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Artificial Intelligence in Prescriptive Analytics

Innovations in Decision Analysis, Intelligent Optimization, and Data-Driven Decisions

Edited by Witold Pedrycz, Gilberto Rivera, Eduardo Fernández, Gustavo Javier Meschino ...

Series series Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)
Considering the advances of the different approaches and applications in the last years, and even in the last months, this is a particular moment in history to transform every data-driven decision-making process with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This book reveals, through concrete case studies and original application ideas, how cutting-edge AI techniques are revolutionizing ... Read more

$251.99 USD

Considering the advances of the different approaches and applications in the last years, and even in the last months, this is a particular moment in history to transform every data-driven decision-making process with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This book reveals, through concrete case studies and original application ideas, how cutting-edge AI techniques are revolutionizing
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Advanced Information Networking and Applications

Proceedings of the 40th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications (AINA-2026), Volume 6

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

$224.99 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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AI-Ready Data Blueprints

From Raw Data to AI-Driven Innovation

by Navnit Shukla, Kien Pham, Srikanth Sopirala, Harsha Tadiparthi ...

Companies innovating with generative AI understand that having the right data foundation is critical for success and profitability. To best position themselves for long-term success, organizations must prioritize investments in data and AI governance. AI-Ready Data Blueprints is your map to connecting data strategy, GenAI, and ethical practices to build and scale truly effective solutions.Taking a ... Read more

$48.99 USD

Companies innovating with generative AI understand that having the right data foundation is critical for success and profitability. To best position themselves for long-term success, organizations must prioritize investments in data and AI governance. AI-Ready Data Blueprints is your map to connecting data strategy, GenAI, and ethical practices to build and scale truly effective solutions.Taking a
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Die Logik des Unlösbaren

Paradoxa als Schlüssel zu Identität, Wahrheit und Technologie

by Liora Ben Novak ...

Wir sind global vernetzt und doch einsamer als je zuvor. Wir ertrinken in Daten, aber dürsten nach Verständnis. Unsere alten Denkmuster versagen angesichts der chaotischen Realität aus KI, Fake News und globalen Krisen. Was, wenn der Schlüssel nicht in einfachen Antworten liegt, sondern im Widerspruch selbst? Liora Ben Novak nimmt uns mit auf eine atemberaubende Reise zu den großen Paradoxa der ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Wir sind global vernetzt und doch einsamer als je zuvor. Wir ertrinken in Daten, aber dürsten nach Verständnis. Unsere alten Denkmuster versagen angesichts der chaotischen Realität aus KI, Fake News und globalen Krisen. Was, wenn der Schlüssel nicht in einfachen Antworten liegt, sondern im Widerspruch selbst? Liora Ben Novak nimmt uns mit auf eine atemberaubende Reise zu den großen Paradoxa der
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Communication Forms and Communicative Practices

New Perspectives on Communication Forms, Affordances and What Users Make of Them

Edited by Alexander Brock, Peter Schildhauer ...

Series Book 15 - Hallesche Sprach- und Textforschung. Language and Text Studies. Recherches linguistiques et textuelles
This volume reflects the discussion that emerged around the controversial concepts «communication form», «communicative practice», «medium» and «genre». It provides a comprehensive overview of the history and current state-of-affairs of these concepts, and combines theoretical contributions from various perspectives with thorough empirical studies of current communication forms, media, and ... Read more

$61.99 USD

This volume reflects the discussion that emerged around the controversial concepts «communication form», «communicative practice», «medium» and «genre». It provides a comprehensive overview of the history and current state-of-affairs of these concepts, and combines theoretical contributions from various perspectives with thorough empirical studies of current communication forms, media, and
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Extended Selected Papers of the 14th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications

IISA2023

Edited by Nikolaos Bourbakis, George A. Tsihrintzis, Maria Virvou, Lakhmi C. Jain ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book includes extended versions of selected research works that were presented at the 14th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications (IISA2023), Volos, Greece, 10–12 July 2024 (https://www.easyacademia.org/iisa2023) along with additional relevant papers by invited authors. Information is widely available and accessible but frequently leads to information ... Read more

$197.99 USD

This book includes extended versions of selected research works that were presented at the 14th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems, and Applications (IISA2023), Volos, Greece, 10–12 July 2024 (https://www.easyacademia.org/iisa2023) along with additional relevant papers by invited authors. Information is widely available and accessible but frequently leads to information
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Data Scientist as a Strategist

Aligning Data Insights with Business Goals

by Eretoru Nimi Robert ...

In an era where data has become the lifeblood of business, organizations that fail to strategically leverage their data risk falling behind. The modern data scientist is no longer just a technical expert-they are a strategic partner, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of their organization. Data Scientist as a Strategist: Aligning Data Insights with Business Goals is a groundbreaking ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In an era where data has become the lifeblood of business, organizations that fail to strategically leverage their data risk falling behind. The modern data scientist is no longer just a technical expert-they are a strategic partner, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of their organization. Data Scientist as a Strategist: Aligning Data Insights with Business Goals is a groundbreaking
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Proceedings of the Third ICMDS'24: Machine Learning, Inverse Problems and Related Fields

Edited by Amine Laghrib, Abdelghani Ghazdali ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book offers innovative insights into the integration of machine learning and inverse problems, showcasing cutting-edge methodologies that enhance computational efficiency and accuracy. By leveraging artificial intelligence, optimization techniques, and high-performance computing, it addresses complex challenges across various scientific and industrial domains. The contributions featured in ... Read more

$152.99 USD

This book offers innovative insights into the integration of machine learning and inverse problems, showcasing cutting-edge methodologies that enhance computational efficiency and accuracy. By leveraging artificial intelligence, optimization techniques, and high-performance computing, it addresses complex challenges across various scientific and industrial domains. The contributions featured in
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Explainable AI for Education: Recent Trends and Challenges

Edited by Tanu Singh, Soumi Dutta, Sonali Vyas, Álvaro Rocha ...

Series series Education (R0)
“Explainable AI for Education: Recent Trends and Challenges” is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and education. In this book, we delve into the critical need for transparency and interpretability in AI systems deployed within educational contexts.Key ThemesUnderstanding AI in Education:We provide a concise overview of AI techniques commonly used ... Read more

$224.99 USD

“Explainable AI for Education: Recent Trends and Challenges” is a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and education. In this book, we delve into the critical need for transparency and interpretability in AI systems deployed within educational contexts.Key ThemesUnderstanding AI in Education:We provide a concise overview of AI techniques commonly used
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The Power of Prediction in Health Care: A Step-by-step Guide to Data Science in Health Care

A Step-by-step Guide to Data Science in Health Care

by Rafiq Muhammad ...

Are you an aspiring data science student or early career researcher taking your first steps into data science? Are you overwhelmed and lost in the vast sea of information? This simplified data science guide is for you.This book provides a step-by-step approach to how data science projects can be conceptualized, designed, and developed in health care by aspiring data scientists. We will start on an ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Are you an aspiring data science student or early career researcher taking your first steps into data science? Are you overwhelmed and lost in the vast sea of information? This simplified data science guide is for you.This book provides a step-by-step approach to how data science projects can be conceptualized, designed, and developed in health care by aspiring data scientists. We will start on an
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Apache Cassandra Developer Associate

Exam Practice Tests

by Cristian Scutaru ...

Who this book is for• People preparing for the Apache Cassandra Developer Associate exam.• Developers willing to acquire a certification in the most popular NoSQL wide-column store.• Those looking to pass with minimal risk the latest $145 DataStax certification exam.This book contains two original and high-quality practice tests with 60 questions each.They help you practice for DataStax Academy's ... Read more

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Who this book is for• People preparing for the Apache Cassandra Developer Associate exam.• Developers willing to acquire a certification in the most popular NoSQL wide-column store.• Those looking to pass with minimal risk the latest $145 DataStax certification exam.This book contains two original and high-quality practice tests with 60 questions each.They help you practice for DataStax Academy's
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Data Preprocessing

Enhancing Data for Analysis. The Art of Preprocessing

by Daniel Garfield ...

Series Book 2 - Big Data as a Product 3 in 1
"Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing"Data preprocessing lays the foundation for successful data analysis, enabling us to extract valuable insights and make informed decisions. In this comprehensive guide, "Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing," you will embark on a journey through the intricacies of data preprocessing and ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing"Data preprocessing lays the foundation for successful data analysis, enabling us to extract valuable insights and make informed decisions. In this comprehensive guide, "Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing," you will embark on a journey through the intricacies of data preprocessing and
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Data Quality Management with AI

A practical guide to data quality management, governance, profiling, cleansing, and AI-ready data

by Georgi Ivanov ...

Improve business decisions and AI outcomes by learning practical data quality management, from rules and profiling to cleansing, governance, and AI-assisted monitoring.Key FeaturesAssess datasets using accuracy, completeness, validity, uniqueness, timeliness, and consistencyBuild data quality rules, profiling checks, and cleansing workflows with ChatGPT and CopilotCreate governance-ready reports, ... Read more

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Improve business decisions and AI outcomes by learning practical data quality management, from rules and profiling to cleansing, governance, and AI-assisted monitoring.Key FeaturesAssess datasets using accuracy, completeness, validity, uniqueness, timeliness, and consistencyBuild data quality rules, profiling checks, and cleansing workflows with ChatGPT and CopilotCreate governance-ready reports,
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Data storytelling

generare valore dalla rappresentazione delle informazioni

by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic ...

Series Book 20 - Web marketing
Questo manuale insegna a comunicare efficacemente utilizzando diverse visualizzazioni grafiche dei dati. Scegliendo la giusta forma, i numeri escono da tabelle e database, prendono vita e raccontano informazioni fino a quel momento celate. Il lettore entra così nel mondo dello storytelling con i dati dove qualsiasi dettaglio, anche lo spazio bianco in un grafico, può determinare la buona ... Read more

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Questo manuale insegna a comunicare efficacemente utilizzando diverse visualizzazioni grafiche dei dati. Scegliendo la giusta forma, i numeri escono da tabelle e database, prendono vita e raccontano informazioni fino a quel momento celate. Il lettore entra così nel mondo dello storytelling con i dati dove qualsiasi dettaglio, anche lo spazio bianco in un grafico, può determinare la buona
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Big Data per il Business

Guida strategica per manager alle prese con la trasformazione digitale

by Andrea De Mauro ...

L’ingresso della Data Analytics in azienda è spesso accompagnato da reazioni contrastanti. Da una parte c’è ottimismo ed entusiasmo, dall'altra un senso generalizzato di inadeguatezza e anche un certo sospetto. In questo scenario, lo scoglio in cui può imbattersi chi si trova a prendere decisioni o indirizzare investimenti è la semplice domanda: “Da dove partiamo?”. Questo manuale propone un ... Read more

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L’ingresso della Data Analytics in azienda è spesso accompagnato da reazioni contrastanti. Da una parte c’è ottimismo ed entusiasmo, dall'altra un senso generalizzato di inadeguatezza e anche un certo sospetto. In questo scenario, lo scoglio in cui può imbattersi chi si trova a prendere decisioni o indirizzare investimenti è la semplice domanda: “Da dove partiamo?”. Questo manuale propone un
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Machine Learning con R

Conoscere le tecniche per costruire modelli predittivi

by Brett Lantz ...

Nell'era dei big data gli algoritmi di apprendimento automatico sono essenziali per elaborare l'enorme mole di informazioni prodotta costantemente. Muovere i primi passi in questa disciplina, però, può non essere né semplice né immediato. Questo manuale guida il lettore nell'applicazione del machine learning utilizzando R, un ambiente di programmazione statistica multipiattaforma che offre un ... Read more

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Nell'era dei big data gli algoritmi di apprendimento automatico sono essenziali per elaborare l'enorme mole di informazioni prodotta costantemente. Muovere i primi passi in questa disciplina, però, può non essere né semplice né immediato. Questo manuale guida il lettore nell'applicazione del machine learning utilizzando R, un ambiente di programmazione statistica multipiattaforma che offre un
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Translating English-Language Theatre into Spanish (1939–2019)

by Olaia Andaluz-Pinedo ...

Series Book 42 - New Trends in Translation Studies
This monograph examines a selection of plays originally written in English and first translated into Spanish during the period of Francoist censorship (1939–1978), many of which continue to be staged and published in the twenty-first century. Drawing on a corpus that includes several translations of The Glass Menagerie, The Crucible, Happy Days and The Lover, the book explores how themes ... Read more

$54.89 USD

This monograph examines a selection of plays originally written in English and first translated into Spanish during the period of Francoist censorship (1939–1978), many of which continue to be staged and published in the twenty-first century. Drawing on a corpus that includes several translations of The Glass Menagerie, The Crucible, Happy Days and The Lover, the book explores how themes
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Information Technology & Systems

ICITS 2026, Volume 1

Edited by Alvaro Rocha, Carlos Ferrás, Luis Loo ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This volume presents peer-reviewed papers accepted for presentation at the 2026 International Conference on Information Technology & Systems (ICITS’26), held at the Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras (UTH), Roatán Island, Honduras, from February 16 to 18, 2026.ICITS’26 provides an international platform for researchers and practitioners to share cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and ... Read more

$197.09 USD

This volume presents peer-reviewed papers accepted for presentation at the 2026 International Conference on Information Technology & Systems (ICITS’26), held at the Universidad Tecnológica de Honduras (UTH), Roatán Island, Honduras, from February 16 to 18, 2026.ICITS’26 provides an international platform for researchers and practitioners to share cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and
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R语言数据高效处理指南

by 黄天元 ...

本书以R语言为基础，介绍做任何分析都绕不开的数据处理基本操作。从基本包入手，循序渐进地引导读者一步一步进行学习。首先介绍tidyverse生态系统的dplyr包，并在其后引入难度稍高但是性能更加优秀的data.table包，然后介绍支持分布式数据处理的sparklyr包。在本书的zui后部分还提供了实战的案例，并介绍了一些非常实用的数据处理技巧。本书分为四个部分：di yi部分介绍基本的概念，介绍数据处理的基本概念和R语言编程基础，让零基础的读者也能迅速入门；第二部分是快速入门部分，介绍如何使用base-r基本包和tidyverse生态系统来解决基本的数据处理问题，让读者能够快速上手；第三部分是高级进阶内容，对于追求数据处理的速度和规模的用户而言，需要进阶学习data.table和sparklyr两个R包，从而获得更高的效率；第四部分是实战案例，利用航班数据进行演练 ... Read more

$11.99 USD

本书以R语言为基础，介绍做任何分析都绕不开的数据处理基本操作。从基本包入手，循序渐进地引导读者一步一步进行学习。首先介绍tidyverse生态系统的dplyr包，并在其后引入难度稍高但是性能更加优秀的data.table包，然后介绍支持分布式数据处理的sparklyr包。在本书的zui后部分还提供了实战的案例，并介绍了一些非常实用的数据处理技巧。本书分为四个部分：di yi部分介绍基本的概念，介绍数据处理的基本概念和R语言编程基础，让零基础的读者也能迅速入门；第二部分是快速入门部分，介绍如何使用base-r基本包和tidyverse生态系统来解决基本的数据处理问题，让读者能够快速上手；第三部分是高级进阶内容，对于追求数据处理的速度和规模的用户而言，需要进阶学习data.table和sparklyr两个R包，从而获得更高的效率；第四部分是实战案例，利用航班数据进行演练
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Enabling Data

A New Model for Data-Driven Success in Your Organization

by David Castro-Gavino, Boyan Angelov ...

Why do organisations still struggle to realise meaningful value from data and artificial intelligence, despite decades of technological progress?Despite decades of investment in data platforms, analytics tools and artificial intelligence, many organisations still struggle to turn data into real business impact. Too often, data initiatives become trapped in cycles of pilots, fragmented platforms ... Read more

$26.99 USD

Why do organisations still struggle to realise meaningful value from data and artificial intelligence, despite decades of technological progress?Despite decades of investment in data platforms, analytics tools and artificial intelligence, many organisations still struggle to turn data into real business impact. Too often, data initiatives become trapped in cycles of pilots, fragmented platforms
... Read more
Data Format Engineering

From CSV and JSON to Protobuf and Parquet: Building Cross-Platform, Verifiable, and Evolvable Data Contracts

by Happy eBook Authors ...

Data that parses is not necessarily data that is correct.Data Format Engineering explains how leading zeros, nulls, time zones, monetary precision, API contracts, event versions, privacy controls, and analytical storage change the way systems interpret data.The book covers CSV, JSON, YAML, XML, Avro, Protobuf, Parquet, and ORC, backed by an executable HappyShop example that builds a cross-platform ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Data that parses is not necessarily data that is correct.Data Format Engineering explains how leading zeros, nulls, time zones, monetary precision, API contracts, event versions, privacy controls, and analytical storage change the way systems interpret data.The book covers CSV, JSON, YAML, XML, Avro, Protobuf, Parquet, and ORC, backed by an executable HappyShop example that builds a cross-platform
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Data Governance

Governing data for sustainable business

by Alison Holt, Benoit Aubert, David Sutton, Frédéric Gelissen, Alisdair McKenzie, Geoff Clarke, Rose Pan, Ming Li, Rohan Light, Beenish Saeed, Nathalie de Marcellis-Warin, Abdelaziz Khadraoui ...

Data is fundamentally changing the nature of businesses and organisations and the mechanisms for delivering products and services. This book is a practical guide to developing strategy and policy for data governance, in line with the developing ISO 38505 governance of data standards. It will assist an organisation wanting to become more of a data driven business by explaining how to assess the ... Read more

$54.89 USD

Data is fundamentally changing the nature of businesses and organisations and the mechanisms for delivering products and services. This book is a practical guide to developing strategy and policy for data governance, in line with the developing ISO 38505 governance of data standards. It will assist an organisation wanting to become more of a data driven business by explaining how to assess the
... Read more
Big Data

Opportunities and challenges

Edited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT ...

Despite the hype around big data, there is no denying that its potential to benefit organisations, businesses and customers is enormous. The articles in this ebook aim to give practical guidance for all those who want to understand big data better and learn how to make the most of it. Topics range from big data analysis, mobile big data and managing unstructured data to technologies, governance ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Despite the hype around big data, there is no denying that its potential to benefit organisations, businesses and customers is enormous. The articles in this ebook aim to give practical guidance for all those who want to understand big data better and learn how to make the most of it. Topics range from big data analysis, mobile big data and managing unstructured data to technologies, governance
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Data-Driven Decision Making for Sustainable Business Growth

Edited by Ismail Qasem ...

Series series Business and Management (R0)
This book provides a comprehensive guide to data-driven decision-making for sustainable business growth. It offers practical insights and methodologies for leveraging data analytics to enhance sustainability initiatives and drive business success. Designed for business professionals, data scientists, and sustainability practitioners, the book bridges the gap between data science and sustainable ... Read more

$260.09 USD

This book provides a comprehensive guide to data-driven decision-making for sustainable business growth. It offers practical insights and methodologies for leveraging data analytics to enhance sustainability initiatives and drive business success. Designed for business professionals, data scientists, and sustainability practitioners, the book bridges the gap between data science and sustainable
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