Human Resources Development in a Digital Age
This book leads to a transformative journey through the world of human resources development (HRD) in the digital age, where technology and innovation converge to redefine the workplace. It unveils the dynamic shifts driven by artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and immersive technologies, offering a roadmap to harness these advancements for organizational success. This comprehensive exploration examines the critical aspects of HRD, including learning and development, engagement, competencies, organizational culture, and other important topics. Through engaging insights and real-world examples, the book highlights how AI personalizes learning experiences and enhances decision-making processes. It also addresses the ethical considerations of adopting digital tools, emphasizing data privacy, fairness, and the human element in technology-driven strategies. From overcoming the digital divide to fostering a culture of continuous learning, this book equips readers with the knowledge to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving landscape. This book is an essential resource for HR professionals, organizational leaders, professors and students, and anyone seeking to future-proof their workforce and drive sustainable growth. It redefines the HR strategy and embraces the limitless potential of digital transformation with this groundbreaking book.
AI Use Cases for Diplomats
In today's rapidly changing world, diplomacy is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Imagine ambassadors using artificial intelligence to analyze millions of social media posts in real time, crisis responses guided by predictive analytics, and complex negotiations enhanced by unprecedented data-driven insights. This isn't the future--it's diplomacy today, reimagined through AI.Drawing on over 21 years of experience integrating technology into foreign affairs, Donald Kilburg, a retired U.S. diplomat, reveals how AI is revolutionizing diplomatic engagement, crisis management, and public diplomacy. From enhancing communication strategies to optimizing consular services, each chapter presents a vivid exploration of AI's potential to amplify the effectiveness of diplomatic missions across the globe.Readers will discover practical strategies for implementing AI in diplomatic operations, gain insights into the future of AI-driven global governance, and learn when--crucially--not to use AI at all. Through vivid case studies and real-world examples, this book illuminates both the opportunities and ethical complexities at the intersection of technology and international relations.Whether you're a diplomatic practitioner, a student of international affairs, or fascinated by technology's impact on global relationships, this groundbreaking guide charts the course for diplomacy's next evolution--where human wisdom and artificial intelligence converge to address our world's most pressing challenges.
AI Use Cases for Diplomats
In today's rapidly changing world, diplomacy is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Imagine ambassadors using artificial intelligence to analyze millions of social media posts in real time, crisis responses guided by predictive analytics, and complex negotiations enhanced by unprecedented data-driven insights. This isn't the future--it's diplomacy today, reimagined through AI.Drawing on over 21 years of experience integrating technology into foreign affairs, Donald Kilburg, a retired U.S. diplomat, reveals how AI is revolutionizing diplomatic engagement, crisis management, and public diplomacy. From enhancing communication strategies to optimizing consular services, each chapter presents a vivid exploration of AI's potential to amplify the effectiveness of diplomatic missions across the globe.Readers will discover practical strategies for implementing AI in diplomatic operations, gain insights into the future of AI-driven global governance, and learn when--crucially--not to use AI at all. Through vivid case studies and real-world examples, this book illuminates both the opportunities and ethical complexities at the intersection of technology and international relations.Whether you're a diplomatic practitioner, a student of international affairs, or fascinated by technology's impact on global relationships, this groundbreaking guide charts the course for diplomacy's next evolution--where human wisdom and artificial intelligence converge to address our world's most pressing challenges.
The AI Transformation Handbook
The AI revolution is here, and it's redefining leadership. Are you ready to navigate this new landscape and secure your place at the forefront? The AI Transformation Handbook is the definitive guide for leaders. It moves beyond the hype to provide a practical, strategic roadmap for implementing AI in your organization. This book addresses the real-world problems you're facing-from fragmented strategies to internal resistance-and offers a clear path forward. A complete roadmap for: Crafting a Winning AI Strategy aligned with business goals. Overcoming Employee Fear and building an AI-ready culture. Reskilling Your Workforce and Bridging the AI Literacy Gap. Identifying High-impact Opportunities that drive real growth, not just efficiency. Navigating Ethical Considerations and Ensuring Responsible AI Use. The future belongs to the AI-driven leader. Your transformation starts with this book.
Extended Reality
The seven-volume set LNCS 15737-15743 constitutes the proceedings of the International Conference on Extended Reality, XR Salento 2025, held in Otranto, Italy, during June 17-20, 2025.The 128 full papers presented together with 65 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 256 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Part I: Virtual Reality; and Augmented and Mixed Reality.Part II: Extended Reality; and Extended Reality in Education and Learning.Part III: Transforming Research and Clinical Interventions with eXtended Reality.Part IV: Digital Twin: Innovative Approaches in Industry and Healthcare.Part V: eXtended Reality for Cultural Tourism Sustainability; eXtended Reality for Art, Design, and Entertainment; and Digital Twin and Smart Virtual Representations for Cultural Heritage.Part VI: Crafting Virtual Humans for Immersive XR Applications; and eXtended Reality for Serious Games.Part VII: Artificial Intelligence; Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Augmented Reality in Computer-Assisted Intervention; and AI-Driven XR Innovations in Healthcare: Bridging Technology and Ethics.
Bioinformatics Research and Applications
This two-set volume LNCS 15756 and 15767 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Bioinformatics Research and Applications, ISBRA 2025, held in Helsinki, Finland, during August 3-5, 2025. The 66 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 167 submissions. This year's symposium brought together leading researchers, scientists, and industry professionals from around the world to share cutting-edge advancements, foster collaboration, and explore the future of bioinformatics and computational biology.
Bioinformatics Research and Applications
This two-set volume LNCS 15756 and 15767 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 21st International Symposium on Bioinformatics Research and Applications, ISBRA 2025, held in Helsinki, Finland, during August 3-5, 2025. The 66 full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 167 submissions. This year's symposium brought together leading researchers, scientists, and industry professionals from around the world to share cutting-edge advancements, foster collaboration, and explore the future of bioinformatics and computational biology.
Information Processing in Medical Imaging
This two-volume set LNCS 15829-15830 constitutes the proceedings of the 29th International Conference on Information Processing in Medical Imaging, IPMI 2025, held on Kos, Greece, during May 25-30, 2025. The 51 full papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 143 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Classification/Detection; Registration; Reconstruction; Image synthesis; Image enhancement; and Segmentation.Part II: Computer-aided diagnosis/surgery; Brain; Diffusion models; Self-supervised learning; Vision-language models; Shape analysis; and Time-series image analysis.
Sustainable Blind Quantum Computing
Quantum computing systems are powerful for allowing a client to perform any quantum computations from a remote quantum server while concealing the structure and content of the computation fall under the category of blind quantum computing (BQC). In BQC, the client delegates the quantum processing to one or more powerful quantum servers while retaining privacy over the input, computation and output. This makes it suitable for secure quantum cloud computing. This feature is powerful to ensure that even untrusted servers cannot learn the details of the user's computation. With quantum computing, there is a fast-growing need to transition from general-purpose quantum systems to customized architectures tailored to specific application requirements. This transition is critical while considering sustainability goals and financial limitations. With this advanced computing architecture, a custom system can optimize energy use, hardware complexity, and resource allocation to better serve individual user needs while staying within budgetary boundaries.
Fostering Machine Learning and Iot for Blockchain Technology
This book covers Blockchain Technology and its emerging field by developing socio-economic systems viz. efficiently establishing transparency, and trust, increasing utilization of various resources, and reducing cost. This book is organized into 2 volumes that provide an overview of Blockchain technology foundations of Blockchain, Machine Learning and Distributed Systems, Cryptography, Consensus algorithm, Bitcoin concepts, and its properties, Smart Contracts, developing knowledge of tools like Hyperledger, Multichain, Ethereum, etc. Machine learning algorithms, applications of a smart city using machine learning and blockchain technology. While this book will dwell on the foundations of Blockchain Technology as a part of transparency, scalability, integrity, security, and how the machine learning algorithms integrate with blockchain technology-based smart city applications, it will also focus on contemporary topics for Research and Development in various sectors. With an in-depth knowledge of the technology underlying various platforms such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger. As a beginner, the reader will be learning the importance of consensus in transactions, how transactions are stored on Blockchain & how to use it in the financial domain, such as virtual currency, cross-border payment and settlement bills and supply chain finance, securities insurance, and transactions viz. Bitcoin. The reader will be able to develop custom smart contracts using solidity and Remix IDE using the Ethereum platform and deploy them on the test Blockchain network using Truffle. The reader will learn how to build a machine learning model and analyze the data which is generated by the practical use cases of Blockchain in various smart cities sectors like Smart Health, Smart food, and agriculture, smart transport, smart water management, smart waste management, smart energy management, etc.
Legal Challenges of a Transformation from a Product-Centric to a Service-Centric Business Model and Procedures
Why Machines Learn
A rich, narrative explanation of the mathematics that has brought us machine learning and the ongoing explosion of artificial intelligence Machine learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumor is cancerous, or deciding if someone gets bail. They now influence developments and discoveries in chemistry, biology, and physics--the study of genomes, extrasolar planets, even the intricacies of quantum systems. And all this before large language models such as ChatGPT came on the scene. We are living through a revolution in machine learning-powered AI that shows no signs of slowing down. This technology is based on relatively simple mathematical ideas, some of which go back centuries, including linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century mathematics. It took the birth and advancement of computer science and the kindling of 1990s computer chips designed for video games to ignite the explosion of AI that we see today. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental math behind machine learning, while suggesting intriguing links between artificial and natural intelligence. Might the same math underpin them both? As Ananthaswamy resonantly concludes, to make safe and effective use of artificial intelligence, we need to understand its profound capabilities and limitations, the clues to which lie in the math that makes machine learning possible. In a brand-new afterword exclusively in the paperback edition, Ananthaswamy dives into the Transformer architecture that makes large language models like ChatGPT possible and points to groundbreaking future directions enabled by the technology.
Feature Extraction Using Principal and Independent Component Analysis aor Hyperspectral Imagery
Scaling Ant Colony Optimization With Hierarchical Reinforcement Learning Partitioning
Artificial Media
A groundbreaking exploration of the evolving relationship between the fields of artificial intelligence and creativity studies, Artificial Media charts the course of a transformative path toward hybrid methodologies involving computing and human-centric approaches. Scholars and practitioners from leading research centers in South America, Asia and Europe delve into theoretical and philosophical frameworks, practical deployments and data-based critical analyses of artificial-media initiatives that reconfigure authorship and collaboration. Co-creation, collective memory, and situated-knowledge practices are featured in multiple hands-on examples of technological design, music, visual-arts, journalistic and educational projects that address the ethical and social implications of generative techniques. Through an interdisciplinary lens, this collection, projects a nuanced panorama of both the remarkable results and the complex challenges of emerging artificial-media methods, offering practical insights for anyone seeking to engage with the future of creativity in the age of autonomous machines.
Artificial Intelligence Security and Safety
This book proposes the architecture of artificial intelligence (AI) security and safety, discusses the topics about AI for security, AI security and AI safety, and makes an in-depth study on the ethical code of AI security and safety. Meanwhile, this book makes a detailed analysis of "artificial intelligence actant" (AIA) concept and its possible security problems, proposes the solutions for the AIA safely hoop, and provides the assessment and detection methods for AIA. Finally, this book discusses the AI cutting-edge technologies, as well as the future development trend of AI security and safety. This book is suitable for researchers, practitioners, regulators and enthusiasts in the field of AI, cyberspace security, etc.
Convergence of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things in Industry 4.0 Applications
Tactile Robotics
Tactile Robotics structures and unifies the information processing of tactile data--not only for extracting object property but also for controller computation. This book systematically introduces tactile sensors, perception, and control, providing readers with no prior background with a better sense and knowledge of robotics and machine learning and helping users understand the concept of tactile robots and their various applications for use in real-world scenarios.
Work Integrated Learning-Directions for the Future
This book delves into the comprehensive domain of work-integrated learning, presenting a collection of insights and research on diverse aspects that shape its landscape. With a keen focus on international perspectives and innovative approaches, this book aims to foster a deeper understanding of the intersection between academia and industry. This book presents a comprehensive and forward-thinking exploration of work-integrated learning, blending international perspectives, innovative pedagogies, digital transformations, AI leverage, and a focus on the future workforce. It involves sharing research findings and innovative ideas, as well as discussing challenges and practical solutions in the field of Work Integrated Learning.
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Cloud, Edge, Fog and Mobile Computing
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) with cloud, edge, fog, and mobile computing is transforming the landscape of computing and data processing. These emerging technologies are not only enhancing computational capabilities but also paving the way for innovative applications across diverse industries, from healthcare and finance to transportation and entertainment.Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Cloud, Edge, Fog and Mobile Computing explores the symbiotic relationship between AI and these computing paradigms. As AI continues to evolve, its integration with cloud, edge, fog, and mobile computing platforms is unlocking new potentials and driving efficiencies and enabling real-time, intelligent decision-making processes.The book begins with an in-depth examination of the foundational principles of cloud, edge, fog, and mobile computing, followed by a detailed analysis of how AI technologies are being embedded within these frameworks. It then delves into the unique advantages and challenges of each paradigm, highlighting their roles in facilitating seamless, decentralized data processing and enhancing user experiences.The book is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future directions of AI in these computing environments.The book is intended to serve as a resource and inspiration for those seeking to explore the vast potential of AI in the realms of cloud, edge, fog, and mobile computing. Its goal is to spark new ideas, foster innovation, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on the future of intelligent computing.
Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis
The two volume set LNCS 15937 + 15938 constitutes the proceedings of the 12th Iberian Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis, IbPRIA 2025, which took place in Coimbra, Portugal, during June 30-July 3, 2025. The 67 full papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 115 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Computer vision; faces, body, fingerprints and biometrics; machine and deep learning; explainability, bias and fairness in DL; Part II: Natural language processing; biomedical applications; and other applications.
Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems
Artificial Intelligence in Human-Centric, Resilient & Sustainable Industries This book focuses on benefiting artificial intelligent tools in our business and social life under emerging conditions. Human-centric, resilient, and sustainable industries are built on ideals like human-centricity, ecological advantages, or social benefits. The mission of human-centric artificial intelligence is to improve people's lives by offering solutions that boost productivity, accessibility to resources, security, well-being, and general quality of life. The latest intelligent methods and techniques on human-centric, resilient, and sustainable industries are introduced by theory and applications. This book covers the chapters of world-wide known experts on machine learning, medical image processing, process intelligence, process mining, and others. The intended readers are intelligent systems researchers, lecturers, M.Sc. and Ph.D. students trying to develop approaches giving human needs, values, and viewpoints top priority through artificial intelligent systems.
Digital Twins
This book centres on the topic of digital twins for superior healthcare decision support, as access is enabled to large volumes of multi-dimensional data such as patient's electronic medical records, medical scans, and data. The reader learns about the possibility of a digital representation of analogous clinical cases built from data-driven models to represent and present relevant information and germane knowledge in context.Together with cutting-edge technologies, authors share the ability of data-driven models to offer more efficient clinical decision support. The authors take a three-prong approach in the study of digital twins, the positive contributions made in other industries, the different types of applications, and the numerous benefits offered. Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, such as Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) algorithms are discussed in the context of digital twins in healthcare applications. By looking at how digital twins reduce workflow challenges, provide fast and precise diagnosis, therefore support superior clinical decision making. Importantly, the editors identify critical success issues including co-design and research, for the design, development, and deployment of suitable digital twins.This book is written for the healthcare audience, professionals, physicians, medical administrators, managers, and the IT practitioner. It would also serve as a useful reference for the senior level undergraduate students and graduate students in health informatics and public health.
Intelligent Business Analytics
Intelligent Business Analytics: Harnessing the Power of Soft Computing for Data-Driven Insights explores the transformative role of soft computing methods in improving business analytics. It looks at how intelligent analytical methods can be applied to complex business data to derive meaningful insight. It focuses on integrating such intelligent technologies as neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic algorithms, AI, machine learning, and deep learning, to data analytics. The book examines: Fundamental concepts of soft computing and its role in data analysis How neural networks and deep learning techniques can be used to analyze complex data patterns to make more accurate predictions Swarm intelligence techniques that can help identify hidden patterns in customer data and optimize marketing strategies Combining multiple soft computing techniques to create hybrid models for business recommendation systems Using machine learning techniques to analyze user behavior and brand interactions to provide personalized brand recommendations Advanced visualization techniques to interpret the complex results of soft computing models. Other topics include predictive analytics, customer segmentation, real-time decision support systems, and soft computing to handle uncertainty, ambiguity, and dynamic data environments. Each chapter provides theory as well as an applied example, making the book a roadmap on how to leverage computational intelligence in diverse areas of business decision-making.
The Definitive Game Narrative Guide
The Definitive Game Narrative Guide is the ultimate start and end point for storytelling in video games. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a seasoned game developer, this book offers an in-depth, comprehensive look at the entire narrative process.Written by two industry veterans with experience across some of the biggest AAA franchises, this guide covers the basics to the advanced, including the "why" for each topic as much as the "how."This book explores the nuances of world building, character development, interactive storytelling, and the technical challenges unique to game narrative. With real-world examples, practical insights, and expert advice, it provides a look into how game stories come together, from the smallest indie project to massive AAA teams.The Definitive Game Narrative Guide is more than a how-to book, as it also serves as an industry insider's perspective on what makes game storytelling truly great. It discusses techniques to navigate the creative workplace, working as a creative, and most importantly, collaborating with other creatives and disciplines, such as art and design.An essential tool for anyone looking to level up their understanding of game narrative. This book will help you bring unforgettable stories to life in an interactive form.
Futureshock
This book provides an accessible introduction to leading edge topics today, from AI ethics and cybersecurity, through to augmented realities, virtual interfaces, and much more. This collection of writings by experts in their respective fields, invites the reader to explore new worlds that race towards us.
Digital Strategy and Governance in Transformative Technologies
Digital Strategy and Governance in Transformative Technologies offers a comprehensive exploration of how emerging technologies are reshaping business operations, governance structures, and societal interactions. This timely volume examines the complex interplay between digital strategies and governance frameworks across AI, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and the metaverse. It provides crucial insights for navigating the digital frontier.The book's strength lies in its multifaceted approach, moving from foundational concepts to specialized applications. It begins by examining technological convergence challenges and strategic foundations, then delves deep into pressing issues such as AI ethics in healthcare and law enforcement, blockchain's role in fostering trust and accountability, cryptocurrency regulation, and the legal implications of the metaverse. The authors address critical questions about the ethical deployment of digital technology, blockchain transparency, cryptocurrency governance, and virtual space regulation through detailed case studies and empirical research. What sets this book apart is its balanced treatment of both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. The authors do not just explore technological capabilities; they examine how these innovations intersect with ethical considerations, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices. From analyzing Meta's political ad policies to examining e-waste management in the digital era, the book offers actionable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and practitioners.This essential resource serves as a guide for organizations and institutions grappling with digital transformation challenges. Whether you are a technology strategist, policymaker, academic researcher, or business leader, this book provides the framework and insights needed to develop effective digital strategies while ensuring responsible governance in an increasingly complex technological landscape.
Digital Twins
This book centres on the topic of digital twins for superior healthcare decision support, as access is enabled to large volumes of multi-dimensional data such as patient's electronic medical records, medical scans, and data. The reader learns about the possibility of a digital representation of analogous clinical cases built from data-driven models to represent and present relevant information and germane knowledge in context.Together with cutting-edge technologies, authors share the ability of data-driven models to offer more efficient clinical decision support. The authors take a three-prong approach in the study of digital twins, the positive contributions made in other industries, the different types of applications, and the numerous benefits offered. Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques, such as Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) algorithms are discussed in the context of digital twins in healthcare applications. By looking at how digital twins reduce workflow challenges, provide fast and precise diagnosis, therefore support superior clinical decision making. Importantly, the editors identify critical success issues including co-design and research, for the design, development, and deployment of suitable digital twins.This book is written for the healthcare audience, professionals, physicians, medical administrators, managers, and the IT practitioner. It would also serve as a useful reference for the senior level undergraduate students and graduate students in health informatics and public health.
The Video Game Writer's Guide to Surviving an Industry That Hates You
There have been many books written about how to write for games, but just as important as creating the deliverables is knowing how to do the job itself. In an industry that can seem like it's stacked against a game writer's professional survival, knowing how to navigate the choppy waters of building schedules, interfacing with other team members, getting actionable feedback, and putting yourself in a position to do your best work without killing yourself is vital information.This book is a guide to identifying, approaching, and triumphing over those tasks beyond just laying down words as well as finding the power and joy in writing for video games. By turns humorous, horrifying, and hopeful, this is a user's manual to a role that is frequently misunderstood and underappreciated. Drawing on over two decades' experience in the game writing trenches, Richard Dansky takes you on a journey through the things you must know in order to survive and thrive as a game writer.
The Definitive Game Narrative Guide
The Definitive Game Narrative Guide is the ultimate start and end point for storytelling in video games. Whether you're an aspiring writer or a seasoned game developer, this book offers an in-depth, comprehensive look at the entire narrative process.Written by two industry veterans with experience across some of the biggest AAA franchises, this guide covers the basics to the advanced, including the "why" for each topic as much as the "how."This book explores the nuances of world building, character development, interactive storytelling, and the technical challenges unique to game narrative. With real-world examples, practical insights, and expert advice, it provides a look into how game stories come together, from the smallest indie project to massive AAA teams.The Definitive Game Narrative Guide is more than a how-to book, as it also serves as an industry insider's perspective on what makes game storytelling truly great. It discusses techniques to navigate the creative workplace, working as a creative, and most importantly, collaborating with other creatives and disciplines, such as art and design.An essential tool for anyone looking to level up their understanding of game narrative. This book will help you bring unforgettable stories to life in an interactive form.
The Generalizability of Private Sector Research on Software Project Management in Two USAF Organizations
