Hacking and Security
Uncover security vulnerabilities and harden your system against attacks! With this guide you'll learn to set up a virtual learning environment where you can test out hacking tools, from Kali Linux to hydra and Wireshark. Then expand your understanding of offline hacking, external safety checks, penetration testing in networks, and other essential security techniques, with step-by-step instructions. With information on mobile, cloud, and IoT security you can fortify your system against any threat!
The Nature of Computing 2nd edition
This book, The Nature of Computing, is written for students of computing in Universities and Colleges. It contains discussions of applied computing in the areas of image processing, robotics, wind energy (turbines and wind farms), neural circuits, and multi-programming. This revised and extended edition includes new chapters on Logic and Language, Production Systems, Synthesis of Digital Circuits, Microprocessor Design, Instruction Set Architecture, Systolic Arrays, The WeeBee Engine, Digital Signal Processing, and Vibration Energy Harvesting. This book will be highly useful to teachers and lecturers of practical computing courses. The whole book is informed by research, both the author's and more broadly, that is up to date, original and much of it is as yet previously unpublished. All software described in the book is non-commercial and freely downloadable from the internet and listed in the preface.This book emerged from the author's own teaching of a third year undergraduate University course entitled 'The Nature of Computing' over a period of twenty-four weeks. Learning and teaching resources that accompany the book chapters are freely available from the author, details for which are in the book.The author is currently Principal Lecturer Computing at the University of Worcester (UK) where he has been teaching for some twenty years. Prior to that he taught Physics at the Katholiek Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. He is the author of over seventy academic journal and conference publications in computing, game design, and physics. His most recent work involved teaching elementary children to code using animated stories (Story Writing Coding).
Modeling and Simulation in Engineering, 2nd Edition
The Special Issue Modeling and Simulation in Engineering, belonging to the section Engineering Mathematics of the Journal Mathematics, publishes original research papers involving advanced simulation and modeling techniques. The present book, "Modeling and Simulation in Engineering 2nd Edition, 2023", contains 13 papers accepted after peer review by recognized specialists in the field. The papers address different topics in engineering that use modeling, optimization as well as experimental and numerical methods. The subject of the papers addresses technical problems such as adaptive contoller design for non-linear systems, simulation of light scattering produced by special paints, estimation of the magnetic field produced by overhead power lines, angle estimation using inertial measurement units, study of multiple transfer phenomena in viscuous fluid flow, optimization of aircraft tail using numerical methods, the study of new types of adjustable speed drives, investigation of nano-fluid flow in different systems, metaheuristic methods applied for maximum power point tracking in photovoltaic systems, as well as theoretical topics such as the use of surrogate models in optimization problems and characterization of structured singular values. It is hoped that the papers selected for thisSpecial Issue will attract a significant audience in the scientific community and will further stimulate research involving modelling and simulation in mathematical physics and in engineering.
Identification, Knowledge Engineering and Digital Modeling for Adaptive and Intelligent Control
The Special Issue aims to bring together scientists working in various branches of control theory to discuss manufacturing control problems that include the following: enterprise control and digital ecosystem creation; the development of identification theory and methodology, and related mathematical problems; parameter, nonparametric, and structure identification and expert analysis; problems regarding selection and data analysis; control systems with an identifier; modeling in intelligent systems; simulation procedures and software; digital identification; reinforcement learning; quantum modeling; intelligent model predictive control; predictive cognitive issues; problems with software quality for complex systems; and global network resources for support processes of modeling and control.
Recent Advances in Swarm Intelligence Algorithms and Their Applications
This book comprises a collection of 20 articles that were accepted and published in the Special Issue titled " Recent Advances in Swarm Intelligence Algorithms and Their Applications" of the MDPI journal Mathematics. These articles cover a wide range of topics related to swarm intelligence algorithms and their theories. The topics include improvements in algorithm mechanisms, fusion algorithms, multiobjective optimization, and the optimization of large-scale problems, as well as the application of swarm intelligence in various fields such as engineering optimization problems, vehicle swarm motion, viscoelastic Maxwell-type DVA, and deep learning.It is hoped that this book will be helpful for scholars engaged in the field of swarm intelligence and also suitable for researchers interested in staying updated with the latest advancements in swarm intelligence algorithms and their applications. Nowadays, swarm intelligence is closely intertwined with various aspects of life. This book aims to provide readers with an understanding of these developments and further expand the application boundaries of such algorithms.
Algorithms and Data Structures
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Algorithms and Data Structures, WADS 2023, held during July 31-August 2, 2023. The 47 regular papers, presented in this book, were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 92 submissions. They present original research on the theory, design and application of algorithms and data structures.
Raspberry Pi OS System Administration with Systemd and Python
The second in a new series, this instalment builds on the insights provided in Volume 1 to provide a compendium of easy-to-use and essential Raspberry Pi OS system administration for the novice user
Physical-Layer Security, Quantum Key Distribution and Post-quantum Cryptography
The growth of data-driven technologies, 5G, and the Internet place enormous pressure on underlying information infrastructure. There exist numerous proposals on how to deal with the possible capacity crunch. However, the security of both optical and wireless networks lags behind reliable and spectrally efficient transmission. Significant achievements have been made recently in the quantum computing arena. Because most conventional cryptography systems rely on computational security, which guarantees the security against an efficient eavesdropper for a limited time, with the advancement in quantum computing this security can be compromised. To solve these problems, various schemes providing perfect/unconditional security have been proposed including physical-layer security (PLS), quantum key distribution (QKD), and post-quantum cryptography. Unfortunately, it is still not clear how to integrate those different proposals with higher level cryptography schemes. So the purpose of the Special Issue entitled "Physical-Layer Security, Quantum Key Distribution and Post-quantum Cryptography" was to integrate these various approaches and enable the next generation of cryptography systems whose security cannot be broken by quantum computers. This book represents the reprint of the papers accepted for publication in the Special Issue.
Inverse Problems and Data Assimilation
This concise introduction provides an entry point to the world of inverse problems and data assimilation for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the mathematical sciences. It will also appeal to researchers in science and engineering who are interested in the systematic underpinnings of methodologies widely used in their disciplines. The authors examine inverse problems and data assimilation in turn, before exploring the use of data assimilation methods to solve generic inverse problems by introducing an artificial algorithmic time. Topics covered include maximum a posteriori estimation, (stochastic) gradient descent, variational Bayes, Monte Carlo, importance sampling and Markov chain Monte Carlo for inverse problems; and 3DVAR, 4DVAR, extended and ensemble Kalman filters, and particle filters for data assimilation. The book contains a wealth of examples and exercises, and can be used to accompany courses as well as for self-study.
Industrial Network Security
As the sophistication of cyber-attacks increases, understanding how to defend critical infrastructure systems--energy production, water, gas, and other vital systems--becomes more important, and heavily mandated. Industrial Network Security, Third Edition arms you with the knowledge you need to understand the vulnerabilities of these distributed supervisory and control systems. Author Eric Knapp examines the unique protocols and applications that are the foundation of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and provides clear guidelines for their protection. This comprehensive reference gives you thorough understanding of the challenges facing critical infrastructures, new guidelines and security measures for infrastructure protection, knowledge of new and evolving security tools, and pointers on SCADA protocols and security implementation.
Inverse Problems and Data Assimilation
This concise introduction provides an entry point to the world of inverse problems and data assimilation for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the mathematical sciences. It will also appeal to researchers in science and engineering who are interested in the systematic underpinnings of methodologies widely used in their disciplines. The authors examine inverse problems and data assimilation in turn, before exploring the use of data assimilation methods to solve generic inverse problems by introducing an artificial algorithmic time. Topics covered include maximum a posteriori estimation, (stochastic) gradient descent, variational Bayes, Monte Carlo, importance sampling and Markov chain Monte Carlo for inverse problems; and 3DVAR, 4DVAR, extended and ensemble Kalman filters, and particle filters for data assimilation. The book contains a wealth of examples and exercises, and can be used to accompany courses as well as for self-study.
Cyber and the City
Cyber security is the greatest risk faced by financial institutions today, a risk they have understood and managed for decades longer than is commonly understood. Ever since the major London banks purchased their first computers in the early 1960s, they have had to balance their dependence on those machines with the need to secure their operations and retain the trust of their customers. Technological change in the second half of the 20th century prompted British banks to reevaluate their function as trusted protectors of wealth. In the City of London, the capital's oldest area and historically its business and commerce hub, the colossal clearing banks employed newly commercialised electronic computers--the processing power of which could transform the highly clerical clearing and settlement process. What unfolded over the following three decades was a relentless modernisation drive. Revolutionising the way that banks and other financial institutions conducted business and interacted with each other and permanently altering the speed and scale at which the United Kingdom's financial sector functioned, this rapid modernisation thrust computer security into the consciousness of bank executives and their clients alike. Dependence on computers quickly grew, and the banks immediately realised the need to secure their new software and hardware. Focusing on the period 1960 to 1990, this book uses newly released and previously unexplored archival material to trace the origins of cyber security in the UK financial sector. Topics and features: Describes how institutions managed the evolving challenge of computer security in the second half of the 20th century Demonstrates continuity in banks' views of security through the prism of confidentiality, integrity and availability, and the concept of resilience Presents case studies of bank collaboration on computer security through creation of payment systems like SWIFT and CHAPS Outlines the shift from focusing on physical security measures to technical network-protection measures Explores the relationship between banks and the UK Government as bank operations became dependent on computer and network technology This work will be of value to students and academic researchers in the history of computing, financial history, and the history of intelligence and security, as well as the general reader interested in contemporary intelligence, cyber security, and finance.
New Advances and Illustrations in Applied Geochemistry
The ninth national conference on applied geochemistry in China will be held in Chengdu, hosted by the committee of applied geochemistry, Chinese Society for Mineralogy, Petrology and Geochemistry (CSMPG). In order to facilitate the academic exchange on applied geochemistry, this Special Issue is intended for the presentation of new advances and case illustrations in the field of applied geochemistry. The guest editors of this Special Issue are Dr. Gong, a professor from China University of Geosciences (Beijing), and Dr. Shi, a professor from the Chengdu University of Technology. This Special Issue was opened on 27 June 2022 and closed on 1 July 2023. A total 14 scientific papers have been published that capture various hot and challenging issues in applied geochemistry. These articles belong to three broad groups: (i) new advances and case illustrations in resource exploration which focus on exploration techniques in covered areas and anomaly determinations of geochemical survey data; (ii) new advances and case illustrations in environment assessment which focus on heavy metals of soils, soil nutrients assessment and geochemical survey of a top geoherb; and (iii) new advances in the basic theory of geochemistry such as elemental abundances of moon samples, equation of state of fluid mixtures, the formation's dynamic mechanism of a dendrite, provenance indices of geological materials, etc. In which, a promising concept, geochemical gene, was introduced and illustrated in tracing soils and determining geochemical anomalies.
Advances in Delay Differential Equations
The present book contains the 11 articles published in the Special Issue "Advances in Delay Differential Equations" of the MDPI journal Mathematics. The papers cover a wide range of topics connected to the theory of differential equations with delay. These topics include, among others, the construction of solutions, analytical and numerical methods for; dynamical properties of; and applications of DDE to the mathematical modeling of various phenomena and processes in physics, biology, ecology, and medicine.It is hoped that the book will be interesting and useful for those working in the area of differential equations with delays and nonlinear dynamics, as well as for those with the proper mathematical background who are willing to become familiar with recent advances in mathematical modelling, which have now entered almost all areas of science.
The Cardturner
This special Issue aimed to collect the latest original research and reviews on the fundamentals and applications of any functional multiphase flow in microfluidics. There were 24 papers submitted to this Special Issue, and 15 papers were accepted. They address numerous topics, mainly on the motion characteristics of particles with different scales and shapes.
A Resurgent China
The present book contains the 20 articles accepted and published in the Special Issue "Computational Methods and Applications for Numerical Analysis" of the MDPI "Mathematics" journal, which surround the theory, algorithms, programming, software, numerical simulation, and/or novel applications of computational methods to solve problems in engineering, science, and other disciplines related to computations. These topics include finite element methods, finite difference methods, meshless/meshfree methods, physics-informed neural networks, interpolation, approximation, optimization, numerical methods for ordinary/partial differential equations, etc. Their applications include crack propagation, acoustic analysis, elastodynamic analysis, free vibration analysis, structure and topology optimization, fractional equations, eigenvalue problems, inverse problems, etc.Numerical analysis is an increasingly important link between pure mathematics and its application in science and technology. It is hoped that the book will be interesting and useful for those working in the area of numerical analysis, as well as for those with a proper mathematical background and willing to become familiar with novel applications of computational techniques, which have rapidly developed nowadays.
Statistical Data Modeling and Machine Learning with Applications II
The present book contains all of the articles in the second edition of the Special Issue titled "Statistical Data Modeling and Machine Learning with Applications II". This Special Issue belongs to the "Mathematics and Computer Science" Section and aims to publish research on the theory and application of statistical data modeling and machine learning. New mathematical methods and approaches, new algorithms and research frameworks, and their applications aimed at solving diverse and nontrivial practical problems are proposed and developed in this SI. We believe that the chosen papers are attractive and useful to the international scientific community and will contribute to further research in the field of statistical data modeling and machine learning.
Verification of Data-Aware Processes Via Satisfiability Modulo Theories
This book is a revised version of the PhD dissertation written by the author at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Italy. It presents a new approach to safety verification of a particular class of infinite-state systems, called Data-Aware Processes (DAPs). To do so, the developed technical machinery requires to devise novel results for uniform interpolation and its combination in the context of automated reasoning. These results are then applied to the analysis of concrete business processes enriched with real data. In 2022, the PhD dissertation won the "BPM Dissertation Award", granted to outstanding PhD theses in the field of Business Process Management.
Formal Modeling and Analysis of Timed Systems
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Formal Modeling and Analysis of Timed Systems, FORMATS 2023, held in Antwerp, Belgium, in September 2023. The 9 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 21 submissions. The proceedings also contain one invited paper in full paper length. The papers deal with real-time issues in hardware design, performance analysis, real-time software, scheduling, semantics, and verification of real-timed, hybrid, and probabilistic systems.
Coding Interview
The coding interview process can be quite intimidating and scary for those who are really interested in landing a nice job in the industry. This is particularly true if it is still your first time going through the grueling interview process. However, no matter how intimidating and challenging the coding interview is, you must do all the necessary preparations to succeed and earn your spot in your dream company. This is the key to landing the coding or programming job you have longed to get. If you want to know how to ace the coding interview, this book can help. It aims to give you an idea of what you should expect throughout the interview process and what you should do to ensure that you are fully prepared to handle it.
Black Culture and Black Consciousness
Since its inception in 2005, Arduino has grown exponentially and spread its popularity from Italy, its country of origin, to the rest of the world. This book is designed to familiarize beginners with Arduino and educate them on everything it offers. From the main terms to the functions Arduino has to offer, the book delves into the benefits of the Arduino programming language. The book will take you through a brief introduction to Arduino, its history, and all the tips and tricks you'll need to boost your Arduino knowledge from a beginner to a seasoned user.Additionally, we'll introduce you to some basic concepts and all the different IDEs that can be used with Arduino for maximum efficiency when using the programming language. We thank you for choosing Arduino Programming for Beginners and hope you'll enjoy your journey through the fascinating world of Arduino programming!
Coding Interview
Well, now that you have graduated or are done with your diploma/courses - you're seeking to land a job at one of the tech companies. You're dreaming of building your career and climbing the corporate ladder all the way up from beginner to CEO. However, you need to begin somewhere. All the corporate environment and interactions are scaring you and making you nervous.You want to be prepared and ensure you're loaded with the answers the interviewer will throw your way. Although it may seem like a usual interview for an ordinary job as a desk person - it's not. You will be analyzed with every skill and competency that makes you a great fit for the firm. Nonetheless, the interview shouldn't be as scary as you might think it is. No bigfoot man will sit across you with a sledgehammer and chop off a finger every time you respond with an incorrect answer.
500 Tips and Techniques for Peoplesoft Development and Troubleshooting
This book is the culmination of the author's 20+ years of experience as a PeopleSoft developer and consultant. Drawing from his extensive knowledge and expertise, the author has curated a collection of 500 intermediate and advanced-level technical tips that cater to developers at all stages of their careers.From mastering the fundamentals to tackling complex development challenges, the book covers a wide range of topics critical to PeopleSoft success. With over 100 commonly used code examples, developers can quickly apply these practical solutions to their everyday tasks, saving time and effort.One of the standout features of the book is its comprehensive troubleshooting section. Technical issues can pose significant hurdles in PeopleSoft development, but with the author's troubleshooting tips, developers gain invaluable strategies to identify and resolve problems efficiently. Whether it's debugging PeopleCode or troubleshooting integration errors, the book equips developers with the tools needed to overcome obstacles easily.
Scheduling
This reprint of a Special Issue in the journal Algorithms is dedicated to scheduling algorithms and their various applications. In addition to the Editorial, it contains 12 papers including a survey of assembly and production line design and scheduling under uncertainty. Other topics addressed in this reprint are the energy management of power systems, cost scheduling for financial data supply chains, staff scheduling in the construction industry, various assignment problems, single-lane roundabouts, robotic arm-based batching systems with conveyor belts, as well as single-machine and flow-shop scheduling problems.
New Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence
This book constitutes extended, revised, and selected papers from the 13th International Symposium on Artificial Intelligence supported by the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence, JSAI-isAI 2021, held online in November 2021. The 26 full papers were carefully selected from 86 submissions. The papers are organized in the volume according to the following workshops: 15th International Workshop on Juris-Informatics, JURISIN 2021; 18th Workshop on Logic and Engineering of Natural Language Semantics, LENLS 18, 5th International Workshop on SCIentific DOCument Analysis, SCI-DOCA 2021; Workshop on Artificial Affective (Kansei) Intelligence, KANSEI-AI 2021; 5th Workshop on Artificial Intelligence of and for Business, AI-Biz 2021.
Cellular Automata and Discrete Complex Systems
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 29th IFIP WG 1.5 International Workshop on Cellular Automata and Discrete Complex Systems, AUTOMATA 2023, which took place in Trieste, Italy, in August/September 2023. For AUTOMATA 2023, 7 full papers have been carefully reviewed and selected from 11 submissions. The book also contains 3 full papers from AUTOMATA 2022, which have been selected from a total of 18 submissions. In addition, the proceedings contain one invited talk in full paper length from AUTOMATA 2023.
Practical Computer Architecture with Python and ARM
Learn computer architecture with Python and ARM, simulating assembly program execution and designing a computer simulatorPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey Features- Build a computer simulator with Python: Learn computer architecture by designing and constructing a simulator- Python for architecture: Use Python to simulate and execute assembly language instructions- ARM programming on Raspberry Pi: Explore ARM assembly language and run programs on Raspberry PiBook DescriptionThis comprehensive guide offers a unique and immersive learning experience by combining Python programming with ARM architecture.Starting with an introduction to computer architecture and the flow of data within a computer system, you'll progress to building your own interpreter using Python. You'll see how this foundation enables the simulation of computer operations and learn ways to enhance a simulator by adding new instructions and displaying improved results.As you advance, you'll explore the TC1 Assembler and Simulator Program to gain insights into instruction analysis and explore practical examples of simulators. This will help you build essential skills in understanding complex computer instructions, strengthening your grasp of computer architecture. Moreover, you'll be introduced to the Raspberry Pi operating system, preparing you to delve into the detailed language of the ARM computer. This includes exploring the ARM instruction set architecture, data-processing instructions, subroutines, and the stack.With clear explanations, practical examples, and coding exercises, this resource will enable you to design and construct your own computer simulator, simulate assembly language programs, and leverage the Raspberry Pi for ARM programming.What you will learn- Master the core principles of computer architecture- Understand the role of registers, memory, and data flow in computers- Discover how to design and implement a computer simulator using Python- Simulate and execute assembly language programs on the simulator- Enhance the simulator using new instructions for improved output- Analyze complex computer instructions for deeper architectural understanding- Explore the ARM instruction set and data processing on the Raspberry Pi- Develop proficiency in writing, assembling, and running ARM code on the Raspberry PiWho this book is forThis book is for university students studying computer science, particularly those enrolled in a computer architecture module. With its practical approach and succinct explanations, it is also suitable for hobbyists, enthusiasts, and self-learners seeking a deeper understanding of computer systems. The book assumes foundational knowledge of number bases, binary arithmetic, and Boolean logic concepts. While it primarily caters to the computer science field, this book is less geared toward electrical or electronics engineering.Table of Contents- Introduction to the computer- Computer architecture: Data flow in a computer- Crafting an interpreter: First steps- A little more Python- Analyzing the Instruction- The Different Types of Computing Technologies- Adding New Instructions- Displaying results- Examples of simulators- "Basics of the Raspberry Pi operating system"- "ARM instruction set architecture"- ARM data-processing instructions- Appendix I: Examples of ARM code
Practical Insecurity: The Layman's Guide to Digital Security and Digital Self-Defense
This book provides practical advice for everyone on how to effectively secure yourself, your devices, and your privacy in an era where all of those things seem doomed. From acquiring software, to the ongoing flaws in email, to the risks of file sharing, and issues surrounding social media and social reputation, Practical Insecurity is the tool you need to maximize your self-protection in the digital world. Everyone has had a brush with cybersecurity-in some way. Our computer has gotten a virus, somebody you know has lost all their company's data because of ransomware, someone has stolen our identity, a store we do business with has their computer system compromised-including our account-so we are offered free identity protection, and so on. It seems like everyday there is another bit of bad news and it often impacts us. But, the question largely goes unanswered: what can I do as an individual or as the owner of a small business to protect myself against having my security compromised? Practical Insecurity provides the answers.
Causal Inference for Heterogeneous Data and Information Theory
The present reprint, "Causal Inference for Heterogeneous Data and Information Theory", is a special issue of Journal Entropy. This Special Issue belongs to the section "Information Theory, Probability, and Statistics". The reprint gathers thirteen original contributions of leading experts in the theory of causal inference, focusing namely on the utilization of instrumental variables in a causal model, estimation of average treatment effect, the role of interventions in causal models, graphical causal modeling, causal algebras, causal modeling using the theory of categories, temporal causal model, heterogeneous data, and information-theoretic approaches.
Era of Artificial Intelligence
This text has quality research articles ranging from Mathematical Disposition for Neural Nets to Cognitive Computing, Quantum Machine learning, Multi-modal Emotion Recognition System, Responsible AI, AI for Accessibility and Inclusion and Artificial Intelligence enabled applications in the segment of Health, Pharma and Education.
Password Book
Never forget your password again! The Large Print Password Book with Alphabetical Tabs is specially designed for seniors who value security and ease in managing their data.Managing passwords can be a real challenge, especially for seniors who may have difficulty using digital solutions. Often, they get lost in the maze of passwords and internet addresses, leading to frustration and stress. That's why we created the Large Print Password Book, to make life easier for seniors. With large letters and alphabetical tabs, finding the information you need becomes simple and quick. It's not just convenience, but also a secure place to store your confidential data, safe from cyber threats.Large Print - Easy to read and navigate, perfect for those with vision problems.Alphabetical Tabs - Quick access to passwords and internet addresses without scrolling through pages.Secure Storage - A physical alternative to digital solutions, protecting your data from cyber threats.Don't let your passwords be a source of frustration. Order your Large Print Password Book with Alphabetical Tabs today and enjoy secure and convenient password management. Take the first step towards hassle-free organization and peace of mind!
Advanced Technology and Essential Services
This book is a collection of essays on service and advanced technology written by the author based on peer-reviewed papers presented at technicalconferences. Service and advanced technology are the cornerstone of modern business and management, and future developments in the various disciplines will be based on concepts presented herein. The essays can be easily read by persons in all areas of business and management.
Advances in Swarm Intelligence
This two-volume set LNCS 13968 and 13969 constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Advances in Swarm Intelligence, ICSI 2023, which took place in Shenzhen, China, China, in July 2023. The theme of this year's conference was "Serving Life with Swarm Intelligence". The 81 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 170 submissions. The papers are organized into 12 cohesive sections covering major topics of swarm intelligence research and its development and applications. The papers of the second part cover topics such as: Swarm Robotics and UAV; Machine Learning; Data Mining; Routing and Scheduling Problems; Stock Prediction and Portfolio Optimization; ICSI-Optimization Competition.
Advances in Swarm Intelligence
This two-volume set LNCS 13968 and 13969 constitutes the proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Advances in Swarm Intelligence, ICSI 2023, which took place in Shenzhen, China, China, in July 2023. The theme of this year's conference was "Serving Life with Swarm Intelligence".The 81 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 170 submissions. The papers are organized into 12 cohesive sections covering major topics of swarm intelligence research and its development and applications. The papers of the first part cover topics such as: Swarm Intelligence Computing; Swarm Intelligence Optimization Algorithms; Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithms; Genetic Algorithms; Optimization Computing Algorithms; Neural Network Search & Large-Scale Optimization; Multi-objective Optimization.
Becoming a Computational Thinker
This book has a single purpose: to help everyone become a computational thinker. Through practical examples and easy-to-grasp terminology, this book is a guide to navigating the digital world and improving one's efficiency, productivity, and success immediately.
Visions of DNA Nanotechnology at 40 for the Next 40
This open access book provides a unique and state-of-the-art view on DNA nanotechnology with an eye toward future developments. Intended as a tribute to Nadrian C. Seeman, who founded the field of DNA nanotechnology, the content is an exciting mixture of technical and non-technical material, reviews, tutorials, perspectives, new findings, and open questions. The book aims to inspire current researchers to sit back and think about the big picture, while also enticing new researchers to enter the field. Most of all, the book captures voices from a unique moment in time: 40 years after the publication of the first paper that envisioned DNA nanotechnology.From this vantage point, what are the untold stories, the unspoken concerns, the underlying fundamental issues, the overlooked opportunities, and the unifying grand challenges? What will help us see more clearly, see more creatively, or see farther? What is transpiring right now that could pave the way for the future? To addressthese questions, leading researchers have contributed 22 chapters, grouped into five sections: perspectives, chemistry and physics, structures, biochemical circuits, and spatial systems.This book will be an important reference point in the field of DNA nanotechnology, both for established researchers looking to take stock of the field and its future, and for newcomers such as graduate students and researchers in other fields who are beginning to appreciate the power and applicability of its methods.
Visions of DNA Nanotechnology at 40 for the Next 40
This open access book provides a unique and state-of-the-art view on DNA nanotechnology with an eye toward future developments. Intended as a tribute to Nadrian C. Seeman, who founded the field of DNA nanotechnology, the content is an exciting mixture of technical and non-technical material, reviews, tutorials, perspectives, new findings, and open questions. The book aims to inspire current researchers to sit back and think about the big picture, while also enticing new researchers to enter the field. Most of all, the book captures voices from a unique moment in time: 40 years after the publication of the first paper that envisioned DNA nanotechnology.From this vantage point, what are the untold stories, the unspoken concerns, the underlying fundamental issues, the overlooked opportunities, and the unifying grand challenges? What will help us see more clearly, see more creatively, or see farther? What is transpiring right now that could pave the way for the future? To addressthese questions, leading researchers have contributed 22 chapters, grouped into five sections: perspectives, chemistry and physics, structures, biochemical circuits, and spatial systems.This book will be an important reference point in the field of DNA nanotechnology, both for established researchers looking to take stock of the field and its future, and for newcomers such as graduate students and researchers in other fields who are beginning to appreciate the power and applicability of its methods.
Nonlinear Dynamical Systems with Applications
This Special Issue contains eleven accepted and published submissions to a Special Issue of the MDPI journal Axioms on the subject of "Nonlinear Dynamical Systems with Applications". In this volume, the invited authors have submitted their latest results on nonlinear dynamical systems and related applications. All papers have been accepted after a rigorous review process.
Applied Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Applied computing and artificial intelligence methods have attracted a growing interest in recent years due to their effectiveness at solving technical problems. Recent developments in applied mathematics have largely led to benefits for industrial tasks in different fields, including the aerospace industry, manufacturing, transportation, energy, robotics, materials, informatics, etc. The objective of this Special Issue is to present advanced methods in applied computing and artificial intelligence to address the practical challenges in the related areas. The response of the scientific community has been remarkable, and a large number of papers have been submitted. After a careful peer-review process, 22 high-quality papers have been accepted and published. It is hoped that the papers will have an impact on international scholars in this field and promote further remarkable research in this area.
Fuzzy Logic and Technology, and Aggregation Operators
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 13th Conference of the European Society for Fuzzy Logic and Technology, EUSFLAT 2023, and 12th International Summer School on Aggregation Operators, AGOP 2023, jointly held in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, during September 4-8, 2023. The 71 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 161 submissions. The papers are divided into special sessions on: Interval uncertainty; information fusion techniques based on aggregation functions, preaggregation functions and their generalizations; evaluative linguistic expressions, generalized quantifiers and applications; neural networks under uncertainty and imperfect information; imprecision modeling and management in XAI systems; recent trends in mathematical fuzzy logics; fuzzy graph-based models: theory and application; new frontiers of computational intelligence for pervasive healthcare systems; fuzzy implication functions; and new challenges and ideas in statistical inference and data analysis.
Data Science
This textbook provides an easy-to-understand introduction to the mathematical concepts and algorithms at the foundation of data science. It covers essential parts of data organization, descriptive and inferential statistics, probability theory, and machine learning. These topics are presented in a clear and mathematical sound way to help readers gain a deep and fundamental understanding. Numerous application examples based on real data are included. The book is well-suited for lecturers and students at technical universities, and offers a good introduction and overview for people who are new to the subject. Basic mathematical knowledge of calculus and linear algebra is required.
Konrad Zuse's Early Computers
This book describes the historical development of the architectures of the first computers built by the German inventor Konrad Zuse in Berlin between 1936 and 1945. Zuse's machines are historically important because they anticipated many features of modern computers. Specifically, these include the separation of processor and memory, the ability to compute with floating-point numbers, a hardware architecture based on microprogramming of the instruction set, and a layered design with a high-level programming language on top. In fact, Zuse's early computers are closer to modern computers than the Harvard Mark I or ENIAC, two other contenders for the title of "world's first computer." The theoretical program first conceived by Zuse in 1936/37 was fulfilled with a series of machines built before and during World War II: the Z1, Z2, Z3, and Z4. Separate chapters deal with the architecture of each computer, culminating in the description of Plankalk羹l, the first proposal for a high-level programming language. Students of the sciences and practitioners of computer science should have no trouble following the material. The concise introductory summary sets the reader on the historical path to retrace this remarkable intellectual adventure.
Computational Science - Iccs 2023
The five-volume set LNCS 14073-14077 constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2023, held in Prague, Czech Republic, during July 3-5, 2023. The total of 188 full papers and 94 short papers presented in this book set were carefully reviewed and selected from 530 submissions. 54 full and 37 short papers were accepted to the main track; 134 full and 57 short papers were accepted to the workshops/thematic tracks. The theme for 2023, "Computation at the Cutting Edge of Science", highlights the role of Computational Science in assisting multidisciplinary research. This conference was a unique event focusing on recent developments in scalable scientific algorithms, advanced software tools; computational grids; advanced numerical methods; and novel application areas. These innovative novel models, algorithms, and tools drive new science through efficient application in physical systems, computational andsystems biology, environmental systems, finance, and others.
Computational Science - Iccs 2023
The five-volume set LNCS 14073-14077 constitutes the proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computational Science, ICCS 2023, held in Prague, Czech Republic, during July 3-5, 2023. The total of 188 full papers and 94 short papers presented in this book set were carefully reviewed and selected from 530 submissions. 54 full and 37 short papers were accepted to the main track; 134 full and 57 short papers were accepted to the workshops/thematic tracks. The theme for 2023, "Computation at the Cutting Edge of Science", highlights the role of Computational Science in assisting multidisciplinary research. This conference was a unique event focusing on recent developments in scalable scientific algorithms, advanced software tools; computational grids; advanced numerical methods; and novel application areas. These innovative novel models, algorithms, and tools drive new science through efficient application in physical systems, computational andsystems biology, environmental systems, finance, and others.
Business Information Systems
Business Intelligence (BI) is a combination of processes that include business analysis, data collection, and the infrastructure used to improve decision making.In short, Business Intelligence consolidates information from a business, building a comprehensive view to enable that business to use the data collected to make improvements, eliminate weaknesses, and adapt to market trends and needs.Business Intelligence has as main objectives: to collect data through management tools and/or specialized software; to store the collected data, in compliance with the General Law of Data Protection; to enable data analysis, the "heart" of Business Intelligence, to extract useful information; to produce reports, combining analysis, tools and the visualization of the collected data.Based on these objectives, Business Intelligence supports informed decision making - and this competitive advantage is just one of the benefits that BI provides.
Fundamentals of Data Science
The topic of this book is data science, which is a field of study and application that has been growing rapidly for the past several decades. As a growing field, it is gaining a lot of attention in both the media as well as in the job market. This move was modeled after tech companies who, honestly, only recently started hiring massive data teams. These skills are in high demand and their applications extend much further than today's job market. This book will attempt to bridge the gap between math/programming/domain expertises. Most people today have expertise in at least one of these (maybe two), but proper data science requires a little bit of all three. We will dive into topics from all three areas and solve complex problems. We will clean, explore, and analyze data in order to derive scientific and accurate conclusions. Machine learning and deep learning techniques will be applied to solve complex data tasks.
Energy Transport at the Micro/Nanoscale
This Special Issue focuses on recent technology developments in the measurement of the thermal conductivity/diffusivity of micro/nanoscale materials, including 2D materials, micro/nanoscale wires/fibers, and nanostructured materials. Techniques such as photothermal, transient electrothermal, and energy transport state-resolved Raman have been reviewed in great detail.
