Robust Query Processing
The primary function of a database system is to efficiently compute correct answers to user queries. Therefore, robust query processing (RQP), where strong numerical guarantees are provided on query performance, has been a long-standing core objective in the design of industrial-strength database engines. Unfortunately, however, RQP has proved to be a largely intractable and elusive challenge, despite sustained efforts spanning several decades. In this monograph, a holistic coverage of the RQP innovations is provided, and strengths and limitations are highlighted. Further, open technical problems that remain to be solved to make RQP a contemporary reality are also enumerated.In this monograph, representative techniques along these various dimensions are covered. After the introduction, a background to RQP is given. In the chapters thereafter, the authors cover Robust Operators, Plans, and Execution, and then Structural Bounds, Cost Models and Machine Learning Techniques are surveyed. The monograph concludes with a chapter on Holistic Robustness, and Future Directions.The target audience for this monograph includes researchers, developers and students with an interest in the internals of database engines.
How SMEs Can Innovate and Accelerate Growth
In a world where artificial intelligence is redefining innovation, this book speaks directly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to show them how they can integrate AI and machine learning to transform their operations and competitiveness. Dr. Omar BENCHAREF and Dr. Soulaimane KALOUN demystify AI by explaining, with concrete examples and case studies, how SMEs can leverage these technologies to automate tasks, personalize services, and anticipate market trends.Through well-structured chapters, you'll discover how generative AI simplifies content creation, how machine learning predicts financial flows, and how automation optimizes human and operational resources. Designed to be accessible to non-experts, this guide provides practical advice and adaptable strategies for SMEs in any sector, enabling them to equip themselves with advanced tools without massive investments.Whether you're an entrepreneur, operational manager or director, this book is your roadmap to successful AI integration
Concepts of Artificial Intelligence and its Application in Modern Healthcare Systems
This reference text presents the usage of artificial intelligence in healthcare and discusses the challenges and solutions of using advanced techniques like wearable technologies and image processing in the sector.Features: Focuses on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare with issues, applications, and prospects Presents the application of artificial intelligence in medical imaging, fractionalization of early lung tumour detection using a low intricacy approach, etc Discusses an artificial intelligence perspective on wearable technology Analyses cardiac dynamics and assessment of arrhythmia by classifying heartbeat using electrocardiogram (ECG) Elaborates machine learning models for early diagnosis of depressive mental affliction This book serves as a reference for students and researchers analyzing healthcare data. It can also be used by graduate and post graduate students as an elective course.
Emerging Technologies, Novel Crimes, and Security
This book provides a holistic overview of the complexities of modern technological advances and their implications for crime and security. It examines the societal dilemmas that accompany these technologies, their strategic impact on geopolitics, governments, business, and civil society.The increasingly interconnected world gives rise to novel crimes and creates a new, complex set of threats. Understanding this landscape is essential to strategizing for the prevention, protection, mitigation, and risk assessment of technology-related crime.Practical and approachable, this book builds knowledge and awareness of the impact of emerging technologies on crime and security among professionals, students, academicians, researchers, and policymakers.
Software Architecture with Kotlin
Develop innovative architectural styles by analyzing and merging various approaches, focusing on making trade-offs and mitigating risks to solve real-world problemsKey Features: - Learn how to analyze and dissect various architectural styles into building blocks- Combine existing ideas with your own to create custom solutions- Make informed decisions by navigating trade-offs and compromises- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Software Architecture with Kotlin explores the various styles of software architecture with a focus on using the Kotlin programming language. The author draws on their 20+ years of industry experience in developing large-scale enterprise distributed systems to help you grasp the principles, practices, and patterns that shape the architectural landscape of modern software systems.The book establishes a strong foundation in software architecture, explaining key concepts such as architectural qualities and principles, before teaching you how architectural decisions impact the quality of a system, such as scalability, reliability, and extendability. The chapters address modern architecture topics such as microservices, serverless, and event-driven architectures, providing insights into the challenges and trade-offs involved in adopting these architectural styles. You'll also discover practical tools that'll help you make informed decisions and mitigate risks. All architectural patterns in this book are demonstrated using Kotlin.By the end of this book, you'll have gained practical expertise by using real-world examples, along with a solid understanding of Kotlin, to become a more proficient and impactful software architect.What You Will Learn: - Master the fundamental principles of architecture and design- Explore common architectural styles and their applicable scenarios- Analyze, break down, compare, and design architectural styles to solve practical problems- Reason, negotiate, and make difficult choices in the absence of ideal solutions- Mitigate risks when making compromises and trade-offs- Create scalable, sustainable, maintainable, and extendable software systems- Use the Kotlin programming language to achieve your architectural goalsWho this book is for: This book is for developers with basic Kotlin knowledge seeking a deeper understanding of architecture, Kotlin Android developers who are starting to get involved in backend development, and Java developers transitioning to Kotlin. It's also ideal for software architects who are less experienced in Kotlin and want to enhance their skills, as well as those who enjoy discussing and exploring unique architectural concepts.Table of Contents- The Essence of Software Architecture- Principles of Software Architecture- Polymorphism and Alternatives- Peer-to-Peer and Client-Server Architecture- Exploring MVC, MVP, and MVVM- Microservices, Serverless, and Microfrontends- Modular and Layered Architectures- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)- Event Sourcing and CQRS- Idempotency, Replication, and Recovery Models- Auditing and Monitoring Models- Performance and Scalability- Testing- Security- Beyond Architecture
A framework for adaptive and efficient requirement change management
In today's evolving software development landscape, managing requirement changes efficiently is essential for success. "A Framework for Adaptive and Efficient Requirement Change Management" delves into the root causes and attributes of requirement changes, offering readers a thorough understanding of how these changes impact project dependencies.This book presents a structured framework for handling requirement changes early in the development process, ensuring adaptability while minimizing disruption. It's an indispensable guide for developers, project managers, and software engineers looking to navigate the complexities of requirement change management effectively.
Performance Analysis of Association Rule Mining Algorithms
Association rule mining techniques are important part of data mining to derive relationship between attributes of large databases. Association related rule mining have evolved huge interest among researchers as many challenging problems can be solved using them. Numerous algorithms have been discovered for deriving association rules effectively. It has been evaluated that not all algorithms can give similar results in all scenarios, so decoding these merits becomes important. In thisassociation rule mining algorithms were analyzed, Comparison of these algorithms were experimentally performed based on different datasets and different parameters.
Study of the impact of DDoS attacks on 4G/LTE mobile networks
4G/LTE mobile networks are essential pillars of modern digital infrastructures, offering speed and reliability. However, these networks are facing increasing threats, notably distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, which compromise their availability and performance.In this book, Abdoul Aziz Belemvire explores in detail the impact of these attacks on 4G/LTE mobile networks, and proposes innovative solutions to strengthen their resilience. Drawing on real data from the CIC-DDoS2019 dataset, he analyzes specific network vulnerabilities, assesses the effectiveness of traditional and modern techniques, and highlights the use of machine learning and deep learning to detect and mitigate these attacks.This book is a valuable resource for cybersecurity professionals, researchers and students, offering concrete perspectives for anticipating and countering future threats. It combines scientific rigor and pragmatism, paving the way for more robust network infrastructures in a hyperconnected world.
Adventure
The sprawl of Adventure. The addictiveness of Breakout. The intensity of Space Invaders.Once upon a time, you could only experience this kind of excitement at the arcade. But in 1977 that changed forever. You, and maybe a friend or a sibling, could instantly teleport from your own living room to a dazzling new world-with nothing more than a small plastic cartridge.This was the promise of the Atari 2600-and it was delivered in ways no one ever expected. No, the games it put on your TV weren't what you saw when you plunked in your quarters at the convenience store or in the noisy, smoky business on the other side of town. But they brought the arcade home-and it hasn't left since.With Adventure: The Atari 2600 at the Dawn of Console Gaming, Jamie Lendino takes you to the front lines of the home gaming revolution, exploring the history of the world-changing console and delves into the coin-op ports and original titles that still influence gaming today.Before your next trip to a magical universe with your Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo console, see how the home gaming industry truly began.This fully revised second edition contains three new chapters, including an expanded treatment of the "red label" era, one on collecting, emulation, mods, add-ons, and reviews of some of the best homebrew games created in recent years.
Maximizing Entropy with an Expectation Constraint and One-Parameter Exponential Families of Distributions
The usual answer to the question "What probability distribution maximizes entropy or differential entropy of a random variable X subject to the constraint that the expected value of a real-valued function g applied to X has a specified value 繕?" is an exponential distribution (probability mass or probability density function), with g(x) in the exponent multiplied by a parameter λ, and with the parameter chosen so the exponential distribution causes the expected value of g(X) to equal 繕. The latter is called moment matching. While it is well-known that, when there are multiple expected value constraints, there are functions and expected value specifications for which moment matching is not possible, it is not well-known that this can happen when there is a single expected value constraint and a single parameter. This motivates the present monograph, whose goal is to reexamine the question posed above, and to derive its answer in an accessible, self-contained and complete fashion. It also derives the maximum entropy/differential entropy when there is a constraint on the support of the probability distributions, when there is only a bound on expected value and when there is a variance constraint. Properties of the resulting maximum entropy/differential entropy as a function of 繕 are derived, such as its convexity and its monotonicities. Example functions are presented, including many for which moment matching is possible for all relevant values of 繕, and some for which it is not. Indeed, there can be only subtle differences between the two kinds of functions. As one-parameter exponential probability distributions play a dominant role, one section provides a self-contained discussion and derivation of their properties, such as the finiteness and continuity of the exponential normalizing constant (sometimes called the partition function) as λ varies, the finiteness, continuity, monotonicity and limits of the expected value of g(X) under the exponential distribution as λ varies, and similar issues for entropy and differential entropy. Most of these are needed in deriving the maximum entropy/differential entropy or the properties of the resulting function of 繕. Aside from addressing the question posed initially, this monograph can be viewed as a warmup for discussions of maximizing entropy/differential entropy with multiple expected value constraints and of multiparameter exponential families. It also provides a small taste of information geometry.
Learning Theory from First Principles
A comprehensive and cutting-edge introduction to the foundations and modern applications of learning theory. Research has exploded in the field of machine learning resulting in complex mathematical arguments that are hard to grasp for new comers. . In this accessible textbook, Francis Bach presents the foundations and latest advances of learning theory for graduate students as well as researchers who want to acquire a basic mathematical understanding of the most widely used machine learning architectures. Taking the position that learning theory does not exist outside of algorithms that can be run in practice, this book focuses on the theoretical analysis of learning algorithms as it relates to their practical performance. Bach provides the simplest formulations that can be derived from first principles, constructing mathematically rigorous results and proofs without overwhelming students. Provides a balanced and unified treatment of most prevalent machine learning methods Emphasizes practical application and features only commonly used algorithmic frameworks Covers modern topics not found in existing texts, such as overparameterized models and structured prediction Integrates coverage of statistical theory, optimization theory, and approximation theoryFocuses on adaptivity, allowing distinctions between various learning techniquesHands-on experiments, illustrative examples, and accompanying code link theoretical guarantees to practical behaviors
The Physical Nature of Information
A unified introduction to information theory for scientists Applications of information theory span a broad range of disciplines today. This book presents a unified treatment of the subject for students and practitioners in the sciences. It teaches the tools universally used by physicists working on quantum computers and black holes, engineers designing self-driving cars, traders perfecting market strategies, chemists playing with molecules, biologists studying cells and living beings, linguists analyzing languages, and neuroscientists figuring out how the brain works. No matter what area of science you specialize in, The Physical Nature of Information unlocks the power of information theory to test the limits imposed by uncertainty.Provides a panoramic approach to information theoryDraws on examples from physics, engineering, biology, economics, and linguisticsApplications range from thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to dynamical chaos, information and communication theories, and quantum informationIncludes materials for lectures and tutorials along with exercises with detailed solutionsCan be used to design a one-semester introductory courseIdeal for self-study by graduate students and advanced undergraduatesInvaluable for scholars seeking new research opportunities
Short-Term Load Forecasting Using Machine Learning Methods
Maintaining the balance between generation and consumption is at the heart of electricity grid operation. A disruption to this balance can lead to grid overloads, outages, system damage, rising electricity costs or wasted electricity. For this reason, accurate forecasting of load behavior is crucial. In this work, two classes of ML-based algorithms were used for load forecasting: the Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) and the Deep Neural Networks (DNNs), both of which provide stable and more accurate results than the considered benchmark methods. HMMs could be successfully used as a stand-alone predictor with a training based on Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) in combination with a clustering of the training data and an optimized Viterbi algorithm, which are the main differences to other HMM-related load forecasting approaches in the literature. Adaptive online training was developed for DNNs to minimize training times and create forecasting models that can be deployed faster and updated as often as necessary to account for the increasing dynamics in power grids related to the growing share of installed renewables. In addition, the flexible and powerful encoder-decoder architecture was used, which helped to minimize the forecast error compared to simpler DNN architectures such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Long Short-Term Memory networks (LSTMs) and others.
Non-verbal language on WhatsApp(R)
The use of applications that connect to the internet has grown considerably. Among them is the WhatsApp(R) application, which in addition to various features that facilitate communication, has a keyboard on its platform that has digital signs called Emojis. The centrepiece of this work is the non-verbal language used in the application in question, through the use of Emojis. The aim was to understand how users utilise this communication tool in order to make digital text more expressive. To this end, questionnaires were administered within the Google Drive Virtual Environment, with links sent via the WhatsApp(R) application itself and distributed throughout the virtual network. The results of the survey showed the identification of the main meanings attributed to these Emojis in the digital discourse used by users. It's worth a look!
Hands-On Machine Learning with C++ - Second Edition
Apply supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms using C++ libraries, such as PyTorch C++ API, Flashlight, Blaze, mlpack, and dlib using real-world examples and datasetsKey Features: - Familiarize yourself with data processing, performance measuring, and model selection using various C++ libraries- Implement practical machine learning and deep learning techniques to build smart models- Deploy machine learning models to work on mobile and embedded devices- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: Written by a seasoned software engineer with several years of industry experience, this book will teach you the basics of machine learning (ML) and show you how to use C++ libraries, along with helping you create supervised and unsupervised ML models.You'll gain hands-on experience in tuning and optimizing a model for various use cases, enabling you to efficiently select models and measure performance. The chapters cover techniques such as product recommendations, ensemble learning, anomaly detection, sentiment analysis, and object recognition using modern C++ libraries. You'll also learn how to overcome production and deployment challenges on mobile platforms, and see how the ONNX model format can help you accomplish these tasks.This new edition has been updated with key topics such as sentiment analysis implementation using transfer learning and transformer-based models, as well as tracking and visualizing ML experiments with MLflow. An additional section shows you how to use Optuna for hyperparameter selection. The section on model deployment into mobile platform now includes a detailed explanation of real-time object detection for Android with C++.By the end of this C++ book, you'll have real-world machine learning and C++ knowledge, as well as the skills to use C++ to build powerful ML systems.What You Will Learn: - Employ key machine learning algorithms using various C++ libraries- Load and pre-process different data types to suitable C++ data structures- Find out how to identify the best parameters for a machine learning model- Use anomaly detection for filtering user data- Apply collaborative filtering to manage dynamic user preferences- Utilize C++ libraries and APIs to manage model structures and parameters- Implement C++ code for object detection using a modern neural networkWho this book is for: This book is for beginners looking to explore machine learning algorithms and techniques using C++. This book is also valuable for data analysts, scientists, and developers who want to implement machine learning models in production. Working knowledge of C++ is needed to make the most of this book.Table of Contents- Introduction to Machine Learning with C++- Data Processing- Measuring Performance and Selecting Models- Clustering- Anomaly Detection- Dimensionality Reduction- Classification- Recommender Systems- Ensemble Learning- Neural Networks for Image Classification- Sentiment Analysis with BERT and Transfer Learning- Exporting and Importing Models- Tracking and Visualizing ML Experiments- Deploying Models on a Mobile Platform
Data Science and Reliable Machine Learning
In October 2024, researchers, students, and practitioners from Armenia, Chile, Germany, and Japan met at the American University of Armenia for the fourth edition of the Cadassca Workshop on Collaborative Technologies and Data Science in Smart City Applications. This book presents their contributions to emerging methodologies in data science, machine learning, applied and human-centered computing.
The Future of Creativity
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing creativity, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for artists, designers, musicians, and filmmakers. In Future of Creativity, Sanem Avcil, a visionary entrepreneur and global AR/VR leader, delves into the ways AI is reshaping creative industries. Discover transformative projects like: Emotionally Personalized Music that reflects unique moods. AI-Powered Storytelling that personalizes narratives. Dynamic AI Art Creations responding to emotions and environments. This book provides practical ideas, inspiring examples, and essential strategies for anyone ready to explore the limitless possibilities of AI. Whether you're an artist seeking tools to enhance your craft, a tech innovator, or a curious reader, Future of Creativity is your guide to thriving in this new era.
JavaScript for Kids
Welcome to the book "JavaScript for Kids: Start your Coding Adventure". This book is your introduction to the world of JavaScript. It's your first step towards developing websites and mobile applications. With JavaScript, you can turn your ideas into reality. Learning should be fun, so you will feel like you are reading a story. By the end of this book, you will have a good understanding of JavaScript. You will have taken the first steps in your modern web programming adventure. Have fun programming!
Codes for Adversaries
Over the last 70 years, information theory and coding have enabled communication technologies that have had an astounding impact on our lives. This is possible due to the match between encoding/decoding strategies and corresponding channel models. Traditional studies of channels have taken one of two extremes: Shannon-theoretic models are inherently average-case in which channel noise is governed by a memoryless stochastic process, whereas coding-theoretic (referred to as "Hamming") models take a worst-case, adversarial, view of the noise. However, for several existing and emerging communication systems, the Shannon/average-case view may be too optimistic, whereas the Hamming/worst-case view may be too pessimistic. This monograph takes up the challenge of studying adversarial channel models that lie between the Shannon and Hamming extremes.
High Performance Computing
Performance Computing: Modern Systems and Practices is a fully comprehensive and easily accessible treatment of high performance computing, covering fundamental concepts and essential knowledge while also providing key skills training. With this book, students will begin their careers with an understanding of possible directions for future research and development in HPC, domain scientists will learn how to use supercomputers as a key tool in their quest for new knowledge, and practicing engineers will discover how supercomputers can employ HPC systems and methods to the design and simulation of innovative products. This new edition has been fully updated, and has been reorganized and restructured to improve accessibility for undergraduate students while also adding trending content such as machine learning and a new chapter on CUDA.
Python Essentials You Always Wanted to Know
Learn Python the Easy Way with No Prior Experience!Key Features include: Comprehensive coverage of Python basicsIdeal for beginners and career changersReal-world applications and case studiesPractical examples and quizzes for reinforcementGet ready to program with Python- one of the most in-demand skills of this decade! If you are interested in learning programming, but not sure where to start, Python Essentials You Always Wanted to Know is your guide to learning Python, one of the most versatile and beginner-friendly programming languages. This book is designed with absolute beginners in mind, focusing on clear explanations and practical examples rather than technical jargon. Regardless of skill level, there's something here for everyone, from the basics of programming logic to more advanced topics like object-oriented programming and error handling. Whether you're a student, a professional transitioning into tech, or simply curious about coding, this book will help you to think like a programmer and enhance your programming skills.The book also includes a chapter dedicated to case studies, giving you the opportunity to practice and apply the discussed concepts. Additionally, you will gain exclusive access to an online glossary of functions and methods mentioned throughout the book to help you retain and understand crucial programming terms.After reading this book, you'll be able to: Understand programming fundamentals and Python syntaxApply data structures, functions, and modular programmingImplement object-oriented principles in your projectsLeverage Python for data analysis and business insightsPart of Vibrant Publishers' Self-Learning Management Series, the book serves as a valuable guide for developing programming skills to complement your existing expertise and advance your career.
Information Systems and Technological Advances for Sustainable Development
Monetize Cloud & AI
This book delves into the commercialization methodology and practice of cloud computing and artificial intelligence products. With a primary focus on how to effectively commercialize them, introduce them to the market for efficient sales, and achieve efficient internal management to attain commercial success. In response to the distinctive characteristics of high-tech products like cloud service and artificial intelligence, this book comprehensively covers the efficient implementation methods of product management, customer management, order management, billing management, sales management, and partner management. It elaborates on the business strategies and approaches necessary in the commercialization journey and elucidates how to utilize software's systems and artificial intelligence to realize digital technology product business operations. Specifically, it explores how to leverage advanced technologies to optimize product design, enhance customer experience, streamline order processing, ensure accurate billing, boost sales performance, provide exceptional service and establish successful partnerships. By integrating these elements, the book provides a comprehensive roadmap for businesses to navigate the complex landscape of high-tech product commercialization and achieve sustainable growth in the digital age.
Monetize Cloud & AI
This book delves into the commercialization methodology and practice of cloud computing and artificial intelligence products. With a primary focus on how to effectively commercialize them, introduce them to the market for efficient sales, and achieve efficient internal management to attain commercial success. In response to the distinctive characteristics of high-tech products like cloud service and artificial intelligence, this book comprehensively covers the efficient implementation methods of product management, customer management, order management, billing management, sales management, and partner management. It elaborates on the business strategies and approaches necessary in the commercialization journey and elucidates how to utilize software's systems and artificial intelligence to realize digital technology product business operations. Specifically, it explores how to leverage advanced technologies to optimize product design, enhance customer experience, streamline order processing, ensure accurate billing, boost sales performance, provide exceptional service and establish successful partnerships. By integrating these elements, the book provides a comprehensive roadmap for businesses to navigate the complex landscape of high-tech product commercialization and achieve sustainable growth in the digital age.
Maths for Computing
This introductory textbook covers all the mathematical concepts necessary for a computing degree, limiting coverage only to the material needed for the fundamentals of computing rather than delving into the higher mathematical concepts. Key features include: Gears content toward students who are less confident in mathematics Provides exercises, with solutions, at the end of each chapter Teaches topics using everyday language Includes numerous worked examples in every chapter Uses familiar scenarios to introduce mathematical concepts Discusses the relevance of each chapter topic to the world of computing Core topics covered include: Set and groups Matrices Relations and functions Logic and proofs Combinatorics Probability Graph theory The book is written for students embarking on an undergraduate or foundation degree course in computer science (or related discipline) and aims to provide the basic skills and knowledge of discrete mathematics required for such a course. Whereas many textbooks tend to teach this subject in a way that is more suitable for mathematicians, this text specifically targets first-year students on computing courses and aims to teach only the basic material that they will need for their computing degree. Dr Quentin Charatan is a former Principal Lecturer and now visiting lecturer at the University of East London, UK. Dr Aaron Kans is the Head of the Computer Science and Digital Technologies Department in the School of Architecture, Computing & Engineering at the same institution.
Alternative Investments Technology
The alternative investments technology market is still considered young and highly diverse, driving varied technology needs. Few players can address the needs of the entire market, while new specialized providers continue to emerge, making choices even more complex. Investors now demand more rigorous due diligence, greater access to senior management, and more detailed, frequent data reports before committing to funds. In response, firms must be agile, ready to reassess, and revamp their operations and practices.Alternative Investments Technology: Bridging the Gap is tailored for investment professionals, managers, and technologists navigating this evolving landscape. It explores how technology enhances management and investment processes, helping firms maintain competitive advantage and operational efficiency. The book provides insights into leveraging technology for better decision-making, improved efficiency, and enhanced investor outcomes. As technology integration in alternative investments evolves, staying informed is essential. This book serves as an indispensable guide to thriving in this dynamic environment.
Advanced Numerical and Computational Methods for Engineering and Applied Mathematical Problems
This reprinted special issue contains all of the articles published in the Special Issue "Advanced Numerical and Computational Methods for Engineering and Applied Mathematical Problems" from the MDPI Mathematics journal. This Special Issue provides a forum for researchers and practitioners to examine topics pertaining to meshfree/particle methods and advanced numerical methods in the domains of engineering and scientific computation. The aim of this Special Issue is to disseminate state-of-the-art fundamental developments for these advanced numerical methods, prospective research directions, and applications for engineering and applied mathematical problems. It is our hope that this Special Issue will make a substantial contribution to research on the theoretical and applied aspects of advanced numerical methods.
Information technologies for video object recognition
The monograph is devoted to developing methods and means of using AI to rapidly identify moving objects in a video data stream based on deep learning technologies. Classical and non-classical methods of AI, convolutional neural networks, computer vision and pattern recognition, and theories of control systems based on estimates and criteria of mathematical statistics are considered. As a result of recognition, we will determine the type of the recognized object and will have quantitative accuracy estimates. A method for applying templates has been implemented. The algorithm has information about what the required object looks like, what kind of background it may have, how specific contours of the object look and what positions they may be. It immediately considers a possible location of the object's detection. It allows you to achieve high recognition quality and has good performance. However, when the video camera captures several similar objects, different patterns are satisfied, and recognition decreases. A family of models (artificial neural networks) are used to estimate or approximate functions that may depend on many inputs and are usually unknown.
Skyline-based models for Web Services Selection
With the proliferation of service-oriented architectures (SOA), the number of Web services has increased dramatically, making it difficult for users to select a relevant service. The Skyline paradigm, which helps select Web services based on Quality of Service (QoS) data, has become popular by presenting only non-dominated services. However, this approach has limitations, such as producing incomparable results, giving equal weight to all QoS criteria, and being unable to control the size of the results.This book proposes several approaches to overcome these challenges. The first, SkyAP-S3, combines multi-criteria methods (MCDM) such as Skyline, AHP to weight criteria, and PROMETHEE to integrate user preferences. The second, SEFAP, enhances SkyAP-S3 by handling uncertainty in user judgments, using entropy and Fuzzy AHP. Finally, an advanced version of Fuzzy AHP is proposed to automate the comparison of criteria and services via a discretization algorithm. Experiments have demonstrated the effectiveness of these approaches.
Formal Methods and Software Engineering
This volume LNCS 15394 constitutes the refereed proceedings of 25th International Conference on Formal Engineering Methods, ICFEM 2024, in Hiroshima, Japan, in December 2024. The 22 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 50 submissions. The conference focuses on wide range of research areas, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications of formal engineering methods
Alternative Investments Technology
The alternative investments technology market is still considered young and highly diverse, driving varied technology needs. Few players can address the needs of the entire market, while new specialized providers continue to emerge, making choices even more complex. Investors now demand more rigorous due diligence, greater access to senior management, and more detailed, frequent data reports before committing to funds. In response, firms must be agile, ready to reassess, and revamp their operations and practices.Alternative Investments Technology: Bridging the Gap is tailored for investment professionals, managers, and technologists navigating this evolving landscape. It explores how technology enhances management and investment processes, helping firms maintain competitive advantage and operational efficiency. The book provides insights into leveraging technology for better decision-making, improved efficiency, and enhanced investor outcomes. As technology integration in alternative investments evolves, staying informed is essential. This book serves as an indispensable guide to thriving in this dynamic environment.
Quality Metrics
The software development has been projected its creation by means of established requirements, therefore the main idea that leads to the resolution of these requirements should not be distorted, for it is necessary to follow the norms that have been created in order to obtain the best results, these norms are implemented by the ISO/IEC, in the development of the present book the norms ISO/IEC 9126, 14598, 25000 are considered.
From Health to Code
Through the captivating pages of this book, immerse yourself in the dynamic world of digital innovation in Africa. Follow the inspiring journey of Kafui K. AKOLLY, a passionate young innovator, from the genesis of a bold idea to the realization of a revolutionary application in the field of sexual and reproductive health. The author shares in-depth reflections on the personal and professional evolution resulting from this unique experience. Powerful messages about perseverance, collaboration, and the need for digital security resonate through every page, offering valuable lessons for budding entrepreneurs and innovators. In conclusion, this book is not only a chronicle of digital successes, but also a personal exploration of growth, adaptability, and the transformative power of innovation. Celebrate every victory, learn from every challenge, and be inspired to boldly shape your own digital future.
Adventure
The sprawl of Adventure. The addictiveness of Breakout. The intensity of Space Invaders.Once upon a time, you could only experience this kind of excitement at the arcade. But in 1977 that changed forever. You, and maybe a friend or a sibling, could instantly teleport from your own living room to a dazzling new world-with nothing more than a small plastic cartridge.This was the promise of the Atari 2600-and it was delivered in ways no one ever expected. No, the games it put on your TV weren't what you saw when you plunked in your quarters at the convenience store or in the noisy, smoky business on the other side of town. But they brought the arcade home-and it hasn't left since.With Adventure: The Atari 2600 at the Dawn of Console Gaming, Jamie Lendino takes you to the front lines of the home gaming revolution, exploring the history of the world-changing console and delves into the coin-op ports and original titles that still influence gaming today.Before your next trip to a magical universe with your Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo console, see how the home gaming industry truly began.This fully revised second edition contains three new chapters, including an expanded treatment of the "red label" era, one on collecting, emulation, mods, add-ons, and reviews of some of the best homebrew games created in recent years.
Microsoft OneDrive Guide to Success
EXCLUSIVE EXTRA CONTENTS AVAILABLE THROUGH SCANNING A QR CODE IN THE PAPERBACK VERSION: PRINTABLE SHEET: Keep the shortcuts close to your computer so you can save precious minutes.VIDEO MASTERCLASS: Access expert-guided tutorials on Microsoft Excel and discover valuable tips and tricks.MOBILE APP ON THE GO: Gain instant access to a world of resources and tips right from your smartphone. Feeling Overwhelmed by Cloud Storage Complexity?Dreaming of Effortlessly Managing Your Files in the Cloud?Do you find yourself tangled in the web of file management, only inches away from unlocking the full potential of Microsoft OneDrive?If you answer "Yes" to any of these questions, then continue reading to discover the key to elevating your Microsoft OneDrive capabilities.I recognize the challenges and confusion that come with mastering cloud storage solutions that don't immediately seem user-friendly. With over twenty years of experience in the digital workspace, I've condensed my knowledge into this guide, aiming to turn your challenges into opportunities. This book serves as your lighthouse in the storm of digital file management, steering you from bewilderment to proficiency, ensuring Microsoft OneDrive becomes an indispensable tool in your productivity toolkit.Unlock the secrets of Microsoft OneDrive, crafted not just to educate but to transform. Witness a change not only in your technical abilities but in a renewed sense of confidence that uplifts all aspects of your professional life.Enhance Your Cloud Storage & OneDrive Skills: MORE THAN A MANUAL: Gain unparalleled understanding with compassionate teaching, intuitive walkthroughs, and hands-on tutorials that engage both your mind and heart.A GUIDE FOR EVERY LEVEL: Whether you're exploring OneDrive for the first time or refining your skills, this book supports your journey from the basics to advanced techniques.RECLAIM YOUR TIME & PEACE: Bid farewell to hours of frustration. Embrace strategies that save time, reduce anxiety, and inject pleasure into managing your digital files.Lift Your Potential & Insights: TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FILES: Move beyond the clutter of disorganized storage. Transform complex storage setups into streamlined, impactful systems.DRIVE MEANINGFUL COLLABORATION: It's not just about storing; it's about synergizing. Cultivate a storage strategy that facilitates engagement, enlightenment, and empowerment.UNCOVER THE FULL CAPACITY OF ONEDRIVE: Explore hidden gems and powerful functionalities. Delight in the thrill of mastering even the most sophisticated features.CONNECT & THRIVE: Escape the solitude of disconnected work. Harness collaborative features, share insights, and build stronger bonds within your team or organization.EMBARK ON A TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY: It's more than mastering a platform; it's about personal growth. Become a beacon of efficiency, confidence, and creativity in your workplace.Are you ready to not just learn, but to transform? To not just manage, but to master your digital storage?Dive into your Microsoft OneDrive adventure, where every page turns you closer to your professional rebirth. Click the "Buy Now" button and start your journey to becoming a Microsoft OneDrive master!
The Accredited Management Consultant
The Accredited Management Consultant (R) (AMC) is a world-class certification accredited by the Global Academy of Finance and Management (R). The AMC designation is for individuals with skills and experience in management consulting that includes reviewing the organization's processes and suggesting improvements to their overall operations and optimization of the organization's performance. The AMC-certified individual should have strong skills in management consulting services that include project management, business communications, problem-solving, management consulting, data analysis, and leadership management skills.It forms the basis of the assessment that applicants must pass the AMC examination to gain the Accredited Management Consultant (R) designation status and inclusion in the Register of The Global Academy of Finance and Management(R) Directory of Certified/Chartered Professionals.Stand out above the rest with the Accredited Management Consultant certification and get noticed by top recruiters.Who must read this book?Engineering Consultant, Strategy Consultant, Pharmaceutical Consultant, Procurement Consultant, Healthcare Consultant, Life Sciences Consultant, Government, Financial Services Consultant, Wealth Management Consultant, Transformation Consultant, Business Consultant, Retail Consultant.
Moving towards 6G Wireless Technologies
Fifth-generation (5G) wireless networks have been a key enabler for societal information over the last few years. Now, sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks are under development, and the research community is preparing for the intelligent information societies of 2030 and beyond, targeting even more ambitious performance targets, such as peak data rates from 1 Tb/s, enhanced spectrum and energy efficiency, and extremely low latency communications. This Special Issue of Future Internet titled "Moving towards 6G Wireless Technologies" focuses on the design, development, testing, and evaluation of 6G-enabling solutions to meet these ambitious goals. We have published a total of ten papers covering a range of topics including, but not limited to, IoT applications, vehicular networks, 6G-Enabled Internet of Verticals (6G-IoV), and spectrum sharing.
Too Much Fun
The surprising history of the Commodore 64, the best-selling home computer of the 1980s--the machine that taught the world that computing should be fun. The Commodore 64 (C64) is officially the best-selling desktop computer model of all time, according to The Guinness Book of World Records. It was also, from 1985 to 1993, the platform for which most video games were made. But while it sold at least twice as many units as other home computers of its time, like the Apple II, ZX Spectrum, or Commodore Amiga, it is strangely forgotten in many computer histories. In Too Much Fun, Jesper Juul argues that the C64 was so popular because it was so versatile, a machine developers and users would reinvent again and again over the course of 40 years. First it was a serious computer, next a game computer, then a computer for technical brilliance (graphical demos using the machine in seemingly impossible ways), then a struggling competitor, and finally a retro device whose limitations are now charming. The C64, Juul shows, has been ignored by history because it was too much fun. Richly illustrated in full color, this book is the first in-depth examination of the C64's design and history, and the first to integrate US and European histories. With interviews of Commodore engineers and with its insightful look at C64 games, music, and software, from Summer Games to International Karate to Simons' BASIC, Too Much Fun will appeal to those who used a Commodore 64, those interested in the history of computing and video games and computational literacy, or just those who wish their technological devices would last longer.
Theoretical Aspects of Computing - Ictac 2024
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Colloquium on Theoretical Aspects of Computing, ICTAC 2024, held in Bangkok, Thailand, during November 25-29, 2024. The 21 full papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. They were categorized into the following topical sections: Invited Papers; Automata, Languages, and Learning; Algorithms and Complexity; Graphs and Games; Process Calculi; Verification and Reasoning.
Digital Privacy and Security
Digital privacy and security have become central issues in the age of connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI). As the world increasingly adopts digital technologies, from mobile devices to healthcare systems and smart networks, including generative AI technologies, the challenges related to protecting personal data, ensuring network integrity, and resilience against cyber threats continue to grow. The intersection of public perception, human development, and digital risk significantly shapes how we address these challenges.This collection of works highlights the multiplicity of approaches and technological solutions being developed to tackle contemporary digital privacy and security challenges in the current AI era. From protecting personal information in healthcare systems to defending against cyber threats in critical networks, digital security is a constantly evolving field, shaped by both technological advances and human interaction with these new tools.
Advances in Computational Intelligence in Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
This is a groundbreaking reprint that explores the cutting-edge applications of computational intelligence (CI) in geotechnical and geological engineering. This comprehensive volume draws from the latest research and developments in the field, presenting innovative solutions to complex real-world problems using artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, evolutionary algorithms, and other CI techniques. The reprint covers a wide range of topics, including soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering. It features in-depth case studies that demonstrate the practical applications of CI in solving challenging geotechnical issues, as well as explores the hybrid CI models that combine multiple techniques for enhanced performance. The reprint also delves into the integration of CI-based, risk-based, and reliability-based techniques with basic theories and concepts in geotechnics and geomechanics. By bridging the gap between traditional geotechnical engineering practices and advanced CI techniques, this reprint paves the way for more efficient, accurate, and innovative solutions in geotechnical engineering. The reprint not only presents the current state-of-the-art CI applications for geotechnical engineering but also provides insights into the future directions and potential advancements. It explores how CI can be applied to the various aspects of geotechnical engineering. This comprehensive approach makes it an essential read for anyone interested in the intersection of CI and geotechnical engineering, offering a broad perspective on the potential of CI to revolutionize the field.
Angular Portfolio App Development
In this book you'll learn how to create an online portfolio application with Angular. Building a personal brand is important for your online growth and career. In this book, you'll learn how to create an online portfolio application to showcase your talent to the world and impress your potential employers. We start from scratch and build everything together. By the end of this book, you'll be confident working with Angular and creating an elegant and impressive portfolio to showcase yourself online.
Angular Portfolio App Development
In this book you'll learn how to create an online portfolio application with Angular. Building a personal brand is important for your online growth and career. In this book, you'll learn how to create an online portfolio application to showcase your talent to the world and impress your potential employers. We start from scratch and build everything together. By the end of this book, you'll be confident working with Angular and creating an elegant and impressive portfolio to showcase yourself online.
PHP and MySQL
Dive into web development with this comprehensive guide to PHP 8! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, you'll find everything you need to build dynamic, secure websites. Walk through installing PHP, object-oriented programming, and working with databases like MySQL. Gain hands-on experience with detailed code and application examples to. Master advanced topics like debugging, automated testing, security, and more!Highlights include: 1) Installation2) Strings, arrays, and regular expressions3) Mathematical and date functions4) Web techniques5) Databases6) Object-oriented programming7) Namespaces8) Design patterns9) XML, graphics, and PDFs10) Administration and security11) Debugging12) Automated testing
Quality Management with SAP S/4hana
Put quality first with QM in SAP S/4HANA! Connect quality management to materials management, production planning, warehouse management, and other logistics processes in SAP S/4HANA. Follow step-by-step instructions to both configure and use key QM processes like batch management, audits, stability studies, engineering change management, and more. Ensure confidence in your product's quality by implementing quality plans, inspections, notifications, and document management in SAP S/4HANA!Highlights Include: 1) Master data 2) Integration with logistics3) Quality inspection4) Batch management5) Sample management6) Quality certifications7) Quality notifications8) Quality planning9) Stability studies10) Failure mode and effects analytics (FMEA)11) Document management12) Reporting
Recent Advances in Computing Sciences
The 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Computing Sciences (RACS) was held from 29th to 30th November 2022 at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, India. The conference focused on discussing issues, exchanging ideas, and the most recent innovations towards advancing research in the field of Computing Sciences and Technology. All technical sessions were predominantly related to Data Science, Artificial intelligence, Remote Sensing, Image Processing, Computer Vision, Data Forensics, Cyber-Security, Computational Sciences, Simulation and modeling, Business Analytics, and Machine Learning.
