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Considerations on the AI Endgame
This seminal volume offers an interdisciplinary exploration into the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and its societal implications. Written by leading scholars Soenke Ziesche and Roman V. Yampolskiy, the book delves into a multitude of topics that address the rapid technological advancements in AI and the ethical dilemmas that arise as a result.The topics explored range from an in-depth look at AI welfare science and policy frameworks to the mathematical underpinnings of machine intelligence. These subjects include discussions on preserving our personal identity in technological contexts as well as on the question of AI identity, innovative proposals towards the critical AI value alignment problem and a call to merge Western and non-Western approaches towards universal AI ethics. The work also introduces unconventional yet crucial angles, such as the concept of 'ikigai' in AI ethics and a pioneering attempt to map a potential AI-driven ikigai universe as well as the role of design formalization, or 'Designometry, ' in the creation of artifacts.By offering a balanced mix of theoretical and applied insights, the book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of AI and the extent of its impact on society.
Handbook of Disruptive Technologies
This handbook addresses how smart operations, management, and healthcare can be used to detect and analyze supply chain problems, business problems, and diseases. It also discusses the underlying methodologies and related security concerns.Handbook of Disruptive Technologies: Operations, Business, Management, and Healthcare provides updated and timely insights, unique approaches or frameworks, practical applications, and case studies. It provides in-depth knowledge of disruptive technologies and applies data analytics to different areas to solve complex situations. The handbook uses data analytics in decision-making and policy framing and identifies practices and applications of disruptive technologies that can assist organizations in gaining a competitive advantage. Valuable insights, innovative approaches, practical applications, and case studies can be found in this handbook as it effectively consolidates and synthesizes information to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.This book is tailored for researchers, academics, and professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge in the field.
Considerations on the AI Endgame
This seminal volume offers an interdisciplinary exploration into the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence and its societal implications. Written by leading scholars Soenke Ziesche and Roman V. Yampolskiy, the book delves into a multitude of topics that address the rapid technological advancements in AI and the ethical dilemmas that arise as a result.The topics explored range from an in-depth look at AI welfare science and policy frameworks to the mathematical underpinnings of machine intelligence. These subjects include discussions on preserving our personal identity in technological contexts as well as on the question of AI identity, innovative proposals towards the critical AI value alignment problem and a call to merge Western and non-Western approaches towards universal AI ethics. The work also introduces unconventional yet crucial angles, such as the concept of 'ikigai' in AI ethics and a pioneering attempt to map a potential AI-driven ikigai universe as well as the role of design formalization, or 'Designometry, ' in the creation of artifacts.By offering a balanced mix of theoretical and applied insights, the book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of AI and the extent of its impact on society.
The Science of Free Will
Every individual, from the most profound thinker to the casual observer, is composed of atoms - approximately 6.71?10^27 of them. These aren't just any atoms ... they're the same ones that construct galaxies, stars, and the vast expanse of the universe. Predominantly, we're made of water molecules and a diverse mix of organic molecules. Intriguingly, every single one of these atoms operates under the deterministic laws of quantum electrodynamics. These laws, known since the 1950s, form the bedrock of chemistry, biology, and by extension, life as we know it. If the laws of physics fully determine the motion of every atom in our body, how could we possibly have free will - or do we have it after all?
Type-3 Fuzzy Logic and Fractal Theory for Medical Diagnosis
Immersive Learning Research Network
This book constitutes the proceedings of the10th International Conference on Immersive Learning, iLRN 2024, held in Glasgow, UK during June 10-13, 2024. The 30 full papers and 13 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 144 submissions. They were categorized under the topical section as follows: Part I: Foundations in Immersive Learning Research and Theory; Assessment and Evaluation (A&E); Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM); Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social Justice (IDEAS); STEM Education (STEM); Medical & Healthcare Education (MHE); Workforce Development & Industry Training (WDIT); Self and Co-regulated Learning with Immersive Learning Environments (SCILE). Part II: Special Track 1: Immersive learning across Latin America: State of Research, Use Cases and Projects; Special Track 2: Sustainable Development and Immerse Learning in the Climate Emergency; Special Track 3: Literacy Equity and Immersive Learning.
Collins International Primary Computing Teacher's Guide: Stage 6
The Stage 6 Teacher's Guide offers comprehensive teacher support, providing everything needed to teach with confidence using the Collins International Primary Computing Stage 6 Student's Book and Workbook.Collins International Primary Computing series provides in-depth coverage of the Cambridge curriculum frameworks for Primary Computing (0059) and Primary Digital Literacy (0072), as well as the UK national curriculum for Computing at primary level.The course is organised around six themes relating to computing and digital literacy - Our digital world; Content creation; Create with code; How computers work; Connect the world; The power of data. The chapter overviews and lesson summaries show how these themes are developed in Stage 6, helping teachers to plan their course.The Teacher's Guide offers a detailed lesson plan for every unit, giving guidance on how to run the session, including lesson objectives, reference to key pedagogies, mapping grids, worksheets, resource sheets, answers, support for assessing end-of-chapter projects and 'Build on this' extension activities.The lesson plans and introduction provide valuable subject knowledge and support for non-specialists. This includes summaries of the key computing pedagogies used in the resources, and references to further reading to develop teachers' own practice.Built around an internationally sound pedagogy, this framework for teaching provides real-life contexts and culturally responsive examples into a project-based approach and incorporates all learners' knowledge, ways of learning, and heritage; where learners are given more of an opportunity to choose appropriate contexts for themselves.The accompanying downloads, available on the Collins site, includes PDF and editable Word versions of all the resources in the Teacher's Guide, to print and adapt, as well as source files, mapping grids, worksheets, resource sheets and recommended sites to support practical tasks with a host of resources to supplement teaching.Written by Flip Computing, a team of female experts who have a breadth of computing experience across industry, education and research, and their culturally responsive approach provides teachers with an accessible and inclusive learning experience for all ages and inspires greater participation and tech career pathways for all.Supports teachers to prepare learners for a seamless transition to Lower Secondary Computing Stage 7.
Collins International Lower Secondary Computing
Collins International Lower Secondary Computing series is structured around six themes relating to computing and digital literacy and offers learners a comprehensive and engaging approach to learning, enhanced by real-world applications. Each chapter is organised to develop essential skills, leading learners towards the creation of a final project.The project-based activities nurture creative skills and give learners the opportunity to make decisions and develop projects that matter to them. Stage 9 projects focus on everything from using Python, to creating a video game pitch deck, giving children the tools to build key computing and ICT skills, linking the five strands of theory to the practice of computing, and showing learners how computers work.Each chapter enables students to develop their computing and digital literacy skills through a fun, practical and relatable project. Stage 9 helps learners to create a web page, use Python, create a video game pitch deck, design a network for a global music star and create a piece of repetitive artwork.Learners will build their understanding throughout the stage, using a rich variety of sources with an international focus to support their learning.With regular opportunities for discussion, group work, investigation and design, the Student's Book and Workbook encourage active learning throughout. This includes 'unplugged' learning to explore concepts and foster computational thinking skills. Each chapter concludes with an opportunity for learners to build and showcase their own work, consolidating their learning through self or peer assessment and reflection.Clear explanations, visually engaging activities and 'Key terms' features are designed to support young learners, especially those with English as a second or additional language.The course includes the latest hardware and software information, additionally exploring Artificial Intelligence and AI images and empowers learners to navigate the online world safely by equipping them with crucial digital safety skills.Written by Laura Sach, a female expert, who has a breadth of computing experience across industry, education and research, and her culturally responsive approach provides teachers with an accessible and inclusive learning experience for all ages and inspires greater participation and tech career pathways for all.
Human-Computer Interaction. Design and Research
This two-volume proceedings, set CCIS 2337-2338, constitutes of the proceedings of 15th Indian Conference on Human-Computer Interaction Design and Research, IndiaHCI 2024, held in Mumbai, India, during November 7-9, 2024. The 30 full papers and 12 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 235 submissions. These papers belong to various tracks which have been divided between the two volumes as follows: - Part I: Paper Track. Part II: Game Design Track, Student Research Consortium Track; Posters and demos Track; Artworks and installations Track.
Visualization for Artificial Intelligence
This book explores how visualization provides an effective way of improving not only the interpretability but also the generalization capabilities of machine learning models. It shows how visualization can bridge the gap between complex models or algorithms and human understanding while also facilitating data curation and model refinement. Therefore, visualization for artificial intelligence (VIS4AI) has become an emerging area that combines interactive visualization with machine learning techniques to maximize their values. VIS4AI techniques focus on every phase of the machine learning life cycle, from data preprocessing to model development and deployment. These techniques are closely aligned with the well-established data and model pipelines in machine learning. In the data pipeline, they contribute to improving data quality and feature quality, including training data cleaning and feature engineering. In the model pipeline, they support (1) model development by focusing on model understanding, diagnosis, and steering; and (2) model deployment by enabling decision explanation, model performance monitoring, and model maintenance. This book provides a framework of VIS4AI and introduces the associated techniques in the two pipelines. It emphasizes the importance of interactive visualization in AI and presents various visualization techniques for different purposes. It also discusses the challenges and opportunities of VIS4AI and proposes several promising research topics for future work, such as improving training data using complementary modalities, online training diagnosis, fitting the dynamic nature of AI systems, and interactively pre-training and adapting foundation models. Overall, this book aims to serve as a resource for researchers and practitioners interested in both visualization and artificial intelligence.
Human-Centric AI with Common Sense
This book enables readers to understand the challenges and opportunities of developing human-centered AI with commonsense reasoning abilities. Despite apparent accuracy improvements brought by large neural models across task benchmarks, common sense is still lacking. The lack of common sense affects many tasks, including story understanding, decision-making, and question answering. Commonsense knowledge and reasoning have long been considered the "black matter" of AI, raising concerns about the trustworthiness and applicability of AI methods in both autonomous and hybrid applications. This book describes how to design a more robust, collaborative, explainable, and responsible AI through incorporating neuro-symbolic commonsense reasoning. In addition, the book provides examples of how these properties of AI can facilitate a wide range of social-good applications in digital democracy, traffic monitoring, education, and robotics. What makes commonsense reasoning such a unique and impactful challenge? What can we learn from cognitive research when designing and developing AI systems? How can we approach building responsible, robust, collaborative, and explainable AI with common sense? And finally, what is the impact of this work on human-AI teaming? This book provides an accessible introduction and exploration of these topics.
Human-Computer Interaction. Design and Research
This two-volume proceedings, set CCIS 2337-2338, constitutes of the proceedings of 15th Indian Conference on Human-Computer Interaction Design and Research, IndiaHCI 2024, held in Mumbai, India, during November 7-9, 2024. The 30 full papers and 12 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 235 submissions. These papers belong to various tracks which have been divided between the two volumes as follows: - Part I: Paper Track. Part II: Game Design Track, Student Research Consortium Track; Posters and demos Track; Artworks and installations Track.
Towards New E-Infrastructure and E-Services for Developing Countries
The two-volume set LNICST 587 + 588 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the EAI 15th International Conference on Africa Internet infrastructure and Services, AFRICOMM 2023, which took place in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, in November 2023. The 59 full papers presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Digital economy, Digital transformation, e-Government and e-services; ICT infrastructures for critical environmental conditions; Wireless networks; E-health; Cybersecurity and Privacy. Part II: Systems and cloud computing; Artificial Intelligence; Ontology, data preparation; Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development in Africa (workshop).
Building AI-Powered Products
Drawing from her experience at Google and Meta, Dr. Marily Nika delivers the definitive guide for product managers building AI-powered products. Packed with smart strategies, actionable tools, and real-world examples, this book breaks down the complex world of AI into a playbook for driving innovation, solving user problems, and unlocking business growth. Featuring insights from AI leaders at Google, Meta, and Microsoft, this book doesn't just teach you the "how" of AI product management&emdash;it equips you with the "why" to make smarter decisions and achieve outsized impact. Whether you're new to AI or a seasoned PM, this guide will empower you to confidently navigate every stage of the AI product lifecycle. Transition into AI product management with confidence and clarity Navigate the AI Product Development Lifecycle (AIPDL) using powerful tools and frameworks Solve real user problems by harnessing AI and generative AI capabilities Establish technical fluency to influence and collaborate cross-functionally Make strategic trade-offs when building or buying AI solutions Set AI-specific metrics and OKRs to measure success Lead cross-functional teams to build AI products that drive tangible value
Comptia A+ Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) Exam Cram
CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) Exam Cram is an all-inclusive study guide designed to help you pass the updated versions of the CompTIA A+ exams. Prepare for test day success with complete coverage of exam objectives and topics, plus hundreds of realistic practice questions. Extensive prep tools include quizzes, Exam Alerts, and our essential last-minute review CramSheet. The powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software provides real-time assessment and feedback with four complete exams. Covers the critical information needed to score higher on your CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) exams! Install, configure, and troubleshoot PC hardware including CPUs, RAM, video cards, network cards, storage drives, and peripherals Work effectively with mobile devices: laptops, tablets, and smartphones Configure Windows settings, components, and administrative tools Manage and troubleshoot Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS Administer and support basic IT infrastructure including IP networking, IoT devices, virtualization, cloud-based systems, and backup systems Understand security features such as firewalls, multifactor authentication, permissions, and access control Defend against malware, network threats, and social engineering Learn the basics of IT documentation, change management, and incident response Prepare for your exam with Pearson Test Prep: Realistic practice questions and answers Comprehensive reporting and feedback Customized testing in study, practice exam, or flash card modes Complete coverage of A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) exam objectives
Knowledge Graphs and Semantic Web
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Knowledge Graphs and Semantic Web, KGSWC 2024, held in Paris, France, during December 11-13, 2024. The 22 full papers and 1 short paper presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. They focus on latest scientific results and technology innovations related to the Knowledge Graphs and the Semantic Web.
Artificial Intelligence and Imaging for Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges in Breast Care
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the First Deep Breast Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Imaging for Diagnostic and Treatment Challenges in Breast Care, Deep Breath 2024, held in conjunction with the 26th International Conference on Medical Imaging and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2024, in Marrakesh, Morocco, on October 10, 2024. The 23 regular papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 51 submissions. The workshop provides an international platform for presentation of - and discussion on - studies related to AI in breast imaging. Deep-Breath aims to promote the development of this research area by sharing insights in academic research and clinical practice between clinicians and AI experts, and by exploring together the opportunities and potential challenges of AI applications in breast health. The deep-breath workshop provides, therefore, an unique forum to discuss the possibilities in this challenging field, aiming to create value that eventually truly leads to benefit for physicians and patients.
Towards New E-Infrastructure and E-Services for Developing Countries
The two-volume set LNICST 587 + 588 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the EAI 15th International Conference on nternational Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing Countries, AFRICOMM 2023, which took place in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, in November 2023. The 59 full papers presented in these two volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 72 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Digital economy, Digital transformation, e-Government and e-services; ICT infrastructures for critical environmental conditions; Wireless networks; E-health; Cybersecurity and Privacy. Part II: Systems and cloud computing; Artificial Intelligence; Ontology and data preparation; Responsible Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development in Africa (workshop).
Intelligent Robotics and Applications
The 10-volume set LNAI 15201-15210 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2024, which took place in Xi'an, China, during July 31-August 2, 2024. The 321 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 489 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms. Part II: Robot Perception and Machine Learning; Cognitive Intelligence and Security Control for Multi-domain Unmanned Vehicle Systems. Part III: Emerging Techniques for Intelligent Robots in Unstructured Environment; Soft Actuators and Sensors; and Advanced Intelligent and Flexible Sensor Technologies for Robotics. Part IV: Optimization and Intelligent Control of Underactuated Robotic Systems; and Technology and application of modular robots. Part V: Advanced actuation and intelligent control in medical robotics: Advancements in Machine Vision for Enhancing Human-Robot Interaction; and Hybrid Decision-making and Control for Intelligent Robots. Part VI: Advances in Marine Robotics; Visual, Linguistic, Affective Agents: Hybrid-augmented Agents for Robotics; and Wearable Robots for Assistance, Augmentation and Rehabilitation of human movements. Part VII: Integrating World Models for Enhanced Robotic Autonomy; Advanced Sensing and Control Technologies for Intelligent Human-Robot Interaction; and Mini-Invasive Robotics for In-Situ Manipulation. Part VIII: Robot Skill Learning and Transfer; Human-Robot Dynamic System: Learning, Modelling and Control; AI-Driven Smart Industrial Systems; and Natural Interaction and Coordinated Collaboration of Robots in Dynamic Unstructured Environments. Part IX: Robotics in Cooperative Manipulation, MultiSensor Fusion, and Multi-Robot Systems; Human-machine Co-adaptive Interface; Brain inspired intelligence for robotics; Planning, control and application of bionic novel concept robots; and Robust Perception for Safe Driving. Part X: AI Robot Technology for Healthcare as a Service; Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Models for Adaptive Human-Robot Interactions; Dynamics and Perception of Human-Robot Hybrid Systems; and Robotics for Rehabilitation: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions.
Blockchain and Digital Twin for Smart Hospitals
Blockchain and Digital Twins for Smart Healthcare describes the role of blockchain and digital twins in smart healthcare, covering the ecosystem of the Internet of Medical Things, how data can be gathered using a sensor network, which is securely stored, updated, and managed with blockchain for efficient and private medical data exchange. Medical data is collected real-time from devices and systems in smart hospitals: the internet of medical things. This data is integrated to provide insight from the analytics or machine learning software using digital twins. Security and transparency are brought through a combination of digital twin and blockchain technologies.
Intelligent Robotics and Applications
The 10-volume set LNAI 15201-15210 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2024, which took place in Xi'an, China, during July 31-August 2, 2024. The 321 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 489 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms. Part II: Robot Perception and Machine Learning; Cognitive Intelligence and Security Control for Multi-domain Unmanned Vehicle Systems. Part III: Emerging Techniques for Intelligent Robots in Unstructured Environment; Soft Actuators and Sensors; and Advanced Intelligent and Flexible Sensor Technologies for Robotics. Part IV: Optimization and Intelligent Control of Underactuated Robotic Systems; and Technology and application of modular robots. Part V: Advanced actuation and intelligent control in medical robotics: Advancements in Machine Vision for Enhancing Human-Robot Interaction; and Hybrid Decision-making and Control for Intelligent Robots. Part VI: Advances in Marine Robotics; Visual, Linguistic, Affective Agents: Hybrid-augmented Agents for Robotics; and Wearable Robots for Assistance, Augmentation and Rehabilitation of human movements. Part VII: Integrating World Models for Enhanced Robotic Autonomy; Advanced Sensing and Control Technologies for Intelligent Human-Robot Interaction; and Mini-Invasive Robotics for In-Situ Manipulation. Part VIII: Robot Skill Learning and Transfer; Human-Robot Dynamic System: Learning, Modelling and Control; AI-Driven Smart Industrial Systems; and Natural Interaction and Coordinated Collaboration of Robots in Dynamic Unstructured Environments. Part IX: Robotics in Cooperative Manipulation, MultiSensor Fusion, and Multi-Robot Systems; Human-machine Co-adaptive Interface; Brain inspired intelligence for robotics; Planning, control and application of bionic novel concept robots; and Robust Perception for Safe Driving. Part X: AI Robot Technology for Healthcare as a Service; Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Models for Adaptive Human-Robot Interactions; Dynamics and Perception of Human-Robot Hybrid Systems; and Robotics for Rehabilitation: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions.
Intelligent Robotics and Applications
The 10-volume set LNAI 15201-15210 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2024, which took place in Xi'an, China, during July 31-August 2, 2024. The 321 full papers included in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 489 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Innovative Design and Performance Evaluation of Robot Mechanisms. Part II: Robot Perception and Machine Learning; Cognitive Intelligence and Security Control for Multi-domain Unmanned Vehicle Systems. Part III: Emerging Techniques for Intelligent Robots in Unstructured Environment; Soft Actuators and Sensors; and Advanced Intelligent and Flexible Sensor Technologies for Robotics. Part IV: Optimization and Intelligent Control of Underactuated Robotic Systems; and Technology and application of modular robots. Part V: Advanced actuation and intelligent control in medical robotics: Advancements in Machine Vision for Enhancing Human-Robot Interaction; and Hybrid Decision-making and Control for Intelligent Robots. Part VI: Advances in Marine Robotics; Visual, Linguistic, Affective Agents: Hybrid-augmented Agents for Robotics; and Wearable Robots for Assistance, Augmentation and Rehabilitation of human movements. Part VII: Integrating World Models for Enhanced Robotic Autonomy; Advanced Sensing and Control Technologies for Intelligent Human-Robot Interaction; and Mini-Invasive Robotics for In-Situ Manipulation. Part VIII: Robot Skill Learning and Transfer; Human-Robot Dynamic System: Learning, Modelling and Control; AI-Driven Smart Industrial Systems; and Natural Interaction and Coordinated Collaboration of Robots in Dynamic Unstructured Environments. Part IX: Robotics in Cooperative Manipulation, MultiSensor Fusion, and Multi-Robot Systems; Human-machine Co-adaptive Interface; Brain inspired intelligence for robotics; Planning, control and application of bionic novel concept robots; and Robust Perception for Safe Driving. Part X: AI Robot Technology for Healthcare as a Service; Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Models for Adaptive Human-Robot Interactions; Dynamics and Perception of Human-Robot Hybrid Systems; and Robotics for Rehabilitation: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions.
Advances in Visual Computing
This two-volume set LNCS 15046 and 15047 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Symposium, ISVC 2024, held at Lake Tahoe, NV, USA, during October 21-23, 2024. The 54 full papers and 12 poster papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. A total of 8 papers were also accepted for oral presentation in special tracks from 15 submissions. The papers cover the following topical sections: Part I: Deep Learning; Computer Graphics; Video Analysis and Event Recognition; Motion and Tracking; Detection and Recognition; Visualization, and Medical Image Analysis. Part II: Segmentation; Recognition; Generalization in Visual Machine Learning; Vision and Robotics for Agriculture; Virtual Reality; Applications, and Poster.
Advances in Visual Computing
This two-volume set LNCS 15046 and 15047 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Symposium, ISVC 2024, held at Lake Tahoe, NV, USA, during October 21-23, 2024. The 54 (60) full papers and 12 poster papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. A total of 8 (13) papers were also accepted for oral presentation in special tracks from 15 submissions. The papers cover the following topical sections: Part I: Deep Learning; Computer Graphics; Video Analysis and Event Recognition; Motion and Tracking; Detection and Recognition; Visualization, and Medical Image Analysis. Part II: Segmentation; Recognition; Generalization in Visual Machine Learning; Vision and Robotics for Agriculture; Virtual Reality; Applications, and Poster.
Strategic Software Quality Management
This book introduces strategic management tools and techniques appropriate for use in software quality management. There has been a gap between strategic management and software quality, and the solutions for solving the problems and improving the software quality usually come from the experience of IT experts: the managerial experience. This book helps people interested in software quality to go beyond the IT technical issues and integrate strategic management tools with their technical knowledge to become more prepared for the future, develop long-term plans for solutions and improvements, take more strategic decisions even when compared with the competitors, and finally, reach sustainable continuous improvements.This book, by bridging software quality management and strategic management, can be used by software quality practitioners for effective results. The software development process is usually studied with regards to its functional aspects and the attempts to improve the quality and performance are mainly concentrated on the technical side. The developers, testers, or engineers search for solutions mostly directed toward a local problem specific to a unit, department, or code. What is often missing is grasping the big image of the problem: the managerial aspect. Even if all the technical staff are doing their tasks as they were planned, there is a vital need for identifying the bottlenecks and the points in need of improvements, alterations, and exclusions, together with tracking the progress and coming up with future strategies. This makes the software quality management activities intertwined with the strategic management concepts where strategic management enhances the quality management with its tools and techniques, and, in return, the software quality management provides the strategic management with insights on the technical issues, resulting in symbiosis. The highly competitive nature of the IT world makes it inevitable to take strategic tools and techniques into account and infuse them into the technical practices of software quality management.This book encompasses the following chapters: analyzing the current situation, identifying the improvement areas, determining the strategies, tracking the progress, and achieving a sustainable improvement.
Medical Information Computing
This book presents a series of revised papers selected from the First MICCAI Meets Africa Workshop, MImA 2024, and First MICCAI Workshop on Empowering Medical Information Computing and Research through Early-Career Expertise, EMERGE 2024, which was held in Marrakesh, Morocco, during October 6, 2024. MImA 2024 accepted 21 full papers from 45 submissions; for EMERGE 8 papers are included from 9 submissions. They describe cutting-edge research from computational scientists and clinical researchers working on a variety of medical image computing challenges relevant to the African and broader global contexts, as well as emerging techniques for image computing methods tailored to low-resource settings.
