Scripting
Developers and admins, it's time to simplify your workday. With this practical guide, use scripting to solve tedious IT problems with less effort and less code! Learn about popular scripting languages: Bash, PowerShell, and Python. Master important techniques such as working with Linux, cmdlets, regular expressions, JSON, SSH, Git, and more. Use scripts to automate different scenarios, from backups and image processing to virtual machine management. Discover what's possible with only 10 lines of code! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Scripting Languages Beginners, get the crash course you need in Bash (and its alternative, Zsh), PowerShell, and Python syntax to perform scripting tasks. b. Scripting Techniques Learn to write successful scripts by following expert guidance and practical examples. Use commands for processing text files, functions for handling JSON and XML files, cron for automating script execution, SSH for running code, and more. c. Scripting ExamplesSee scripting in action! Walk through concrete applications of scripting: data backup, image processing, web scraping, REST APIs, database maintenance, cloud scenarios, and virtual machine administration. Highlights include: 1) Bash and Zsh 2) Linux toolbox3) PowerShell and CmdLets 4) Python and pip5) JSON, XML, and INI6) SSH, VS Code, and Git7) Automation with cron8) Backup automation9) Image processing10) Web scraping11) Cloud scripting 12) Virtual machines
Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of Systems
The open access book 3-volume set LNCS 14570-14573 constitutes the proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of Systems, TACAS 2024, which was held as part of the European Joint Conferences on Theory and Practice of Software, ETAPS 2024, during April 6-11, 2024, in Luxembourg.The 53 full papers and 16 short SVComp contributions included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 159 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: STA and SMT solving; synthesis; logic and decidability; program analysis and proofs; proof checking; Part II: Model Checking; automata and learning; software verification; probabilistic systems; simulations; Part III: Neural networks; testing and verification; games; concurrency; SV-Comp 2024.
Tools and Algorithms for the Construction and Analysis of Systems
Foundations of Software Science and Computation Structures
Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook
Discover the ins and outs of cybersecurity architecture with this handbook, designed to enhance your expertise in implementing and maintaining robust security structures for the ever-evolving digital landscapeKey Features- Gain insights into the cybersecurity architect role and master key skills to excel in it- Acquire a diverse skill set for becoming a cybersecurity architect through up-to-date, practical examples- Discover valuable tips and best practices to launch your career in cybersecurity- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionStepping into the role of a Cybersecurity Architect (CSA) is no mean feat, as it requires both upskilling and a fundamental shift in the way you view cybersecurity altogether. Cybersecurity Architect's Handbook is an all-encompassing guide, introducing the essential skills for aspiring CSAs, outlining a path for cybersecurity engineers and newcomers to evolve into architects, and sharing best practices to enhance the skills of existing CSAs.Following a brief introduction to the role and foundational concepts, this book will help you understand the day-to-day challenges faced by CSAs, supported by practical examples. You'll gain insights into assessing and improving your organization's security posture, concerning system, hardware, and software security. You'll also get to grips with setting user and system policies and protocols through effective monitoring and enforcement, along with understanding countermeasures that protect the system from unauthorized access attempts.To prepare you for the road ahead and augment your existing skills, the book provides invaluable tips and practices that will contribute to your success as a CSA. By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to take up the CSA role and execute robust security solutions.What you will learn- Get to grips with the foundational concepts and basics of cybersecurity- Understand cybersecurity architecture principles through scenario-based examples- Navigate the certification landscape and understand key considerations for getting certified- Implement zero-trust authentication with practical examples and best practices- Find out how to choose commercial and open source tools- Address architecture challenges, focusing on mitigating threats and organizational governanceWho this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity professionals looking to transition into a cybersecurity architect role. Solution architects interested in understanding the scope of the role and the necessary skills for success will also find this book useful.Table of Contents- Introduction to Cybersecurity- Cybersecurity Foundation- What Is a Cybersecurity Architect and What Are Their Responsibilities?- Cybersecurity Architecture Principles, Design, and Analysis- Threat, Risk, and Governance Considerations as an Architect- Documentation as a Cybersecurity Architect - Valuable Resources and Guidance for a Cybersecurity Architect Role- Entry-Level-to-Architect Roadmap- The Certification Dilemma- Decluttering the Toolset - Part 1- Decluttering the Toolset - Part 2- Best Practices- Being Adaptable as a Cybersecurity Architect- Architecture Considerations - Design, Development, and Other Security Strategies - Part 1- Architecture Considerations - Design, Development, and Other Security Strategies - Part 2
Regulatory Compliance in Financial Cyber Security
In the modern digital world, where there is money, there are cyberattackers. According to IBM, the finance and insurance sector has now been the single most attacked industry for 3 years in a row (with 19 per cent of all recorded attacks in 2018). Hardly surprising, given that 'digital' is the de facto trend in finance, where digital financial services are seen as one of the key drivers of greater financial inclusion. The 'digital' trend is here to stay, as illustrated by the recent launch of the UN Secretary-General's Task Force on Digital Financing of the Sustainable Development Goals, the promotion of digital financial services by international development agencies, the opportunities created by business (both in the developed and developing world) and the interest from academia.Good progress in overall digitisation of finance has been made over the recent years. Indeed, the World Bank reports that between 2014 and 2017 the number of adults using digital payments increased from 41 to 52 per cent (11 per cent increase) and the share of adults with an account has grown from 62 to 69 per cent. This translates into half a billion new users connected to the digital infrastructure...
For Fun and Profit
The free and open source software movement, from its origins in hacker culture, through the development of GNU and Linux, to its commercial use today. In the 1980s, there was a revolution with far-reaching consequences--a revolution to restore software freedom. In the early 1980s, after decades of making source code available with programs, most programmers ceased sharing code freely. A band of revolutionaries, self-described "hackers," challenged this new norm by building operating systems with source code that could be freely shared. In For Fun and Profit, Christopher Tozzi offers an account of the free and open source software (FOSS) revolution, from its origins as an obscure, marginal effort by a small group of programmers to the widespread commercial use of open source software today. Tozzi explains FOSS's historical trajectory, shaped by eccentric personalities--including Richard Stallman and Linus Torvalds--and driven both by ideology and pragmatism, by fun and profit. Tozzi examines hacker culture and its influence on the Unix operating system, the reaction to Unix's commercialization, and the history of early Linux development. He describes the commercial boom that followed, when companies invested billions of dollars in products using FOSS operating systems; the subsequent tensions within the FOSS movement; and the battles with closed source software companies (especially Microsoft) that saw FOSS as a threat. Finally, Tozzi describes FOSS's current dominance in embedded computing, mobile devices, and the cloud, as well as its cultural and intellectual influence.
Silent Signals Unlocking Communication with Echonose
Silent Signals: Unlocking Communication with EchoNose," readers embark on a journey into the fascinating realm of silent speech recognition (SSR) and the groundbreaking technology known as EchoNose. Authored by leading experts in the field, this book delves deep into the innovative approach of EchoNose, which harnesses the interconnectedness of the upper respiratory tract to decipher silent speech through active acoustic sensing via the nose. Exploring the dual purpose of SSR, the book elucidates how SSR systems not only aid individuals grappling with speech disorders but also pave the way for futuristic human-computer interfaces. With the rise of wearable devices in the SSR domain, EchoNose emerges as a beacon of hope, promising enhanced performance without intrusive sensors or heavy instrumentation. Through meticulous research and user studies, the book showcases EchoNose's capability to track speech articulators and classify intricate speech activities, surpassing the limitations of conventional systems. As readers delve into the feasibility and potential applications of EchoNose, they are confronted with a compelling vision of a future where silent signals are seamlessly translated into meaningful communication, revolutionizing the way we interact with technology and each other. "Silent Signals" is a testament to the power of innovation and its transformative impact on communication and accessibility.
Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing
The three-volume set LNICST 561, 562 563 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 19th EAI International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing, CollaborateCom 2023, held in Corfu Island, Greece, during October 4-6, 2023. The 72 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 176 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Collaborative Computing, Edge Computing & Collaborative working, Blockchain applications, Code Search and Completion, Edge Computing Scheduling and Offloading.Volume II: Deep Learning and Application, Graph Computing, Security and Privacy Protection and Processing and Recognition.Volume III: Onsite Session Day2, Federated learning and application, Collaborative working, Edge Computing and Prediction, Optimization and Applications.
Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing
The three-volume set LNICST 561, 562 563 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 19th EAI International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing, CollaborateCom 2023, held in Corfu Island, Greece, during October 4-6, 2023. The 72 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 176 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Collaborative Computing, Edge Computing & Collaborative working, Blockchain applications, Code Search and Completion, Edge Computing Scheduling and Offloading.Volume II: Deep Learning and Application, Graph Computing, Security and Privacy Protection and Processing and Recognition.Volume III: Onsite Session Day2, Federated learning and application, Collaborative working, Edge Computing and Prediction, Optimization and Applications.
Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing
The three-volume set LNICST 561, 562 563 constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 19th EAI International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing, CollaborateCom 2023, held in Corfu Island, Greece, during October 4-6, 2023. The 72 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 176 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Volume I: Collaborative Computing, Edge Computing & Collaborative working, Blockchain applications, Code Search and Completion, Edge Computing Scheduling and Offloading.Volume II: Deep Learning and Application, Graph Computing, Security and Privacy Protection and Processing and Recognition.Volume III: Onsite Session Day2, Federated learning and application, Collaborative working, Edge Computing and Prediction, Optimization and Applications.
Applications of Evolutionary Computation
The two-volume set LNCS 14634 and 14635 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th European Conference on Applications of Evolutionary Computation, EvoApplications 2024, held as part of EvoStar 2024, in Aberystwyth, UK, April 3-5, 2024, and co-located with the EvoStar events, EvoCOP, EvoMUSART, and EuroGP.The 51 full papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 77 submissions. The papers have been organized in the following topical sections: applications of evolutionary computation; analysis of evolutionary computation methods: theory, empirics, and real-world applications; computational intelligence for sustainability; evolutionary computation in edge, fog, and cloud computing; evolutionary computation in image analysis, signal processing and pattern recognition; evolutionary machine learning; machine learning and AI in digital healthcare and personalized medicine; problem landscape analysis for efficient optimization; softcomputing applied to games; and surrogate-assisted evolutionary optimisation.
Dawn of Distrust
In "Dawn of Distrust: Technological Threads Weaving a Trustless Society," embark on a riveting exploration into a future where trust is a relic of the past and transparency reigns supreme. Delve into the intricacies of a society transformed by technological innovation, where every aspect of life is governed by algorithms and data.Follow the journey of diverse characters as they navigate the promises and perils of a trustless world. From the unveiling of transparent systems to the unmasking of hidden secrets, each chapter unfolds with gripping suspense and thought-provoking revelations.Witness the ripple effect of technological glitches as they send shockwaves through society, exposing the fragility of human connections in the digital age. Experience the internal strife and power struggles that threaten to tear the trustless society apart, as characters grapple with the consequences of their actions in a world devoid of traditional values.But amidst the chaos and uncertainty, find hope in the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring quest for meaning and connection. "Dawn of Distrust" is a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense, offering a timely reflection on the complexities of technology and its impact on the fabric of society.Prepare to be captivated from beginning to end as you journey through the dawn of a new era, where trust is a luxury few can afford, and the threads of technology weave a tapestry of intrigue and deception.
Cyber Security for Small Business
The world may be fast approaching the perfect storm, with the intersection of two major global trends. At a moment of historic transition, when the post-WWII and post-Cold War international order is eroding amid competing visions of world order and renewed geopolitical rivalries, the world is also in the early stages of an unprecedented technological transformation. It promises to be a period of exponential change, the second-and far more disruptive-chapter of the digital revolution that began with the Internet in the 1990s. Historically, technology usually races ahead of institutions, rules, and norms. The extraordinary magnitude of change at a time of global institutional fraying and disorder, however, portends a particularly dangerous gap in global governance impacting economies, societies, and the future of war.Substantially more technology-driven change will take place during the coming two decades than in the first ICT (information and communications technology)-based revolution, with profound social, economic, and geopolitical ramifications.
Artificial Intelligence
In the bustling landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as both an enigma and a guiding force. The realm of AI, once confined to the pages of science fiction, now permeates our daily lives, shaping industries, revolutionizing healthcare, transforming transportation, and redefining how we perceive intelligence itself. "Artificial Intelligence: Beginner's Guide" aims to demystify this complex domain, offering a comprehensive yet accessible entry point for enthusiasts, students, and curious minds eager to comprehend the fundamental principles and applications of AI. This book endeavors to traverse the labyrinth of AI, unveiling its intricacies while illuminating its profound impact on society, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world implementations. Through this beginner's guide, readers will embark on an enlightening journey, navigating the multifaceted facets of AI, from its historical origins to its current evolution and future trajectories. Embracing a lucid and engaging approach, this book seeks not only to elucidate the underlying theories and algorithms but also to foster a deeper understanding of AI's ethical considerations, societal implications, and the symbiotic relationship between human intelligence and artificial minds. As technology hurtles forward, this guide serves as a beacon, empowering readers to comprehend the essence of AI and envision its limitless potential while navigating the ethical and moral dimensions that accompany this transformative era.
Digital Twins for Smart Cities
Digital twin technology has made great strides in the engineering and manufacturing sector over the past decade, however, there remains confusion around what a digital twin is and how they can be utilised successfully at a city scale. Digital Twins for Smart Cities provides conceptual clarity and practical guidance for supporting city-scale digital twin (CDT) development, outlining challenges, showcasing real-life CDT practices globally, and offering socio-technical frameworks to compare CDT projects. Providing theoretical and practical guidance on digital twin development, this book coversthe purpose, trust and function of CDTscase studies on city, district and subterranean assets of citiescomparisons of CDT casesrecommendations for putting CDTs into practice.Digital Twins for Smart Cities is a much-needed reference for urban designers and planners, built environment professionals, and digital-twin-related technology providers.
Decentralized Music
This book offers a thorough examination of the potential of blockchain to transform musical practices. Moving beyond blockchain's financial applications, this book presents various perspectives on how this technology plays an important role in a creative, conceptual and philosophical rethinking of the current modes of artistic creation.
Decentralized Music
This book offers a thorough examination of the potential of blockchain to transform musical practices. Moving beyond blockchain's financial applications, this book presents various perspectives on how this technology plays an important role in a creative, conceptual and philosophical rethinking of the current modes of artistic creation.
Ambient Urbanities as the Intersection Between the IoT and the IoP in Smart Cities
Modern day and technology-rich environments require a reconceptualization of how the nature of technology influences urban areas. Rethinking the way we apply these technologies will not only alter the way people communicate and interact, but it will also alter how individuals learn and explore the world around them. Ambient Urbanities as the Intersection Between the IoT and the IoP in Smart Cities offers insights about the ambient in 21st century smart cities, learning cities, responsive cities, and future cities, and highlights the importance of people as critical to the urban fabric of smart cities that are increasingly embedded with pervasive and often invisible technologies. The book, based on an urban research study, explores urbanity from multiple perspectives ranging from the cultural to the geographic. While highlighting topics including digital literacies, smarter governance, and information architectures, this book is ideally designed for students, educators, researchers, the business community, city government staff and officials, urban practitioners, and those concerned with contemporary and emerging complex urban challenges and opportunities.
Data Science and Big Data in Biology, Physical Science and Engineering
Big Data analysis is one of the most contemporary areas of development and research in the present day. Tremendous amounts of data are generated every single day from digital technologies and modern information systems, such as cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Analysis of these enormous amounts of data has become a crucial need and requires a lot of effort in order to extract valuable knowledge for decision-making, which in turn will help both academia and industry.Big Data and Data Science have appeared due to the significant need for generating, storing, organizing, and processing immense amounts of data. Data scientists strive to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) approaches and models to allow computers to detect and identify what the data represents and be able to detect patterns more quickly, efficiently, and reliably than humans.The goal behind this Special Issue is to explore and discuss various principles, tools, and models in the context of Data Science, as well as diverse and varied concepts and techniques in Big Data in Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, and other areas that work with Big Data.
Security Frameworks in Contemporary Electronic Government
Global change and advancing technology have transformed the government sector with the use of information and communication technology to improve service delivery. The use of such technologies in electronic and mobile government services raises issues relating to security, privacy, and data protection. Security Frameworks in Contemporary Electronic Government is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the application of special security requirements in electronic government transactions. While highlighting topics such as digital environments, public service delivery, and cybercrime, this publication explores the difficulties and challenges faced in implementing e-government technologies, as well as the different aspects of security in e-government. This book is ideally designed for policymakers, software developers, IT specialists, government officials, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on secure environments in electronic and mobile government.
Strategic IT Governance and Performance Frameworks in Large Organizations
As digitization continues to bring rapid changes to businesses, companies must remain agile in order to comply with changing regulations and maintain governance and compliance while achieving its business objectives. To achieve this agility, IT staff within these companies must be able to respond quickly to changing business needs while maintaining existing and efficient infrastructure. Strategic IT Governance and Performance Frameworks in Large Organizations is an essential reference source that provides emerging frameworks and models that implement an efficient strategic IT governance in organizations and discusses the effects these policies have on the business as a whole. Featuring six international case studies from large organizations, this title covers topics such as IT management, security policy, and organizational governance, and is ideally designed for IT specialists, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and managers.
Strategic Management and Innovative Applications of E-Government
Effective administration of government and governmental organizations is a crucial part of achieving success in those organizations. With the widespread knowledge and use of e-government, the intent and evaluation of its services continue to focus on meeting the needs and satisfaction of its citizens. Strategic Management and Innovative Applications of E-Government is a pivotal reference source that provides organizational and managerial directions, applications, and theoretical and philosophical discussions on current issues relating to the practice of electronic government. While highlighting topics such as citizen trust in government and smart government, this publication explores electronic government technology adoption, as well as the methods of government social media practices. This book is a vital reference source for policy makers, IT specialists, government professionals, academicians, researchers, and graduate-level students seeking current research on e-government applications.
Knowledge Management and Innovation in Network Organizations
Organizations of all types are consistently working on new initiatives, product lines, or implementation of new workflows as a way to remain competitive in the modern business environment. No matter the type of project, employing the best methods for effective execution and timely completion of the task at hand is essential to project success. The implementation of computer technology has provided further opportunities for innovation and progress in the daily operations and initiatives of corporations. Knowledge Management and Innovation in Network Organizations: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential scholarly resource that explores the use of information communication technologies in management models and the development of network organizations operating in various sectors of the economy. Highlighting coverage on a wide range of topics such as cloud computing, organizational development, and business management, this book is ideal for business professionals, organizational researchers, and academicians interested in the latest research on network organizations.
Effective Knowledge Management Systems in Modern Society
Within the past ten years, tremendous innovations have been brought forth in information technology and knowledge management. Some of the key technical innovations have included the introduction of social media, artificial intelligence, as well as improved network connectivity and capacity. Effective Knowledge Management Systems in Modern Society is a critical scholarly resource that presents an overview of how technical, social, and process changes are impacting the way knowledge systems are being designed. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as knowledge engineering, cognitive ergonomics, and interorganizational knowledge, this book is geared toward consultants, practitioners, and researchers seeking current research on how new approaches in knowledge management impact information technology professionals.
Implications of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in Urban and Rural Environments
With the recent advancements and implementations of technology within the global community, various regions of the world have begun to transform. The idea of smart transportation and mobility is a specific field that has been implemented among countless areas around the world that are focused on intelligent and efficient environments. Despite its strong influence and potential, sustainable mobility still faces multiple demographic and environmental challenges. New perspectives, improvements, and solutions are needed in order to successfully apply efficient and sustainable transportation within populated environments. Implications of Mobility as a Service (MaaS) in Urban and Rural Environments: Emerging Research and Opportunities is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on recent transportation improvements and the development of mobility systems in populated regions. While highlighting topics such as human-machine interaction, alternative vehicles, and sustainable development, this publication explores competitive solutions for transport efficiency as well as its impact on citizens' quality of life. This book is ideally designed for researchers, environmentalists, civil engineers, architects, policymakers, strategists, academicians, and students seeking current research on mobility advancements in urban and rural areas across the globe.
Optimizing Data and New Methods for Efficient Knowledge Discovery and Information Resources Management
The fast-paced world created by the accessibility of consumer information through internet-generated data requires improved information-management platforms. The continuous evaluation and evolution of these systems facilitate enhanced data reference and output. Optimizing Data and New Methods for Efficient Knowledge Discovery and Information Resources Management is a critical research publication that provides insight into the varied and rapidly changing fields of knowledge discovery and information resource management. Highlighting a range of topics such as datamining, artificial intelligence, and risk assessment, this book is essential for librarians, academicians, policymakers, information managers, professionals, and researchers in fields that include artificial intelligence, knowledge discovery, data visualization, big data, and information resources management.
Optimization Models and Applications
Exploring the celestial expanse of optimization and its transformative applications, our featured reprint comprises a compilation that delves into the heart of optimization, unraveling the convergence of theory and practice across various domains.
Technological Innovations in Knowledge Management and Decision Support
Organizations are showing a remarkable interest in realizing knowledge management technologies and processes to adopt knowledge management as part of their overall strategy. However, even with the current advancement in technology, few organizations are entirely capable of developing critical organizational knowledge to achieve improved performance. Technological Innovations in Knowledge Management and Decision Support is a vital research publication that examines different knowledge management areas for organizational competitiveness, survival, and effectiveness. It also provides cutting-edge research techniques in related optimization methods and other automated techniques in real-world processes. Featuring a broad range of topics such as enterprise resource planning, neural networks, and image segmentation, this book is a critical resource for managers, IT specialists, healthcare and social sciences professionals, engineers, academicians, and researchers seeking research on effective knowledge management systems.
Large-Scale Scientific Computations
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Large-Scale Scientific Computations, LSSC 2023, held in Sozopol, Bulgaria, during June 5-9, 2023. The 49 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: preconditioning and multilevel methods; fractures and mixed dimensional modeling: discretizations, solvers, and methodology; machine learning and model order reduction for large scale predictive simulations; fractional differential problems: theoretical aspects, algorithms and applications; variational analysis and optimal control; stochastic optimal control and numerical methods in economics and finance; tensor methods for big data analytics and low-rank approximations of PDEs solutions; applications of metaheuristics to large-scale problems; large-scale models: numerical methods, parallel computations and applications; HPC and HPDA: algorithms and applications.
Classic Heathkit Computers, Calculators, and Robots
The definitive guide to Heathkit computers, from the analog computers of the 1950s to the IBM PC compatibles of the 1990s. Includes coverage of calculators, the HERO line of robots, microprocessor trainers and peripherals as well as software and tips on restoration and repair.
AI-Driven Cyber Security
Welcome to the forefront of modern cyber security - a landscape shaped and transformed by the relentless evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Deep Learning technologies. As we stand at the precipice of the digital era, the need for robust, intelligent defense mechanisms against cyber threats has never been more pressing. This book, embarks on a comprehensive journey through the intricate realm where cutting-edge AI meets the ever-evolving challenges of cyber security.
Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics
Numerous significant ideas in applied mathematics have been formulated within the framework of ordinary or partial differential equations, which provides a language for the illustration of these ideas. Through the years, mathematicians and scientists have developed extensions of these methodologies across almost all areas of science and technology. This Special Issue provides an opportunity to showcase recent developments in the many branches of ordinary or partial differential equations in applied mathematics that are related to stochastic, fuzzy, functional, and fractional differential or difference equations in the fields of sciences and engineering.
Mathematical Methods and Applications for Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision
This Reprint comprises all of the accepted articles published as part of the Special Issue "Mathematical Methods and Applications for Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision". The aim of this Special Issue was to publish recent theoretical and applied studies in computational intelligence and related fields, with a particular focus on computer vision. Our goal was to inspire researchers in this community to further their research in the field of artificial intelligence and computer vision while also encouraging the exploration of their valuable applications across various fields and disciplines. We hope that the included papers will stimulate further research and development in the domains of artificial intelligence and computer vision.
Digital Principles System Design
In an era dominated by the relentless march of technology, the field of digital system design stands at the forefront of innovation and progress. "Digital Principles System Design" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the fundamental principles that underpin the design and operation of digital systems. This book aims to be an indispensable guide for students, engineers, and enthusiasts eager to delve into the intricate world of digital electronics, whether they are just beginning their journey or seeking to deepen their understanding. The digital world is a cornerstone of modern life, encompassing everything from smartphones and computers to the vast infrastructure that powers our interconnected global society. To navigate this landscape effectively, one must grasp the foundational concepts and principles that govern digital systems. "Digital Principles System Design" takes a step-by-step approach to explain the core principles, from Boolean algebra and logic gates to sequential circuits and microcontrollers. The book not only imparts essential knowledge but also provides practical insights, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises to help readers apply their learning in various domains. Whether you're a student aiming to excel in coursework or an engineer striving to optimize your designs, this book is designed to be your trusted companion in mastering the intricacies of digital system design.
Surfing human creativity with AI - A user's guide
About the book AI is upon us, poised to wreak havoc on virtually every labor sector. Humanity's saving grace, we are told, is that we're creative, whereas AI is not. This book, by noted AI Ph.D, and internationally recognized award-winning musician and AI artist, asserts that AI proposes a new creative field of fostering myriad ancillary forms of creativity, and that these forms of "alternative intelligence" propose a creative renaissance and prosperous future. The book functions as a sort of artist's notebook, how Tokui came to his understandings from creating using AI, topical examples from AI in creative industries, common mistakes to avoid in understanding the problems before us, fun anecdotal ways for understanding creativity and AI from literature, music, and painting history, and apparent contradictions with how we, as a society, tend to approach creative practices. The book frees us from preconceptions about what we need to do to move forward, creatively, in an age of AI, with specific examples from leading creatives using AI, including detailed explanations based on the author's own work. Surfing human creativity with AI - a user's guide is a fun read, and a gateway to a meta-universe of new meta-universes where each of us can explore and thrive.
HA High Availability Cluster at Proxmox
Proxmox is an open source server virtualisation environment, with no limits on its use. Its Debian-based kernel allows the deployment and management of virtual machines and containers without operating system incompatibility. It can be installed on any number of "physical servers". One of the most relevant features in the latest versions of Proxmox is the creation of clusters when there are at least 2 physical servers with this environment installed. The high availability is an advantage for system or network administrators, as it allows Proxmox to be programmed to respond to any failure and not affect the network services offered in the company. How to install Proxmox in its version 5.1, the creation of the cluster with 3 physical servers, the installation of external storage (NFS), creating the high availability (HA) and the programming of the same will be addressed in this work.
Latin 2024: Theoretical Informatics
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th Latin American Symposium on Theoretical Informatics, LATIN 2042, which took place in Puerto Varas, Chile, in March 2024. The 44 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 93 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Algorithms and Data Structures; Approximation and Online Algorithms; Complexity Theory; Part II: Combinatorics and Graph Theory; Parameterized Algorithms; Automata Theory and Formal Languages; and Game Theory and Fairness.
Latin 2024: Theoretical Informatics
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 16th Latin American Symposium on Theoretical Informatics, LATIN 2042, which took place in Puerto Varas, Chile, in March 2024. The 44 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 93 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Algorithms and Data Structures; Approximation and Online Algorithms; Complexity Theory; Part II: Combinatorics and Graph Theory; Parameterized Algorithms; Automata Theory and Formal Languages; and Game Theory and Fairness.
Mastering Hyperspectral Imaging using ML and Spatial-Spectral Features
This book introduces hyperspectral remote sensing as a transformative imaging technology, capturing intricate details across multiple spectral bands. Originating from a doctoral thesis, the book bridges academic exploration and practical applications in hyperspectral image classification. It pioneers novel methodologies using deep learning and machine learning, featuring the Deep Adversarial Learning Framework for enhanced accuracy. The text explores groundbreaking approaches employing principal component analysis, empirical mode decomposition, and Support Vector Machines. A semi-supervised classification method inspired by Cycle-GANs is also presented. The book aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of hyperspectral imaging, its methodologies, and practical implications, serving as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in the field.
She, DISRUPTS
Black women and girls are underrepresented in the STEM fields. In 2019, only 28% of the STEM workforce was female, and only 3% of that workforce was black. This digital skill gap has several negative consequences, both for black women and girls themselves and for society. Black women and girls are less likely to have access to high-quality education in STEM fields and are more likely to face discrimination and harassment in the workplace. As a result, they are less likely to be hired for STEM jobs, and they are more likely to leave STEM jobs early. The lack of black women in STEM fields has several negative consequences for society. SHE, DISRUPTS is the book that will change the way the industry sees itself.
Mathematical Notation Reference for Computer Science
This text contains a comprehensive reference for many commonly seen mathematical notations used frequently in Computer Science, including symbols (or other relevant notation), names, meanings, and programming equivalents (in Python, if any), alongside the most frequently used alphabets (i.e., Latin and Greek) and Latin abbreviations and phrases commonly used in academic literature.
Programming with MFC & Visual C++
Computer Science Design Series Programming with MFC & Visual C++ Prerequisite: Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 or equivalent. Recommended especially if you are new to MFC: Jeff Prosise "Programming Windows with MFC" (1337 pages, ISBN 1572 316 950) This text is about how to use Windows Microsoft Foundation Classes (the MFC) and the software program Visual C++ to write programs using windows without knowing how to write the complex code that produces the windows. The MFC/Visual C++ combination immensely simplifies the writing of any program that uses one or more windows. Second, this is about learning how program with MFC from the bottom up so that you can produce the projects presented here. Many MFC classes and functions replace/obsolete many C, C++, and C# classes and functions. Consequently you can go directly to MFC, and save a lot of time and energy. Programming with MFC allows you to work at the top of the C hierarchy, while avoiding the limitations of C, C++, and C#. This text BEGINS to show you how to program with MFC by using Visual C++ to produce skeleton programs on the Visual C++ screen. Skeletons that include code producing the windows in which your programs will be presented. For example, creating front panels using dialog boxes in which you place controls (push button, combo box, slider, text box, etc.) in precise positions and how to initialize/program the controls. We say begin, because learning how to program in any language is an endless task. Especially MFC with its hundreds of functions. At this point we believe it is very important that you view the table of contents to know what we have chosen to present from the thousands of possibilities. We believe our choices represent the basic know-how one needs to get going with MFC. There is an unavoidable "cook book" element to using Visual C++ that dictates how to create the skeletons, and where to enter code in the skeletons. This text is different. Instead of referring you to code on a disk (with few if any comments), and instead of offering partial explanations in the text, requiring you have to go back and forth from book to disk, and wondering what to do next, we show you how code is written that actually creates programs that run on any computer using the windows operating system. That is why only the Visual C++ disk is required. We briefly explain most of the code lines used to produce the functions required by the projects. We expect the reader to have a basic programming capability. This text uses the Jeff Prosise text "Programming Windows with MFC", as a very useful reference.With Jeff Prosise's text supporting us we were able to write programs using windows, while knowing nothing about windows programming and very little about MFC and the various C languages. JP's text gave us a great start with the design process producing programs presented in one or more windows. That experience brings us to this point. We wrote this text, because even with the JP reference we learned that we had to answer many "How-do-we-do-that?" questions. Answers we needed in order to produce programs that run. Answers we share with you by presenting selected topics in the form of working projects. Many types of programs can be implemented with MFC. We focus on dot exe (name.exe) executing programs. JP's text makes very clear the fact that there is much, much more to MFC then what is presented here.
Vision and Actualization in Academia
Although difficult, change in academic structures is necessary today, especially in fast-changing fields today such as biology, computing, management, the social sciences, and others. This includes changes within existing organizations as well as creation of new structures and reorganizations or eliminations of older ones. This narrative attempts first to document the historical rise of an organization, Georgia Tech's College of Computing, that has touched and successfully changed the lives of thousands of people. Second, it aims to identify and explicate some of what has led to this widely acknowledged success. The book provides a chronological narrative that highlights major changes taken under each successive leader. These changes have built on one another, knowingly or otherwise, to create a growing organization that rivals in size and prominence longer established parts of the university. The case study, while of an academic organization focused on computing, provides general lessons applicable almost anywhere. Topics and features: Discusses the nature and uses of visions, both general and specificShows how visions can be used to drive specific actions and resource allocationsIllustrates the choice and use of enduring organizational principlesOutlines a simple strategic-planning method and its applicationIndicates results of this overall approach This book will be of interest to anyone interested in organizational change, especially in academia, and to those interested in Georgia Tech. It will also appeal to policymakers in education, government, and industry; as well as anyone interested in the historical growth of the computing milieu broadly. Peter A. Freeman was Founding Dean and Professor in the College of Computing at Georgia Tech from 1990 to 2002. Today he is an Emeritus Dean and Professor.
Experimentation in 5G and beyond Networks
Special Issue "Experimentation in 5G and beyond Networks: State of the Art and the Way Forward" collected original contributions on experimental aspects related to 5th Generation (5G) and Beyond-5G (B5G) networks and systems.Ten high-quality papers were accepted to appear in this Special Issue, covering three main research areas: 5G testing and validation, 5G enhancements, and the use of AI/ML for B5G systems. We believe that the papers provide key updates and insights into these research areas, and thus may inspire future work aimed towards the further improvement and optimization of next-generation mobile systems.
Applied Mathematics and Information Sciences
Information science has long been a complex and interdisciplinary field. Recent developments in applied mathematics have been employed to construct proper solutions in related fields. In this Special Issue, we deal with research developments in various areas of applied mathematics and/or the application of artificial intelligence, statistical models, etc., to improve the state-of-the-art problems in the field of information science.
Information Security and Cryptology - Icisc 2023
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Information Security and Cryptology on Information Security and Cryptology - ICISC 2023, held in Seoul, South Korea, during November 29-December 1, 2023The 31 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 78 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: cryptanalysis and quantum cryptanalysis; side channel attack; signature schemes.Part II: cyber security; applied cryptography; and korean post quantum cryptography.
