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Internet Science

INSCI 2018 International Workshops, St. Petersburg, Russia, October 24–26, 2018, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Svetlana S. Bodrunova, Olessia Koltsova, Asbjørn Følstad, Harry Halpin, Polina Kolozaridi, Leonid Yuldashev, Anna Smoliarova, Heiko Niedermayer ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of 4 workshops, held at the 5th International Conference on Internet Science, St. Petersburg, Russia, in October 2018: Workshop 1 : Detecting Social Problems in Online Content, Workshop 2: CONVERSATIONS, Workshop 3: The Future of Decentralized Governance: A Workshop on Encryption,Blockchains, and Personal Data, and Workshop 4: Internet ... Read more

$58.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of 4 workshops, held at the 5th International Conference on Internet Science, St. Petersburg, Russia, in October 2018: Workshop 1 : Detecting Social Problems in Online Content, Workshop 2: CONVERSATIONS, Workshop 3: The Future of Decentralized Governance: A Workshop on Encryption,Blockchains, and Personal Data, and Workshop 4: Internet
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Languages and Compilers for Parallel Computing

30th International Workshop, LCPC 2017, College Station, TX, USA, October 11–13, 2017, Revised Selected Papers

Edited by Lawrence Rauchwerger ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the proceedings of the 30th International Workshop on Languages and Compilers for Parallel Computing, LCPC 2017, held in College Station, TX, USA, in October 2017.The 17 full papers presented together with abstracts of 5 keynote talks, 11 invited speakers and 4 poster papers in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions. LCPC encourages submissions ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 30th International Workshop on Languages and Compilers for Parallel Computing, LCPC 2017, held in College Station, TX, USA, in October 2017.The 17 full papers presented together with abstracts of 5 keynote talks, 11 invited speakers and 4 poster papers in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 26 submissions. LCPC encourages submissions
... Read more
Practical Machine Learning and Image Processing

For Facial Recognition, Object Detection, and Pattern Recognition Using Python

by Himanshu Singh ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Gain insights into image-processing methodologies and algorithms, using machine learning and neural networks in Python. This book begins with the environment setup, understanding basic image-processing terminology, and exploring Python concepts that will be useful for implementing the algorithms discussed in the book. You will then cover all the core image processing algorithms in detail before ... Read more

$58.49 USD

Gain insights into image-processing methodologies and algorithms, using machine learning and neural networks in Python. This book begins with the environment setup, understanding basic image-processing terminology, and exploring Python concepts that will be useful for implementing the algorithms discussed in the book. You will then cover all the core image processing algorithms in detail before
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Integral Communication and Digital Identity

Edited by Ozren Rafajac, Alen Jakupović ...

Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
This book explains how taxonomy can be used to describe and connect social actors in an integral way. Integral communication refers to a specific way of open information exchange which uses all qualities and preferences of subjects in conversation and allows anonymous feedback exchange, which enhances trust, learning and development. The role of integral communication is to promote perceptiveness, ... Read more

$107.99 USD

This book explains how taxonomy can be used to describe and connect social actors in an integral way. Integral communication refers to a specific way of open information exchange which uses all qualities and preferences of subjects in conversation and allows anonymous feedback exchange, which enhances trust, learning and development. The role of integral communication is to promote perceptiveness,
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Data Model Patterns: A Metadata Map

A Metadata Map

by David C. Hay ...

Series series The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems
In recent years, companies and government agencies have come to realize that the data they use represent a significant corporate resource, whose cost calls for management every bit as rigorous as the management of human resources, money, and capital equipment. With this realization has come recognition of the importance to integrate the data that has traditionally only been available from ... Read more

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In recent years, companies and government agencies have come to realize that the data they use represent a significant corporate resource, whose cost calls for management every bit as rigorous as the management of human resources, money, and capital equipment. With this realization has come recognition of the importance to integrate the data that has traditionally only been available from
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User-Centered Agile Methods

by Hugh Beyer ...

Series series Synthesis Lectures on Human-Centered Informatics
With the introduction and popularization of Agile methods of software development, existing relationships and working agreements between user experience groups and developers are being disrupted. Agile methods introduce new concepts: the Product Owner, the Customer (but not the user), short iterations, User Stories. Where do UX professionals fit in this new world? Agile methods also bring a new ... Read more

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With the introduction and popularization of Agile methods of software development, existing relationships and working agreements between user experience groups and developers are being disrupted. Agile methods introduce new concepts: the Product Owner, the Customer (but not the user), short iterations, User Stories. Where do UX professionals fit in this new world? Agile methods also bring a new
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Encyclopedia of Terminology for Educational Communications and Technology

Edited by Rita C Richey ...

The Encyclopedia of Terminology for Educational Communications and Technology is a volume of scholarly definitions and short discussions of approximately 180 key terms of the field. Each 200-500 word entry includes material such as the salient attributes of the term, any alternative views and interpretations of the term, and future trends. The definition discussions are supported with relevant ... Read more

$152.09 USD

The Encyclopedia of Terminology for Educational Communications and Technology is a volume of scholarly definitions and short discussions of approximately 180 key terms of the field. Each 200-500 word entry includes material such as the salient attributes of the term, any alternative views and interpretations of the term, and future trends. The definition discussions are supported with relevant
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Computer Vision - ACCV 2014 Workshops

Singapore, Singapore, November 1-2, 2014, Revised Selected Papers, Part III

Edited by Shiguang Shan, C. V. Jawahar ...

Series Book 3 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The three-volume set, consisting of LNCS 9008, 9009, and 9010, contains carefully reviewed and selected papers presented at 15 workshops held in conjunction with the 12th Asian Conference on Computer Vision, ACCV 2014, in Singapore, in November 2014. The 153 full papers presented were selected from numerous submissions. LNCS 9008 contains the papers selected for the Workshop on Human Gait and ... Read more

$49.49 USD

The three-volume set, consisting of LNCS 9008, 9009, and 9010, contains carefully reviewed and selected papers presented at 15 workshops held in conjunction with the 12th Asian Conference on Computer Vision, ACCV 2014, in Singapore, in November 2014. The 153 full papers presented were selected from numerous submissions. LNCS 9008 contains the papers selected for the Workshop on Human Gait and
... Read more
Advanced C and C++ Compiling

by Milan Stevanovic ...

Series series Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Learning how to write C/C++ code is only the first step. To be a serious programmer, you need to understand the structure and purpose of the binary files produced by the compiler: object files, static libraries, shared libraries, and, of course, executables.Advanced C and C++ Compiling explains the build process in detail and shows how to integrate code from other developers in the form of ... Read more

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Learning how to write C/C++ code is only the first step. To be a serious programmer, you need to understand the structure and purpose of the binary files produced by the compiler: object files, static libraries, shared libraries, and, of course, executables.Advanced C and C++ Compiling explains the build process in detail and shows how to integrate code from other developers in the form of
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Hands-On Blockchain with Hyperledger

Building decentralized applications with Hyperledger Fabric and Composer

by Nitin Gaur, Luc Desrosiers, Petr Novotny, Venkatraman Ramakrishna, Salman A. Baset, Anthony O'Dowd ...

Leverage the power of Hyperledger Fabric to develop Blockchain-based distributed ledgers with ease Key FeaturesWrite your own chaincode/smart contracts using Golang on hyperledger networkBuild and deploy decentralized applications (DApps)Dive into real world blockchain challenges such as integration and scalabilityBook DescriptionBlockchain and Hyperledger technologies are hot topics today. ... Read more

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Leverage the power of Hyperledger Fabric to develop Blockchain-based distributed ledgers with ease Key FeaturesWrite your own chaincode/smart contracts using Golang on hyperledger networkBuild and deploy decentralized applications (DApps)Dive into real world blockchain challenges such as integration and scalabilityBook DescriptionBlockchain and Hyperledger technologies are hot topics today.
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Computer Simulations of Space Societies

by William Sims Bainbridge ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
At the intersection of astronautics, computer science, and social science, this book introduces the challenges and insights associated with computer simulation of human society in outer space, and of the dynamics of terrestrial enthusiasm for space exploration. Never before have so many dynamic representations of space-related social systems existed, some deeply analyzing the logical implications ... Read more

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At the intersection of astronautics, computer science, and social science, this book introduces the challenges and insights associated with computer simulation of human society in outer space, and of the dynamics of terrestrial enthusiasm for space exploration. Never before have so many dynamic representations of space-related social systems existed, some deeply analyzing the logical implications
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Health and Social Care Systems of the Future: Demographic Changes, Digital Age and Human Factors

Proceedings of the Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety, HEPS, 3-5 July, 2019 Lisbon, Portugal

Edited by Teresa Patrone Cotrim, Florentino Serranheira, Paulo Sousa, Sue Hignett, Sara Albolino, Riccardo Tartaglia ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
This book discusses how digital technology and demographic changes are transforming the patient experience, services, provision, and planning of health and social care. It presents innovative ergonomics research and human factors approaches to improving safety, working conditions and quality of life for both patients and healthcare workers. Personalized medicine, mobile and wearable technologies, ... Read more

$188.09 USD

This book discusses how digital technology and demographic changes are transforming the patient experience, services, provision, and planning of health and social care. It presents innovative ergonomics research and human factors approaches to improving safety, working conditions and quality of life for both patients and healthcare workers. Personalized medicine, mobile and wearable technologies,
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Schnellstart Python

Ein Einstieg ins Programmieren für MINT-Studierende

by Christoph Schäfer ...

Series series Life Science and Basic Disciplines (German Language)
Christoph Schäfer stellt die großartige Welt der Programmierung mit Python vor und ermöglicht einen schnellen Einstieg zur eigenständigen Entwicklung von Skripten. Er verweist darauf, wie die Programmiersprache Python sich in den letzten Jahren neben MATLAB und R als Standard an naturwissenschaftlichen Arbeitsplätzen in Forschung und Entwicklung etabliert hat, und zeigt, dass die große Popularität ... Read more

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Christoph Schäfer stellt die großartige Welt der Programmierung mit Python vor und ermöglicht einen schnellen Einstieg zur eigenständigen Entwicklung von Skripten. Er verweist darauf, wie die Programmiersprache Python sich in den letzten Jahren neben MATLAB und R als Standard an naturwissenschaftlichen Arbeitsplätzen in Forschung und Entwicklung etabliert hat, und zeigt, dass die große Popularität
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Aprende a desarrollar temas avanzados con WordPress

by Jhon Jairo Rincón Cardona ...

Si tienes conocimientos básicos en los lenguajes web como PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL y jQuery, y has interactuado previamente con WordPress a nivel básico pero quieres ir más allá, has llegado al libro indicado. Este manual desarrolla un material que va desde lo más básico hasta lo más avanzado, y explica todas las funciones indispensables para el desarrollo de temas en WordPress. Al ... Read more

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Si tienes conocimientos básicos en los lenguajes web como PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL y jQuery, y has interactuado previamente con WordPress a nivel básico pero quieres ir más allá, has llegado al libro indicado. Este manual desarrolla un material que va desde lo más básico hasta lo más avanzado, y explica todas las funciones indispensables para el desarrollo de temas en WordPress. Al
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Data Wrangling on AWS

Clean and organize complex data for analysis

by Navnit Shukla, Sankar M, Sam Palani ...

Revamp your data landscape and implement highly effective data pipelines in AWS with this hands-on guide Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesExecute extract, transform, and load (ETL) tasks on data lakes, data warehouses, and databasesImplement effective Pandas data operation with data wranglerIntegrate pipelines with AWS data servicesBook DescriptionData ... Read more

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Revamp your data landscape and implement highly effective data pipelines in AWS with this hands-on guide Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookKey FeaturesExecute extract, transform, and load (ETL) tasks on data lakes, data warehouses, and databasesImplement effective Pandas data operation with data wranglerIntegrate pipelines with AWS data servicesBook DescriptionData
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Functional Data Structures and Algorithms

A Proof Assistant Approach

by Tobias Nipkow ...

Series series ACM Books
This book is an introduction to data structures and algorithms for functional programming languages, with a focus on proofs. Starting with sorting and searching, it moves on to priority queues and advanced design and analysis techniques: dynamic programming, amortized analysis, splay trees, skew heaps and pairing heaps. The final part of the book covers a number of selected fun topics: graph ... Read more

$39.59 USD

This book is an introduction to data structures and algorithms for functional programming languages, with a focus on proofs. Starting with sorting and searching, it moves on to priority queues and advanced design and analysis techniques: dynamic programming, amortized analysis, splay trees, skew heaps and pairing heaps. The final part of the book covers a number of selected fun topics: graph
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Beginning ReactJS Foundations Building User Interfaces with ReactJS

An Approachable Guide

by Chris Minnick ...

Quickly learn the most widely used front-end development language with ease and confidenceReact JS Foundations: Building User Interfaces with ReactJS - An Approachable Guide walks readers through the fundamental concepts of programming with the explosively popular front-end tool known as React JS.Written by an accomplished full-stack engineer, speaker, and community organizer, React JS Foundations ... Read more

$30.00 USD

Quickly learn the most widely used front-end development language with ease and confidenceReact JS Foundations: Building User Interfaces with ReactJS - An Approachable Guide walks readers through the fundamental concepts of programming with the explosively popular front-end tool known as React JS.Written by an accomplished full-stack engineer, speaker, and community organizer, React JS Foundations
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Whole Body Interaction with Public Displays

by Robert Walter ...

Series series Engineering (R0)
This book develops valuable new approaches to digital out-of-home media and digital signage in urban environments. It offers solutions for communicating interactive features of digital signage to passers-by. Digital out-of-home media and digital signage screens are becoming increasingly interactive thanks to touch input technology and gesture recognition. To optimize their conversion rate, ... Read more

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This book develops valuable new approaches to digital out-of-home media and digital signage in urban environments. It offers solutions for communicating interactive features of digital signage to passers-by. Digital out-of-home media and digital signage screens are becoming increasingly interactive thanks to touch input technology and gesture recognition. To optimize their conversion rate,
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Deep Finance

Corporate Finance in the Information Age

by Glenn Hopper ...

Looking for the paperback? Click "See all formats and editions" under the star rating to get your copy today!Deep Finance is informative, enlightening, and embraces the innovation all around us - perfect for trailblazing CFOs ready to dive deep into an era of information, analytics, and Big Data.ARE YOU READY FOR A DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION? LEAD THE AGE OF ANALYTICS WITH DEEP FINANCE.Glenn Hopper ... Read more

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Looking for the paperback? Click "See all formats and editions" under the star rating to get your copy today!Deep Finance is informative, enlightening, and embraces the innovation all around us - perfect for trailblazing CFOs ready to dive deep into an era of information, analytics, and Big Data.ARE YOU READY FOR A DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION? LEAD THE AGE OF ANALYTICS WITH DEEP FINANCE.Glenn Hopper
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Human-Robot Body Experience

by Philipp Beckerle ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This monograph presents innovative research regarding the body experience of human individuals who are using assistive robotic devices such as wearable robots or teleoperation systems. The focus is set on human-in-the-loop experiments that help to empirically evaluate how users experience devices. Moreover, these experiments allow for further examination of the underlying mechanisms of body ... Read more

$152.09 USD

This monograph presents innovative research regarding the body experience of human individuals who are using assistive robotic devices such as wearable robots or teleoperation systems. The focus is set on human-in-the-loop experiments that help to empirically evaluate how users experience devices. Moreover, these experiments allow for further examination of the underlying mechanisms of body
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Guide to HTML, JavaScript and PHP

For Scientists and Engineers

by David R. Brooks ...

Series series Computer Science (R0)
This book enables readers to quickly develop a working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and PHP. The text emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning and makes extensive use of examples. A detailed science, engineering, or mathematics background is not required to understand the material, making the book ideally suitable for self-study or an introductory course in programming. Features: describes the ... Read more

$62.99 USD

This book enables readers to quickly develop a working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and PHP. The text emphasizes a hands-on approach to learning and makes extensive use of examples. A detailed science, engineering, or mathematics background is not required to understand the material, making the book ideally suitable for self-study or an introductory course in programming. Features: describes the
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Tkinter GUI Programming by Example

Learn to create modern GUIs using Tkinter by building real-world projects in Python

by David Love ...

Leverage the power of Python and its de facto GUI framework to build highly interactive interfacesKey Features\* The fundamentals of Python and GUI programming with Tkinter.\* Create multiple cross-platform projects by integrating a host of third-party libraries and tools.\* Build beautiful and highly-interactive user interfaces that target multiple devices.Book DescriptionTkinter is a modular, ... Read more

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Leverage the power of Python and its de facto GUI framework to build highly interactive interfacesKey Features\* The fundamentals of Python and GUI programming with Tkinter.\* Create multiple cross-platform projects by integrating a host of third-party libraries and tools.\* Build beautiful and highly-interactive user interfaces that target multiple devices.Book DescriptionTkinter is a modular,
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Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics

12th International Conference, PPAM 2017, Lublin, Poland, September 10-13, 2017, Revised Selected Papers, Part I

Edited by Roman Wyrzykowski, Jack Dongarra, Ewa Deelman, Konrad Karczewski ...

Series Book 1 - Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
The two-volume set LNCS 10777 and 10778 constitutes revised selected papers from the 12th International Conference on Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics, PPAM 2017, held in Lublin, Poland, in September 2017.The 49 regular papers presented in this volume were selected from 98 submissions. For the workshops and special sessions, that were held as integral parts of the PPAM 2017 conference, ... Read more

$49.49 USD

The two-volume set LNCS 10777 and 10778 constitutes revised selected papers from the 12th International Conference on Parallel Processing and Applied Mathematics, PPAM 2017, held in Lublin, Poland, in September 2017.The 49 regular papers presented in this volume were selected from 98 submissions. For the workshops and special sessions, that were held as integral parts of the PPAM 2017 conference,
... Read more
Mobile Web and Intelligent Information Systems

15th International Conference, MobiWIS 2018, Barcelona, Spain, August 6-8, 2018, Proceedings

Edited by Muhammad Younas, Irfan Awan, George Ghinea, Marisa Catalan Cid ...

Series series Springer Nature Proceedings Computer Science
This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mobile Web and Intelligent Information Systems, MobiWIS 2018, held in Barcelona, Spain, in August 2018.The 15 full papers together with 2 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 50 submissions. The papers of the MobiWIS 2018 deal with areas such as: mobile web and apps, ... Read more

$49.49 USD

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mobile Web and Intelligent Information Systems, MobiWIS 2018, held in Barcelona, Spain, in August 2018.The 15 full papers together with 2 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 50 submissions. The papers of the MobiWIS 2018 deal with areas such as: mobile web and apps,
... Read more

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