Extended Reality
The four-volume proceedings set LNCS 15027, 15028, 15029 and 15030 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2024, held in Lecce, Italy during September 4-7, 2024. The 63 full papers and 50 short papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 147 submissions. They were organized in the following topical sections: Extended Reality; Artificial Intelligence & Extended Reality; Extended Reality and Serious Games in Medicine; Extended Reality in Medicine and Rehabilitation; Extended Reality in Industry; Extended Reality in Cultural Heritage; Extended Reality Tools for Virtual Restauration; Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Digital Humanities; Extended Reality in Learning; and Extended Reality, Sense of Presence and Education of Behaviour.
Privacy Vulnerabilities and Data Security Challenges in the IoT
This book discusses the evolution of security and privacy issues in the Internet of things. The book focuses on bringing all security and privacy related technologies into one single source so that students, researchers, academicians, and those in the industry can easily understand the IoT security and privacy issues.
Business analytics technology based on NLP and ontologies
The monograph is intended for specialists in the design, development and implementation of business intelligence systems and technologies, information resources processing and analysis, global information systems, artificial intelligence systems, and Internet technologies in the fields of cybersecurity, electronic commerce, online marketing/advertising, complex Web-projects management, as well as for those obtaining an educational and scientific level of higher education in information technology knowledge. The business analytics methods and tools creation problem for various subject areas has been studied, as the tasks of developing mathematical models, solution methods and instrumental means for the information resources integration and the business analytics systems functioning with the effective intelligent models have been solved. The monograph is supported by the National Research Foundation of Ukraine, project number 187/0012 from 1/08/2024 (2023.04/0012) "Information system development for automatic detection of misinformation sources and inauthentic behaviour of chat users" from the contest "Science for strengthening the defence capability of Ukraine".
IoT Applications, Security Threats, and Countermeasures
The book explores modern sensor technologies while also discussing security issues, which is the dominant factor for many types of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It also covers recent (IoT) applications such as the Markovian Arrival Process, fog computing, real-time solar energy monitoring, healthcare, and agriculture
Vehicular Communications for Smart Cars
This book covers the security, trust and privacy issues, the threats in various forms of vehicular networks, and the countermeasures available, using examples and easy-to-understand figures.
Digital Transformation Success Stories
The general objective of this book was to analyze the Digital Transformation Success Stories: Estonia and Singapore.The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for a solid digital economy to avoid losing the competitiveness train and widening the region's inequality, gender and low productivity gaps (United Nations, 2020).Digital technology will be the main driver of change in this century, leading to the reconfiguration of economies, governments and civil society, and impacting all aspects of our work, sometimes in unexpected ways. With this in mind, in 2019 UNDP launched its first organization-wide digital strategy (Opp, 2021).
AI Horizons
As we stand on the brink of a new era, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of AI's ethical, social, and technological implications. It explores privacy, fairness, accountability, and the digital divide. The book features real-world case studies across diverse industries to illustrate AI's transformative power and its potential to revolutionize healthcare, education, transportation, and more. Special attention is given to the adoption of AI in emerging markets and emphasizes the importance of human-AI collaboration, where AI augments human intelligence and creativity rather than replacing it. It examines the need for human-centric design while also exploring AI governance and the role of multi-stakeholder collaboration in shaping the future of this technology. By fostering a comprehensive understanding of AI and its myriad implications, the book inspires thoughtful dialogue and responsible action to ensure a brighter, more equitable future for all. It is intended for business leaders, policymakers, academics, and curious individuals eager to understand AI's role in shaping our world and how we can responsibly harness its power. FEATURES: Emphasizes human-AI symbiosis, highlighting human-centric design and responsible developmentProvides real-world examples across industries, showcasing AI's transformative impactExplores AI adoption in emerging economies, addressing unique challenges and opportunities
Essentials of digital control systems
To succinctly grasp the range of tools necessary for the analysis and design of digital control, this book is divided into five chapters. The first chapter is dedicated to introducing basic concepts such as sampling, the z-Transform of a sampled signal, signal reconstruction using holders, and the inverse z-Transform. In the second chapter, we define the transfer function of a sampled system and calculate this function for various block diagrams with different configurations. The third chapter is focused on the analysis of the stability and precision of a sampled control system. In the fourth chapter, we propose two types of digital controllers: discretization of an analog controller and deadbeat digital controller. The fifth chapter offers about ten examples of implementing digital controllers, using the various concepts introduced in the first chapters. Additionally, MATLAB scripts are used to validate the various results established therein. This book also includes additional exercises and appendices summarizing complementary concepts.
Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification Guide COF-C02
DESCRIPTION Snowflake, a revolutionary cloud data warehouse platform, has gained immense popularity due to its scalability, performance, and ease of use. This comprehensive guide is designed with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the SnowPro Core Certification exam and excel in the world of Snowflake.Prepare for the SnowPro Core Certification with this all-inclusive guide. Understand Snowflake's architecture, data types, and security features while mastering virtual warehouse management. Learn essential data movement strategies and performance optimization techniques like caching and clustering, and explore the latest Snowflake features. This guide includes mock tests and expert advice to help you confidently tackle the certification exam. You will gain a solid understanding of Snowflake's unique strengths, including its ability to manage both structured and semi-structured data, secure information, and optimize performance for complex tasks.By the end of this book, you will be well-prepared to tackle the SnowPro Core Certification exam with confidence. You will have a solid grasp of Snowflake's fundamentals, be able to write efficient SQL queries, optimize performance, and implement best practices for data security and governance.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN● SnowPro Core Certification overview, including subject area/domain breakdown. ● Essential tips to prepare and pass the exam.● Snowflake's fundamentals to advanced key concepts outlined in the SnowPro Certification.● Industry best practices and recommendations on various key concepts.● SnowPro Core Certification sample practice questions to test the overall knowledge.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is for current and aspiring emerging data professionals, data/solution architects, data engineers, database administrators, data analysts, data scientists, and anyone who wants to explore and learn about the modern data cloud platform.
Basics of linear control systems
This basic book on automatic control consists of seven chapters. The first chapter introduces general concepts of systems, signals and control systems. The second chapter describes the different types of system representation as differential equations, transfer functions and transfer loci. It also includes the characteristics of first- and second-order systems. Chapter three covers methods for reducing function diagrams and calculating transfer functions, whatever their complexity. Chapter four presents the calculation of the accuracy of any control system, in the presence or absence of disturbances. Chapter five covers various methods, both analytical and graphical, for analyzing stability. Chapter six introduces some control methods, including phase lead compensation, integral action procedures, and standard PID controllers, with tuning techniques such as the reference model and pole-zero compensation method. The seventh and final chapter of this book is devoted to a number of implementation examples addressing various problems encountered in the context of continuous linear control systems. Additional exercises are included at the end of the book.
Digitizing the agricultural sector in Africa
Digitizing Africa's agricultural sector.This book explores how digitization can transform Africa's agricultural sector. It addresses the current challenges facing African farmers, such as limited access to finance, markets and information, as well as insufficient infrastructure. The book presents various innovative digital solutions, such as drones, mobile apps, and farm management platforms, highlighting their potential to improve yields, product quality, and reduce production costs. Case studies and farmer testimonials illustrate the positive impacts of these technologies. It also proposes strategies for the successful adoption of digitalization, recommending actions for governments, NGOs and the private sector, while stressing the importance of farmer education and training. Finally, the book offers an optimistic vision of the future of agriculture in Africa, showing how technology can solve the problems of food security and environmental sustainability.
Object Oriented Software Engineering
This book is full of practical, hands-on re-engineering knowledge and expertise presented in a form that makes it easy to understand and use. This book documents a catalogue of patterns for reverse engineering and reengineering legacy systems. The subject matter is presented in a lucid and succinct style so that even those who do not have a prerequisite knowledge of the subject can easily understand it. This book is addressed mainly to practitioners who need to reengineer. The patterns in this book help everyone who is concerned with using reengineering to guide their work.
Modern Antenna Systems
Fundamentals of Antenna Theory: Provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamental principles of antenna theory, including antenna types, radiation patterns, antenna parameters (such as gain, directivity, impedance), and electromagnetic wave propagation. Antenna Design and Optimization: Discuss the design and optimization techniques used in modern antenna systems, including computer-aided design (CAD) tools, numerical electromagnetic simulation methods (such as finite element method and method of moments), and optimization algorithms (such as genetic algorithms and particle swarm optimization). Antenna Integration and System-Level Considerations: Address the integration of antennas into complex communication and radar systems, including system-level considerations such as impedance matching, RF front-end design, antenna arrays, beamforming techniques, and antenna diversity schemes. Emerging Trends and Future Directions: Discuss emerging trends and future directions in antenna systems research and development, such as millimeter-wave and terahertz antennas, massive MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) systems, antenna-in-package (AiP) integration, and antenna technologies for next-generation wireless communication and sensing applications.
Information Systems
It is written in a lucid style with theoretical discussions being supplemented with tables for easy understanding of the subject. This book provides technological and research advances in information system development with extensive coverage of methodologies, techniques and tools. The text explains the fundamental principles and practices required to use and manage information, and illustrates how information systems can create, or obstruct, opportunities within various organizations. This book is highly useful for academics, researchers, and advanced students of information technology, cyber law and also to the practitioners in the related field.
Digital processing of cytogenetic images for their classification
The development of a bioinformatics tool to detect DNA nucleoids (with heads and tails) in fluorescence through image recognition, for their subsequent classification according to the comet assay technique, is presented. The aim is to automate and manage their storage, and to optimize the processes in the cytogenetics laboratory. For this purpose, possible methods to be applied are evaluated and those that combine mathematical and computational algorithms, neural networks and neuro-fuzzy system are selected. The developed method performs the detection and segmentation in the following steps: Pre-processing and initial segmentation of the raw image is carried out. The obtained fragments are classified by neural networks into three groups: head, tail and background. Finally the heads or kernels and tails are measured and re-analyzed, classifying them according to their ratio relationship. This process of detection, segmentation and classification was tested using the case study with cytogenetic images in comet assay of the Laboratory of General Cytogenetics and Environmental Monitoring of the Institute of Subtropical Biology UNaM-IBS-CONICET.
Creation of a regulator for CPU power management
With the huge increase in the use of mobile devices, there is growing interest in developing new, more efficient technologies that use fewer resources and offer their users more time to use them. In this work, we show how we developed an algorithm to build a new frequency regulator to manage the energy used by a computer's central processing unit. A comparison was also made with the regulator currently used in Linux distributions on the market, and the new regulator proved to be just as efficient as those already used in current versions of the Linux kernel.
An Android based Food Wastage Reduction Application - FoodSarv
The challenge of food wastage in society needs effective management to reduce both environmental and economic issues. The need to reduce food waste can reduce poverty through efficient resource utilization. This app aims for the collection, distribution, and delivery of donated food. This app helps donors and receivers to easily register their details and indicate their food availability or requirements. Donors can upload pictures of their available food with descriptions. A food waste management system comprising donor, receiver, and transport modules presents a comprehensive solution to solve the current issue of food waste. The donor module allows individuals, restaurants, and businesses to contribute excess food, thereby reducing waste at the source. The receiver module, often including food banks and charitable organizations, ensures equitable distribution to those in need, addressing food insecurity. Meanwhile, the transport module acts as the logistical backbone, facilitating the seamless transfer of surplus food from donors to receivers while considering safety and efficiency. This approach not only minimizes food waste and its associated environmental impacts but also plays
Application of Machine Learning and Data Mining
The following special issue contains 14 articles accepted and published in the Special Issue "Mathematics and Computer Science, 2024" of the MDPI journal Mathematics. The included articles cover a wide range of topics related to the theory and applications of Machine Learning and Data Mining, as well as their extensions and generalizations. These topics include, but are not limited to, supervised, unsupervised, and self-learning methods; large-scale data mining; applicable neural networks and artificial intelligence; neural network-based industrial applications; neural models for natural language processing; deep learning for health informatics and biomedical engineering; graph convolutional neural networks and their applications; deep reinforcement learning and its applications; deep sparse and low-rank representation; and computer vision and pattern recognition techniques. In addition to these core areas, the authors of the included articles also delve into advanced methodologies and innovative approaches within these fields. The collection aims to provide comprehensive insights into recent advancements and emerging trends in Machine Learning and Data Mining, making it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in the latest developments in these dynamic disciplines.
Understanding the Digital Revolution
How does the most important technology of our time - the Internet and WWW - work? The authors explain in simple language and in short the individual technical building blocks and organizational structures, behind the greatest innovation of our time. Only those who know how the technologies that determine our everyday lives can deal with them confidently and in souvereignity. Although digitalization is shaping our daily lives, the technologies behind the Internet and WWW remain obscure to most people. This book provides the key to understanding the huge developments of our time.
Strategy and AI
This book is intended to assist it's reader to enter the world of AI inspired writing. It doesn't do the entire job of writing a letter, essay, term paper, or a book. It is a serious step in the direction of assisting the writer is doing what is often a time consuming task and possibly a tedious one. The basic idea is that when a person normally writes something, they almost always have to look things up and then write about them. If the needed information is peripheral to the main subject on which the author is writing, you have to find the information before you can include it. With Generative AI, the process of writing is better and faster. Information that would ordinarily be impossible to obtain is now available. The process uses a generative transformer named ChatGPT that is readily available to all users. The process is called easy writing. How does this easy writing work? The author gets an idea and delineates the areas for which he needs information. He or she sends a request in the form of a query to ChatGTP, and then the software returns the answer. The author then combines the various forms of information to construct whatever the original idea entails. It's that simple. It's your story or report or message or request so you can use the generated information in any way you desire. In this book, the title of each chapter is the subject for the query and the following text is the book chapter generated by generative computing. As far as this book is concerned -you are reading - you may copy it in whole or in part and distribute it is any form you wish. If you change it, please take my name off of it. There is only one limitation. You can't sell it. How would I know? To make money, you need distribution. The book in which this short note is contained was written with the help of AI. More specifically, I used ChatGPT. I chose strategy as the main topic. It is a subject that I knew something about, but not very much. The content is useful and many persons can benefit from reading it. There is also information on Singularity, AI Ontology, ELIZA, and the Turing Test, all a part of AI. Each and every chapter was written using the AI system. I am going to refer to it as Chat. My only contribution was the selection of subjects and cleaning up the various Chat entries. A typical query to Chat is "What is Service Strategy." You will get a relevant response, and I guarantee you that Chat was not an English major. The author's job is to select the overall subject matter, as is the subject 'strategy' in this case, as well as 'artificial intelligence' in the second part of the book. The author's second job is to perform a copy editing of the subject matter. By looking at the subject matter, you will see some corrected text and some that was not corrected. Some uncorrected text is included to give an idea of what has to be done. Chat performs the research for you, and that is the idea of what 'A computer written book' is all about. Perhaps in the future, AI will select the subject matter and the various topics.
Getting Started with web3 and NFTs
This book is the definitive guide to understanding web3 and NFTs, offering insights and guidance for individuals, educators and brands who are affected by this transformative technology.
Computer Science 1
Computer science is a basic science. It is the science that makes knowledge and its other achievements possible. The study of computer science involves the systematic study of processes (such as coding transformations and algorithms) to help obtain, represent, process, store, communicate, and access information. This is done by analyzing the feasibility, structure, expression, and mechanization of these processes and how they relate to this information. In computer science, the term "information" usually refers to information that is encoded in bits and bytes in a computer's memory.Some higher education institutions may use computer science (CS) as an umbrella term to cover various specialized and professional degrees that include computers and technology. You may also find the term computer science used to refer to information technology (IT) degrees, although many institutions now distinguish between the two (how and where this line is drawn varies).
The evolution of cellular systems
The range of new possibilities built into mobile phones has only become possible thanks to the enormous technological advances that the sector has undergone in recent years. From the first analogue handsets, technology has evolved to the second generation, digital systems, and today it is reaching the 4.5G level, the fourth generation of mobile phones. In reality, the evolution of mobile telephony has unfolded in different technologies in terms of the technical quality of their operations and the possibility of services. The digital systems that first established themselves on the market are TDMA, CDMA and GSM. Finally, however, the big difference is the availability of new functions, which mean that mobile phones are no longer just a phone but an electronic support for the most diverse actions.
Nonlinear Time-Discrete Systems
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Completeness Problems in the Structural Theory of Automata
No detailed description available for "Completeness Problems in the Structural Theory of Automata".
Shinobi Tactics
Shinobi Tactics: Ancient Secrets for Modern Cybersecurity By Adam Quattlebaum In an era where digital threats lurk in every corner of the internet, the wisdom of ancient warriors holds invaluable lessons for the modern world. "Shinobi Tactics: Ancient Secrets for Modern Cybersecurity" by Adam Quattlebaum masterfully intertwines the timeless strategies of the ninja with the cutting-edge techniques of cybersecurity, creating an essential guide for today's digital defenders. This book delves into the heart of ninja philosophy, revealing how their principles of stealth, strategy, and adaptability can be harnessed to fortify your cyber defenses. From the art of invisibility to the power of adaptability, each chapter provides actionable insights and practical techniques to outsmart and outmaneuver cyber adversaries. Key Highlights: The Art of Invisibility: Learn how to remain undetected in the digital world, safeguarding your privacy and protecting sensitive information. Espionage and Intelligence Gathering: Master the art of covert operations, gathering intelligence to stay one step ahead of cyber threats. Deception and Misdirection: Utilize the craft of creating illusions to confuse and mislead attackers, turning their strategies against them. Sabotage and Exploitation: Discover tactics for exploiting vulnerabilities and weakening your opponent's defenses. The Power of Adaptability: Embrace flexibility and resilience to adjust your tactics and overcome emerging threats. Building the Modern Cyber Ninja: Combine ancient wisdom with the latest in cybersecurity technology to become an adept defender against both traditional and contemporary threats. Adam Quattlebaum, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and martial arts enthusiast, brings a unique perspective to the field. His expertise in both IT and martial arts allows him to present innovative solutions that marry ancient wisdom with modern technology. Whether you're an IT professional, a cybersecurity enthusiast, or someone keen on the art of digital self-defense, "Shinobi Tactics" offers a fresh and profound approach to safeguarding the digital realm. Step into the shadows, embrace the ninja way, and become a guardian of cyberspace-unseen, yet ever vigilant.
Knowledge Discovery Using Data mining and Soft Computing Methodologies
Huge amount of data are collected nowadays from different application domains. It is not feasible to analyze all these data manually. Knowledge Discovery in Databases(KDD) is the nontrivial process of identifying valid, novel, potentially useful, and ultimately understandable patterns in data.Valid stands for the discovered patterns (information) should hold for new, previously unseen problem instances to a certain degree.Due to the advances in Computer Science and Information Technology currently it is easy to collect, store and analyze the date. Soft Computing is multidisciplinary field that was proposed by Dr. Lotfi Zadeh, whose goal was to construct new generation Artificial Intelligence, known as Computational Intelligence. The idea of soft computing was initiated in the year 1981 when Dr. Zadeh published his first paper on soft data analysis. This thesis is proposed to be performed for the analysis of data using soft computing models. Initially soft computing has been defined as the fusion of the fields of Fuzzy logic, Neuro computing, Evolutionary and Genetic computing into one multidisciplinary system. In this research work the use of soft computing and statistical models.
State-of-the-Art Mathematical Applications in Europe
Under one cover, this reprint collects twelve original research papers and one review paper submitted to the Special Issue "State-of-the-Art Mathematical Applications in Europe" and published in the MDPI journal Mathematics from December 2021 to January 2023. This Special Issue published original research papers from European researchers and their collaborators on popular topics in all fields of mathematics. The Editors received papers from Spain, Slovenia, Romania, Italy, Greece, Russia, Montenegro, and Turkey. Most of the contributions were related to various fields in applied mathematics, and several papers addressed problems in pure mathematics, particularly algebra.
Mathematical Modelling and Optimization of Service Supply Chain
The present special issue Reprint contains a total of 14 articles accepted and published in the special issue "Mathematical Modelling and Optimization of Service Supply Chain" of the MDPI Mathematics journal. It covers a wide range of topics connected to the theory and applications of advanced analytical methods in the service supply chain. To be specific, these topics include the following: (1) the study of customer preferences and behaviors, e.g., environmental consciousness, traceability preferences, and optional demand, (2) the optimization of service supply chain members' decisions, e.g., operational strategies, revenue management, and sustainability practices, (3) the proposal of coordination mechanisms in service supply chains, e.g., sales reward contract and carbon trading mechanisms, (4) and the effects of the external environment, e.g., risks, government subsidies and innovative technology. In addition, these topics have been studied under some special service scenarios, including maritime logistics, food services, and green innovation. This reprint is intended for a diverse audience, including students, researchers, and practitioners in the fields of supply chain management, service science, operations research, industrial engineering, and business management. Our goal is to equip readers with both the theoretical foundations and practical tools necessary for optimizing service supply chains in various industries.
MySQL Cookbook
DESCRIPTION MySQL Cookbook - MySQL is a popular open-source database, and SQL is the top language for querying, creating, and managing data in databases. Developers and administrators widely use it for general and specific applications. MySQL powers business IT applications like CRM and ERP, APIs, web and e-commerce platforms, database management, data analytics, and increasingly, big data and data science projects.It starts with MySQL Workbench for beginners and moves to MySQL Shell for advanced scripting. Learn data redundancy, disaster recovery, and server connections in various languages. Core functions like SELECT, JOINs, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE are explained. Explore string, date, and time functions, sorting, stored procedures, triggers, and data manipulation. Finally, it covers user management, backups, performance, and security best practices.By the end of this book, you will be adept at interacting with MySQL databases, crafting efficient queries, and confidently managing your data for optimal performance and security. KEY FEATURES ● Gain confidence and skills to solve data problems with hands-on MySQL exercises.● Learn practical MySQL skills by solving common database issues.● Connect to servers, issue queries, retrieve data, and manage MySQL tasks.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN● Connect to a server, issue queries, and retrieve results from MySQL Server.● Store, retrieve, and manipulate strings and work with dates and times.● Sort query results and generate aggregations.● Perform basic MySQL administration tasks and monitoring fundamentals.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORWhether you are a developer, an administrator, a faculty member teaching databases, or a student aiming to enhance your skills, this book provides valuable insights and hands-on knowledge to tackle database-related questions and problems effectively.
Systems for ensuring national information security
The monograph is intended for specialists engaged in ensuring national and information security of the state, as well as employees of diplomatic relations.The basic concepts of ensuring national information security, models of security system provision, classification of information threats and characterization of their consequences, construction of information protection system, peculiarities of information security organization in the strategy of inter-state relations are considered.The book is recommended for researchers engaged in the study of modern international relations and world politics, specialists in the field of international and national information security, as well as for a wide range of readers interested in this issue.
Exploring strategies related to usability of assistive technologies
This study focused on exploring strategies related to the Usability of Assistive technologies (ATs) in Implementing Inclusive Education among Visually Impaired Lecturers in Tanzania. The study employed a convergent research design under a mixed research approach guided by the Social Disability Model, Universal Design for Learning Model, and Technology Acceptance Model theories. The study also collected data and information from sixty-seven (67) participants using probability and non-probability sampling techniques. Descriptive and inferential statistical tests are employed for quantitative data, and thematic analysis procedures are used to analyze qualitative information. The study revealed the existence of ATs scarcity due to unclear policies for hiring, inadequate ATs infrastructure, and the expensiveness of ATs. Nevertheless, the study found that there is a lack of ATs at University A, which generalizes the same conditions to other universities in Tanzania. The tested hypothesis indicated there is a relationship between ATs applications for VILs and VIS for effective implementation of a university curriculum.
Development of a web platform for bands and musicians
Music has always been present in human life. Since its inception, it has been associated with the state of mind of human beings as a way of expressing their feelings. With the development of professional activities, music began to be worked in the commercial sector and since then there have been many challenges for professionals in the field. As a result, some areas of work, such as the music of individual professionals and amateur bands, have not been properly publicised. However, the advance of technology has led to growth in different sectors, especially in terms of publicising personal and professional work. Everywhere there are undiscovered musicians and bands with potential who are not recognised. This tool should meet the needs of communication between client and service, since the site is only for communication and will not make any kind of financial contract. It is hoped that with this platform individual musicians and amateur bands will be able to publicise their work and gain space and relevance in the music market.
Load balancing of cloud resources for real-time tasks management
In the era of ubiquitous cloud computing, efficient resource management and load balancing are critical to ensuring optimal performance and reliability of services. The dynamic and unpredictable nature of real-time tasks presents significant challenges in cloud environments, necessitating advanced techniques to handle the complexity of resource allocation and task scheduling. This book, "Load Balancing of Cloud Resources for Real-Time Tasks Management using Deep Learning," explores the integration of deep learning methodologies to enhance load balancing mechanisms and effectively manage real-time tasks in the cloud.
A Short Introduction to the Mathematics of Information Theory
Originally developed by Claude Shannon in the 1940s, information theory laid the foundations for the digital revolution, and is now an essential tool in telecommunications, genetics, linguistics, brain sciences, and deep space communication. In this richly illustrated book, accessible examples are used to introduce information theory in terms of everyday games like '20 questions' before more advanced topics are explored. Online MatLab and Python computer programs provide hands-on experience of information theory in action, and PowerPoint slides give support for teaching. Written in an informal style, with a comprehensive glossary and tutorial appendices, this text is an ideal primer for novices who wish to learn the essential principles and applications of information theory.
The Artificial Intelligence Papers
Modern artificial intelligence (AI) is built upon a relatively small number of foundational research papers, which have been collected and republished in this unique 350-page book. The first chapter provides a summary of the historical roots of AI, and subsequent chapters trace its development, from Rosenblatt's perceptron in 1958 to one of the early GPT models in 2019. Each paper is introduced with a commentary on its historical context and a tutorial-style technical summary. In several chapters, additional context is provided by the paper's original author(s). Written in an informal style, with a comprehensive glossary and tutorial appendices, this book is essential reading for students and researchers who wish to understand the fundamental building blocks of modern AI.
Reachability Problems
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Reachability Problems, RP 2024, which took place in Vienna, Austria, during September 25-27, 2024. The 13 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 37 submissions. The book also contains two invited talks in full paper length. The contributions in these proceedings cover topics from computability and reachability; automata and complexity; linear systems and recurrences; and games and abstractions.
Rules and Reasoning
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Joint Conference on Rules and Reasoning, RuleML+RR 2024, held in Bucharest, Romania, during September 16-18, 2024. The 12 full papers and 4 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. The RuleML+RR symposia were devoted to disseminating research, applications, languages, and standards for rule technologies, with attention to both theoretical and practical developments, to challenging new ideas and to industrial applications.
Computational Intelligence and Mathematical Applications
It is with great pleasure to present the proceedings of the International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Mathematical Applications (ICCIMA 2023)
Sustainability in Digital Transformation Era
In the dynamic realm of AI technologies, influential applications like ChatGPT.
Extended Reality
The four-volume proceedings set LNCS 15027, 15028, 15029 and 15030 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2024, held in Lecce, Italy during September 4-7, 2024. The 63 full papers and 50 short papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 147 submissions. They were organized in the following topical sections: Extended Reality; Artificial Intelligence & Extended Reality; Extended Reality and Serious Games in Medicine; Extended Reality in Medicine and Rehabilitation; Extended Reality in Industry; Extended Reality in Cultural Heritage; Extended Reality Tools for Virtual Restauration; Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Digital Humanities; Extended Reality in Learning; and Extended Reality, Sense of Presence and Education of Behaviour.
Algorithmic Aspects in Information and Management
This two-volume set LNCS 15179-15180 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Algorithmic Aspects in Information and Management, AAIM 2024, which took place virtually during September 21-23, 2024. The 45 full papers presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Optimization and applications; submodularity, management and others, Part II: Graphs and networks; quantum and others.
Extended Reality
The four-volume proceedings set LNCS 15027, 15028, 15029 and 15030 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2024, held in Lecce, Italy during September 4-7, 2024. The 63 full papers and 50 short papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 147 submissions. They were organized in the following topical sections: Extended Reality; Artificial Intelligence & Extended Reality; Extended Reality and Serious Games in Medicine; Extended Reality in Medicine and Rehabilitation; Extended Reality in Industry; Extended Reality in Cultural Heritage; Extended Reality Tools for Virtual Restauration; Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Digital Humanities; Extended Reality in Learning; and Extended Reality, Sense of Presence and Education of Behaviour.
Information Retrieval
The book Information Retrieval provides an in-depth exploration of information retrieval systems. It starts with an introduction to information retrieval, discussing its components, architecture, and the various challenges and applications. It then delves into document indexing, storage, and compression, explaining concepts such as inverted indexes, compression techniques, document representation, and the storage and retrieval of indexed documents. The book also covers different retrieval models, including the Boolean retrieval model, vector space model, and probabilistic model. Additionally, it addresses spelling correction in information retrieval systems, introducing various forms and techniques for effective spelling correction.
Unravelling the Secrets of Cybersecurity
This monograph "Unravelling the Secrets of Cybersecurity: Hacking the Future" underscores the imperative of cybersecurity in safeguarding digital ecosystems and protecting against evolving threats. It reinforces the foundational principles of cyber defence while exploring advanced techniques and emerging trends that shape the future of cybersecurity. The book emphasizes the dual roles of technology and human vigilance in mitigating risks, highlighting the ongoing need for robust security measures and proactive strategies. As digital landscapes evolve and new challenges emerge, understanding the dynamics of cyber threats and defenses becomes increasingly vital. "Unravelling the Secrets of Cybersecurity: Hacking the Future" equips readers with essential knowledge and insights to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity with confidence and resilience.
Extended Reality
The four-volume proceedings set LNCS 15027, 15028, 15029 and 15030 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2024, held in Lecce, Italy during September 4-7, 2024. The 63 full papers and 50 short papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 147 submissions. They were organized in the following topical sections: Extended Reality; Artificial Intelligence & Extended Reality; Extended Reality and Serious Games in Medicine; Extended Reality in Medicine and Rehabilitation; Extended Reality in Industry; Extended Reality in Cultural Heritage; Extended Reality Tools for Virtual Restauration; Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence in Digital Humanities; Extended Reality in Learning; and Extended Reality, Sense of Presence and Education of Behaviour.
Intelligent Machines as Racialized Other
Our narratives about intelligent machines reprise the same modes in which humans have historically dealt with "other" groups of humans, especially during the era of colonialism. Addressing unconscious assumptions involving race, gender, hierarchy, power, imperialism, and capitalism in the post-colonial world, this book argues that cultural narratives regarding intelligent machines have much to do with colonial attitudes and mindsets. Human attitudes toward intelligent machines, colored by such ideological and cultural biases, cumulatively manifest themselves as cultural narratives of a racialized Machine Other. This book explores how examining the emotions underlying our narratives about intelligent machines can provide insights into the human psyche and be a catalyst for authentic encounters with intelligent machines. It will beckon you to question long-held assumptions, confront the complexities of AI and racial dynamics, and embark on a quest for deeper understanding of yourself.
Intelligent Machines as Racialized Other
Our narratives about intelligent machines reprise the same modes in which humans have historically dealt with "other" groups of humans, especially during the era of colonialism. Addressing unconscious assumptions involving race, gender, hierarchy, power, imperialism, and capitalism in the post-colonial world, this book argues that cultural narratives regarding intelligent machines have much to do with colonial attitudes and mindsets. Human attitudes toward intelligent machines, colored by such ideological and cultural biases, cumulatively manifest themselves as cultural narratives of a racialized Machine Other. This book explores how examining the emotions underlying our narratives about intelligent machines can provide insights into the human psyche and be a catalyst for authentic encounters with intelligent machines. It will beckon you to question long-held assumptions, confront the complexities of AI and racial dynamics, and embark on a quest for deeper understanding of yourself.
