how to navigate key reports, reconcile bank transactions, sharpen bookkeeping fundamentals, and generate detailed sales and expense reports.By the end of this book, you'll know how to effectively leverage QuickBooks Online for the fi nancial management of your business.What You Will Learn: - Set up and customize QuickBooks Online, including migrating from other platforms- Automate tasks using workflow automation and advanced custom fields- Manage payroll and 1099 contractors for compliance and efficiency- Optimize inventory management and advanced reporting techniques- Solve common QuickBooks issues with expert troubleshooting tips- Integrate QuickBooks Online with e-commerce and other financial toolsWho this book is for: The book is for small business owners, bookkeepers, and accounting students who want to learn QuickBooks Online and understand how to implement it effectively. Whether you're a bookkeeping beginner or have some experience already, this book will help you learn to use Intuit QuickBooks Online confidently.Table of Contents- Getting Started with QuickBooks Online- Company File Setup- Customizing QuickBooks for Your Business- Managing Customer, Vendor, and Products and Services Lists- Managing Sales Tax- Recording Sales Transactions in QuickBooks Online- Recording Expenses in QuickBooks Online- Managing Employees and 1099 Contractors in QuickBooks Online- Closing the Books in QuickBooks Online- Handling Special/Transactions in QuickBooks Online- Integrating e-commerce platforms QuickBooks Online- Advanced Inventory Management
Creo Parametric 11.0 Basics (COLORED)
Creo Parametric 11.0 Basics is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide designed for beginners and those looking to expand their knowledge in 3D design and modeling using Creo Parametric. With clear explanations and practical exercises, this book helps learners grasp essential skills in CAD (Computer-Aided Design) from the ground up.Each chapter covers a key area of Creo Parametric, with topics that build on each other for a step-by-step learning journey. Starting with an overview of the software and its different environments, the book guides readers through sketching, basic features, and creating complex models using advanced tools like sweep, blend, and patterning. Special chapters focus on assemblies, drawings, sheet metal design, and surface design, making this a complete resource for understanding Creo Parametric 11.0.The book includes easy-to-follow examples, visual aids, and real-world exercises, allowing readers to practice new skills and apply their knowledge to create precise designs. Perfect for students, engineers, and anyone looking to enter the field of 3D design, Creo Parametric 11.0 Basics is structured to support independent learning, making it a valuable addition to personal and professional libraries.Key Highlights: Practical Learning Approach: Start from basics and gradually move to more complex topics with plenty of real-life examples.Comprehensive Coverage: Each feature of Creo Parametric 11.0, including assemblies, drawings, and surface design, is explained in depth.Step-by-Step Exercises: Reinforce concepts and practice skills with guided exercises at the end of each chapter.Whether you're a beginner in CAD software or an experienced designer wanting to explore Creo Parametric 11.0, this book provides everything you need to confidently start creating professional designs.
Optical Coherence Tomography in Dentistry
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), a method to "see inside of things" without destroying them, has been applied to subjects ranging from materials science to medicine. This book focuses on the biomedical application of OCT in dentistry, covering topics from dental materials to clinical practice. Since the introduction of the OCT method in ophthalmology in 1991, and then dentistry in 1998, developments in OCT methods, particularly in biomedical areas, have led to its dissemination worldwide. The chapters of this book cover the basics and recent global advances of OCT in dentistry, including an overview of the method and its use in cariology, restorative dentistry, dental materials, endodontics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, prosthodontics, soft oral tissues and nanodentistry. This book will be of interest to both newcomers in the field as well as those already working in OCT, either in research and/or the clinic. It will be of great use in courses on optical imaging applied to biomedical areas, particularly where it can provide real-life examples of the application of OCT.
Adopting Artificial Intelligence Tools in Higher Education
The book offers a modern exploration of the intersection of technology and education. It examines the prospects of integrating different AI tools into higher education and explores the challenges, opportunities, and innovative solutions for the different issues surrounding the use of AI in higher education.Each chapter discusses a different area where AI can enhance the educational landscape, such as AI Integration in Higher Education and Immersive Virtual Reality-Based Learning Environments. The book also emphasizes Student-Centered Learning, AI-powered frameworks for academic excellence, and Learner-Centric Pedagogies. Furthermore, it delves into the role of AI in Personalized Learning in STEM courses, the development of AI-based Tutoring Systems, and the use of Machine Learning to identify students' mental health status. The volume concludes with "Dynamic Horizon," which examines how AI and gamification are shaping higher education.This book is essential for educators, administrators, researchers, and policymakers who want to leverage AI to create an adaptive, personalized, and engaging learning environment. "Adopting Artificial Intelligence Tools in Higher Education" provides valuable insights into the future of education, paving the way for a more empowered and enlightened academic world.
Microsoft Excel Pivot Table Data Crunching Including Dynamic Arrays, Power Query, and Copilot
Learn to use pivot tables and pivot charts in Microsoft Excel to produce powerful, dynamic reports in minutes: take control of your data and your business! Even if you've never created a pivot table before, this book will help you leverage their flexibility and analytical power--and includes exploration of new array functions and Copilot capabilities in analysis creation. Drawing on more than 30 years of cutting-edge Excel experience, MVP Bill Jelen ("MrExcel") shares practical "recipes" for solving real business problems, expert insights for avoiding mistakes, and advanced tips and tricks you'll find nowhere else. By reading this book, you will: Master easy, powerful ways to create, customize, change, and control pivot tables Use Copilot and Analyze Data features to create pivot tables Transform huge datasets into clear summary reports Instantly highlight your most profitable customers, products, or regions Pivot data with powerful dynamic arrays and Power Query Use PIVOTBY and GROUPBY functions to create reports without needing to refresh Build geographical pivot tables with 3D Maps Construct and share state-of-the-art dynamic dashboards Revamp analyses on the fly by dragging and dropping fi elds Build dynamic self-service reporting systems Share your pivot tables with colleagues Create data mashups using the full Power Pivot capabilities in modern Excel versions Generate pivot tables using either VBA on the Desktop or Typescript in Excel Online or on the Desktop Embrace GetPivotData for better looking reports and learn how to prevent it for quick reporting Unpivot source data so it's easier to use About This Book For everyone who wants to get more done with Microsoft Excel in less time For business and financial professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and others who need to efficiently manage and analyze data
Autodesk Inventor 2025
The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2025: Tube and Pipe Design guide instructs you on the use of the Inventor tube and pipe environment. Through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum, you will acquire the knowledge needed to design routed elements, including tubing, piping, and flexible hose. With specific tools to incorporate tube and pipe runs into digital prototypes, the Inventor tube and pipe environment provides rules-based routing tools that select the correct fittings and helps the pipe run to comply with your standards for segment length, round-off increments, and bend radius, that you will learn to maximize. Topics CoveredDescribe the tube and pipe environment and why you would use it.Set up routes and runs and place the initial fittings in your tube and pipe design.Create, edit, and manage routes for rigid pipe, rigid tube, and flexible hose designs.Manage content libraries, publish custom content to content libraries, and create new styles that use custom content.Document tube and pipe designs through the creation of 2D drawings and parts lists and export the 3D design data. PrerequisitesAccess to the 2025.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2024).Users should have completed the Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling learning guide or have an equivalent understanding of the Autodesk Inventor user interface and working environments.Knowledge of part modeling, assembly modeling, and drawing view creation and annotation is recommended.
SolidWorks 2025 Black Book
The SolidWorks 2025 Black Book is the 12th edition of our series on SolidWorks. With lots of additions and thorough review, we present a book to help professionals as well as beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The book follows a step by step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to bridge the gap between academic use and industrial use of SolidWorks. In this edition of book, we have included many new features of SolidWorks as per the latest enhancements of software. The book covers almost all the information required by a learner to master the SolidWorks. The book starts with sketching and ends at advanced topics like Mold Design, Sheetmetal, Weldment, SolidWorks CAM, and MBD. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easy find the topic of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 1300 illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the end of concept's explanation, the tutorial make the understanding of users firm and long lasting. Almost each chapter of the book has tutorials that are real world projects. Moreover most of the tools in this book are discussed in the form of tutorials.Self-AssessmentThe book has more than 500 MCQs for self-assessment by learner.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member, then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
SolidWorks 2025 Black Book
The SolidWorks 2025 Black Book is the 12th edition of our series on SolidWorks. With lots of additions and thorough review, we present a book to help professionals as well as beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The book follows a step by step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to bridge the gap between academic use and industrial use of SolidWorks. In this edition of book, we have included many new features of SolidWorks as per the latest enhancements of software. The book covers almost all the information required by a learner to master the SolidWorks. The book starts with sketching and ends at advanced topics like Mold Design, Sheetmetal, Weldment, SolidWorks CAM, and MBD. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easy find the topic of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 1300 illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the end of concept's explanation, the tutorial make the understanding of users firm and long lasting. Almost each chapter of the book has tutorials that are real world projects. Moreover most of the tools in this book are discussed in the form of tutorials.Self-AssessmentThe book has more than 500 MCQs for self-assessment by learner.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member, then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
Game Development Patterns with Godot 4
Learn how to create flexible game development architectures, leveraging a solid codebase by applying industry-standardized solutions writing robust, scalable code in Godot Engine, in this guide with key images in colorKey Features: - Leverage Godot's built-in features to implement design patterns- Explore object-oriented design from a unique perspective based on the philosophy of language- Learn SOLID principles with practical, intuitive implementation strategies- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Game development demands more than just creativity; it requires code that's as dynamic and adaptable as the games you dream of creating. Master the art of writing clean, robust game code by understanding object-oriented programming and leveraging proven design patterns tailored for game development using the Godot Engine. Henrique Campos, a seasoned game developer, educator, and creator of popular resources like The Essential Guide to Creating Multiplayer Games with Godot 4.0, blends industry expertise with practical teaching methods to ensure you gain both theoretical and hands-on expertise in crafting game code.Starting with the fundamentals of object-oriented design, you'll master SOLID principles. You'll learn how to favor composition over inheritance-an essential approach for creating reusable code bases. Through a hands-on sample game project, you'll implement a series of basic and advanced design patterns usingGodot Engine's features and identify where, when, and why to implement each design pattern.By the end of this game development book, you'll not only understand the principles of object-oriented programming, but also be able to diagnose and fix pathologies in your code with ease.What You Will Learn: - Create reusable and scalable code with SOLID principles- Identify common game development issues and apply industry-standard solutions- Understand feature requests and turn them into concrete solutions leveraging design patterns- Analyze game development pathologies to figure out underlying issues- Architect reliable systems that are understandable, intuitive, and scalable- Structure professional, collaborative game systems that are easy to maintainWho this book is for: If you are a game developer, game designer, technical artist, or solo developer with programming experience in Godot Engine and the GDScript programming language, this book is for you. Perfect for professionals looking to create solid, reusable, and reliable architecture that can adapt and grow with their creative vision.Table of Contents- Understanding Object-Oriented Design- Learning the Four Fundamental Pillars- Creating SOLID Design Solutions- Favoring Composition Over Inheritance- Maintaining Global States with the Singleton Pattern- Decoupling Objects with the Observer Pattern- Spawning Game Objects with the Factory Pattern- Changing Object Behavior with the State Pattern- Designing Actors with the Command Pattern- Implementing AI with the Strategy Pattern- Creating a Power-Up System with the Decorator Pattern- Cross-Fading Transitions with the Service Locator Pattern- Improving Game Feel with the Event Queue Pattern
Applied Multidimensional Scaling of Asymmetric Relationships
Unity 6 Game Development with C# Scripting
Master C# scripting and game mechanics in Unity, from basic movement to advanced AI functionalitiesBuild a complete game with real-world applications and case studiesEnhance your game development skills in Unity with AI, multiplayer, and VRPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features: - Master C# scripting and game mechanics in Unity, from basic movement to advanced AI functionalities- Build a complete game with real-world applications and case studies- Enhance your game development skills in Unity with AI, multiplayer, and VR- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: As developers tackle the growing complexity of creating immersive, high-performance games, the need for robust and efficient scripting continues to increase. Written by a game developer and Unity/C# expert known for his Apple App Store titles and extensive certifications, this book will help both new and seasoned developers overcome this challenge by helping you build a solid foundation in C# scripting within Unity and navigate the increasing demands of real-time game development.You'll explore Unity-specific strategies for creating engaging user interfaces, vital in today's dynamic gaming landscape. The chapters walk you through Unity-specific classes and methods, empowering you to create diverse gaming experiences in both 3D and 2D environments. You'll also manage complex developmental aspects, including AI, multiplayer setups, and VR integration, which are becoming increasingly relevant in the evolving gaming industry. The book serves as an invaluable resource for troubleshooting, offering techniques for debugging C# scripts and optimizing game performance-essential for crafting smooth and immersive gaming experiences.By the end of this book, you'll be able to create both simple and complex games in Unity, opening doors to careers in game development and interactive media design.What You Will Learn: - Create, modify, and interact with game objects in the Unity scene- Explore techniques to implement game logic and mechanics using C#- Manage game assets efficiently using asset bundles- Create engaging and intuitive user interfaces to enhance user experience in games- Explore strategies for developing both 2D and 3D games in Unity- Build techniques for debugging C# scripts and optimize game performance- Implement multiplayer features using Unity's networking capabilitiesWho this book is for: This book is for game developers, from beginners to those with some experience in Unity. It's perfect for anyone looking to enhance their C# scripting skills in game development. Programmers, game designers, and hobbyists will find this book invaluable for mastering Unity-specific techniques and advancing their game mechanics and UI design skills. You should have a basic understanding of programming concepts and the C# language. Familiarity with Unity 3D's interface and basic game development principles is beneficial but not mandatory.Table of Contents- Getting Started with Unity and C# - Game Objects and Components- Creating Your First Unity Project - Mastering Scenes and Assets- C# Fundamentals in Unity - Variables, Loops, and Troubleshooting Techniques- Exploring Unity's Scripting Anatomy- Mastering Unity's API - Physics, Collisions, and Environment Interaction Techniques- Data Structures in Unity - Arrays, Lists, Dictionaries, HashSets, and Game Logic- Designing Interactive UI Elements - Menus and Player Interactions in Unity(N.B. Please use the Read Sample option to see further chapters)
Introduction to Microstation VBA
This book provides a comprehensive guide to automating tasks in MicroStation using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Whether you are new to programming or an experienced MicroStation user looking to enhance your workflows, this book offers a step-by-step approach to mastering VBA in the MicroStation environment.Starting with the basics of the VBA IDE, variables, and code structure, the book guides you through fundamental programming concepts before diving into MicroStation-specific tasks. You'll learn how to create and manipulate elements, automate drawing processes, and interact with external applications like Excel for data import/export.
Well Played Retrospective
Well Played is a concept of providing in-depth close readings of video games that parse out the various meanings to be found in the experience of playing a game. Around Halloween in 2020, the Well Played Journal started its 10th volume. Looking back, the first "well played" presentation and article was in 2003, the first book came out in 2009, and the first journal issue was released in 2011. Thinking of Well Played during the pandemic underscored how games have been a part of our experiences and the value and role games have had in people's lives this past year or so. This Well Played retrospective and companion essays on games during the pandemic capture a critical history of Well Played and highlight how much games can matter in our lives. The retrospective and pandemic essays have resonant themes, so we've woven them together to share a written tapestry of Well Played and games, value, and meaning.
Information Integration and Web Intelligence
The two-volume set LNCS 15342 and 15343 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Information Integration and Web Intelligence, iiWAS 2024, held in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, during December 2-4, 2024. The 27 revised full papers and 25 short papers are presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Web Intelligence, Language Models, and AI-based Question Answering; Blockchain, Peer Reviews, and Digital Transparency; Machine Learning in Healthcare, Climate Change, and Human Behavior; Sequence and Similarity Search Techniques; and Knowledge Graphs, Databases, and Ontologies. Volume II: Recommender Systems and Data Personalization; Digital Forensics, Journalism, and Echo Chambers; Human-Computer Interaction, Music Therapy, and User-Centric Systems; and Environmental and Geological Data Science.
Information Integration and Web Intelligence
The two-volume set LNCS 15342 and 15343 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Information Integration and Web Intelligence, iiWAS 2024, held in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, during December 2-4, 2024. The 27 revised full papers and 25 short papers are presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 92 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Web Intelligence, Language Models, and AI-based Question Answerin; Blockchain, Peer Reviews, and Digital Transparency; Machine Learning in Healthcare, Climate Change, and Human Behavior; Sequence and Similarity Search Techniques; and Knowledge Graphs, Databases, and Ontologies. Volume II: Recommender Systems and Data Personalization; Digital Forensics, Journalism, and Echo Chambers; Human-Computer Interaction, Music Therapy, and User-Centric Systems; and Environmental and Geological Data Science.
Web Information Systems Engineering - Wise 2024
This five-volume set LNCS 15436 -15440 constitutes the proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Web Information Systems Engineering, WISE 2024, held in Doha, Qatar, in December 2024. The 110 full papers and 55 short papers were presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 368 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections as follows: Part I: Information Retrieval and Text Processing; Text and Sentiment Analysis; Data Analysis and Optimisation; Query Processing and Information Extraction; Knowledge and Data Management. Part II: Social Media and News Analysis; Graph Machine Learning on Web and Social; Trustworthy Machine Learning; and Graph Data Management. Part III: Recommendation Systems; Web Systems and Architectures; and Humans and Web Security. Part IV: Learning and Optimization; Large Language Models and their Applications; and AI Applications. Part V: Security, Privacy and Trust; Online Safety and Wellbeing through AI; and Web Technologies.a
Collect, Combine, and Transform Data Using Power Query in Power Bi and Excel
Transform your data analysis experience with Power Query, the ultimate tool for importing, reshaping, and cleansing data through a user-friendly interface. Whether you're using Power BI, Excel, or other Microsoft products, Power Query's capabilities are at your fingertips. Renowned Power Query experts Daniil Maslyuk and Gil Raviv guide you through mastering this indispensable tool, helping you eliminate tedious manual data preparation, tackle common issues, and avoid potential pitfalls. In this updated edition, you'll delve into comprehensive analytics challenges, seamlessly integrating your skills into a realistic, final project. By the end, you'll possess the expertise to handle any data and convert it into actionable insights. You will learn how to: Effortlessly prepare data by utilizing Power Query in Power BI and Excel to transform your data quickly and efficiently Overcome common data preparation problems with intuitive mouse clicks and straightforward formula edits Combine data from various sources, multiple queries, and mismatched tables with ease Reshape tables to suit your analysis needs Use the Power Query M formula language to create flexible data mashups and tailor transformations to your requirements Address and overcome collaboration challenges by using Power Query's powerful features Gain crucial insights from text feeds by enhancing your data analysis capabilities Profile data, diagnose queries, improve query performance, and more! About This Book For everyone who wants to get more done with Power Query in less time For business and financial professionals, developers, entrepreneurs, students, and others who need to efficiently manage and analyze data
Game AI Uncovered
Game AI Uncovered: Volume Three continues the series with another collection of chapters from 18 of the top game AI professionals and researchers, from around the world. Each chapter includes wisdom, ideas, tips, and tricks that were used in the development of video games.The techniques discussed in these pages cover the underlying development of a wide array of published titles, including Watch Dogs: Legion, City of Gangsters, Eve: Valkyrie, Firefall, The Persistence, Advance Soccer, Alpha Beta Gunner, and Luna Abyss.Contained within this volume are insights that cover a host of different areas within game AI, including vehicle AI, simulating social norms, AI spawning fundamentals, pathfinding, creation of characters using components, animation-driven behaviour, tactical positioning in football, automated testing, abstract pattern matching, and machine learning for games.Beginners in the area of game AI, along with professional developers, will find a wealth of knowledge that will not only help in the development of their own games but also spark ideas for new approaches.This volume includes chapters written by Dr Allan Bruce, Anubha Banerjee, Bruno Rebaque, Dale Green, David Wooldridge, Eric S. Le Saux, Greg Irwin, Jason Lok Heng Chin, Johan Holthausen, John Reynolds, Mathias Siemonsmeier, Michele Cond簷, Dr Nic Melder, Paul Roberts, Phil Carlisle, Richard Bull, Robert Zubek, and Tobias Karlsson.
Essential PostgreSQL
DESCRIPTION PostgreSQL, a robust and versatile relational database management system (RDBMS), is gaining immense popularity due to its reliability, scalability, and rich feature set. This book is your indispensable companion to mastering PostgreSQL, helping you become a great PostgreSQL developer and create amazing database-driven applications.This book provides a thorough introduction to PostgreSQL, covering the fundamentals of database creation and management to advanced topics like data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning. Explore PostgreSQL's powerful features, including multi-version concurrency control (MVCC), data types, constraints, and indexing. Learn how to install, configure, and apply PostgreSQL in real-world scenarios. You will also develop essential SQL skills to manipulate and analyze data, design efficient schemas with normalization, and use stored procedures and triggers to automate tasks effectively.By the end of this book, you will have a solid understanding of PostgreSQL's core concepts and best practices. You will be able to create complex database structures, write efficient SQL queries, optimize database performance, and implement robust data management strategies.KEY FEATURES ● A comprehensive overview of PostgreSQL, covering all essential topics from database fundamentals to advanced features. ● Relates concepts to real-world scenarios, helping you understand how to apply PostgreSQL in practical applications.● Provides step-by-step instructions and guidance, making it easy to follow along and learn effectively. It also includes MCQs in each chapter to engage the readers.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN● Database fundamentals like creation, structure, data types, and constraints.● Data manipulation operations like insert, update, delete, retrieve, filter, and sort.● Subqueries, joins and data formats for advanced data manipulation● Optimize database performance using indexes and views.● Examine closely advanced topics like transactions, procedures, functions, triggers, and administration.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for anyone who wants to learn or improve their skills in using PostgreSQL. It is suitable for developers, data analysts, database administrators, and students who are interested in working with databases and building data-driven applications.
The Practice of Enterprise Modeling
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 17th IFIP Working Conference on the Practice of Enterprise Modeling, PoEM 2024, which took place in Stockholm, Sweden, during December 3-5, 2024. PoEM offers a forum for sharing experiences and knowledge between the academic community and practitioners from industry and the public sector. This year the theme of the conference is Industry 5.0 and Society 5.0. The 17 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 48 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named as follows: Enterprise modeling for digital transformation and industry applications; advances in enterprise modelling techniques; process mining and business process analysis; security, compliance, and configuration in enterprise modeling.
Web Information Systems Engineering - Wise 2024
This five-volume set LNCS 15436 -15440 constitutes the proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Web Information Systems Engineering, WISE 2024, held in Doha, Qatar, in December 2024. The 110 full papers and 55 short papers were presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 368 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections as follows: Part I: Information Retrieval and Text Processing; Text and Sentiment Analysis; Data Analysis and Optimisation; Query Processing and Information Extraction; Knowledge and Data Management. Part II: Social Media and News Analysis; Graph Machine Learning on Web and Social; Trustworthy Machine Learning; and Graph Data Management. Part III: Recommendation Systems; Web Systems and Architectures; and Humans and Web Security. Part IV: Learning and Optimization; Large Language Models and their Applications; and AI Applications. Part V: Security, Privacy and Trust; Online Safety and Wellbeing through AI; and Web Technologies.a
Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia Intelligence
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Advances in Mobile Computing and Multimedia Intelligence, MoMM 2024, held in Bratislava, Slovak Republic, during December 2-4, 2024. The 10 full papers and 8 short papers in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 34 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: wearable and sensor-based data for human performance and interaction; mobile user experience, motivation, and behavior; medical and cognitive health applications; image, video, and multimedia processing; software and system intelligence.
Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance
The two-volume set IFIP AICT 721 + 722 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2024, held in Sk繹vde, Sweden, in July 9-11, 2024. The 39 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I - Management and Risk; Social Engineering; Technical Attacks and Defenses; Usable Security. Part II - Awareness and Education; Privacy.
Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance
The two-volume set IFIP AICT 721 +722 constitutes the proceedings of the 18th IFIP WG 11.12 International Symposium on Human Aspects of Information Security and Assurance, HAISA 2024, held in Sk繹vde, Sweden, in July 9-11, 2024. The 39 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 55 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I - Management and Risk; Social Engineering; Technical Attacks and Defenses; Usable Security. Part II - Awareness and Education; Privacy.
Web Information Systems Engineering - Wise 2024
This five-volume set LNCS 15436 -15440 constitutes the proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Web Information Systems Engineering, WISE 2024, held in Doha, Qatar, in December 2024. The 110 full papers and 55 short papers were presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 368 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections as follows: Part I: Information Retrieval and Text Processing; Text and Sentiment Analysis; Data Analysis and Optimisation; Query Processing and Information Extraction; Knowledge and Data Management. Part II: Social Media and News Analysis; Graph Machine Learning on Web and Social; Trustworthy Machine Learning; and Graph Data Management. Part III: Recommendation Systems; Web Systems and Architectures; and Humans and Web Security. Part IV: Learning and Optimization; Large Language Models and their Applications; and AI Applications. Part V: Security, Privacy and Trust; Online Safety and Wellbeing through AI; and Web Technologies.a
Future Data and Security Engineering. Big Data, Security and Privacy, Smart City and Industry 4.0 Applications
This two-volume set CCIS 2309-2310 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Future Data and Security Engineering. Big Data, Security and Privacy, Smart City and Industry 4.0 Applications, FDSE 2024, held in Binh Duong, Vietnam, during November 27-29, 2024. The 44 full papers, 12 short papers and 1 keynote paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 189 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: advances in machine learning for big data analytics; security and privacy engineering; data analytics and healthcare systems; smart city and industry 4.0 applications; big data query processing and optimization; and short papers; security and data engineering.
Future Data and Security Engineering. Big Data, Security and Privacy, Smart City and Industry 4.0 Applications
This two-volume set CCIS 2309-2310 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Future Data and Security Engineering. Big Data, Security and Privacy, Smart City and Industry 4.0 Applications, FDSE 2024, held in Binh Duong, Vietnam, during November 27-29, 2024. The 44 full papers, 12 short papers and 1 keynote paper were carefully reviewed and selected from 189 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: advances in machine learning for big data analytics; security and privacy engineering; data analytics and healthcare systems; smart city and industry 4.0 applications; big data query processing and optimization; and short papers; security and data engineering.
Web Information Systems Engineering - Wise 2024
This five-volume set LNCS 15436 -15440 constitutes the proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Web Information Systems Engineering, WISE 2024, held in Doha, Qatar, in December 2024. The 110 full papers and 55 short papers were presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 368 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections as follows: Part I: Information Retrieval and Text Processing; Text and Sentiment Analysis; Data Analysis and Optimisation; Query Processing and Information Extraction; Knowledge and Data Management. Part II: Social Media and News Analysis; Graph Machine Learning on Web and Social; Trustworthy Machine Learning; and Graph Data Management. Part III: Recommendation Systems; Web Systems and Architectures; and Humans and Web Security. Part IV: Learning and Optimization; Large Language Models and their Applications; and AI Applications. Part V: Security, Privacy and Trust; Online Safety and Wellbeing through AI; and Web Technologies.
World Design for 2D Action-Adventures
Award-winning action-adventure designers Christopher Totten and Adrian Sandoval guide you on a quest to create levels for different styles of 2D action-adventure games, from top-down dungeon-crawler adventures to side-scrolling non-linear "Metroidvania" titles. Blending theory and practical analysis, this book shows how principles of game and level design are applied in some of your favorite 2D action-adventure games. It uses examples from popular games such as The Legend of Zelda and Hollow Knight, while also providing insights from the authors' own experiences creating independent games in the genre.This book also intersperses these examples with practical exercises in 2D action-adventure world design using the free and easy-to-use GB Studio engine, allowing readers to practice their skills and see how lessons from the theory chapters apply in real game development environments. These practical chapters cover the basics of using GB Studio and related software, such as Aseprite and Tiled, to help readers create their own action-adventure characters, monsters, quest systems, switches, keys, and other mechanics - all the way up to designing their own dungeon!World Design for 2D Action-Adventures will be of great interest to all those looking to improve their level design skills within this genre.
Solid Edge 2025 Black Book
The Solid Edge 2025 Black Book is the 6th edition of our series on Solid Edge. This book is written to help beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to reduce the gap between academic use of Solid Edge and industrial use of Solid Edge. The book covers almost all the information required by a learner to master the Solid Edge. The book starts with sketching and ends at advanced topics like Sheetmetal, Rendering, and Simulation Studies. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easily find the topics of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 1400 illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the conclusion of each concept's explanation, the tutorials ensure the user gains a clear and enduring understanding. Nearly every chapter of the book includes tutorials based on real-world projects. Additionally, most of the tools covered in the book are introduced and explained through hands-on tutorials.ProjectProjects and exercises are provided to students for practicing.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member, then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. The answers to MCQs in this book are also available for faculty members. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
Solid Edge 2025 Black Book
The Solid Edge 2025 Black Book is the 6th edition of our series on Solid Edge. This book is written to help beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The book follows a step-by-step methodology. In this book, we have tried to give real-world examples with real challenges in designing. We have tried to reduce the gap between academic use of Solid Edge and industrial use of Solid Edge. The book covers almost all the information required by a learner to master the Solid Edge. The book starts with sketching and ends at advanced topics like Sheetmetal, Rendering, and Simulation Studies. Some of the salient features of this book are: In-Depth explanation of conceptsEvery new topic of this book starts with the explanation of the basic concepts. In this way, the user becomes capable of relating the things with real world.Topics CoveredEvery chapter starts with a list of topics being covered in that chapter. In this way, the user can easily find the topics of his/her interest easily.Instruction through illustrationThe instructions to perform any action are provided by maximum number of illustrations so that the user can perform the actions discussed in the book easily and effectively. There are about 1400 illustrations that make the learning process effective.Tutorial point of viewAt the conclusion of each concept's explanation, the tutorials ensure the user gains a clear and enduring understanding. Nearly every chapter of the book includes tutorials based on real-world projects. Additionally, most of the tools covered in the book are introduced and explained through hands-on tutorials.ProjectProjects and exercises are provided to students for practicing.For FacultyIf you are a faculty member, then you can ask for video tutorials on any of the topic, exercise, tutorial, or concept. As faculty, you can register on our website to get electronic desk copies of our latest books, self-assessment, and solution of practical. The answers to MCQs in this book are also available for faculty members. Faculty resources are available in the Faculty Member page of our website once you login. Note that faculty registration approval is manual and it may take two days for approval before you can access the faculty website.
Game Design Deep Dive
Game Design Deep Dive: Real-Time Strategy focuses on what was once one of the most popular genres in the world and the one that truly kicked off the rise of eSports. It has seen more fundamental changes as a genre than any other genre, and Game Design Critic Josh Bycer will talk about its history and where it stands today with regard to its relevancy in the market.Key Features: Discusses balancing and designing asymmetrical features and units. Explores user interface (UI)/user experience (UX) design and building effective GUIs. Examines the differences between multiplayer and single-player balancing and how to appeal to both audiences. Provides predictions on the next big trend for the genre.
Game Design Deep Dive
Game Design Deep Dive: Real-Time Strategy focuses on what was once one of the most popular genres in the world and the one that truly kicked off the rise of eSports. It has seen more fundamental changes as a genre than any other genre, and Game Design Critic Josh Bycer will talk about its history and where it stands today with regard to its relevancy in the market.Key Features: Discusses balancing and designing asymmetrical features and units. Explores user interface (UI)/user experience (UX) design and building effective GUIs. Examines the differences between multiplayer and single-player balancing and how to appeal to both audiences. Provides predictions on the next big trend for the genre.
From Electronic to Mobile Government
The open access book combines insights from policy sciences (backgrounds of cross-border coordination challenges), design science (development of architectures for mobile services), information ethics (privacy and security of e-government services in international arenas) and business studies (changes in existing business models). The notably interdisciplinary character provides scholars and policy professionals working in specific (legal, political, engineering) disciplines a unique outlook on how policy making, implementation, and pilots are related in multi-level and cross-border governance. The book presents the results of the EU-funded "Mobile Cross-Border Government Services for Europe" (mGov4EU) project in which various pilots implemented and validated enhanced infrastructure services for electronic voting, smart mobility, and mobile signing. Together, the single pilots demonstrated how enhanced electronic identities and trust services (eIDAS) and Single Digital Gateway Regulation (SDGR) layers can accommodate once-only, digital-by-default and mobile-first principles. By taking advantage of security features of modern smartphones like hardware-backed secure elements together with integrated convenience elements like biometric sensors, this research showed how both the security needs and data-protection expectations one has into public services and the usability challenges that arise when accessing complex services using constrained mobile devices meet. This book is the first one in his kind to address this gap in the academic knowledge, as well as this gap in available compendiums for policy professionals at European levels of decision-making, as well as for policymakers and experts working on electronic identification, cross-border and cross-sector information exchange in the various member states of the European Union. This way, it serves various audiences: first, researchers in informatics-related areas like information systems, electronic government, and mobile applications, as it describes empirical examples of secure, easy-to-use and cross-border electronic services that have been developed and successfully tested in practice. Second, it also caters to researchers in international relations or political science as well as policymakers and politicians, both at national or European levels, who are involved in drafting policies and implementing European initiatives in relation to the building blocks of next-generation e-government services.
Create and Export Tables Using Stata
In Create and Export Tables Using Stata, Michael Mitchell teaches you how to expertly craft custom, publication-quality tables of summary statistics, regression results, and more. Mitchell examined hundreds of published journal articles from many disciplines, searching for commonly used table layouts. This book breaks down how to create the most popularly used tables by guiding you through examples using Stata's table, dtable, and etable commands, as well as the collect suite of commands.This book begins with 24 sample tables, including 6 examples of a Table 1, 8 examples of regression models, 4 examples with Student's t tests, and an example of reporting results from a pretest-posttest design. Each sample table is illustrated step by step, showing you how to create it, customize it, and export it as a Word document. You'll also learn how you can export your table as a PDF or an Excel spreadsheet.After the quick examples, the book takes a more thorough look at the process of creating a Table 1--a table of descriptive statistics that optionally includes a comparison across groups. This discussion also includes extensive instruction on how to create different types of composite results to include in your table; composite results combine multiple statistics into one cell, such as the mean (SE) or median (IQR).Next Mitchell focuses on creating tables from regression models, such as multiple regression, multivariate regression, logistic, and multinomial logistic models, and illustrates how to make tables that combine results from several models.The book ends with a look under the hood, describing what a collection looks like and the steps used by the collect suite of commands for creating a table and filling it in based on the contents of the collection. This information can help you more deeply understand the process of creating tables and help you make more complex tables using Stata.Create and Export Tables Using Stata is integral to anyone reporting data characteristics or analysis. You will learn how to create tables with the layout, formatting, and style you need. Optimize your workflow by using your styles to automate the creation of any future tables. You will take this book off your shelf over and over again as it quickly becomes your go-to reference for creating tables in Stata.
Level Up! the Guide to Great Video Game Design
Want to design your own video games? Let expert Scott Rogers show you how! If you want to design and build cutting-edge video games but aren't sure where to start, then the THIRD EDITION of the acclaimed Level Up! is for you! Written by leading video game expert Scott Rogers, who has designed for the hits Pac-Man World, God of War, Maximo and SpongeBob SquarePants, this updated edition provides clear and well-thought-out examples that forgo theoretical gobbledygook with charmingly illustrated concepts and solutions based on years of professional experience. Level Up! 3rd Edition has been NEWLY EXPANDED to teach you how to develop marketable ideas, learn what perils and pitfalls await during a game's pre-production, production and post-production stages, and provide even more creative ideas to serve as fuel for your own projects including: Developing your game design from the spark of inspiration all the way to production Learning how to design the most exciting levels, the most precise controls, and the fiercest foes that will keep your players challenged Creating games for console, mobile, and VR/AR/MR--including detailed rules for game play design and controls Monetizing your game from the design up Play test your game to get the best feedback from your players Level Up! 3rd Edition features all-new content, including two new chapters and even a brand-new chili recipe--making it the most indispensable guide for video game designers both "in the field" and the classroom.
Technology-Based Teaching and Learning in Pakistani English Language Classrooms
Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world. Unexpectedly, the education system in Pakistan is quite orthodox in teaching and learning. There are numerous educational institutes in Pakistan but they are rigorously following conventions. There are problems with infrastructure, and in some areas, the basic facilities are also not there. Sometimes the classrooms are overpopulated, and sometimes there are places where no teacher is available to teach the students. There are instances where the basic infrastructure is not complete and there are no proper classrooms for teaching and learning. All these factors are causing a lot of problems for learners to compete in the modern world. English enjoys the status of official language in the country but, surprisingly, learning English is a troublesome area. There are problems not only in basic English language learning but also many second language learners face problems when they appear in international tests and competitive examinations. English language classrooms are usually boring and uninteresting. Therefore, this book is written with an aim to provide alternative solutions to the conventional methods by integrating modern technology tools in Pakistani classrooms. The scope of this book is widened for language researchers, policymakers, readers and administrators of the government to analyse some of the problems and issues mentioned in this book and develop a roadmap for better education.Some of the key elements of this book are as follows: This is the first research-based book to explore some of the latest research tools in Pakistani classrooms This book is based on research-based chapters Shows pictures of local English language classrooms Provides insights and practices for integrating modern methods in English language classrooms
Demystifying Creativity
This book is a study of the psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy of creativity, originality, and inspiration viewed from the lens of a seasoned game developer. It introduces the concept of creative sobriety--a practice that advocates better understanding our own sources of inspiration so that we can intellectually drive our creative voice closer to originality.The creative process is an improvised dance between the conscious and the subconscious mind, where knowledge, experience, intuition, observation, imagination, and projection meet in ways that are completely unique to each person. Presenting practical and theoretical approaches to originality and game concept generation, this book explores the notion of creative sobriety before moving to chapters that blend theory and practice, covering topics such as innovation, the creative process, auteurship, collaboration, and creative vision.This book will be of great interest to students of game design and creative professionals working within the industry as well as those looking to learn more about the creative process.
Storytelling for Spatial Computing and Mixed Reality
This is a clear, accessible manual of storytelling techniques and learning activities for spatial computing, augmented reality and mixed reality. It covers the key skills that the next generation of digital storytellers will need, providing readers with practical tools for creating digital stories and adventures out in the real world.Drawing on more than a decade of experience, veteran immersive storyteller Rob Morgan provides strategies and techniques for augmenting players and places with digital narrative. Readers will try out key ideas through a range of practical exercises, building up their own portfolio of augmented/spatial narrative projects.Storytelling for Spatial Computing and Mixed Reality provides insight on everything from narrative pacing to conditional and emergent storytelling for augmented/spatial technology. Each chapter addresses key questions about the affordances - and ethics - of augmenting players' realities, helping students and practitioners explore this new storytelling frontier.This book will be invaluable to students of game design, experience design and interactive narrative. It provides theories, best practices and case studies also relevant to creative professionals in games, XR, immersive theatre, theme parks and brand experience.
Intelligent Systems and Data Science
This two-volume set constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference, ISDS 2024, held in Nha Trang, Vietnam, during November 9-10, 2024. The 38 full papers and 10 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 129 submissions. They were categorized under the topical sections as follows: AI in E-Commerce, Agriculture, and Aquaculture; AI in Health Care Analytics; Big Data, IoT, and Cloud Computing; and Natural Language Processing.
