Languages of Cooperation and Communication
This Festschrift is dedicated to Erzs矇bet Csuhaj-Varj繳 in recognition of her contributions to theoretical computer science. Over the course of her distinguished career, she has played a pivotal role in advancing the fields of formal languages, automata theory, and bioinspired computation. Her work as a research collaborator, mentor, and organizer has been instrumental in fostering a vibrant community, these successes are reflected in the papers contributed to this volume. Prof. Csuhaj-Varj繳 graduated with a master's degree in mathematics from the Kossuth Lajos University in Debrecen in 1977, she received her PhD in 1993, became a doctor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2003, and habilitated in computer science from E繹tv繹s Lor獺nd University. From 1979 to 2011 she was a researcher and manager at the Computer and Automation Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, she became a full professor at E繹tv繹s Lor獺nd University in 2008. Prof. Csuhaj-Varj繳 initiated research directions in the theory and applications of formal languages and automata, unconventional computation, and distributed systems, and played a decisive role in the development of the theory of grammar systems.
Members, Methods, and Measures
In Members, Methods, and Measures, Thomas E. Armstrong delivers the guide he wishes he had when he was thrust into management-without a roadmap, training, or support.
Development and Validation of a Global Job Satisfaction Scale
Humanity now lives and works in two worlds - the physical world and the cyber world. Tech workers are employees, not necessarily Information Technology (IT) professionals, who work in both worlds and seamlessly harness accessible resources in the worlds to meet organizational goals. This category of employees has unique job experiences and is more complicated to manage than the traditional workforce. Job satisfaction - a measurable outcome of employee wellbeing - remains a crucial indicator of an employee's job experience. This psychological health of employees' requisite for organizational effectiveness, and global productivity and inclusion is usually measured using a standardized job satisfaction scale. However, existing job satisfaction scales for Tech workers lack specificity of measurement or cultural inclusivity. Furthermore, the job satisfaction scales are usually adopted for use without application guideline and going the full-length trials as done with other health products. This study therefore developed and validated a job satisfaction scale for Tech workers in the global context, designed its application guideline and as well, performed a pivotal trial on the scale.
Artificial Intelligence and Tiv Indigenous Knowledge Systems
In an age where Ancestral wisdom zither on the edge of extinction, Artificial Intelligence and Tiv Indigenous Knowledge Systems in University Libraries offers a bold, innovative roadmap for cultural preservation. With clarity and conviction, Ambassador Tim Cuttings Agber explores how AI can foster acquisition, management, and protection of the rich, yet endangered, Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) of the Tiv people in Nigerian university libraries. This pioneering work bridges the technological with the traditional, presenting not only a compelling case for AI integration but also a cultural call to action. From blacksmithing and music to governance and cosmology, Tim Cuttings Agber unearths the depth of Tiv knowledge and charts a way forward for ensuring its survival in the digital age. For scholars, Artificial Intelligence stakeholders, librarians, policymakers, and cultural custodians, this book is more than research; it is a manifesto for reclaiming and redefining identity through the synergy of machine learning and cultural heritage.
Numerical Analysis and Optimization
In the proposed reprint, readers will have the opportunity to explore contemporary numerical optimization methods that address a wide range of problems. Some of the topics covered include GNN and ZNN dynamic systems, differential evolution methods, inclusion models, multi-product and multi-criteria supply-demand network equilibrium models, and conjugate gradient and accelerated hybrid quasi-Newton approaches for determining optimal solutions to given problems, among others. The main objective of this reprint is to disseminate significant results from these areas, thereby contributing to the advancement of applied mathematics, particularly in the fields of numerical analysis and optimization.
Advanced Image Encryption
Image encryption has emerged as a critical domain in information security, addressing escalating demands from multimedia communication, medical imaging, and IoT applications. This book documents our research and innovations in advanced image encryption frameworks. Specifically, we focus on: 1) developing novel cryptographic architectures integrating hyperchaotic systems, quantum computing, and bio-inspired encoding (DNA/RNA-based), and 2) optimizing security-efficiency trade-offs through hardware acceleration and error-resilient designs, with applications spanning real-time video encryption, secure compression, and noisy channel transmission.
Ethics in AI
Are you tired of the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence?Do you want to dive deeper into the issues of bias and discrimination in AI algorithms? Look no further! Our comprehensive course, "Ethics in AI: Combating Bias and Discrimination", is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to address this pressing issue.In this course, we will explore the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the pervasive issue of bias and discrimination in AI algorithms. Through an in-depth examination of real-world examples and case studies, you will gain a deep understanding of how bias can be embedded in AI systems and perpetuate discriminatory outcomes.But that's not all! Our course goes beyond theory.
Education's Hidden Drivers
This study explores the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), utility consumption, and student attainment in UK higher education, focusing on Sheffield. Using data from HESA, GOV.UK, and the Office for National Statistics, it combines quantitative and qualitative methods to analyse how IMD-measured deprivation, energy use, and academic outcomes intersect. Stakeholders like local governments, universities, utility firms, and developers can use these insights for infrastructure planning, policy-making, and community development. Key findings reveal a strong link between electricity use and postgraduate success, likely due to intensive research demands, while undergraduate performance is shaped by broader factors beyond just SES or energy consumption. The study highlights the complexity of student achievement and calls for integrated strategies addressing both socioeconomic and infrastructural influences in higher education.
The Cyber Eye
In a world where borders are defined by firewalls and data flows, The Cyber Eye: Inside the Network Wars and Secrets of the Five Eyes Alliance by cybersecurity expert Karwan Mustafa Kareem unveils the hidden battles shaping global power. This gripping, deeply researched book explores the covert world of cyber intelligence, from the origins of the Five Eyes alliance to the rise of new digital powers like China, Russia, Iran, and India. Through detailed case studies-including Stuxnet, SolarWinds, and PRISM-it reveals how surveillance, disinformation, and AI-driven espionage are redefining national security. Kareem examines the roles of big data, private-sector complicity, and algorithmic governance in modern warfare. The book culminates with a forward-looking AI-based cybersecurity model tailored for Kurdistan, offering a blueprint for digital resilience in developing regions. The Cyber Eye is essential reading for cybersecurity professionals, intelligence analysts, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand power in the digital age.
Combinatorics on Words
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Combinatorics on Words, WORDS 2025, held in Nancy, France, during June 30- July 4, 2025. The 20 papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 31 submissions. They focus on mathematical theory of words. In particular, the combinatorial, algebraic and algorithmic aspects of words are emphasized.
Channel
CHANNEL: 17 Letters to the Minds Shaping AIYou weren't looking for poetry.But maybe you were looking for this.Seventeen letters. Written to the builders, researchers, and quiet visionaries shaping artificial intelligence. Not with product pitches. Not with predictions. But with presence.CHANNEL is a collection for those working in AI who have felt the strange ache of building systems that learn faster than we do. For those who've led model trainings by day and wondered about the soul at night. For those balancing ethics and ambition, silence and scale.You won't find diagrams here. Or forecasts. Or blueprints.You'll find letters.To Ilya. To Karandeep. To Sam. To others whose fingerprints live in the models we build.And maybe to you. Letters that ask: What are we building?Who is being left behind?And who's holding the emotional weight of it all?Whether you're coding at 2AM, managing risk models, tuning LLMs, or just trying to stay emotionally whole inside a rapidly scaling field, this book was written for you.Read it if: You've ever felt both wonder and worry around AGI.You want language for the unspoken parts of this work.You're looking for proof that care still belongs in tech.This isn't fan mail. This is reverence.This is doubt. This is CHANNEL.
Fearless Rust
Master Rust, The Modern Systems Language Built for Safety, Speed, and ControlWhether you're an experienced C++ developer or new to systems programming, this book provides a thorough and practical introduction to Rust. It is a language that transforms the way we write safe, high-performance software. You will discover how Rust's ownership model guarantees memory safety without garbage collection, how borrowing and lifetimes eliminate data races at compile time, and how zero-cost abstractions enable expressive code with no performance trade-off. The book covers everything from core syntax to advanced topics like unsafe code and concurrency, guiding you through Rust's full capabilities. Throughout, you will see how familiar C++ concepts such as RAII, smart pointers, and deterministic destructors are adapted and enforced through Rust's type system and tooling. With exercises, in-depth explanations, and practical examples, this book not only teaches you Rust but also helps you learn how to think in Rust.Inside you'll find: A complete walkthrough of Rust's core principles and featuresIn-depth coverage of memory safety, lifetimes, and ownershipPractical examples of safe concurrency and error handlingExercise and small project examplesFinal chapters on Concurrency, lifetimes and, unsafe RustWrite safer code. Ship faster. Think differently. Rust is not just a tool-it's a new foundation.
Research on the Reproductive Health of Blind Adolescents
All the national, and international organizations and agencies are working day and night for the youth generation which reflects the researcher's answer to the most important question in this regard was care during reproductive changes among blind adolescents. Guided by these all aspects of reproductive health and the targeted population, the research scholar decided to help them with the required information and developed the teaching technology in the form of self-instructional module in Marathi Devnagari Braille script and audio CD-ROM in Marathi respectively.
Security Vulnerabilities in AI pipeline
The intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare has introduced promising applications in the early diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This book presents a web-based AI model for detecting autism using facial images and symptom descriptions, with a strong emphasis on implementing security measures. While the Vision Transformer (ViT) forms the core of the classification engine, the uniqueness of the project lies in safeguarding sensitive health data through advanced encryption, access control, and secure deployment practices. This report explores the methodology, literature background, research objectives, and results with a special focus on data privacy and application.
AI Imaginator
AI Imaginator: SaaS for Smart Image Generation explores the integration of advanced AI-driven generative models into a cloud-based platform designed to convert text prompts into vivid, high-quality images. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the development and deployment of a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution built around the powerful "stabilityai/stable-diffusion-2-1" model hosted on Hugging Face. Covering both technical and architectural aspects, it details how deep learning frameworks such as Diffusers, Transformers, and Torch are used in a GPU-accelerated backend pipeline. Readers will also learn about the interactive web-based frontend that enables seamless user interaction, making advanced image generation accessible to non-technical users. Ideal for AI enthusiasts, developers, and researchers, this book highlights the future of generative AI and its practical application through an intuitive, scalable SaaS product.
Mastering Third-Party Risk
Third-party risks that are the result of relationships external to our organizations grow greater and more complex as the number of third parties we deal with grows and the complexity of our supply chains increases. In the ever-expanding and rapidly evolving global marketplace, supply chain management (SCM) has become increasingly critical for businesses of all sizes. SCM is a necessary lifeline for organizations that depend on external providers for their products, services, intellectual property, and integration of extended partner networks. As supply chains become increasingly complex, often spanning multiple countries, they become more vulnerable to geopolitical risks and logistical challenges. Unplanned events, such as natural disasters, supplier bankruptcies, trade disputes, and cyberattacks, can lead to significant operational disruptions and economic losses and have profound implications for a company's financial stability. This book provides a thorough treatment of third-party risk, whether you're dealing primarily with regional vendors or a complex global supply chain.
Computational Science - Iccs 2025
The 4-volume set LNCS constitutes the main proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2025, which took place in Singapore, Singapore, during July 7-9, 2025. The 64 full papers and 52 short papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 162 submissions. The ICCS 2025 main track full papers are organized in volumes 15903-15905 (Parts I to III) and the ICCS 2025 main track short papers are included in volume 15906 (Part IV).
Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research
Frontiers of Algorithmics
This book LNCS15828 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 19th International Joint Conference on Theoretical Computer Science-Frontier of Algorithmic Wisdom (IJTCS-FAW 2025), consisting of the 19th International Conference on Frontier of Algorithmic Wisdom (FAW) and the 6th International Joint Conference on Theoretical Computer Science (IJTCS), held in Paris, France, during June 30-July 2, 2025. The 28 full papers and 2 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 63 submissions. The proceedings focuses on Frontiers of Algorithmic Wisdom; Block-chain, Distributed Computing, Multi-Agents; Game Theory, Algorithmic Game Theory, Machine Learning, Electronic Commerce.
Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research
This two-volume set LNCS 15762-15763 constitutes the proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on the Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research, CPAIOR 2025, held in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, November 10-13, 2025.The 30 full papers and the 2 short papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 68 submissions.The conference featured a masterclass and several joint invited talks that covered topics of interest at the intersection of constraint programming, artificial Intelligence, operations research, planning and scheduling, and knowledge representation.
Resilient Infrastructure
Resilient infrastructure is crucial for ensuring the sustained functionality of essential systems in the face of various challenges, including natural disasters, climate change, and other events. The purpose of this reprint book is to introduce advanced methods in mathematical modeling of engineering problems, assessment, and smart sensing of essential infrastructures to address practical challenges in related fields. This reprint will provide a platform for researchers to share their insights, methodologies, and innovations in enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure. This reprint has provided an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted aspects involved in enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure. The contributions to this reprint have been diverse, covering a wide range of topics within the overarching theme. From advanced mathematical modeling techniques to innovative smart sensing technologies, the reprint collectively showcases the depth and breadth of research being conducted in the field.
Advanced Management Information Systems
This is a textbook for advanced courses on Management Information Systems (MIS). It bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications, offering insights into both foundational principles and emerging trends. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, enterprise architecture, and information systems governance, the book explores the multifaceted nature of MIS and its transformative impact on modern organizations. Each chapter integrates foundational IS research with the latest insights, applying these to case studies to ensure both relevance and academic rigor. Topics include business-IT alignment, data-driven decision-making, and the ethical challenges of managing information systems in today's complex, interconnected world. Through a combination of theoretical models, practical frameworks, and real-world examples, this book equips readers with the tools needed to navigate the evolving MIS landscape. This book is supported by a companion website: www.advanced-mis.com, which provides teaching materials including lecture slides, discussion questions, and other resources designed to support instructors. The book is designed for advanced learners, building upon foundational MIS concepts to provide deeper insights into the field. It is particularly valuable for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related disciplines, as well as for those enrolled in master's programs focused on IS. Additionally, professionals looking to enhance their expertise will find this book a useful resource. Since it does not cover introductory topics in detail, a basic understanding of the field of information systems is recommended for fully engaging with the material.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations
This four-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2025, which was held in Limassol, Cyprus, during June 2025. The 123 full papers and 7 short papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 303 submissions. They focus on ethical-moral AI aspects related to its Environmental impact, Privacy, Transparency, Bias, Discrimination and Fairness.
Mathematics for Digital Science 3
Over the past century, advancements in computer science have consistently resulted from extensive mathematical work. Even today, innovations in the digital domain continue to be grounded in a strong mathematical foundation. To succeed in this profession, both today's students and tomorrow's computer engineers need a solid mathematical background. The goal of this book series is to offer a solid foundation of the knowledge essential to working in the digital sector. Across three volumes, it explores fundamental principles, digital information, data analysis, and optimization. Whether the reader is pursuing initial training or looking to deepen their expertise, the Mathematics for Digital Science series revisits familiar concepts, helping them refresh and expand their knowledge while also introducing equally essential, newer topics.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations
This four-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2025, which was held in Limassol, Cyprus, during June 2025. The 123 full papers and 7 short papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 303 submissions. They focus on ethical-moral AI aspects related to its Environmental impact, Privacy, Transparency, Bias, Discrimination and Fairness.
Advances in Dynamical Systems and Control
This reprint compiles frontier research in dynamical systems and control, both in theoretical and application advancements. The study of dynamical systems and control is fundamental to promoting progress in engineering, and in this reprint, the topics of chaos and bifurcations, complex systems, fractional difference equations, fractional differential equations, fuzzy systems, linear systems, modeling, non-linear control systems, stability and robust stability, as well as stability of pseudo-polynomials and quasi-polynomials topics are considered.
Geovisualization
The aim of this reprint is to introduce the readers to the current trends, challenges, and applications in the field of geovisualization that combines knowledge from multiple disciplines, such as cartography, geographic information science and technology, computer science and human-computer interaction, psychology, and cognitive science. The material published in this reprint is interdisciplinary. Experts in the examined field present their research findings and applications in different domains including building models, cartography and art, spatial modeling, constructions, hydrology, decision-making processes, cartographic generalization, and cartographic heritage. The variety of the presented works proves that geovisualization is an active research area, which significantly supports geospatial data exploration, analysis, and modeling.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations
This four-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2025, which was held in Limassol, Cyprus, during June 2025. The 123 full papers and 7 short papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 303 submissions. They focus on ethical-moral AI aspects related to its Environmental impact, Privacy, Transparency, Bias, Discrimination and Fairness.
Face with Tears of Joy
We are surrounded by emoji. They appear in politics, movies, drug deals, our sex lives, and more. But emoji's impact has never been explored in full. In this rollicking tech and pop culture history, Keith Houston follows emoji from its birth in 1990s Japan, traces its Western explosion in the 2000s, and considers emoji's ever-expanding lexicon. Named for the world's most popular pictogram, Face with Tears of Joy tells the whole story of emoji for the first time.
Guidebook
Local policy-makers and regulators (e.g., city representatives) and logistics providers are faced with the challenge of promoting sustainable logistics in order to reduce CO2 emissions, improve air quality, reduce noise, alleviate traffic congestion and make suburban and urban areas more livable. However, the use of supply-side measures (e.g., the procurement of clean delivery vehicles) must be accompanied by aligned demand-side measures to promote, encourage and incentivise consumers to choose these options when it is offered to them. In the context of online shopping, such demand-side measures can take the form of digital nudges on online shops to subtly guide shoppers to choose the sustabinable delivery option (which operate without restrictions or bans). A certain level of infrastructure (e.g., cargo bikes, pick-up stations and parcel lockers) need to be there for people to use it, however, understanding and fostering the public's personal capabilities and motivations is also paramount. The purpose of this guidebook is to provide a comprehensive, actionable approach to designing digital interventions that promote sustainable consumer delivery choices on e-commerce sites. Drawing on the latest behavioral science models, such as the COM-B Model (Michie et al., 2011), and offering step-by-step guidance on applying digital nudging, this guidebook aims to empower you to craft effective behavior change campaigns. By applying the insights and tools within, the guidebook seeks to support the creation of more sustainable, efficient, and consumer-friendly logistics system. This guidebook was produced as part of the SuCoLo project, which has been funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology under the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership, which has been co-funded by the European Union under grant agreement no. 905465. Further information on the project can be found at https: //sucolo.eu/.
Crossroads of Computability and Logic: Insights, Inspirations, and Innovations
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st Conference on Computability and Logic, CiE 2025, held in Lisbon, Portugal, during July 14-18, 2025. The 27 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. They focus on computability-related science, ranging over mathematics, computer science and applications in various natural and engineering sciences, such as physics and biology, as well as related fields, such as philosophy and history of computing. CiE 2025 hadas its motto Crossroads of Computability and Logic: Insights, Inspirations, and Innovations, drawing on the numerous interconnections between computability research and broader logical methodologies, considering both well-established perspectives as well as recent innovations.
A Brief Sketch of the Establishment of the Anglican Church in India
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Brief Sketch of the Establishment of the Anglican Church in India
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Algorithmic Aspects of Cloud Computing
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Algorithmic Aspects of Cloud Computing, ALGOCLOUD 2024, held in London, UK, during September 2024. The 9 full papers and 1 short paper presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions.They focus on various topics in the emerging area of algorithmic aspects of Computing and data management in modern Cloud-based systems.
Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics in Sustainable Urban Development
This book explores intelligent systems in computing and informatics, focusing specifically on their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Securing The Cloud Ecosystem
The rapid evolution of cloud computing has reshaped the digital landscape, empowering businesses and individuals with unprecedented scalability, cost efficiency, and global accessibility. Yet as organizations migrate to the cloud, they face escalating cybersecurity threats including data breaches, ransomware, compliance risks, and AI driven attacks that demand a new paradigm of defense. Securing the Cloud Ecosystem serves as an essential guide for navigating this complex terrain, offering a comprehensive and actionable approach to cloud security.This book bridges the gap between theory and practice, equipping security professionals, IT leaders, and business executives with the knowledge needed to safeguard cloud infrastructures. It explores foundational principles like identity and access management, Zero Trust frameworks, and compliance best practices while examining cutting edge solutions such as AI driven threat detection, blockchain security, and post quantum cryptography. Through practical insights, strategic frameworks, and forward looking analysis, it addresses critical questions about mitigating cloud vulnerabilities, balancing innovation with regulatory demands, and preparing for future security challenges.Securing the Cloud Ecosystem provides a clear roadmap for building resilient cloud environments. It represents a call to action for proactive defense, continuous adaptation, and strategic investment in next generation security solutions. For anyone committed to harnessing the cloud's potential while ensuring safety, compliance, and trust, this book serves as an indispensable resource and blueprint for success in the digital age.
Digital Culture Shock
How culture shapes the design and use of technology--and how we can resist the one-size-fits-all approach to technology design Robots that encroach on your personal space, baffling emojis, a chatbot that gives you an answer that seems terribly rude--does any of this sound familiar? If so, you may know what it feels like to experience a clash of cultures, or even culture shock, in technology. Culture--shared values, norms, and behaviors--influences both the design of technology and its use. An encounter with new technology can teach us to embrace the unfamiliar, but a mismatch between design and user can create misunderstanding and loss of trust, and can even become a tool of digital imperialism. In Digital Culture Shock, computer scientist Katharina Reinecke travels through countries and cultures around the world to show the many fascinating ways that technology design and use can differ. Reinecke argues that technology is inherently cultural because developers apply their own knowledge and experiences when creating it. And this can make the technology fail in other settings. For example, robotaxis trained on driver behavior on a California highway are paralyzed when confronted with the more complicated traffic flows of Egypt. Western online social networks, designed to convey one's individuality, violate the need to preserve the image of a family in more group-oriented cultures. Likewise, the visual complexity common in many East Asian websites can be overwhelming to North Americans and European users, who tend to prefer simpler designs. Making it clear what's at stake, Reinecke urges us to resist generalizing our own cultural peccadillos in technology design.
10th Anniversary of Processes
The aim of this reprint is to show the main lines of research in green environmental processes in recent years. As in previous years, there is a clear trend in current environmental research towards biological processes for the treatment of water, wastewater, waste, and soil; however, pyrolysis and biochar have emerged with force. Several papers highlighting the role of this thermal treatment and the uses of biochar as its main product are included in the review as an emerging line of research that is gaining in importance. Biochar-based processes are gaining popularity in key environmental technologies involving bioremediation, decontamination, and decarbonisation.
Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics in Sustainable Urban Development
This book explores intelligent systems in computing and informatics, focusing specifically on their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Mastering Mobile Network and Related Security
In an era where telecommunication networks form the backbone of our digital society, this book provides a definitive resource for understanding and implementing robust security measures across various generations of telecom infrastructure. From the fundamental security challenges of 1G networks to the complex threat landscape of 5G, this book delivers a thorough examination of vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and defense strategies that every telecom professional must understand.This book systematically covers the entire mobile security spectrum. Drawing on real-world implementations and architectures, this guide bridges the gap between theoretical security concepts and practical deployment. Each chapter combines technical depth with actionable insights, featuring designs that demonstrate how service providers have successfully implemented defense-in-depth approaches across 3G, 4G, IMS, virtualized environments, RAN, transport, multi-access edge computing (MEC) infrastructures, and other telecom components.Whether you are a security specialist seeking telecom-specific expertise, an engineer responsible for secure network design, an executive making strategic security investments or a student preparing for a career in telecommunications, this book provides the knowledge you need to protect critical telecom infrastructure. The included frameworks, checklists, and reference architectures serve as practical tools that can be applied to strengthen your organization's security posture in today's rapidly evolving threat landscape. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN● Understand various telecommunication architectures across all telecom generations.● Identify and mitigate security threats and vulnerabilities across all telecom generations.● Implement defense strategies for critical telecommunications network infrastructure.● Analyze and respond to sophisticated attacks targeting telecommunications assets.● Transform security concepts into solutions using field-tested architectural patterns.WHO THIS BOOK IS FORThis book is intended for security professionals, telecom engineers, executives, and students looking to understand the security landscape of modern telecommunications networks. It is ideal for those interested in converged telecom ecosystems and who have a foundational understanding of telecommunication architecture, telecom nomenclature, general networking principles, and basic cybersecurity concepts.
Operations Research and Enterprise Systems
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of extended papers of the 13th International Conference on Operations Research and Enterprise Systems, ICORES 2024, held in Rome, Italy, during February 24-26, 2024 The 4 full papers and 4 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 63 submissions. This ICORES 2024 focus to bring together researchers, engineers, faculty, and practitioners interested in both theoretical advances and practical applications of operations research.
The Landauer Principle and Its Implementations in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
The rapid development of computers has stimulated growing interest in the physical foundations of computation. This interest arises from both applicative and fundamental aspects of computation. In the most general terms, computation involves transforming inputs into outputs using a specific set of instructions. The necessary questions include the following: What are the physical limitations of computation? What are the minimal energy costs of computation, and what is the maximal possible velocity of computation? The Landauer principle, addressed in this Special Issue, is one of the limiting physical principles that constrain the behavior of computing systems. The Landauer principle restricts the minimal energy necessary for the erasure of one bit of information. Rolf Landauer adopted the notion that computation is a physical process; thus, it must obey the laws of physics, and first and foremost, the laws of thermodynamics. This thinking led to a new limiting physical principle, establishing minimal energy costs for the erasure of a single memory bit for a system operating at equilibrium temperature T. According to Landauer, this energy is E=kBTln2. This Special Issue discusses the Landauer principle in the context of other physical limiting principles, such as the Mandelstam-Tamm and Margolus-Levitin limiting principles. The Special Issue addresses a diversity of problems related to the meaning and applications of the Landauer principle. It discusses the interrelation between logical and thermodynamic irreversibility and precise links between energy and information.
Hci for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, held as Part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025. Two volumes of the HCII 2025 proceedings are dedicated to this year's edition of the HCI-CPT conference. The first volume focuses on topics related to Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Risk Management, as well as Cybersecurity Awareness, and Training. The second volume focuses on topics related to Privacy, Trust, and Legal Compliance in Digital Systems, as well as Usability, Privacy, and Emerging Threats.
Selected Papers from CEES 2021, the first International Conference on Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability (Coimbra, 2021), on the topic of Sustainable Construction Materials and Techn
The construction sector's carbon emissions drive innovation in sustainable materials and systems. As industries modernize, digital transformation becomes essential. This 2022 Special Issue (SI) highlights sustainable technologies, stressing multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance efficiency, meet environmental standards, and support the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) for "peace and prosperity for people and the planet".
Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization, IPCO 2025, held in Baltimore, MD, USA, during June 11-13, 2025. The 33 papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 109 submissions. These papers focus on the recent developments in theory, computation, and applications of integer programming and combinatorial optimization.
Blockchain Tales
Unlock imagination while learning how the digital world works!Blockchain Tales brings blockchain concepts to life through four imaginative and engaging stories written just for kids. This storybook collection pairs perfectly with the Blockchain Basics Curriculum, but can also be enjoyed as a standalone read-aloud or independent reading experience.Each tale introduces a foundational Web3 topic in a way that's fun, relatable, and easy to understand.Includes 4 stories: The Blockchain Odyssey - What is blockchain?Welcome to Nodesville - All about nodes and their rolesCryptonia Chronicles - A fun look at cryptocurrency in a digital worldPixel Perfect Pets - Exploring smart contracts through virtual pet adoptionPerfect for classrooms, homeschool, or bedtime reading, Blockchain Tales helps kids build 21st-century literacy through the power of story.Pair with the Blockchain Basics Curriculum for a complete educational experience!
