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Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction. Multimodality and Assistive Environments

13th International Conference, UAHCI 2019, Held as Part of the 21st HCI International Conference, HCII 2019, Orlando, FL, USA, July 26–31, 2019, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Margherita Antona, Constantine Stephanidis ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2019, held as part of the 21st International Conference, HCI International 2019, which took place in Orlando, FL, USA, in July 2019.The total of 1274 papers and 209 posters included in the 35 HCII 2019 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected ... Read more

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This two-volume set constitutes the proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2019, held as part of the 21st International Conference, HCI International 2019, which took place in Orlando, FL, USA, in July 2019.The total of 1274 papers and 209 posters included in the 35 HCII 2019 proceedings volumes was carefully reviewed and selected
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Intelligent Robotics and Applications

12th International Conference, ICIRA 2019, Shenyang, China, August 8–11, 2019, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Haibin Yu, Jinguo Liu, Lianqing Liu, Zhaojie Ju, Yuwang Liu, Dalin Zhou ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The volume set LNAI 11740 until LNAI 11745 constitutes the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2019, held in Shenyang, China, in August 2019.The total of 378 full and 25 short papers presented in these proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 522 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: ... Read more

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The volume set LNAI 11740 until LNAI 11745 constitutes the proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Applications, ICIRA 2019, held in Shenyang, China, in August 2019.The total of 378 full and 25 short papers presented in these proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 522 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections as follows:Part I:
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Advances in Safety Management and Human Factors

Proceedings of the AHFE 2017 International Conference on Safety Management and Human Factors, July 17–21, 2017, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, USA

Edited by Pedro Arezes ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book discusses the latest findings on ensuring employees’ safety, health, and welfare at work. It combines a range of disciplines – e.g. work physiology, health informatics, safety engineering, workplace design, injury prevention, and occupational psychology – and presents new strategies for safety management, including accident prevention methods such as performance testing and participatory ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book discusses the latest findings on ensuring employees’ safety, health, and welfare at work. It combines a range of disciplines – e.g. work physiology, health informatics, safety engineering, workplace design, injury prevention, and occupational psychology – and presents new strategies for safety management, including accident prevention methods such as performance testing and participatory
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Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications

7th International Conference, MOBILE 2026, Held as Part of the 28th HCI International Conference, HCII 2026, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 26–31, 2026, Proceedings

Edited by June Wei, George Margetis ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 7th International Conference on Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, MOBILE 2026, held as part of the 28th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2026 (HCII 2026), took place in Montreal, QC, Canada, during July 2026.A total of 7435 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and government agencies from 94 ... Read more

$98.99 USD

The 7th International Conference on Human-Centered Design, Operation and Evaluation of Mobile Communications, MOBILE 2026, held as part of the 28th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2026 (HCII 2026), took place in Montreal, QC, Canada, during July 2026.A total of 7435 individuals from academia, research institutes, industry, and government agencies from 94
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Statistics and Data Foundations for AI

by Tamraparni Dasu, Geetha Murthy ...

Statistics and Data Foundations for AI is an interdisciplinary approach to statistical concepts and data foundations of AI with real-world illustrative examples from authoritative sources such as NASA, NOAA and the United States Census Bureau. Co-authored by a data science research expert and an experienced educator, the book serves as a prequel to an AI and machine learning course.Given the ... Read more

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Statistics and Data Foundations for AI is an interdisciplinary approach to statistical concepts and data foundations of AI with real-world illustrative examples from authoritative sources such as NASA, NOAA and the United States Census Bureau. Co-authored by a data science research expert and an experienced educator, the book serves as a prequel to an AI and machine learning course.Given the
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Generative AI

How ChatGPT and Other AI Tools Will Revolutionize Business

by Tom Taulli ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
This book will show how generative technology works and the drivers. It will also look at the applications – showing what various startupsand large companies are doing in the space. There will also be a look at the challenges and risk factors.During the past decade, companies have spent billions on AI. But the focus has been on applying the technology to predictions – which is known as analytical ... Read more

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This book will show how generative technology works and the drivers. It will also look at the applications – showing what various startupsand large companies are doing in the space. There will also be a look at the challenges and risk factors.During the past decade, companies have spent billions on AI. But the focus has been on applying the technology to predictions – which is known as analytical
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Handbook of Usability and User-Experience

Methods and Techniques

Edited by Marcelo M. Soares, Francisco Rebelo, Tareq Z. Ahram ...

Handbook of Usability and User Experience: Methods and Techniques is concerned with emerging usability and user experience in design concepts, theories and applications of human factors knowledge focusing on the discovery, design and understanding of human interaction and usability issues with products and systems for their improvement.This volume presents methods and techniques to design products ... Read more

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Handbook of Usability and User Experience: Methods and Techniques is concerned with emerging usability and user experience in design concepts, theories and applications of human factors knowledge focusing on the discovery, design and understanding of human interaction and usability issues with products and systems for their improvement.This volume presents methods and techniques to design products
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Applied Machine Learning in Healthcare

Case-Based Approach

Edited by Dattatray G. Takale, Parikshit N Mahalle, Sachin S. Bere, Piyush P. Gawali ...

This book explores the latest advancements in machine learning techniques and their transformative applications in the healthcare domain. It delves into the use of machine learning for disease diagnosis and prognosis, showcasing its potential to enable accurate disease identification, effective risk stratification, and personalized treatment planning. The role of machine learning in enhancing ... Read more

$77.99 USD

This book explores the latest advancements in machine learning techniques and their transformative applications in the healthcare domain. It delves into the use of machine learning for disease diagnosis and prognosis, showcasing its potential to enable accurate disease identification, effective risk stratification, and personalized treatment planning. The role of machine learning in enhancing
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Computer Science and Engineering—Theory and Applications

Edited by Mauricio A. Sanchez, Leocundo Aguilar, Manuel Castañón-Puga, Antonio Rodríguez-Díaz ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book presents a collection of research findings and proposals on computer science and computer engineering, introducing readers to essential concepts, theories, and applications. It also shares perspectives on how cutting-edge and established methodologies and techniques can be used to obtain new and interesting results. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of computer science or ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book presents a collection of research findings and proposals on computer science and computer engineering, introducing readers to essential concepts, theories, and applications. It also shares perspectives on how cutting-edge and established methodologies and techniques can be used to obtain new and interesting results. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of computer science or
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Applications of Federated Learning in Technological Advancements

Use Cases and Applications

Edited by S. Jayachitra, A. Prasanth, Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj, Balasubramaniam S, Danilo Pelusi ...

This book explores the applications and advancements of federated learning across diverse sectors, focusing on its integration with cutting- edge technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital twins. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate federated learning’s role in healthcare, smart cities, and maritime applications while addressing ... Read more

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This book explores the applications and advancements of federated learning across diverse sectors, focusing on its integration with cutting- edge technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital twins. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate federated learning’s role in healthcare, smart cities, and maritime applications while addressing
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Arduino-Based Embedded Systems

Interfacing, Simulation, and LabVIEW GUI

by Rajesh Singh, Anita Gehlot, Bhupendra Singh, Sushabhan Choudhury ...

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software while LabVIEW is a graphical programming telling how to connect functions and work with a variety of datatypes when constructing applications.This book will help beginners to get started with Arduino-based embedded systems including essential know-how of the programming and interfacing of the devices. Book ... Read more

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Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software while LabVIEW is a graphical programming telling how to connect functions and work with a variety of datatypes when constructing applications.This book will help beginners to get started with Arduino-based embedded systems including essential know-how of the programming and interfacing of the devices. Book
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Learn Qt 5

Build modern, responsive cross-platform desktop applications with Qt, C++, and QML

by Nicholas Sherriff ...

Learn the fundamentals of QT 5 framework to develop interactive cross-platform applications Key FeaturesA practical guide on the fundamentals of application development with QT 5Learn to write scalable, robust and adaptable C++ code with QTDeploy your application on different platforms such as Windows, Mac OS, and LinuxBook DescriptionQt is a mature and powerful framework for delivering ... Read more

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Learn the fundamentals of QT 5 framework to develop interactive cross-platform applications Key FeaturesA practical guide on the fundamentals of application development with QT 5Learn to write scalable, robust and adaptable C++ code with QTDeploy your application on different platforms such as Windows, Mac OS, and LinuxBook DescriptionQt is a mature and powerful framework for delivering
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CodeNotes for Web-Based UI

Edited by Gregory Brill ...

CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to understand it quickly and implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals ... Read more

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CodeNotes provides the most succinct, accurate, and speedy way for a developer to ramp up on a new technology or language. Unlike other programming books, CodeNotes drills down to the core aspects of a technology, focusing on the key elements needed in order to understand it quickly and implement it immediately. It is a unique resource for developers, filling the gap between comprehensive manuals
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Automata and Computability

A Programmer's Perspective

by Ganesh Gopalakrishnan ...

Automata and Computability is a class-tested textbook which provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory of automata and computation. The author uses illustrations, engaging examples, and historical remarks to make the material interesting and relevant for students. It incorporates modern/handy ideas, such as derivative-based parsing and a Lambda reducer showing the ... Read more

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Automata and Computability is a class-tested textbook which provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the theory of automata and computation. The author uses illustrations, engaging examples, and historical remarks to make the material interesting and relevant for students. It incorporates modern/handy ideas, such as derivative-based parsing and a Lambda reducer showing the
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Fuzzy Optimization Techniques in the Areas of Science and Management

Edited by Santosh Kumar Das, Massimiliano Giacalone ...

Series series Computational Intelligence in Engineering Problem Solving
This book helps to enhance the application of fuzzy logic optimization in the areas of science and engineering. It includes implementation and models and paradigms, such as path planning and routing design for different wireless networks, organization behavior strategies models, and so forth. It also:Explains inventory control management, uncertainties management, loss minimization, game ... Read more

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This book helps to enhance the application of fuzzy logic optimization in the areas of science and engineering. It includes implementation and models and paradigms, such as path planning and routing design for different wireless networks, organization behavior strategies models, and so forth. It also:Explains inventory control management, uncertainties management, loss minimization, game
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Smart Microgrid Systems

Advanced Technologies

by KTM Udayanga Hemapala, MK Perera ...

This book highlights microgrids as integrating platforms for distributed generation units, energy storages and local loads, with an emphasis on system performance via innovative approaches. It explains the smart power system concept, transmission, distribution, and utilization, and then looks at distributed generation technologies and hybrid power systems. Smart approaches, an analysis of ... Read more

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This book highlights microgrids as integrating platforms for distributed generation units, energy storages and local loads, with an emphasis on system performance via innovative approaches. It explains the smart power system concept, transmission, distribution, and utilization, and then looks at distributed generation technologies and hybrid power systems. Smart approaches, an analysis of
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R for Data Science Cookbook

Over 100 hands-on recipes to effectively solve real-world data problems using the most popular R packages and techniques

by Yu-Wei, Chiu (David Chiu), Prabhanjan Narayanachar Tattar ...

Over 100 hands-on recipes to effectively solve real-world data problems using the most popular R packages and techniquesKey Features\[\] Gain insight into how data scientists collect, process, analyze, and visualize data using some of the most popular R packages\[\] Understand how to apply useful data analysis techniques in R for real-world applications\[\] An easy-to-follow guide to make the life ... Read more

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Over 100 hands-on recipes to effectively solve real-world data problems using the most popular R packages and techniquesKey Features\[\] Gain insight into how data scientists collect, process, analyze, and visualize data using some of the most popular R packages\[\] Understand how to apply useful data analysis techniques in R for real-world applications\[\] An easy-to-follow guide to make the life
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Artificial Intelligence in Education

26th International Conference, AIED 2025, Palermo, Italy, July 22–26, 2025, Proceedings, Part VI

Edited by Alexandra I. Cristea, Erin Walker, Yu Lu, Olga C. Santos, Seiji Isotani ...

Series Book 6 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This six-volume set LNAI 15877-15882 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2025, held in Palermo, Italy, during July 22–26, 2025.The 130 full papers and 129 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 711 submissions.The conference program comprises seven thematic tracks:Track 1: ... Read more

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This six-volume set LNAI 15877-15882 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education, AIED 2025, held in Palermo, Italy, during July 22–26, 2025.The 130 full papers and 129 short papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 711 submissions.The conference program comprises seven thematic tracks:Track 1:
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Human-Computer Interaction – INTERACT 2019

17th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Paphos, Cyprus, September 2–6, 2019, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by David Lamas, Fernando Loizides, Lennart Nacke, Helen Petrie, Marco Winckler, Panayiotis Zaphiris ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The four-volume set LNCS 11746–11749 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2019, held in Paphos, Cyprus, in September 2019.The total of 111 full papers presented together with 55 short papers and 48 other papers in these books was carefully reviewed and selected from 385 submissions. The contributions are organized in ... Read more

$152.99 USD

The four-volume set LNCS 11746–11749 constitutes the proceedings of the 17th IFIP TC 13 International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, INTERACT 2019, held in Paphos, Cyprus, in September 2019.The total of 111 full papers presented together with 55 short papers and 48 other papers in these books was carefully reviewed and selected from 385 submissions. The contributions are organized in
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Python Projects for Beginners

A Ten-Week Bootcamp Approach to Python Programming

by Connor P. Milliken ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Immerse yourself in learning Python and introductory data analytics with this book’s project-based approach. Through the structure of a ten-week coding bootcamp course, you’ll learn key concepts and gain hands-on experience through weekly projects.Each chapter in this book is presented as a full week of topics, with Monday through Thursday covering specific concepts, leading up to Friday, when you ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Immerse yourself in learning Python and introductory data analytics with this book’s project-based approach. Through the structure of a ten-week coding bootcamp course, you’ll learn key concepts and gain hands-on experience through weekly projects.Each chapter in this book is presented as a full week of topics, with Monday through Thursday covering specific concepts, leading up to Friday, when you
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Advances in Information Retrieval

42nd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2020, Lisbon, Portugal, April 14–17, 2020, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Joemon M. Jose, Emine Yilmaz, João Magalhães, Pablo Castells, Nicola Ferro, Mário J. Silva, Flávio Martins ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set LNCS 12035 and 12036 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 42nd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2020, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in April 2020.*The 55 full papers presented together with 8 reproducibility papers, 46 short papers, 10 demonstration papers, 12 invited CLEF papers, 7 doctoral consortium papers, 4 workshop papers, and 3 tutorials were carefully ... Read more

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This two-volume set LNCS 12035 and 12036 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 42nd European Conference on IR Research, ECIR 2020, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in April 2020.*The 55 full papers presented together with 8 reproducibility papers, 46 short papers, 10 demonstration papers, 12 invited CLEF papers, 7 doctoral consortium papers, 4 workshop papers, and 3 tutorials were carefully
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Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications

8th International Conference, CHIRA 2024, Porto, Portugal, November 21–22, 2024, Proceedings, Part II

Edited by Hugo Plácido da Silva, Pietro Cipresso ...

Series Book 2 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This two-volume set, CCIS 2370 and CCIS 2371, constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2024, held Porto, Portugal, during November 21–22, 2024.The 16 full papers and 45 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements ... Read more

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This two-volume set, CCIS 2370 and CCIS 2371, constitutes the proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Computer-Human Interaction Research and Applications, CHIRA 2024, held Porto, Portugal, during November 21–22, 2024.The 16 full papers and 45 short papers presented in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 76 submissions. These papers focus on the research advancements
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Semantic Acquisition Games

Harnessing Manpower for Creating Semantics

by Jakub Šimko, Mária Bieliková ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Many applications depend on the effective acquisition of semantic metadata, and this state-of-the-art volume provides extensive coverage of the field of semantics acquisition games (SAGs). SAGs are a part of the crowdsourcing approach family and the authors analyze their role as tools for acquisition of resource metadata and domain models. Three case studies of SAG-based semantics acquisition ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Many applications depend on the effective acquisition of semantic metadata, and this state-of-the-art volume provides extensive coverage of the field of semantics acquisition games (SAGs). SAGs are a part of the crowdsourcing approach family and the authors analyze their role as tools for acquisition of resource metadata and domain models. Three case studies of SAG-based semantics acquisition
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PHP Persistence

Concepts, Techniques and Practical Solutions with Doctrine

by Michael Romer ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Take the pain out of dealing with relational databases in an object-oriented programming world. With this short book, you can save time and money by simply coding less while accomplishing more with the Doctrine persistence framework, a leading persistence solution for PHP programmers and web developers. PHP Persistence teaches you about PHP persistence and how to use it effectively for your ... Read more

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Take the pain out of dealing with relational databases in an object-oriented programming world. With this short book, you can save time and money by simply coding less while accomplishing more with the Doctrine persistence framework, a leading persistence solution for PHP programmers and web developers. PHP Persistence teaches you about PHP persistence and how to use it effectively for your
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