Integration of Constraint Programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Operations Research
Advanced Management Information Systems
This is a textbook for advanced courses on Management Information Systems (MIS). It bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications, offering insights into both foundational principles and emerging trends. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, enterprise architecture, and information systems governance, the book explores the multifaceted nature of MIS and its transformative impact on modern organizations. Each chapter integrates foundational IS research with the latest insights, applying these to case studies to ensure both relevance and academic rigor. Topics include business-IT alignment, data-driven decision-making, and the ethical challenges of managing information systems in today's complex, interconnected world. Through a combination of theoretical models, practical frameworks, and real-world examples, this book equips readers with the tools needed to navigate the evolving MIS landscape. The book is designed for advanced learners, building upon foundational MIS concepts to provide deeper insights into the field. It is particularly valuable for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related disciplines, as well as for those enrolled in master's programs focused on IS. Additionally, professionals looking to enhance their expertise will find this book a useful resource. Since it does not cover introductory topics in detail, a basic understanding of the field of information systems is recommended for fully engaging with the material.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations
This four-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2025, which was held in Limassol, Cyprus, during June 2025. The 123 full papers and 7 short papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 303 submissions. They focus on ethical-moral AI aspects related to its Environmental impact, Privacy, Transparency, Bias, Discrimination and Fairness.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations
This four-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2025, which was held in Limassol, Cyprus, during June 2025. The 123 full papers and 7 short papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 303 submissions. They focus on ethical-moral AI aspects related to its Environmental impact, Privacy, Transparency, Bias, Discrimination and Fairness.
Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations
This four-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 21st IFIP WG 12.5 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations, AIAI 2025, which was held in Limassol, Cyprus, during June 2025. The 123 full papers and 7 short papers were presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 303 submissions. They focus on ethical-moral AI aspects related to its Environmental impact, Privacy, Transparency, Bias, Discrimination and Fairness.
Face with Tears of Joy
We are surrounded by emoji. They appear in politics, movies, drug deals, our sex lives, and more. But emoji's impact has never been explored in full. In this rollicking tech and pop culture history, Keith Houston follows emoji from its birth in 1990s Japan, traces its Western explosion in the 2000s, and considers emoji's ever-expanding lexicon. Named for the world's most popular pictogram, Face with Tears of Joy tells the whole story of emoji for the first time.
Crossroads of Computability and Logic: Insights, Inspirations, and Innovations
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st Conference on Computability and Logic, CiE 2025, held in Lisbon, Portugal, during July 14-18, 2025. The 27 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 49 submissions. They focus on computability-related science, ranging over mathematics, computer science and applications in various natural and engineering sciences, such as physics and biology, as well as related fields, such as philosophy and history of computing. CiE 2025 hadas its motto Crossroads of Computability and Logic: Insights, Inspirations, and Innovations, drawing on the numerous interconnections between computability research and broader logical methodologies, considering both well-established perspectives as well as recent innovations.
Algorithmic Aspects of Cloud Computing
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Algorithmic Aspects of Cloud Computing, ALGOCLOUD 2024, held in London, UK, during September 2024. The 9 full papers and 1 short paper presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 18 submissions.They focus on various topics in the emerging area of algorithmic aspects of Computing and data management in modern Cloud-based systems.
Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics in Sustainable Urban Development
This book explores intelligent systems in computing and informatics, focusing specifically on their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.SDG 11 is part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. From innovative urban planning to efficient resource management and enhanced community well-being, the book navigates through the multifaceted applications of intelligent systems in the pursuit of sustainable urban development. By emphasizing practical insights, readers gain actionable knowledge to apply the concepts in diverse urban contexts. The authors provide a holistic perspective on the integration of intelligent systems within the context of SDG No. 11.The book comprehensively explores the intersection of computing, informatics, and sustainable urban development. Real-world examples and case studies are used to illustrate the successful implementation of intelligent systems in creating sustainable cities. Readers will learn about the integration of computing technologies and informatics in urban environments, aiming to create smarter, resilient, and sustainable cities. With the ever-evolving nature of technology and urban development, this book delves into the latest advancements in intelligent systems, ensuring that readers are equipped with insights into cutting-edge technologies and their potential impact on sustainable cities. A multidimensional approach using computing, informatics, urban planning, and sustainability studies facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in creating intelligent, sustainable urban environments.Practitioners in urban planning, technology, and related fields can utilize this book as a practical guide for implementing intelligent systems and best practices in making informed decisions. Researchers can also leverage the comprehensive coverage of the topic to inform and substantiate their own studies and investigations.
Digital Culture Shock
How culture shapes the design and use of technology--and how we can resist the one-size-fits-all approach to technology design Robots that encroach on your personal space, baffling emojis, a chatbot that gives you an answer that seems terribly rude--does any of this sound familiar? If so, you may know what it feels like to experience a clash of cultures, or even culture shock, in technology. Culture--shared values, norms, and behaviors--influences both the design of technology and its use. An encounter with new technology can teach us to embrace the unfamiliar, but a mismatch between design and user can create misunderstanding and loss of trust, and can even become a tool of digital imperialism. In Digital Culture Shock, computer scientist Katharina Reinecke travels through countries and cultures around the world to show the many fascinating ways that technology design and use can differ. Reinecke argues that technology is inherently cultural because developers apply their own knowledge and experiences when creating it. And this can make the technology fail in other settings. For example, robotaxis trained on driver behavior on a California highway are paralyzed when confronted with the more complicated traffic flows of Egypt. Western online social networks, designed to convey one's individuality, violate the need to preserve the image of a family in more group-oriented cultures. Likewise, the visual complexity common in many East Asian websites can be overwhelming to North Americans and European users, who tend to prefer simpler designs. Making it clear what's at stake, Reinecke urges us to resist generalizing our own cultural peccadillos in technology design.
Information Security and Cryptology - Icisc 2024
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Information Security and Cryptology on Information Security and Cryptology - ICISC 2024, held in Seoul, South Korea, during November 20-22, 2024. The 23 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: cryptanalysis of block ciphers; signature schemes; applied cryptography; quantum cryptography and deep learning based analysis; side-channel and automotive attack; cyber security; and AI security.
Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics in Sustainable Urban Development
This book explores intelligent systems in computing and informatics, focusing specifically on their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities.SDG 11 is part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. From innovative urban planning to efficient resource management and enhanced community well-being, the book navigates through the multifaceted applications of intelligent systems in the pursuit of sustainable urban development. By emphasizing practical insights, readers gain actionable knowledge to apply the concepts in diverse urban contexts. The authors provide a holistic perspective on the integration of intelligent systems within the context of SDG No. 11.The book comprehensively explores the intersection of computing, informatics, and sustainable urban development. Real-world examples and case studies are used to illustrate the successful implementation of intelligent systems in creating sustainable cities. Readers will learn about the integration of computing technologies and informatics in urban environments, aiming to create smarter, resilient, and sustainable cities. With the ever-evolving nature of technology and urban development, this book delves into the latest advancements in intelligent systems, ensuring that readers are equipped with insights into cutting-edge technologies and their potential impact on sustainable cities. A multidimensional approach using computing, informatics, urban planning, and sustainability studies facilitates a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in creating intelligent, sustainable urban environments.Practitioners in urban planning, technology, and related fields can utilize this book as a practical guide for implementing intelligent systems and best practices in making informed decisions. Researchers can also leverage the comprehensive coverage of the topic to inform and substantiate their own studies and investigations.
Operations Research and Enterprise Systems
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of extended papers of the 13th International Conference on Operations Research and Enterprise Systems, ICORES 2024, held in Rome, Italy, during February 24-26, 2024 The 4 full papers and 4 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 63 submissions. This ICORES 2024 focus to bring together researchers, engineers, faculty, and practitioners interested in both theoretical advances and practical applications of operations research.
Selected Papers from CEES 2021, the first International Conference on Construction, Energy, Environment and Sustainability (Coimbra, 2021), on the topic of Sustainable Construction Materials and Techn
The construction sector's carbon emissions drive innovation in sustainable materials and systems. As industries modernize, digital transformation becomes essential. This 2022 Special Issue (SI) highlights sustainable technologies, stressing multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance efficiency, meet environmental standards, and support the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDGs) for "peace and prosperity for people and the planet".
The Landauer Principle and Its Implementations in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
The rapid development of computers has stimulated growing interest in the physical foundations of computation. This interest arises from both applicative and fundamental aspects of computation. In the most general terms, computation involves transforming inputs into outputs using a specific set of instructions. The necessary questions include the following: What are the physical limitations of computation? What are the minimal energy costs of computation, and what is the maximal possible velocity of computation? The Landauer principle, addressed in this Special Issue, is one of the limiting physical principles that constrain the behavior of computing systems. The Landauer principle restricts the minimal energy necessary for the erasure of one bit of information. Rolf Landauer adopted the notion that computation is a physical process; thus, it must obey the laws of physics, and first and foremost, the laws of thermodynamics. This thinking led to a new limiting physical principle, establishing minimal energy costs for the erasure of a single memory bit for a system operating at equilibrium temperature T. According to Landauer, this energy is E=kBTln2. This Special Issue discusses the Landauer principle in the context of other physical limiting principles, such as the Mandelstam-Tamm and Margolus-Levitin limiting principles. The Special Issue addresses a diversity of problems related to the meaning and applications of the Landauer principle. It discusses the interrelation between logical and thermodynamic irreversibility and precise links between energy and information.
Blockchain Tales
Unlock imagination while learning how the digital world works!Blockchain Tales brings blockchain concepts to life through four imaginative and engaging stories written just for kids. This storybook collection pairs perfectly with the Blockchain Basics Curriculum, but can also be enjoyed as a standalone read-aloud or independent reading experience.Each tale introduces a foundational Web3 topic in a way that's fun, relatable, and easy to understand.Includes 4 stories: The Blockchain Odyssey - What is blockchain?Welcome to Nodesville - All about nodes and their rolesCryptonia Chronicles - A fun look at cryptocurrency in a digital worldPixel Perfect Pets - Exploring smart contracts through virtual pet adoptionPerfect for classrooms, homeschool, or bedtime reading, Blockchain Tales helps kids build 21st-century literacy through the power of story.Pair with the Blockchain Basics Curriculum for a complete educational experience!
Chaos Royale
Chaos Royale is a multifaceted non-fiction exploration of a catastrophic system known as FMK-an intricate dystopian framework built on manipulation, control, and violent power dynamics. Blending incisive critique with personal narrative, the book diagnoses systemic societal failures and presents bold solutions through the Truth Snowball Project, the Armistice Agreement, and the BRAVO system (Bold Revamped Architecture to Minimize Volatile Outcomes)-a next-generation human capital strategy aimed at disrupting and dismantling this legacy.As a bonus compendium, Chaos Royale introduces CUBE, a modernized object-oriented classification and security clearance system vital for navigating and winning modern informatics wars.
Hci for Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Cybersecurity, Privacy and Trust, held as Part of the 27th International Conference, HCI International 2025, in Gothenburg, Sweden, during June 22-27, 2025. Two volumes of the HCII 2025 proceedings are dedicated to this year's edition of the HCI-CPT conference. The first volume focuses on topics related to Human-Centered Cybersecurity and Risk Management, as well as Cybersecurity Awareness, and Training. The second volume focuses on topics related to Privacy, Trust, and Legal Compliance in Digital Systems, as well as Usability, Privacy, and Emerging Threats.
Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization, IPCO 2025, held in Baltimore, MD, USA, during June 11-13, 2025. The 33 papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 109 submissions. These papers focus on the recent developments in theory, computation, and applications of integer programming and combinatorial optimization.
Computational Complexity and Local Algorithms
This volume contains a collection of studies in the areas of complexity theory and Local Algorithms.
Blockchain Basics Curriculum
Empower the next generation with the knowledge of tomorrow.Blockchain Basics Curriculum is a comprehensive, easy-to-teach educational program designed for students in grades 5, and adaptable for 4th-6th grade learners. This 4-unit guide makes it simple for any educator-no prior tech experience needed-to introduce foundational blockchain concepts through engaging stories, activities, and age-appropriate discussion.With a focus on reading, writing, vocabulary, creative thinking, and STEM integration, this program makes cutting-edge technology accessible, creative, and fun.What's Inside: 4 Complete Units: What is Blockchain?All About NodesCryptocurrencySmart Contracts Spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing prompts Worksheets, activities, matching games, quizzes, and answer keys Discussion guides and teacher-friendly lesson plans Designed to accompany the Blockchain Tales storybook collectionWhether you're teaching in a classroom, leading a homeschool group, or supplementing STEM learning, this curriculum invites both educators and students to explore the world of blockchain through hands-on, story-led learning.Created by Elizabeth Sullivan, author of over 20 children's books on blockchain and a passionate advocate for accessible tech education.
Practical Serverless and Microservices with C#
Take a realistic look at microservices and distributed systems with the .NET stack to understand the limitations of microservices development through a practical lensKey Features: - Work through common scenarios encountered when developing distributed microservices applications- Understand cost considerations, traffic limits, and time limits surrounding serverless environments- Take full advantage of the synergy between Azure services (Container Apps, Functions, and Aspire) and .NET code- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatBook Description: From the authors of the Software Architecture with C# and .NET series comes this practical and grounded showcase of microservices using the .NET stack.Written for .NET developers entering the world of modern cloud and distributed applications, it shows you when microservices and serverless architectures are the right choice for building scalable enterprise solutions and when they're not. You'll gain a realistic understanding of their use cases and limitations. Rather than promoting microservices as a one-size-fits-all solution, it encourages thoughtful adoption based on real-world needs.Following a brief introduction and important setup, the book helps you prepare for practical application through examples such as a ride-sharing website. You'll work with Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Container Apps, and the new .NET Aspire with considerations for security, observability, and cost management. The book culminates in a complete event-driven application that brings together everything you've covered.By the end of the book, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of cloud and distributed .NET-viewed through the lens of two industry veterans.What You Will Learn: - Set up serverless environments in Azure for developing and debugging- Design reliable communication and computation across microservices- Explore Azure Functions in depth and use triggers for IoT and background tasks- Use Azure Container Apps to simplify the creation and management of containers- Apply best practices to secure a microservices application- Accurately assess and calculate costs and usage limits in serverless solutionsWho this book is for: This book is for engineers and senior software developers looking to advance into modern cloud and distributed applications. It helps professionals evolve their knowledge of microservices and serverless architecture to get the best of both architectural models. Prior experience with C#/.NET and the Microsoft Stack (Entity Framework and ASP.NET Core) is required to get the most out of this book.If you've enjoyed the authors' previous Software Architecture with C# and .NET series, this new book offers an in-depth exploration of select topics in those earlier works.Table of Contents- Demystifying Serverless Applications- Demystifying Microservices Applications- Setup and Theory: Docker and Onion Architecture- Azure Functions and Triggers Available- Background Functions in Practice- IoT Functions in Practice- Microservices in Practice- Practical Microservices Organization with Kubernetes- Simplifying Containers and Kubernetes: Azure Container Apps and Other Tools- Security and Observability for Serverless and Microservices Applications- The Car Sharing App- Simplifying Microservices with .NET Aspire
Discrete Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics presents the material in an easily accessible manner. Beside the usual content (expanded a little bit), a special writing style is used. We start with the natural numbers, function and relations, as well as the powerset lattice. The second chapter illustrates set theory with its laws and the Generalized Continuum Hypothesis. Chapter 3 delivers Boolean Algebra, with the double exponential formula for the # different boolean functions. The next chapter covers the induction, direct, and indirect proof. Chapter 5 presents combinatorics: Rules of sum, product, quotient, the pigeonhole principle, in/exclusion, permutation and binomial coefficient, plus Stirling numbers of 1st and 2nd kind as well as the Bell number; additionally, the recurrence relation with back- and forward reasoning is offered. We conclude with general and conditional probability, incl. the Monty Hall problem. Discrete Mathematics presents the material in a lively fashion, including topics which are usually not presented. Providing an annex with questions and solutions it offers the chance to the readers worldwide to grasp the subject in this handy and clearly arranged treatise.
How to write effective prompts for ChatGPT
This comprehensive guide will explore how you can write effective prompts for ChatGPT to maximize results and minimize frustration. Designing good prompts is both an art and a science that combines clarity, precision, and creativity with a deep understanding of how AI systems work.
Application and Theory of Petri Nets and Concurrency
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 46th International Conference on Application and Theory of Petri Nets and Concurrency, PETRI NETS 2025, held in Paris, France, during June 22-27, 2025. The 21 full papers and 1 short paper included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 48 submissions. They deal with topics such as composition and synthesis; workflow nets; process mining; model checking; communication & concurrency; timed and stochastic Petri nets; etc. The proceedings also include one invited talk in full paper length.
Smart Cities at Play
This book explores how smart cities enable new and playful ways for citizens to experience, inhabit and socialise within urban environments. It will be a resource for scholars and researchers of information technology.
General Topology and Analysis
General Topology and Analysis provide a theoretical foundation that supports research in various practical applications. However, students often consider these subjects challenging. In response, the book provides a straightforward and comprehensive presentation of the material. This book covers all the essential topological structures in an abstract manner to understand concepts such as continuity, homeomorphism, and limits. It also delves into metric spaces and complete spaces, which are crucial special cases of topological spaces. Additionally, it explores the fixed-point theorem and its applications and fundamental theorems. It also includes compact topological spaces and connected topological spaces, and it addresses normed vector spaces and continuous linear (or multilinear) applications, which are fundamental tools in functional analysis. Also, the book contains examples that could be useful for students interested in electrical engineering. Moreover, diagrams in the book are designed not only to clarify the specific topic but also to connect that topic with other branches of topology and geometry. The counter-examples, problems, and exercises are well chosen in order of difficulty. This book serves as a textbook for graduate and advanced students interested in math applications to functional analysis, differential equations, computer science, control theory, and optimization.
The Binary Paradox
Dive into the electrifying world of The Binary Paradox, where technology and humanity collide in a high-stakes battle that could change everything.Maya, a brilliant coder, finds herself trapped inside a digital labyrinth known as the Neural Maze-a place where reality blurs with the virtual and every decision could mean life or death. When her trusted ally, Cipher, betrays her to seize control of a powerful AI called Obsidian, the stakes skyrocket. What starts as a mission to protect humanity quickly spirals into a fight for the very future of consciousness and free will.In this gripping techno-thriller, secrets unravel, alliances shift, and the line between human and machine becomes dangerously thin. As Maya races against time to unlock the final protocol and restore balance, she confronts not only the external threat of corrupted code but the internal paradox of trust, power, and sacrifice.Perfect for fans of suspenseful, mind-bending narratives, The Binary Paradox will keep you hooked until the last page, asking one haunting question: In a world ruled by algorithms, who really holds the key to control
The Mathematical Theory of Semantic Communication
This Open Access Book explores how classical information theory's focus on syntactic information has limited the further development of communication science. Recently, communication technologies that handle and transmit semantic information have gained widespread attention in academia. Semantic communication has paved new directions for the future of communication technology development, yet it lacks a general mathematical guiding theory. To address this challenge, this open access book constructs a theoretical framework for semantic information theory and provides a systematic exposition of the measurement system for semantic information and the theoretical limits of semantic communication. It serves as a professional reference for researchers in information and communication. The book begins by deeply analyzing the data characteristics of various information sources and the needs of downstream tasks to summarize and generalize the universal attribute of semantic information--synonymity and to define the synonymous mapping between semantic information and syntactic information. Stemming from this core concept, synonymous mapping, this book introduces the measures of semantic information. It then introduces a new mathematical tool, Synonymous Asymptotic Equipartition (AEP), to explore the mathematical properties of synonymous typical sequences and applies random coding and synonymous typical sequence decoding/encoding to prove the semantic lossless source coding theorem, semantic channel coding theorem, and semantic limited distortion source coding theorem. In addition, the semantic information measures in the continuous case are discussed and a new channel capacity formula of the band-limited Gaussian channel is obtained, which is an important extension of the classical channel capacity. The book is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and professionals in the field of information and communication, particularly those interested in advancing the frontiers of semantic communication technology.
P2P Energy Market
In ""P2P Energy Market: System Architecture"", authors Purav Desai, Sanket Chaudhari, Rahul Adhao, and Jay Lohokare present a groundbreaking exploration of the future of energy distribution. As the world moves towards sustainable solutions, peer-to-peer (P2P) energy markets emerge as a revolutionary alternative to traditional centralized systems. This book delves into the complex architecture required to manage the vast amounts of data generated by smart meters and IoT devices, ensuring efficient and secure energy trading. The authors provide an in-depth analysis of a P2P energy market platform designed to address these challenges. They detail the implementation of a sophisticated rule engine that triggers events based on real-time data, along with robust security mechanisms to protect against False Data Injection Attacks (FDIA). Through the integration of cutting-edge technologies like InfluxDB, Apache Spark, Apache Zeppelin, and Apache Cassandra, this platform offers scalable, efficient, and fault-tolerant solutions for modern energy markets. ""P2P Energy Market: System Architecture"" not only highlights the technical aspects of building such a platform but also emphasizes the socio-economic benefits of decentralized energy systems. By enabling individuals and communities to generate and trade their own renewable energy, P2P markets foster innovation, self-sufficiency, and a greener future. This book is an essential read for researchers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the transformative potential of P2P energy markets.
We Have Never Been Human
We Have Never Been Human: Or Why We Have Always Been Something Else boldly reimagines what it means to be human, challenging the traditional notions that bind our identity to biology and culture. From ancient mythologies to modern technologies, this book reveals a dynamic, ever-evolving human identity shaped by external forces and technological advancements.Blending insights from philosophy, technology studies, anthropology, and cultural critique, We Have Never Been Human: Or Why We Have Been Something Else offers an interdisciplinary exploration of our constructed identities and what they portend for the future of society. It raises essential questions: How has technology reshaped our self-perception? Are humans fixed beings, or are we endlessly evolving? What ethical, social, and political challenges arise as we integrate with intelligent machines?This book is a compelling read for those intrigued by the intersection of humanity and technology, offering profound insights into the essence of what it means to be human--or perhaps, what it means to evolve beyond the human.
Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Excel
""Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Excel: A Practical Guide"" Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Excel as a powerful tool for data analysis and visualization. Data Analysis and Visualization with Microsoft Excel: A Practical Guide takes you on a journey from basic to advanced Excel techniques, empowering you to analyze, interpret, and visualize data with confidence. Designed for both beginners and experienced users, this book covers everything you need to know to transform raw data into meaningful insights. Learn how to efficiently organize and clean your data, perform statistical analyses, and create dynamic charts and graphs that clearly communicate your findings. With step-by-step tutorials, practical tips, and real-world examples, you'll discover how to leverage Excel's robust features to solve complex data problems and make informed decisions. Whether you're a business professional, student, or researcher, this guide will help you harness the power of Excel to analyze data and present it in ways that are both insightful and visually compelling.
Crafting Code Canvas
The Internet and Web Programming book helps you to understand concepts of Internet, World-Wide-Web and Programming Fundamentals to create websites by using HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript and AngularJS. An essential feature of the digital age is internet programming, which makes it possible to create interactive websites and applications that consumers worldwide can access. Utilizing programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AngularJS professionals are capable of creating user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing websites. Furthermore, databases and server-side scripting languages like PHP and Python can be integrated with internet programming to allow websites to store and retrieve data dynamically for a more customized user experience. All things considered, internet programming is a major force behind innovation in the digital space.
We Have Never Been Human
We Have Never Been Human: Or Why We Have Always Been Something Else boldly reimagines what it means to be human, challenging the traditional notions that bind our identity to biology and culture. From ancient mythologies to modern technologies, this book reveals a dynamic, ever-evolving human identity shaped by external forces and technological advancements.Blending insights from philosophy, technology studies, anthropology, and cultural critique, We Have Never Been Human: Or Why We Have Been Something Else offers an interdisciplinary exploration of our constructed identities and what they portend for the future of society. It raises essential questions: How has technology reshaped our self-perception? Are humans fixed beings, or are we endlessly evolving? What ethical, social, and political challenges arise as we integrate with intelligent machines?This book is a compelling read for those intrigued by the intersection of humanity and technology, offering profound insights into the essence of what it means to be human--or perhaps, what it means to evolve beyond the human.
EEG Signal Processing Techniques and Applications
Electroencephalography (EEG) is a well-established non-invasive tool used to record brain electrophysiological activity. It is economical, portable, easy to administer, and widely available in most hospitals. Compared with other neuroimaging techniques that provide information about the anatomical structure (e.g., MRI, CT, and fMRI), EEG offers ultra-high time resolution, which is critical in understanding brain function. Empirical interpretation of EEG is largely based on recognizing abnormal frequencies in specific biological states, the spatial-temporal and morphological characteristics of paroxysmal or persistent discharges, reactivity to external stimuli and activation procedures, or intermittent photic stimulation. Despite being useful in many instances, these practical approaches to interpreting EEGs can leave important dynamic and nonlinear interactions between various brain network anatomical constituents undetected within the recordings, as such interactions are far beyond the observational capabilities of any specially trained physician in this field. This reprint provides a collection of original high-quality research in EEG signal pre-processing, modelling, analysis, and applications in the time, space, frequency, or time-frequency domains, particularly in applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches.
Urban Underground Space Design
As urban landscapes become increasingly congested, the exploration and utilization of underground spaces offer transformative solutions for sustainable development. This comprehensive volume delves into the structural stability and mechanical analysis of subterranean constructions, presenting cutting-edge research and practical case studies. Key topics include advanced monitoring techniques, embankment stability over soft soils, multi-support excavation methods, and the 3D visualization of seismic data. Authored by leading experts in the field, this book serves as an essential resource for engineers, architects, and urban planners aiming to innovate beneath the surface.
Trajectory Analysis, Positioning and Control of Mobile Robots
The aim of this reprint is to explore and highlight the recent advancements and interdisciplinary approaches in the field of mobile robotics, focusing on trajectory analysis, positioning, and control. This Special Issue features a curated selection of cutting-edge studies, ranging from the development of novel odometry systems for challenging environments to the integration of augmented and virtual reality technologies for enhanced robot teleoperation and human-robot collaboration. The research presented includes breakthroughs in autonomous navigation, such as innovative SLAM techniques for dynamic and GPS-denied environments, deep reinforcement learning approaches for exploration, and advanced control strategies for trajectory optimization in complex scenarios. Additionally, contributions delve into the implementation of mobile robots in real-world applications, including smart manufacturing, disaster response, and healthcare, emphasizing their adaptability and efficiency. By bridging diverse disciplines like artificial intelligence, control theory, and human-computer interaction, this reprint not only showcases the latest technological progress but also sets the stage for future innovations. Each study provides valuable insights into refining mobile robotic systems to seamlessly integrate into human environments, enhancing safety, usability, and performance. This collection is a testament to the transformative potential of mobile robotics to address contemporary challenges and create a more intelligent, connected, and efficient world.
