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Human Choice and Computers

Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society

Edited by Klaus Brunnstein, Jacques Berleur ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
Human Choice and Computers: Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society presents different views about how terrorist actions are influencing political and social discussions and decisions, and it covers questions related to legitimacy and power in the Information Society. Ethical principles are important guidelines for responsible behavior of IT professionals. But even under ... Read more

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Human Choice and Computers: Issues of Choice and Quality of Life in the Information Society presents different views about how terrorist actions are influencing political and social discussions and decisions, and it covers questions related to legitimacy and power in the Information Society. Ethical principles are important guidelines for responsible behavior of IT professionals. But even under
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Formal Methods

22nd International Symposium, FM 2018, Held as Part of the Federated Logic Conference, FloC 2018, Oxford, UK, July 15-17, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Klaus Havelund, Jan Peleska, Bill Roscoe, Erik de Vink ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Formal Methods, FM 2018, held in Oxford, UK, in July 2018.The 44 full papers presented together with 2 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. They present formal methods for developing and evaluating systems. Examples include autonomous systems, robots, and cyber-physical ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 22nd International Symposium on Formal Methods, FM 2018, held in Oxford, UK, in July 2018.The 44 full papers presented together with 2 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 110 submissions. They present formal methods for developing and evaluating systems. Examples include autonomous systems, robots, and cyber-physical
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Intelligent Human Systems Integration 2019

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Intelligent Human Systems Integration (IHSI 2019): Integrating People and Intelligent Systems, February 7-10, 2019, San Diego, California, USA

Edited by Waldemar Karwowski, Tareq Ahram ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book presents cutting-edge research on innovative human systems integration and human–machine interaction, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation, as well as computational modeling and simulation. It covers a wide range of applications in the area of design, construction and operation of products, systems and services, including lifecycle development and human–technology ... Read more

$188.99 USD

This book presents cutting-edge research on innovative human systems integration and human–machine interaction, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence and automation, as well as computational modeling and simulation. It covers a wide range of applications in the area of design, construction and operation of products, systems and services, including lifecycle development and human–technology
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UX Titans

Insights from the World of UX Thought Leaders

by Benjamin Franz, Michaela Kauer-Franz ...

What do leading UX professionals wish they had known at the start of their careers?In this book, you'll find the answers - directly from the source.We interviewed 19 UX Titans: seasoned professionals from the industry, respected researchers from academia, or influential voices with large followings in the UX community. Each of them generously shared the insights, lessons, and hard-won advice they ... Read more

$18.99 USD

What do leading UX professionals wish they had known at the start of their careers?In this book, you'll find the answers - directly from the source.We interviewed 19 UX Titans: seasoned professionals from the industry, respected researchers from academia, or influential voices with large followings in the UX community. Each of them generously shared the insights, lessons, and hard-won advice they
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Emergence III

by Larry Matthews ...

In "Emergence III: Unified Theories," the journey into artificial intelligence's future continues, as it explores groundbreaking frameworks that could one day enable AI to think, learn, and perceive like humans. This book is a visionary piece, synthesizing the Value Assessment Computational Framework (VACF), the Multisensory Computational Framework (MSCF), and the Repetition Duration Intensity ... Read more

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In "Emergence III: Unified Theories," the journey into artificial intelligence's future continues, as it explores groundbreaking frameworks that could one day enable AI to think, learn, and perceive like humans. This book is a visionary piece, synthesizing the Value Assessment Computational Framework (VACF), the Multisensory Computational Framework (MSCF), and the Repetition Duration Intensity
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Formal Techniques for Safety-Critical Systems

5th International Workshop, FTSCS 2016, Tokyo, Japan, November 14, 2016, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Cyrille Artho, Peter Csaba Ölveczky ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Formal Techniques for Safety-Critical Systems, FTSCS 2016, held in Tokyo, Japan, in November 2016.The 9 revised full papers presented together with an abstract of an invited talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on specification and verification; ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Formal Techniques for Safety-Critical Systems, FTSCS 2016, held in Tokyo, Japan, in November 2016.The 9 revised full papers presented together with an abstract of an invited talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on specification and verification;
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024

18th European Conference, Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part LXVI

Edited by Aleš Leonardis, Elisa Ricci, Stefan Roth, Olga Russakovsky, Torsten Sattler, Gül Varol ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as Computer vision, ... Read more

$71.99 USD

The multi-volume set of LNCS books with volume numbers 15059 upto 15147 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, held in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.The 2387 papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 8585 submissions. They deal with topics such as Computer vision,
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Human-Centric AI with Common Sense

by Filip Ilievski ...

Series series Synthesis Collection of Technology (R0)
This book enables readers to understand the challenges and opportunities of developing human-centered AI with commonsense reasoning abilities. Despite apparent accuracy improvements brought by large neural models across task benchmarks, common sense is still lacking. The lack of common sense affects many tasks, including story understanding, decision-making, and question answering. Commonsense ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This book enables readers to understand the challenges and opportunities of developing human-centered AI with commonsense reasoning abilities. Despite apparent accuracy improvements brought by large neural models across task benchmarks, common sense is still lacking. The lack of common sense affects many tasks, including story understanding, decision-making, and question answering. Commonsense
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Human-Computer Interaction. Perspectives on Design

Thematic Area, HCI 2019, Held as Part of the 21st HCI International Conference, HCII 2019, Orlando, FL, USA, July 26–31, 2019, Proceedings, Part I

Edited by Masaaki Kurosu ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The 3 volume-set LNCS 11566, 11567 + 11568 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 21st International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2019, which took place in Orlando, Florida, USA, in July 2019.A total of 1274 papers and 209 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2019 proceedings from a total of 5029 submissions ... Read more

$80.99 USD

The 3 volume-set LNCS 11566, 11567 + 11568 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Human Computer Interaction thematic area of the 21st International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII 2019, which took place in Orlando, Florida, USA, in July 2019.A total of 1274 papers and 209 posters have been accepted for publication in the HCII 2019 proceedings from a total of 5029 submissions
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Joe Celko's SQL for Smarties

Advanced SQL Programming

by Joe Celko ...

Series series The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems
SQL for Smarties was hailed as the first book devoted explicitly to the advanced techniques needed to transform an experienced SQL programmer into an expert. Now, 10 years later and in the third edition, this classic still reigns supreme as the book written by an SQL master that teaches future SQL masters. These are not just tips and techniques; Joe also offers the best solutions to old and new ... Read more

$58.99 USD

SQL for Smarties was hailed as the first book devoted explicitly to the advanced techniques needed to transform an experienced SQL programmer into an expert. Now, 10 years later and in the third edition, this classic still reigns supreme as the book written by an SQL master that teaches future SQL masters. These are not just tips and techniques; Joe also offers the best solutions to old and new
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Modern Data

From Ingestion to Production

by Kelvin Lin ...

Modern Data: From Ingestion to Production is your entry point into one of the fastest growing careers in technology today. Data engineering has become the backbone of analytics, machine learning, and digital strategy. Salaries reflect this demand, with U.S. data engineers averaging around $130,000 and top earners exceeding $200,000 in major tech hubs.This book dives into the world of modern data ... Read more

$5.99 USD

Modern Data: From Ingestion to Production is your entry point into one of the fastest growing careers in technology today. Data engineering has become the backbone of analytics, machine learning, and digital strategy. Salaries reflect this demand, with U.S. data engineers averaging around $130,000 and top earners exceeding $200,000 in major tech hubs.This book dives into the world of modern data
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Data Wizards

An Ultimate Guide To Mastering Data Analysis From The Scratch And Casting Spells With It!

by Deema August ...

This book is a guide to data analysis using the R programming language, python, excel and SQL. It covers various topics including data manipulation, data visualization, statistical analysis, and best practices for communicating data insights.The book is structured to cater to both beginners and advanced users, with each chapter building on the concepts presented in... ... Read more

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This book is a guide to data analysis using the R programming language, python, excel and SQL. It covers various topics including data manipulation, data visualization, statistical analysis, and best practices for communicating data insights.The book is structured to cater to both beginners and advanced users, with each chapter building on the concepts presented in...
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Advances in Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering

Proceedings of the AHFE 2016 International Conference on Neuroergonomics and Cognitive Engineering, July 27-31, 2016, Walt Disney World®, Florida, USA

Edited by Kelly S. Hale, Kay M. Stanney ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book offers a broad perspective on the field of cognitive engineering and neuroergonomics. It covers emerging practices and future trends towards the harmonious integration of human operators with computational systems. The book reports on novel theoretical findings on mental workload and stress, activity theory, human reliability, error and risk, and neuroergonomic measures alike, together ... Read more

$143.99 USD

This book offers a broad perspective on the field of cognitive engineering and neuroergonomics. It covers emerging practices and future trends towards the harmonious integration of human operators with computational systems. The book reports on novel theoretical findings on mental workload and stress, activity theory, human reliability, error and risk, and neuroergonomic measures alike, together
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Haptic Interfaces for Accessibility, Health, and Enhanced Quality of Life

Edited by Troy McDaniel, Sethuraman Panchanathan ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book is the first resource to provide in-depth coverage on topical areas of assistive, rehabilitative, and health-related applications for haptic (touch-based) technologies. Application topics are grouped into thematic areas spanning haptic devices for sensory impairments, health and well-being, and physical impairments which are illustrated in this book. A diverse group of experts in the ... Read more

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This book is the first resource to provide in-depth coverage on topical areas of assistive, rehabilitative, and health-related applications for haptic (touch-based) technologies. Application topics are grouped into thematic areas spanning haptic devices for sensory impairments, health and well-being, and physical impairments which are illustrated in this book. A diverse group of experts in the
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The Rise Of Intelligent Machines

by Ninon Lontsi ...

The book "The Rise of Intelligent Machines" delves deeply into the moral and societal implications of AI. This book examines the origins of artificial intelligence as a theoretical idea and traces its development to the cutting-edge applications we see today. The book also delves into the moral concerns raised by AI, such as its potential to alter the employment landscape, amplify existing ... Read more

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The book "The Rise of Intelligent Machines" delves deeply into the moral and societal implications of AI. This book examines the origins of artificial intelligence as a theoretical idea and traces its development to the cutting-edge applications we see today. The book also delves into the moral concerns raised by AI, such as its potential to alter the employment landscape, amplify existing
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Master Python Without Prior Experience

by CodeCraft Dynamics ...

This comprehensive Python programming guide seamlessly transitions you from fundamental concepts to advanced topics, ensuring a deep comprehension of the Python language. Discover the essence of programming and Python, unraveling the significance of programming, the allure of Python, and the essential steps to configure your Python environment.Embark on a journey through Python essentials like ... Read more

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This comprehensive Python programming guide seamlessly transitions you from fundamental concepts to advanced topics, ensuring a deep comprehension of the Python language. Discover the essence of programming and Python, unraveling the significance of programming, the allure of Python, and the essential steps to configure your Python environment.Embark on a journey through Python essentials like
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Cognitive Computing

Theorie, Technik und Praxis

Edited by Edy Portmann, Sara D'Onofrio ...

Series series Computer Science and Engineering (German Language)
Mit diesem Buch führen die Herausgeber den Begriff „Cognitive Computing“ ein. Unter Cognitive Computing werden verschiedene Technologieansätze wie künstliche neuronale Netze, Fuzzy-Systeme und evolutionäres Rechnen zusammengefasst mit dem Ziel, die kognitiven Fähigkeiten eines Menschen (Denken, Lernen, Schlussfolgern etc.) mithilfe von Computermodellen zu simulieren. Nebst den theoretischen ... Read more

$53.99 USD

Mit diesem Buch führen die Herausgeber den Begriff „Cognitive Computing“ ein. Unter Cognitive Computing werden verschiedene Technologieansätze wie künstliche neuronale Netze, Fuzzy-Systeme und evolutionäres Rechnen zusammengefasst mit dem Ziel, die kognitiven Fähigkeiten eines Menschen (Denken, Lernen, Schlussfolgern etc.) mithilfe von Computermodellen zu simulieren. Nebst den theoretischen
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Industry 4.0 Driven Manufacturing Technologies

Edited by Ajay Kumar, Parveen Kumar, Yang Liu ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in manufacturing, adopting an Industry 4.0 approach. It covers the core principles of big data informatics, digital twin technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning strategies. Readers will gain insights into the realm of cyber-physical intelligent systems in production, the role of blockchain, and the significance of ... Read more

$251.99 USD

This book is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in manufacturing, adopting an Industry 4.0 approach. It covers the core principles of big data informatics, digital twin technology, artificial intelligence, and machine learning strategies. Readers will gain insights into the realm of cyber-physical intelligent systems in production, the role of blockchain, and the significance of
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Ultimate FINGPT for Financial Analysis

Build, Train, and Deploy FINGPT Models to Automate Financial Reporting, Forecast Market Trends, Analyze Sentiment, and Drive Data-Driven Decision-Making (English Edition)

by Dr. Jignasha Dalal, Dr. Santhilata V. ...

Turn Financial Data into Decisions with the Power of FinGPT.Book DescriptionFINGPT is redefining how financial institutions analyze data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions. As the financial sector embraces generative AI, understanding and applying FINGPT becomes essential for professionals seeking to stay competitive and innovative.Ultimate FINGPT for Financial Analysis takes you on a ... Read more

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Turn Financial Data into Decisions with the Power of FinGPT.Book DescriptionFINGPT is redefining how financial institutions analyze data, forecast trends, and make strategic decisions. As the financial sector embraces generative AI, understanding and applying FINGPT becomes essential for professionals seeking to stay competitive and innovative.Ultimate FINGPT for Financial Analysis takes you on a
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Ultimate IBM Granite for Enterprise Applications

Deploy and Scale IBM Granite 3.0 LLMs with Watsonx AI, GitHub, VSCode, and Ansible for Real-World Enterprise Applications (English Edition)

by Alan S. Bluck ...

Build Future-ready Enterprise AI with IBM Granite and Watsonx AI.Key Features● Step-by-step instructions to install and configure Granite 3.0 using GitHub and VSCode on both Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.● Build advanced prompt strategies using Python and Ansible to enhance LLM response accuracy and adaptability in enterprise scenarios.● Prepare for the future of enterprise AI with forward ... Read more

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Build Future-ready Enterprise AI with IBM Granite and Watsonx AI.Key Features● Step-by-step instructions to install and configure Granite 3.0 using GitHub and VSCode on both Windows and Red Hat Linux systems.● Build advanced prompt strategies using Python and Ansible to enhance LLM response accuracy and adaptability in enterprise scenarios.● Prepare for the future of enterprise AI with forward
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024 Workshops

Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part III

Edited by Alessio Del Bue, Cristian Canton, Jordi Pont-Tuset, Tatiana Tommasi ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in ... Read more

$143.99 USD

The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in
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Computer Vision – ECCV 2024 Workshops

Milan, Italy, September 29–October 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part VII

Edited by Alessio Del Bue, Cristian Canton, Jordi Pont-Tuset, Tatiana Tommasi ...

Series Book 7 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in ... Read more

$161.99 USD

The multi-volume set LNCS 15623 until LNCS 15646 constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that were held in conjunction with the 18th European Conference on Computer Vision, ECCV 2024, which took place in Milan, Italy, during September 29–October 4, 2024.These LNCS volumes contain 574 accepted papers from 53 of the 73 workshops. The list of workshops and distribution of the workshop papers in
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Metadata and Semantic Research

14th International Conference, MTSR 2020, Madrid, Spain, December 2–4, 2020, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Emmanouel Garoufallou, María-Antonia Ovalle-Perandones ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Metadata and Semantic Research, MTSR 2020, held in Madrid, Spain, in December 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held online.The 24 full and 13 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 82 submissions. The papers are organized in the following tracks: metadata ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Metadata and Semantic Research, MTSR 2020, held in Madrid, Spain, in December 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the conference was held online.The 24 full and 13 short papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 82 submissions. The papers are organized in the following tracks: metadata
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Applied Computer Sciences in Engineering

6th Workshop on Engineering Applications, WEA 2019, Santa Marta, Colombia, October 16–18, 2019, Proceedings

Edited by Juan Carlos Figueroa-García, Mario Duarte-González, Sebastián Jaramillo-Isaza, Alvaro David Orjuela-Cañon, Yesid Díaz-Gutierrez ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th Workshop on Engineering Applications, WEA 2019, held in Santa Marta, Colombia, in October 2019.The 62 revised full papers and 2 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 178 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: computer science; computational intelligence; ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This volume constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th Workshop on Engineering Applications, WEA 2019, held in Santa Marta, Colombia, in October 2019.The 62 revised full papers and 2 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 178 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: computer science; computational intelligence;
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