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Natural Language Processing Fundamentals

Build intelligent applications that can interpret the human language to deliver impactful results

by Sohom Ghosh, Dwight Gunning ...

Use Python and NLTK (Natural Language Toolkit) to build out your own text classifiers and solve common NLP problems.Key FeaturesAssimilate key NLP concepts and terminologiesExplore popular NLP tools and techniquesGain practical experience using NLP in application codeBook DescriptionIf NLP hasn't been your forte, Natural Language Processing Fundamentals will make sure you set off to a steady start ... Read more

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Use Python and NLTK (Natural Language Toolkit) to build out your own text classifiers and solve common NLP problems.Key FeaturesAssimilate key NLP concepts and terminologiesExplore popular NLP tools and techniquesGain practical experience using NLP in application codeBook DescriptionIf NLP hasn't been your forte, Natural Language Processing Fundamentals will make sure you set off to a steady start
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Frontier Applications of Nature Inspired Computation

Edited by Mahdi Khosravy, Neeraj Gupta, Nilesh Patel, Tomonobu Senjyu ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book addresses the frontier advances in the theory and application of nature-inspired optimization techniques, including solving the quadratic assignment problem, prediction in nature-inspired dynamic optimization, the lion algorithm and its applications, optimizing the operation scheduling of microgrids, PID controllers for two-legged robots, optimizing crane operating times, planning ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book addresses the frontier advances in the theory and application of nature-inspired optimization techniques, including solving the quadratic assignment problem, prediction in nature-inspired dynamic optimization, the lion algorithm and its applications, optimizing the operation scheduling of microgrids, PID controllers for two-legged robots, optimizing crane operating times, planning
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Trends and Innovations in Information Systems and Technologies

Volume 3

Edited by Álvaro Rocha, Hojjat Adeli, Luís Paulo Reis, Sandra Costanzo, Irena Orovic, Fernando Moreira ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book gathers selected papers presented at the 2020 World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (WorldCIST’20), held in Budva, Montenegro, from April 7 to 10, 2020.WorldCIST provides a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent results and innovations, current trends, professional experiences with and challenges regarding various aspects of modern ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book gathers selected papers presented at the 2020 World Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (WorldCIST’20), held in Budva, Montenegro, from April 7 to 10, 2020.WorldCIST provides a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent results and innovations, current trends, professional experiences with and challenges regarding various aspects of modern
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Microsoft Power BI Complete Reference

Bring your data to life with the powerful features of Microsoft Power BI

by Devin Knight, Brian Knight, Mitchell Pearson, Manuel Quintana, Brett Powell ...

Design, develop, and master efficient Power BI solutions for impactful business insightsKey FeaturesGet to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BICombine data from multiple sources, create visuals, and publish reports across platformsUnderstand Power BI concepts with real-world use casesBook DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI Complete Reference Guide gets you started with business ... Read more

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Design, develop, and master efficient Power BI solutions for impactful business insightsKey FeaturesGet to grips with the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BICombine data from multiple sources, create visuals, and publish reports across platformsUnderstand Power BI concepts with real-world use casesBook DescriptionMicrosoft Power BI Complete Reference Guide gets you started with business
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Advances in Information, Computing and Technology

Proceedings of the International Conference on Information, Computing and Technology (ICICT2025), Volume 2

Edited by Witold Pedrycz, John Wang, Jianqi Li ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book delivers a practical, forward-looking guide to cutting-edge developments at the intersection of information science, computing, and technology, equipping readers to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world application. By prioritizing actionable insights over abstract theory, it addresses the gap between rapid tech evolution and the need for accessible, applicable knowledge for ... Read more

$224.09 USD

This book delivers a practical, forward-looking guide to cutting-edge developments at the intersection of information science, computing, and technology, equipping readers to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world application. By prioritizing actionable insights over abstract theory, it addresses the gap between rapid tech evolution and the need for accessible, applicable knowledge for
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Exploring the Impact of Extended Reality (XR) Technologies on Promoting Environmental Sustainability

Edited by Shashi Kant Gupta, Nitu Maurya, Dac-Nhuong Le, Toufik Mzili ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of how Extended Reality (XR) technologies can drive environmental sustainability. By integrating virtual, augmented, and mixed realities, it provides innovative solutions to enhance understanding and inspire action on environmental issues. The text is meticulously curated to cover the multifaceted applications of XR, from revolutionizing environmental ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book offers a groundbreaking exploration of how Extended Reality (XR) technologies can drive environmental sustainability. By integrating virtual, augmented, and mixed realities, it provides innovative solutions to enhance understanding and inspire action on environmental issues. The text is meticulously curated to cover the multifaceted applications of XR, from revolutionizing environmental
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Projects, Processes, Systems and Networks in the Digital Age

Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on the Leadership and Management of Projects in the Digital Age - ICLAMP 2025

Edited by Hatem Masri, Nabil Elkadhi, Kouzou Abdellah, Saeed Aldulaimi ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of how artificial intelligence, digital transformation, emerging technologies, and innovative management practices are reshaping engineering and organizational landscapes in the digital era.Organized by Applied Science University (ASU), Bahrain and London South Bank University (LSBU), UK, the conference brought together international scholars ... Read more

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This book offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of how artificial intelligence, digital transformation, emerging technologies, and innovative management practices are reshaping engineering and organizational landscapes in the digital era.Organized by Applied Science University (ASU), Bahrain and London South Bank University (LSBU), UK, the conference brought together international scholars
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Trends in Computer Engineering, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Proceedings of ICAETT 2024, Volume 2

Edited by Miguel Botto Tobar, Omar S. Gómez, Raúl Rosero Miranda, Angela Díaz Cadena, Washington Luna-Encalada ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Advances in Emerging Trends and Technologies (ICAETT 2024), held in Riobamba, Ecuador, on 17–18 October 2024, proudly organized by Facultad de Informática y Electrónica (FIE) at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo and supported by GDEON. ICAETT 2024 brings together top researchers and practitioners working in ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Advances in Emerging Trends and Technologies (ICAETT 2024), held in Riobamba, Ecuador, on 17–18 October 2024, proudly organized by Facultad de Informática y Electrónica (FIE) at Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo and supported by GDEON. ICAETT 2024 brings together top researchers and practitioners working in
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Roadmap of Impactful Organizations: Innovation, Resilience, Agility, and Flexibility

Edited by Indrajit Ghosal, Gayatri Panda, Monika Arora, Sudhir Rana, Majdi Anwar Quttainah ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
This book presents a timely and in-depth exploration of how modern organizations must evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Anchored in four foundational pillars—innovation, resilience, agility, and flexibility—this book offers a scholarly yet practical framework that speaks to leaders, practitioners, academics, and scholars across disciplines and geographies.The opening ... Read more

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This book presents a timely and in-depth exploration of how modern organizations must evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Anchored in four foundational pillars—innovation, resilience, agility, and flexibility—this book offers a scholarly yet practical framework that speaks to leaders, practitioners, academics, and scholars across disciplines and geographies.The opening
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Smart Technologies for an All-Electric Society

Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE2025). Volume 2

Edited by Michael E. Auer, Reinhard Langmann, Dominik May, Manuel Morales ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE) brings together a global community of researchers, educators, and innovators at the intersection of emerging technologies and engineering education. The 2025 edition, held in Santiago, Chile, marked a milestone as the conference’s first presence in Latin America—a region rapidly advancing in digital transformation and ... Read more

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The International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE) brings together a global community of researchers, educators, and innovators at the intersection of emerging technologies and engineering education. The 2025 edition, held in Santiago, Chile, marked a milestone as the conference’s first presence in Latin America—a region rapidly advancing in digital transformation and
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Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Computing

Edited by Muhammet Deveci ...

Series series Cognitive Data Science in Sustainable Computing
Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Computing investigates recent technological advances in decision support systems models designed to solve real world applications. The book provides a broad overview of digital technology transformation as applied to the circular economy which is seeking to drive improvements in scientific research, communication, logistics, automation, production, and the ... Read more

$161.99 USD

Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Computing investigates recent technological advances in decision support systems models designed to solve real world applications. The book provides a broad overview of digital technology transformation as applied to the circular economy which is seeking to drive improvements in scientific research, communication, logistics, automation, production, and the
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Smart Technologies for an All-Electric Society

Proceedings of the 22nd International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE2025). Volume 1

Edited by Michael E. Auer, Reinhard Langmann, Dominik May, Manuel Morales ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
The International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE) brings together a global community of researchers, educators, and innovators at the intersection of emerging technologies and engineering education. The 2025 edition, held in Santiago, Chile, marked a milestone as the conference’s first presence in Latin America—a region rapidly advancing in digital transformation and ... Read more

$197.09 USD

The International Conference on Smart Technologies & Education (STE) brings together a global community of researchers, educators, and innovators at the intersection of emerging technologies and engineering education. The 2025 edition, held in Santiago, Chile, marked a milestone as the conference’s first presence in Latin America—a region rapidly advancing in digital transformation and
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Advanced Information Networking and Applications

Proceedings of the 40th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA-2026), Volume 3

Edited by Leonard Barolli, Winston K. G. Seah, Isaac Woungang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book covers the theory, design, and applications of computer networks, distributed computing, and information systems. Today’s networks are going through a rapid evolution and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking, supported by recent technological advances in low power wireless communications along with silicon integration of ... Read more

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This book covers the theory, design, and applications of computer networks, distributed computing, and information systems. Today’s networks are going through a rapid evolution and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking, supported by recent technological advances in low power wireless communications along with silicon integration of
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Ethical AI and Data Science

Building Trustworthy and Transparent Systems

Edited by Tereza Raquel Merlo, Jay Liebowitz ...

Series series Data Analytics Applications
As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates day-to-day life—influencing who is granted what type of healthcare, determining who is granted an employment interview or academic enrollment, or delivering what information to whom—it frames individuals and society. AI has far-reaching powers to improve lives, but it is not without risks. Owing to its limitations, AI may prevent a person from receiving ... Read more

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As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates day-to-day life—influencing who is granted what type of healthcare, determining who is granted an employment interview or academic enrollment, or delivering what information to whom—it frames individuals and society. AI has far-reaching powers to improve lives, but it is not without risks. Owing to its limitations, AI may prevent a person from receiving
... Read more
Advanced Information Networking and Applications

Proceedings of the 40th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA-2026), Volume 2

Edited by Leonard Barolli, Winston K. G. Seah, Isaac Woungang ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book covers the theory, design, and applications of computer networks, distributed computing, and information systems. Today’s networks are going through a rapid evolution and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking, supported by recent technological advances in low power wireless communications along with silicon integration of ... Read more

$224.09 USD

This book covers the theory, design, and applications of computer networks, distributed computing, and information systems. Today’s networks are going through a rapid evolution and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking, supported by recent technological advances in low power wireless communications along with silicon integration of
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Fuori i dati!

Rompere i monopoli sulle informazioni per rilanciare il progresso

by Thomas Ramge, Viktor Mayer-Schoenberger ...

Negli ultimi vent’anni i colossi del settore digitale sono progressivamente riusciti a concentrare sui loro server una quantità di dati impressionante. Questi monopoli di informazioni, se possono far bene agli azionisti di Facebook, di Amazon e di Google, fanno invece male al progresso. Che si tratti di sconfiggere il coronavirus, di far funzionare i treni in modo puntuale o di combattere con ... Read more

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Negli ultimi vent’anni i colossi del settore digitale sono progressivamente riusciti a concentrare sui loro server una quantità di dati impressionante. Questi monopoli di informazioni, se possono far bene agli azionisti di Facebook, di Amazon e di Google, fanno invece male al progresso. Che si tratti di sconfiggere il coronavirus, di far funzionare i treni in modo puntuale o di combattere con
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Information Systems—Security and Privacy Challenges

Edited by Narasimha Rao Vajjhala, Edlira Martiri, Fisnik Dalipi, Bian Yang ...

Series series Medicine (R0)
“Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Information Systems: Security and Privacy Challenges” offers a deep dive into the integration of AI in healthcare, with a primary focus on addressing the significant security and privacy concerns that arise in this domain. The chapters in this book highlight the transformative potential of AI in diagnosing and predicting diseases, as well as its impact ... Read more

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“Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare Information Systems: Security and Privacy Challenges” offers a deep dive into the integration of AI in healthcare, with a primary focus on addressing the significant security and privacy concerns that arise in this domain. The chapters in this book highlight the transformative potential of AI in diagnosing and predicting diseases, as well as its impact
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Data Analytics for Beginners: Introduction to Data Analytics

by Anthony S. Williams ...

Data Analytics For BeginnersKnowing the data generated by your business every day is a key to success in the Data Analytic World that you are competing in. As there is so much data so, the organizations need to collect and store them. The data becomes valuable to businesses when it is analyzed.Prior to the recent rise in analytics, businesses and organizations did not have the capacity to a... ... Read more

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Data Analytics For BeginnersKnowing the data generated by your business every day is a key to success in the Data Analytic World that you are competing in. As there is so much data so, the organizations need to collect and store them. The data becomes valuable to businesses when it is analyzed.Prior to the recent rise in analytics, businesses and organizations did not have the capacity to a...
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Customer Data and Privacy: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review

by Harvard Business Review, Timothy Morey, Andrew Burt, Christine Moorman, Thomas C. Redman ...

Series series HBR Insights Series
A curated collection of HBR's latest thinking on the business implications of the collection, storage, and use of customer data and privacy.Features for readers: Curates the latest and most important thinking on customer data and privacy--a topic that all leaders and managers--actually ALL individuals--need to be up to speed and conversant on. Provides a range of diverse contributors and ... Read more

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A curated collection of HBR's latest thinking on the business implications of the collection, storage, and use of customer data and privacy.Features for readers: Curates the latest and most important thinking on customer data and privacy--a topic that all leaders and managers--actually ALL individuals--need to be up to speed and conversant on. Provides a range of diverse contributors and
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Hadoop: Data Processing and Modelling

by Garry Turkington, Tanmay Deshpande, Sandeep Karanth ...

Unlock the power of your data with Hadoop 2.X ecosystem and its data warehousing techniques across large data setsAbout This BookConquer the mountain of data using Hadoop 2.X toolsThe authors succeed in creating a context for Hadoop and its ecosystemHands-on examples and recipes giving the bigger picture and helping you to master Hadoop 2.X data processing platformsOvercome the challenging data ... Read more

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Unlock the power of your data with Hadoop 2.X ecosystem and its data warehousing techniques across large data setsAbout This BookConquer the mountain of data using Hadoop 2.X toolsThe authors succeed in creating a context for Hadoop and its ecosystemHands-on examples and recipes giving the bigger picture and helping you to master Hadoop 2.X data processing platformsOvercome the challenging data
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Python Data Analysis

Master Python Analytics with Machine Learning, Deep Learning, GenAI, LLMs, and Data Engineering

by Avinash Navlani, Cornellius Yudha Wijaya ...

Understand data analysis pipelines using Python Data Analysis, machine learning, pandas, scikit-learn, and data visualization techniques. Build scalable workflows for time series, NLP, image analytics, and big data processing. Key FeaturesPrepare, clean, and transform data with Python, pandas, and exploratory data analysis techniquesApply machine learning with Python using regression, ... Read more

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Understand data analysis pipelines using Python Data Analysis, machine learning, pandas, scikit-learn, and data visualization techniques. Build scalable workflows for time series, NLP, image analytics, and big data processing. Key FeaturesPrepare, clean, and transform data with Python, pandas, and exploratory data analysis techniquesApply machine learning with Python using regression,
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Advanced Information Networking and Applications

Proceedings of the 36th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA-2022), Volume 2

Edited by Leonard Barolli, Farookh Hussain, Tomoya Enokido ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book covers the theory, design and applications of computer networks, distributed computing and information systems. Networks of today are going through a rapid evolution, and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking supported by recent technological advances in low-power wireless communications along with silicon integration of ... Read more

$242.09 USD

This book covers the theory, design and applications of computer networks, distributed computing and information systems. Networks of today are going through a rapid evolution, and there are many emerging areas of information networking and their applications. Heterogeneous networking supported by recent technological advances in low-power wireless communications along with silicon integration of
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Chatbots

Eine linguistische Analyse

by Peter Schlobinski, Netaya Lotze ...

Series Book 9 - Sprache – Medien – Innovationen
Die korpuslinguistische sowie konversationsanalytische Studie thematisiert die Mensch–Maschine-Interaktion mit Chatbots. Diese Dialogsysteme sind auch heute noch störungsanfällig und eine Kommunikation ist nur unter äußerst limitierten Bedingungen möglich. Welche Implikationen dies für das Interaktionsverhalten der UserInnen hat, untersucht die Autorin vor dem Hintergrund der Diskussion um ... Read more

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Die korpuslinguistische sowie konversationsanalytische Studie thematisiert die Mensch–Maschine-Interaktion mit Chatbots. Diese Dialogsysteme sind auch heute noch störungsanfällig und eine Kommunikation ist nur unter äußerst limitierten Bedingungen möglich. Welche Implikationen dies für das Interaktionsverhalten der UserInnen hat, untersucht die Autorin vor dem Hintergrund der Diskussion um
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Machine Learning with Qlik Sense

Utilize different machine learning models in practical use cases by leveraging Qlik Sense

by Hannu Ranta ...

Master the art of machine learning by using the one-of-a-kind Qlik platform, and take your data analytics skills to the next levelKey FeaturesGain a solid understanding of machine learning concepts and learn to effectively define a problemExplore the application of machine learning principles within the Qlik platformApply your knowledge of ML to real-world scenarios with the help of practical ... Read more

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Master the art of machine learning by using the one-of-a-kind Qlik platform, and take your data analytics skills to the next levelKey FeaturesGain a solid understanding of machine learning concepts and learn to effectively define a problemExplore the application of machine learning principles within the Qlik platformApply your knowledge of ML to real-world scenarios with the help of practical
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