The Children of the Machine
X is called for an interview, though he has applied for no job. Invited to a waiting room, he finds him locked inside overnight. When he protests, he is offered breakfast, a room and finds himself half guest, half prisoner. His attempts to escape are foiled by the "centre's" knowledge of him and uncanny supervision. He is treated to lavish meals, accommodated in luxury but can't quieten his disturbance. Sexual services are on offer every day, but their coldness unnerves him. During temporary escapes, he comes across a dilapidated cottage occupied by a silent, old man with a shotgun, a house empty except for a young girl and her fierce Rottweiler, a remote, tiny pub run by a lone woman who feeds him before warning him the authorities are coming for him. Why does the old man kill himself ?Why does the girl disappear overnight? He is taken to a restaurant where he witnesses apparently innocent diners seized and taken away by security. Elite entertainment is provided. He's introduced to the rich and famous. But what is the "contentment doctrine" and who are the "normalisation force"? And why does everyone accept the decisions of "the machine"? When a crisis arises with the "outsiders" the atmosphere changes. In this novella, Dent explores the nature of autonomy, the threat of ceding control to AI, and the debilitating nature of being constantly served. X is a modern everyman. His tragic fate a warning to us all.
Bio-Inspired Computing Techniques for Social Stock Recommendations
Digital Literacy
This book, "Digital Literacy: Empowering Individuals in the Digital Age," aims to shed light on the importance of digital literacy and provide a comprehensive guide for individuals seeking to enhance their digital skills and knowledge. It serves as a roadmap, equipping readers with the necessary tools to harness the power of technology and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing digital landscape.In the following pages, we will explore the various dimensions of digital literacy, delving into topics such as internet safety, media literacy, digital citizenship, information literacy, and critical thinking. We will examine the impact of digital technologies on different aspects of our lives, from education and employment to communication and personal development.
The Spirit of Recovery
The book focuses on how information technology may assist in achieving goals and provide solutions to problems like the pandemic. It explores and describes the current state-of-the-art research conducted during the pandemic. Topics covered include the IT Viewpoint and the rules governing digital transformation throughout the epidemic.
Modeling and Simulation of Complex Collective Systems
Providing a comprehensive overview of the modelling of complex systems, with particular emphasis on the collective aspects of these systems, this book situates itself at the forefront of available literature.
NLP Application
Applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) concepts to help humans in their daily life, this book discusses an automatic translation of an unstructured Natural Language Question (NLQ) into a Structured Query Language (SQL) statement.
Industrial Engineering Strategy for Constructive Technologies
There is an urgent need to develop robust strategies to respond to and leverage new and emerging technologies, particularly those based on Artificial Intelligence. An Industrial Engineering's systems-focused approach offers the best mechanism to address this urgent global need.
Sustainable Materials and Technologies in VLSI and Information Processing
The conference aimed to converge advancements in semiconductor technology with sustainable practices, addressing the critical need for eco-consciousness in the field of Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and Information Processing.
Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology
The objective of the conference was to provide a common platform for innovative academicians and industrial experts working in the fields of sciences, engineering, and information technology. It provided a platform for knowledge exchange and the development of new ideas.
Artificial Intelligence for Intrusion Detection Systems
This book is aligned with the cyber security issues and provides a wide view of the novel cyber-attacks and the defence mechanisms, especially AI-based IDS.
Algorithms in Advanced Artificial Intelligence
This is a collection of papers on emerging issues, challenges, and new methods in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cloud Computing, Federated Learning, Internet of Things, and Blockchain technology.
Transformative Applied Research in Computing, Engineering, Science and Technology
This was the first international conference conducted by NSBM Green University in Sri Lanka under the theme, "Breaking boundaries: pioneering solutions for global challenges". It focused on a diverse community of scholars, researchers and practitioners from around the globe to explore innovative approaches and breakthroughs in applied research across various disciplines, i.e., computing, engineering, science and technology. It dived into engaging discussions, presentations, and workshops covering a wide array of transformative topics, spanning from cutting-edge advancements in technology and science to impactful solutions addressing pressing societal challenges. It provided a pivotal opportunity for both seasoned experts and budding researchers to convene, fostering the exchange of vital information, cutting-edge research ideas or technology and innovative ideas, forge collaborations and shape the future of applied research.
Digital Product Management
This book equips readers with essential knowledge and skills in digital product management and covers key topics including understanding digital transformation, identifying market dynamics, and developing a comprehensive product strategy. A useful guide for product managers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
Digital Product Management
Focusing on operational excellence, this book takes readers through the practicalities of product development, market launch, and ongoing product support. Perfect for product managers and professionals looking to refine their skills in execution, cross-functional collaboration, and operational growth.
Digital Product Management
This book equips readers with essential knowledge and skills in digital product management and covers key topics including understanding digital transformation, identifying market dynamics, and developing a comprehensive product strategy. A useful guide for product managers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders.
10th Anniversary of Computation-Computational Heat and Mass Transfer (ICCHMT 2023)
This Special Issue of Computation presents 23 papers selected from the 14th International Conference on Computational Heat and Mass Transfer (ICCHMT2023), which was held in D羹sseldorf, Germany, 4-8 September 2023, and organized by the D羹sseldorf University of Applied Sciences. The ICCHMT2023 chairs were Prof. Dr. Ali Cemal Benim (Local Chair), Prof. Dr. Rachid Bennacer (Co-Chair), Prof. Abdulmajeed Mohamad (Founding Chair), Prof. Dr. Pawel Ocloń (Co-Chair), Prof. Dr. Sang-Ho Suh (Co-Chair), and Prof. Dr. Jan Taler (Co-Chair). The ICCHMT2023 had a great resonance in the technical and scientific communities all over the world. A total of 239 papers from more than 40 countries were presented at the conference. The selected 23 papers for the current Special Issue were then prepared in an extended form and subjected to a separate, regular peer review process steered by the editorial office of Computation.
Digital Product Management
Focusing on operational excellence, this book takes readers through the practicalities of product development, market launch, and ongoing product support. Perfect for product managers and professionals looking to refine their skills in execution, cross-functional collaboration, and operational growth.
Computational Mechanics and Applied Mathematics
Computational Structural Mechanics and Mathematics have always made a very powerful alliance, and the rapid advances in computer science have further strenghthened them in the form of novel mathematical models and the accompanying computational algorithms. However, despite the enormous progress already made, there is still room for continuous improvement. This reprint is clear proof of such progress. It namely contains 10 up-to-date articles accepted after strict reviews published in the Special Issue "Computational Mechanics and Applied Mathematics" of the MDPI Mathematics journal, covering a wide range of themes connected to this very topical subject. Therefore, it is our hope that this reprint, which mainly addresses the fundamental relationships between mechanics and mathematics and their applications, will be engaging and useful for various experts involved in any of both of these important research areas whose mutual goal is to ensure the sustainable safety of structures and other kinds of engineering objects.